: Many symptoms stem from neglecting one's ancestors ( Eggun ). Setting up a boveda (spiritual altar with glasses of water) is often prescribed to bring peace. ⚠️ A Note on Medical Safety
: In severe cases where a person's life is in danger or their calling is absolute, the only "cure" for their symptoms is to be fully initiated as a priest or priestess (making the saint). symptoms-of-santeria
: A state of misfortune, which can be caused by disobeying ancestors, negative energy (witchcraft), or simply being out of alignment with one's destiny. 🌿 Healing and Spiritual Remedies : Many symptoms stem from neglecting one's ancestors
: Dreaming frequently of ancestors, specific colors, or powerful natural elements like the ocean (associated with Yemaya) or lightning (associated with Chango). : A state of misfortune, which can be
In Santeria, when a person is experiencing life turmoil, it is rarely viewed as mere coincidence. Instead, specific "symptoms" indicate that the spirits or Orishas are trying to get the person's attention.
: Used by Babalawos, this chain is dropped on a mat to read the patterns (Odus) it forms.
