African Rituals

This is a fabulous resource for anyone who wants to understand African American spirituality, shamanism, and indigenous spiritual practices and beliefs. It is designed to be informative while providing hands-on recipes, rituals, projects, and resources to help you become an active participant in its wonderfully soulful traditions.

Unlock the Hidden Wisdom of the Yoruba — An Ancient Path to Destiny, Ritual, and Divine Connection Are you seeking deeper meaning, spiritual power, or a sacred connection to your roots? Step into the vibrant world of Yoruba culture — a timeless tradition of Orishas, ancient African rituals, and the powerful practice of divination that continues to guide millions today. Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or looking to deepen your ancestral connection, this guide offers an illuminating path through one of the richest cultural legacies on Earth. Here’s just a glimpse ...

Ifa is not fortune-telling. It is one of the world’s most profound systems of sacred wisdom—a Yoruba tradition of guidance, destiny, character, spiritual correction, and divine insight. Ifa Divination for Beginners gives readers a clear, respectful, and accessible introduction to this ancient path without reducing it to superstition, spectacle, or shallow spiritual shortcuts. Written for newcomers, this book explains the heart of Ifa in plain language while honoring its Yoruba roots, sacred structure, and living tradition. Inside, you’ll discover: The origins of Ifa within Yoruba ...

In the Dagara tribe of West Africa, women are valued as the source of the world's wisdom. They are valued as dreamers, as diviners, as the backbone of the community; the core of human survival. But what can the teachings of this indigenous culture show us that will transform the way we live? On...

Born in West Africa in the early 1950s, Somé was kidnapped at age four by a French Jesuit missionary to be trained as a priest, for the next 15 years enduring the harsh regimen of a seminary where his native language and tribal traditions were systematically suppressed. At age 20 he escaped, but when he returned to his Dugara people in Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) they rejected him as an outsider. To reconnect with his native culture, Somé underwent a month-long initiation into shamanism.

Hundreds of years ago, the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa were brought to America as slaves. Luckily, they successfully preserved their heritage and ancestral spirits by disguising their deities as Catholic saints. In secret, they worshipped. The result is the new-age religion known as Santería, a blend of Catholicism and African traditional beliefs.

Africa has many ethnic groups. Therefore, it is a continent of several customs. The sexual rites of initiation have a privileged role in that broad range of cultural varieties. In the past, sexuality was a taboo while it has become today a normal conversation mainly since the arrival of classic and new media and social media, especially the internet. Surprisingly, it is fascinating to notice that sexuality in African still hold some specificity made of secrets, beliefs, and interdictions. Often, these sexual practices and rites display an unusual, barbaric, frightful, and cruel aspects. ...

A sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools, and exercises.Spiritual teacher, intuitive coach, and award-winning author Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears and limiting beliefs so that you can create more happiness...

Explore Captivating African Mythology and Egyptian Gods Two captivating manuscripts in one book: African Mythology: Captivating Myths of Gods, Goddesses, and Legendary Creatures of Africa Egyptian Gods: A Captivating Guide to Atum, Horus, Seth, Isis, Anubis, Ra, Thoth, Sekhmet, Geb, Hathor and Other Gods and Goddesses of Ancient EgyptThe continent of Africa is home to fifty-four countries that together harbor over three thousand cultures, each with their own ways of life and each with their own stories. Some of these stories have their origins in the folk beliefs of people native to their ...

Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old, powerful, and increasingly popular system of North American folk magic. Conjure's roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions, but it has also been influenced by Christianity, Jewish mysticism, and Native American practices. Hoodoo Sen Moise has been studying this tradition and working with Conjure for over 35 years. Here, he explores Conjure's history, principles, fundamentals, and ethics, while simultaneously providing a practical how-to guide....

Step into the heart of Africa, where medicine, spirit, and nature exist in perfect harmony. This fifth installment of The Herbal Odyssey takes you on a vibrant journey through the ancestral healing traditions of the African continent — a world where every root, leaf, and ritual carries the essence of life, protection, and renewal. Rooted in centuries of wisdom, African Holistic Health explores how communities across Africa have long used plants, trees, and sacred practices to restore balance in body and soul. From the spiritual ceremonies of the Yoruba to the herbal therapies of the ...

The Healing Tree celebrates the forest: its powers, spirits, magic, medicine, and mysteries. Author Stephanie Rose Bird shares how trees have provided her with personal healing, then allows us to share in that process for our own benefit and, by extension, provide healing for Earth's beleaguered forests.

Bloomsbury presents You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron, read by Hewot Tedla. Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron...

Es la religión congolesa que sobrevivió a la esclavitud, a la Inquisición y a la Revolución, escondida en los montes de Cuba. Orígenes reales en África Central Qué es y cómo se hace una nganga de verdad Los mpungos, las firmas, los palos y los rayamientos Diferencias entre Mayombe, Briyumba y Kimbisa Cómo se vive y se muere con una prenda . Si estás listo para conocer lo que nunca se escribió, ábrelo. Mambó Calixte D’Ambrosio

In African Herbal Medicine: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing, discover the powerful healing properties of 8 essential African herbs used for generations to treat ailments and restore balance. This comprehensive guide reveals the art of preparing tinctures, poultices, infusions, and more to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, you'll find everything you need to integrate these remedies into your daily life.

Dive into an enchanting world where the magic of nature meets the wisdom of ancestors! Journey through stories and teachings that reveal the power of plants, the mysteries of magick, and the resilience of spirit that defines African American Herbalism & Magick. Inside this audiobook you will discover the power of herbal and magical rituals that have shaped African American communities and connected individuals to their roots.

Make no mistake, the sacred gods are active. The African continent is home to ancestors, sacred deities, and diverse cultures. Among them is the Yoruba tradition, one of Africa’s most powerful societies. Standing the test of time and thriving against extinction, the Yoruba culture is one of the few African cultures that have crossed the vast oceans and continue to thrive today. Devotees spend their lives under the sacred guiding influence of the gods and are open to sharing the secrets of Orisha with those who seek knowledge.

Some religions are confined to doctrine. Akan religion is woven into life itself—into birth and burial, memory and destiny, family and sacred duty. It is a tradition shaped by reverence for Nyame, honor for the ancestors, respect for the unseen world, and a deep sense that human life is never separate from the moral order of the universe. If you have ever wanted to understand African traditional religion without confusion, jargon, or distortion, this book offers a clear and welcoming path. It opens the spiritual world of the Akan with warmth, clarity, and respect, helping you see not only...

The Mystical Universe of Erzulie Freda Dahomey In the sacred tapestry of Haitian Vodou, Erzulie Freda Dahomey reigns as the embodiment of divine femininity — the spirit of beauty, love, and emotional depth. Born from the rich spiritual heritage of Dahomey (modern-day Benin), she bridges Africa and Haiti, uniting ancestral memory with living devotion. Erzulie Freda is the patroness of elegance, tenderness, and desire transformed into divine compassion. She teaches that love is not weakness, but wisdom; not indulgence, but sacred power. Her devotees honor her with pink and white flowers, ...

A delightful romp exploring African traditions around sexual pleasure, with the personal goal of self-discovery and liberation, by one of Africa’s preeminent feminists. While working on her first book, The Sex Lives of African Women, acclaimed feminist and activist Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah had...