The Cultural Yoruba Association of Cuba announced the Letter of the Year 2026, led by the ruling sign Ogunda Otrupon, an odu that warns about conflicts, social disorders, and health challenges, but also calls for reflection and the pursuit of spiritual balance and learning in order not to repeat mistakes.
Under the protection of the deities Oggún —god of work and strength— and Oshún —orisha of love, sweetness, and rivers— the prediction encourages Cubans to strengthen family harmony and take care of their mental and physical health in a year that is expected to be challenging.
In this sign, the prophetic saying "Through the mother, the child is saved" is born, symbolizing the vital connection between parents and their descendants. It represents the idea that an individual's blessing, protection, and balance depend on the respect and spiritual energy that come from their elders, whether they are mothers or grandmothers.
In a social sense, this Letter of the Year calls for valuing the role of Cuban women as the cornerstone of the home and education. In the context of the sign Ogunda Otrupon, this teaching reminds us that only by reconnecting with maternal strength, understood as love, stability, and wisdom, can salvation and collective harmony be achieved.
Among the main recommendations from Ifá for 2026, the need to improve population and collective hygiene to prevent disease outbreaks is emphasized, as well as the importance of regular medical check-ups, especially cytological tests for women.
Yoruba priests warn of a possible increase in blood-related ailments—such as hepatitis, diabetes, and hypertension—as well as disorders linked to the nervous system and the digestive system.
The Letter of the Year 2026 also warns about the rise of domestic and social violence, especially among young people, and urges the strengthening of educational and family efforts to prevent conflicts.
"Orula predicts an increase in disputes and violence in homes," the document states, also calling for recognition of the mother's role as a fundamental pillar of family balance.
"Give the mother the value she deserves in the family," emphasizes one of the guidelines.
In the spiritual realm, Ifá advises believers to “strengthen Oggún” and offer tributes to Oshún to maintain harmony. It also recommends “attending to San Lázaro” as a protector against illnesses and “avoiding arguments to prevent violence.”
The prediction also acknowledges the continuity of the migration flow and a "breakdown of good social customs," prompting Ifá to call for the rescue of community values and the strengthening of a spirit of solidarity in times of crisis.
The Letter of the Year not only serves as a religious guide but also reflects the symbolic concerns of the social and spiritual issues faced by Cubans.
The Yoruba Association of Cuba will hold a press conference on January 2, where the religious leaders who participated in this ceremony will delve into the analysis of the prediction for 2026.
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