Three Day Ritual with Elegba

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Elegba, Ellegua, Legba, crossroads deity, road opener, giver of opportunities.
 

In Santeria, Ellegua is the official door opener orisha who opens and closes all paths to humankind. He resides between heaven and earth, and traverses all places in between. In this way, he keeps an eye on the events of humans and keeps Olofi and Olodumare informed. There is said to be 121 paths of Ellegua. His aspects range from a playful child who sits on mountain tops, seashores, cemetery gates, street corners and doorways of all kinds to an old wise man who uses a crooked stick to get around. In the Santeria tradition, Ellegua is among the first of three warriors (Ellegua, Ochosi, and Ogun) received as an initiate. The various African traditional religions all recognize similar spirits that go by different names such as Elegba, Elegbara, Legba, Eshu or Exu. Though they have similar functions, there are a great many differences between them as well. In this way, the door opener is known all around the world. 

This ritual is done every day for 3 days. Get 3 eggs, rub them with palm oil, and spray with rum and cigar smoke. Place these items in a paper bag then rub all over your body from head to toe. Ask Elegba to cleanse you of your negativity and visualize the negative energy leaving you. Take the 3 eggs and crush on 3 separate corners away from your home. While you are crushing the eggs ask Elegba to cleanse you of all negativity and to remove all obstacles out of your way the same way the eggs are being crushed. This is started on Elegba's day which is a Monday and ends on Wednesday.








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