This January 1st, the Cultural Yoruba Association of Cuba announced the Letter of the Year 2026, a document of profound spiritual tradition that contains the predictions and guidance of Ifá for Cuba and the rest of the world.
The Ifá priests gathered at their headquarters in Havana to conduct rituals and consult the oracle, with the aim of defining the teachings and recommendations that will guide the new cycle.
Devotees of the Yoruba religion, as well as those seeking harmony, prosperity, and balance in the upcoming year, are called to heed the warnings and spiritual advice of this Letter, which serves as a sacred guide for facing the personal and collective challenges of 2026.
LYRICS OF THE YEAR 2026
Ifá Predictions for Cuba and the World
To the priests of Ifá, Obá Oriate, Babaloshas, Iyaloshas, Iworos, and the general public:
On December 31, 2025, at the headquarters of the Religious Institution Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba, located at Prado #615 between Monte and Dragones, Old Havana Municipality, Havana, Cuba, the Ifá priests gathered to conduct the Letter of the Year 2026 ceremony, presided over by the chief Ifá priest Carlos Argudín Valenzuela “Awo Ogunda She Omo Ala Aggayú”, with the support of the Board of Directors, the Councils of Senior Priests of the Republic of Cuba, provincial extensions, branches abroad, and guests from other nations, following a consultation of the 25 prescribed positions and sacrifices.
RULING SIGN: Ogunda Otrupon
FIRST WITNESS: Otura Ogbe
SECOND WITNESS: Oshe Otura
PROPHETIC PRAYER: I will go arikú oyale with the hand of Orula (A kind of firm health through the hand of Orula)
ONISHE ORULA:
Addimú: two coconuts, two candles, a gourd with water
REGENT DEITY: Oggún
ACCOMPANYING DEITY: Oshún
FLAG: Green with a white border
EBBO NI IFÁ: A rooster; measurement of the head; scraping of Elegguá and Oggún; yellow cloth; seawater; river water; a nail; horsehair; a coconut; a candle; smoked fish; smoked hutia, and toasted corn.
EBBO DE SANTEROS: One chicken; two doves to Oggún; a little iron horse; colored ribbons; sweaty clothes; five small jars of honey; one coconut and two candles.
IFA SHURE
EN ESTE SIGNO NACE
- Through the mother, the son is saved
- It speaks of the war that will not be won
PROVERBS OF THE SIGN:
- In the blacksmith's house, a wooden knife
- A well-driven nail is hard to pull out
- A war that begins does not end
- There is nothing like a mother's blessing
DISEASES THAT ARE FORECASTED:
- Nerve and cranioencephalic diseases
- Diseases caused by chemical and food poisoning
- Lower abdominal diseases
- Diseases of the digestive system
- Alcoholism
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Pay special attention to population and collective hygiene to prevent diseases
- Do not neglect regular medical check-ups and cytological tests for women
- An increase in blood-related diseases such as hepatitis, diabetes, and hypertension is anticipated
- There is a need to deepen educational social work due to an increase in violence, particularly among the youth
- Orula predicts an increase in discussions and domestic violence
- Ifá says that Oya should be received, and those who have her should take care of her
- In the case of the babalawos, receiving their kuanaldo
- It is recommended to strengthen Oggún
- Give the value that mothers deserve within the family, and for those who do not have one, pay attention to their spirits
- Be very careful with the deviation from our lineages and the disrespect for traditions
- To seek assistance and support in San Lázaro to evade illnesses
- For the faithful, cleansing oneself at the feet of San Lázaro with what the oracle has dictated
- Avoid any discussion to prevent violence
- Invite parents to support mothers in their role of caring for their children
- Making offerings to Oshún to appease and seek harmony
- Ifá predicts that the migratory flow will continue
- A breakdown of behavior and societal norms is looming, which calls for a reinforcement of educational efforts within families and the community
- Orula states that alcoholism should be addressed as a social scourge
- In the blacksmith's house, a wooden knife reminds us to learn from our mistakes in order to improve as a country
Happy and prosperous year 2026
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