The Letter of the Year 2015 from the Yoruba Association of Cuba

Yoruba Association of Cuba

Council of Senior Ifa Priests

Letter of the Year 2015

Ruling Sign: OTURASA

1st Witness: OGBEYONO

2nd Witness: OSHEBILE

Prophecy: Ire Ariku Oyale Lese Orunla (A Blessing of Health with Firmness Through Orunla)

Addimú: Obi Meyi, Itana Meyi, Igba Omi (2 Coconuts, 2 Candles, and 1 Cup of Water).

Government: Obatalá

Accompanied by: Yemayá

Flag: White with blue borders.

EBBO

1 rooster, 1 jicotea (a type of turtle), 1 crown, 1 pearl, bark from a palm tree, a double-edged knife, a piece of sharpening stone, a piece of charcoal, mariwo (a type of herb), soil from the house at the four corners, from a hole, a female and male doll, an arrow, a trap, red cloth, smoked fish, cascarilla (a protective powder or bark), smoked hutia (a type of rodent), corojo (a type of palm), cacao, aguardiente (a type of liquor), 2 coconuts, 2 candles, opolopo owo (possibly referring to a type of object or offering).

Proverbs of the Sign

The woman is a river where all the gourds break.

2. One never knows when a woman sins, nor when the corn falls.

3. The kestrel's female lays war and fire in her eggs.

A barking dog doesn't bite.

5. An Awo is born and a palm tree dies.

In this Sign, It is Born

• The condition known as Vitiligo (Leucodemia).
• The consecration of the mummies.
• The Book of the Dead.
• The myth of syncretizing Oggun with Saint Peter.
• The secret behind why OGUN is locked.
• The movement of the hands for writing.
• The great crown of YEWA.
• The edge of the knife.
• The virtue of the cat is always landing on its feet.
• It speaks of the balance of the world, where Shango made three turns of the ram.
• It refers to phenomena in the sky.
• They speak of three things: home, prison, and the grave.
• The fortune of Oturasa is the ODUARA (lightning stone).

Plants of the Sign

French macaw, caisimón, yam, red mangrove, jobo, ceiba, palm, yellow aroma.

Recommendations

• Maintain hygiene at all levels.
• Complete the outstanding consecrations.
• Complete the presentation for the Drum for those who still have it pending.
• Address the spiritual field.
• Emphasize in our religious beliefs, habits, and customs regarding hygiene practices.
• Update of legal documents.
• Avoid social indiscipline.
• Taking care of marital relationships.
• Avoid vices.
• Protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
• Encourage family, religious, and social unification.
• Be careful of betrayals and false testimonies.
• Avoid excessive ambition.
• Never forget where you come from.
• Avoid exposure to the sun without proper protection.
• Children should not be mistreated.
• Be cautious of mosquito bites and avoid landfills.
• Take all necessary measures to reduce traffic accidents.
• Respect should be paramount in every relationship.
• We must know how to conduct ourselves to avoid embarrassing situations.
• Avoid deceit and adultery.
• Be very cautious when delegating our responsibilities.
• That all religious individuals should turn to their elders for guidance.

For General Knowledge

On December 1, 2014, in the presence of a significant number of Cuban Babalawos and those from other countries, as well as members of the Cuban Council of Senior Ifa Priests, the ceremonies for the pre-opening of the Year Letter 2015 took place at the Association's headquarters. The 25 fundamental positions were fulfilled, and in all cases, the response from the deities was very satisfactory.

On December 30, 2014, the sacrifices corresponding to the deities designated during the pre-opening were carried out.

Ceremonies held at the "Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba."