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Seven African Powers: The Orishas

By: Monique Joiner Siedlak
Narrated by: Machelle Williams
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The Seven African Powers. Who are they?

Deep-rooted African Spirits, the Orishas, are given respect and service in modern Santeria, Voodoo, as well as other Caribbean traditions.

Today, many Yoruban and other West Africans still turn to the Orishas for help and guidance in not only their little problems, but also the big ones of life.

From this audiobook you will learn that each Orisha have specific actions and temperament.

  • Where can you find Elegua
  • Oshun’s favorite food
  • How to petition Chango

Find which Orisha is best capable to work out the difficulty you are going through. Which Orisha calls to you?

©2017 Monique Joiner Siedlak (P)2018 Monique Joiner Siedlak

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it was okay.

I was looking for something more in depth. I had already learned most of this online at no cost.

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Great Listen

Loved it! Machelle did a phenomenal job narrating and Monique's break down made understanding and note taking easy.

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Incredibly informative!

I loved this book ! Although I’ve been a believer over 20 years the information was still great .. like any practice belief or religion there are a host of ways and regale ; The author was very thoughtful flexible while still maintaining structure; The recipes were a bonus! Highly recommend especially for those just starting ..

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very uplifting very informative very empowering rejuvenating the fabric of my thought process and at last the protection I thought was there the whole time

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really good listen

I listened for the knowledge and understanding of the powers didn't really care for the recipes or spells as I don't plan to practice. But I did enjoy this thoroughly.

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A must read on African Spirituality!

Great narrator.

Informative, nurturing, and thorough.

Great resource for review and reminders to all on their ancestral journey.

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To the point informed

Great book. Great info for beginners. Information was to the point with out a bunch of fluff. Good read

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wonderful read

loved this book very informative and guided I would definitely read again excellent detail and narration

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GREAT

The narrator pronounced the names correctly without struggle. This book was very informative. I can tell it was written by someone who is knoweledgeable.

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Great Book...

I enjoyed this book very much and will read it again. Very good for beginners.

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