LETTER OF THE YEAR 2023
LETTER OF THE YEAR 2023
Get to know the Ifa predictions for this 2023, popularly known as the Letter of the Year 2023.
The Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba released the Letter of the Year 2023 on January 1. The ruling divinity of the year just started is Obatalá for the second consecutive year, accompanied on this occasion by Oshún.
We transcribe, in full, the Letter of the Year 2023 and give our extra messages from our main priests, for a better understanding of these predictions.
To the priests of Ifá, Obá Oriate, Babaloshas, Iyaloshas, Iworo, to the People in general:
On December 31, 2022 at the headquarters of the YORUBA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION OF CUBA, the Ifá Priests meet to perform the ceremony of THE LETTER OF THE YEAR 2023, Presided over by the High Priest of Ifá Antonio Sevilla Rodríguez Awo Babá Ofún Meyi “and the support of the Board of Directors, the Council of High Priests of the Republic of Cuba and its Extensions of Provincial Operations and guests from other nations. The aforementioned High Priest drew the Letter, after consulting the 25 positions and prescribed sacrifices.
REGENT SIGN: "OTURA NIKO" (-Other names- "Otura-Ogbe, Otura-Oriko, Otura Elegbe, Otura Orire, Otura Abejiwaje")
FIRST WITNESS: "OSHE TURÁ" (-Other names- "Ose-Tura, Ose-Awurela, Ose-Onire)
SECOND WITNESS: "OGBE ATE" (-Other names- "Ogbè’rete, Ogbè Séete, Ogbe Irete)
PROPHETIC PRAYER: "OSOGBO IKU INTORI ELEGDA ORUNMILA ONIRÉ" (The prophetic prayer that will mark this 2023 is “Death or cessation of functions, which can be avoided through Orula, orisha who defends.)
--Main ebo to do to avoid the negativity of this letter--
Ebo marked by the letter of the year
ELECTED: OGBORÍ ELEGDÁ (ROGATION OF THE HEAD)
Orisha that governs this 2023
RULING DIVINITY: OBATALA
COMPANION: OSHUN
FLAG: WHITE WITH YELLOW TRIM
EBBO IFA: A rooster, strip with head measurements, drum, snare, arrow, plenty of brandy, honey, white cloth, stone from a hill, river water, corner land, all kinds of food, Curujey Herb and different currencies.
EBBO OF SANTEROS: Osadie (Small chicken), colored strips, body measurements, ground from a hole.
IN THIS SIGN IS BORN:
- – The agitation of the sea.
- – The nervous system in the organism.
- – That death is scared and respects the living. And the Oparaldo.
- – The human races.
SAYINGS OF THE SIGN:
- – The iron wanted to persist with the candle.
- – He who does good in heaps will receive it in heaps.
- – The broken gourd will never be filled.
- – The father says: If you are not happy at home, it is better that you come with me.
- – In the land of the dead, I am a foreman.
DISEASES THAT ARE FORECASTED
- – Presages an increase in diseases associated with the throat and spine.
- – Elevation of deterioration of the nervous system produced by stress.
- – Increase in conditions related to blood pressure.
- – Vector-borne diseases.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS YEAR 2023
- – Perform Paraldos to ward off disturbing entities and attention to the ancestors with sacrifices.
- – It is an Ifa of extensions and it is recommended not to delay pending religious works and consecrations.
- – Retake preventive health measures in the country as a priority to limit the proliferation of contagious diseases.
- – Alert the competent authorities regarding the excessive use of biochemicals in food, fruits, sausages and food in general due to its harmful consequences for health
- – Need for a change in mentality that facilitates development for new socioeconomic perspectives
- – Legally promote internal economic possibilities in agro-industrial production.
- – Natural disasters are forecast due to hurricanes, sea turmoil and river flooding with economic and human losses.
- – Concern about the aging trend of the population, leaving the youth without support due to their exodus and decrease in the birth rate.
- – The education of children and youth is alerted, notifying the exodus of teachers to other occupations.
- – An increase in violent criminal activities and robberies is expected, so it is recommended to take precautions with individual and state properties.
- – It is predicted an increase in alcohol consumption in the population that generates social problems, so the damage associated with it should be disclosed more.
- – Ifá recommends increasing educational work against domestic violence and respect for women, children and the elderly.
- – Promote the union of religious regardless of the cult they profess
- – Ifá emphasizes strengthening the relationship between Godfather and Godson, between Father and Son.
What is the Letter of the Year?
The Letter of the Year is the most important ceremony of the Osha Ifá Rule. It is a prediction that is made from a complex oracular system, whose purpose is to achieve harmony and balance, both individually and socially. Long awaited by Cubans, the prediction of the Letter of the Year is made up of a set of recommendations and warnings aimed at avoiding negative unforeseen events and moving through the coming year with ashé
Each country or region issues its own Letter of the Year. That is why the Cuban community in exile also keeps an eye on the publication of the Letter of the Year in Miami, which is usually in charge of the Kola Ifá Ocha Commission.
The Letter of the Year has been released in Cuba since the 19th century. The first Cuban babalawo who took it out was Remigio Herrera, Obara Meyi, Adeshina, who was of African origin. He came to the island as a slave from Nigeria in 1830, and bought his freedom 20 years later. In his house in Regla he established the Cabildo de Yemayá, where this important Yoruba tradition.
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS YEAR 2023
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