Lyrics of the Year 2025 from the independent Yorubas in Cuba

The Organizing Commission of the "Miguel Febles Padrón" Letter of the Year, composed of independent Yoruba priests, has published its Letter of the Year 2025 for Cuba and the world.

These Ifá priests are not part of the Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba. Since 1986, they have been organizing their own ceremonies to determine the predictions for the upcoming year.

The commission met on December 31, 2024, at the Casa Templo located at Ave. 10 de Octubre #1509, between Josefina and Gertrudis, Víbora, Municipality of 10 de Octubre, Havana.

Ifá Predictions for the Year 2025

The Organizing Committee for the "Miguel Febles Padrón" Letter of the Year stated that the ceremony took place with the support of Ifá priests from most families in Cuba and their descendants around the world. They emphasized that, "as established, the smallest priest drew the letter."

Ruling Sign: Odibre

• 1st Witness: Obesa.

• Second Witness: Baba Eyiobe.

Prophetic Prayer: Osorbo Oná Buruku Alayé Intori Eggun.

Shangó Oniré: Offering with cooked cornmeal and okra, a handful of green plantains, plus a red ribbon and other ingredients are added.

Ebbo: 1 feathered animal (umbeboro Shangó), 7 black princes, 1 ota (identified with Eggun), 1 gourd of aguardiente, 1 gourd of honey, 1 gourd of dry wine, and other ingredients. Otán.

Regent Deity: Odúa

Odúa is the creator of righteousness, justice, and equity. He was the one who developed the Ifá empire, unifying the thirteen colonies of the ancient Yoruba people. He is the first deified king.

It is synonymous with monarchy among the Lukumí, who believe that their statue, as it is also called, is the human representation dedicated to Mother Earth. Odúa is also the Eleca (creator) of every king or ruler who ascends to the throne.

Accompanying Deity: Yewa

It derives from ye (to be alive) and wa (to exist). It is the Divinity that governs our existence in the world. It is also one of the names used to refer to Inle Oguere or Mother Earth. It is an Orisha of Death and presides over the ditches and graves. It is the mistress of desolate places and the cemetery.

Her necklace is made of pink beads, and her offerings consist of female animals that have not given birth. Her fundamental plant is Las Mil Flores (Clerodendron fragans). In Cuba, she is syncretized with Our Lady of the Forsaken.

Flag of the Year: White and Pink

Extreme Care Diseases

• Skin diseases.

• Infectious diseases.

• Cerebrovascular diseases.

• Loss of memory.

Socially Relevant Events

• Increase in juvenile delinquency.

• Infant mortality.

• Decline in the birth rate.

• Congenital malformations.

• Dismissals in the labor sector and at the highest levels of society.

• Increase in violence.

• Abandonment of young children.

• Separation of families.

Recommendations

1. Avoid being intermediaries in debt disputes to prevent a disastrous outcome.

2. Sanitation of the city to prevent possible epidemics.

3. Do not abuse the consumption of salt.

4. It is recommended to have periodic health check-ups.

5. Do not repeat procedures that have proven to be obsolete.

6. A sign warning of the danger of new wars.

7. Use green medicine as an alternative.

8. Let communication be the way to resolve any difficulty.

Behavioral Proverbs of the Sign

1. Attachment to the past prevents us from seeing present solutions or future plans.

2. Emotion overrides reason.

3. Fears can turn dreams into nightmares.

4. Selfishness leads to isolation.

5. Resentment hurts more than a dagger.

It is recommended that practicing religious individuals approach their respective sponsors for specific guidance related to this sign.

Our Commission thanks the mass communication outlets that make it possible for these predictions to reach every corner of the world.

Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2025 from the Organizing Committee of the "Miguel Febles Padrón" Letter of the Year.

The Letter of the Year: A Religious Tradition Under Debate

The Letter of the Year, an interpretation of the Ifá oracle, is an eagerly anticipated event in Cuba that brings together both the faithful and atheists by providing predictions and recommendations for the new life cycle.

Its purpose is to provide guidance in areas such as health, family, politics, and the environment, helping to avoid mishaps and achieve a fruitful year. However, for some time now, and particularly in this 2025, the publication of three Letters of the Year has sparked controversies on social media.

The Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba, criticized for its alleged ties to the regime, has lost credibility among many members of this religious community; however, its predictions are respected and consulted by the majority of practitioners.

The Kola Ifá Ocha Commission of Miami presented a Letter of the Year governed by the sign Ogbe Kana, highlighting the autonomy of religious practitioners in exile. Its predictions are highly valued in Florida and by all Cuban Yorubas in the United States.

The third Letter of the Year comes from the independent Yorubas in Cuba. They are a strong community that defends diversity and their right to uphold tradition outside the control of the regime.

On social media, some people discuss a lack of unity, internal disputes, and rivalry among Ifá priests or babalawos. However, other Cubans argue that each religious community has the right to issue its own predictions, and the followers of these traditions should choose which Letter of the Year to follow.

The Letter of the Year 2025: Predictions from the Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba

The Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba presented the long-awaited Letter of the Year on January 1, 2025, governed by the sign Ogunda Ogbe. The prophecy Iré Arikú Oyale Tesi Timbalayé promises stability and health under the protection of the deities Shangó and Oshún.

Among the main recommendations are measures to control crime, improve hygiene, prevent garbage accumulation, and give special attention to youth and families.

The highlighted diseases include venereal diseases, food allergies, and cancer. The text also emphasizes the importance of discretion and respect in religious rituals, as well as harmony in social coexistence.

The Letter of the Year 2025: Predictions for the United States and Miami

The Kola Ifá Ocha Commission announced that the ruling sign for the Letter of the Year in the United States will be Ogbe Kana, accompanied by the witnesses Ogbe Fun and Ejiogbe. The deities that will shape the spiritual path in 2025 are Oggún and Oyá, who symbolize strength and transformation.

The document was created with the active participation of over 300 religious leaders in Miami, establishing this Yoruba community as a reference point in the United States. A virtual conference is expected, where they will delve into the practical implications of these guidelines for the daily lives of practitioners.

Frequently Asked Questions about the 2025 Letter of the Year from the Independent Yorubas in Cuba