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How many cowrie shells are used in divination ?
You can read the cowrie shells using from 4 shells, the simplest form of reading, known as Aláfia (a reading just to confirm something previously asked), use 16 cowrie shells for a more in-depth reading (reading by odus) and use 21 cowrie shells (more complex game, which requires the priest to have a lot of knowledge about all the orishas that respond in the oracular system)
How do you predict with cowrie shells ?
You take the cowrie shells in your hands, shake them with your cupped hands and throw them on a specific table for readings, according to the number of open or closed shells, the interpretation is made. To read cowrie shells you need to be a priest, as the shells need to be consecrated to the orishas and spirits that respond through the oracle. Acquiring this skill requires time and prolonged study.
Can I read cowrie shells every day ?
No, if you are going to ask the same question! Avoid insisting on the same question in a short space of time, thus avoiding inaccuracies. Many people end up disbelieving the effectiveness of cowrie shell readings due to doing several consecutive readings, creating a lot of mental confusion. Let a few days pass to read the cowrie shells on the same topic to see whether or not there has been any change. If you want to clarify any fact that you have doubts about, look for another oracle other than cowrie shell reading. You can do daily readings to get advice for your day, find out if the moment is favorable or unfavorable to your interests or even find out what to expect on a specific day.
How many times should I read cowrie shells yes or no of love?
To receive a yes or no answer to love matters, you must focus closely on what you want to know (ask) and click on the image once. The first result obtained is always the one with the most power. (please understand everything that involves your question before clicking on the image)
What is cowrie shell reading?
It is a divinatory system linked to Yoruba religions or aspects of them such as Santeria and Candomblé. To perform the reading, the priest says prayers and greetings to the orixás and entities (spirits) who respond through the oracle. On a prepared table (containing deity necklaces, candles, incense, stones, crystals, coins, dice, glasses of water and a protective dagger) the shells are thrown, in order to interpret what the orishas and oduz say. The shells have two faces (one open and one closed) and according to the number of shells that fall with the open side up and the number of shells that fall with the closed side down, the message is interpreted. The priest not only says what is happening, but also what needs to be done (energy cleansing, rituals, magic, herbal baths, consecrations, prayers) in order to resolve the problems.
How to phrase your love cowrie shells questions?
Many people find it difficult to formulate the right questions for cowrie shells reading yes or no, especially when the topic is love and emotional relationships, even asking confusing questions, which prevents the oracle from giving a reliable (correct/assertive) answer.
Try to ask direct, specific, objective and clear questions, avoid double-meaning questions or should I do this or that? Don't ask questions wanting to know specific dates, names of people or specific places.
Questions starting with: What? Which ? Why ? Where ? As ? tend not to work well in readings of cowrie shells
yes or no.
What do cowrie shells represent spiritually?
They represent several things within African-based religions: protection, luck and power, in addition to being used as an oracle, representing the speech of the orixás and worshiped deities. Cowrie shells are used to make amulets, ornaments and tools used by orishas during mediumistic trances, to decorate food offered to the gods and more.d
You can read the cowrie shells using from 4 shells, the simplest form of reading, known as Aláfia (a reading just to confirm something previously asked), use 16 cowrie shells for a more in-depth reading (reading by odus) and use 21 cowrie shells (more complex game, which requires the priest to have a lot of knowledge about all the orishas that respond in the oracular system)
How do you predict with cowrie shells ?
You take the cowrie shells in your hands, shake them with your cupped hands and throw them on a specific table for readings, according to the number of open or closed shells, the interpretation is made. To read cowrie shells you need to be a priest, as the shells need to be consecrated to the orishas and spirits that respond through the oracle. Acquiring this skill requires time and prolonged study.
Can I read cowrie shells every day ?
No, if you are going to ask the same question! Avoid insisting on the same question in a short space of time, thus avoiding inaccuracies. Many people end up disbelieving the effectiveness of cowrie shell readings due to doing several consecutive readings, creating a lot of mental confusion. Let a few days pass to read the cowrie shells on the same topic to see whether or not there has been any change. If you want to clarify any fact that you have doubts about, look for another oracle other than cowrie shell reading. You can do daily readings to get advice for your day, find out if the moment is favorable or unfavorable to your interests or even find out what to expect on a specific day.
How many times should I read cowrie shells yes or no of love?
To receive a yes or no answer to love matters, you must focus closely on what you want to know (ask) and click on the image once. The first result obtained is always the one with the most power. (please understand everything that involves your question before clicking on the image)
What is cowrie shell reading?
It is a divinatory system linked to Yoruba religions or aspects of them such as Santeria and Candomblé. To perform the reading, the priest says prayers and greetings to the orixás and entities (spirits) who respond through the oracle. On a prepared table (containing deity necklaces, candles, incense, stones, crystals, coins, dice, glasses of water and a protective dagger) the shells are thrown, in order to interpret what the orishas and oduz say. The shells have two faces (one open and one closed) and according to the number of shells that fall with the open side up and the number of shells that fall with the closed side down, the message is interpreted. The priest not only says what is happening, but also what needs to be done (energy cleansing, rituals, magic, herbal baths, consecrations, prayers) in order to resolve the problems.
How to phrase your love cowrie shells questions?
Many people find it difficult to formulate the right questions for cowrie shells reading yes or no, especially when the topic is love and emotional relationships, even asking confusing questions, which prevents the oracle from giving a reliable (correct/assertive) answer.
Try to ask direct, specific, objective and clear questions, avoid double-meaning questions or should I do this or that? Don't ask questions wanting to know specific dates, names of people or specific places.
Questions starting with: What? Which ? Why ? Where ? As ? tend not to work well in readings of cowrie shells
yes or no.
What do cowrie shells represent spiritually?
They represent several things within African-based religions: protection, luck and power, in addition to being used as an oracle, representing the speech of the orixás and worshiped deities. Cowrie shells are used to make amulets, ornaments and tools used by orishas during mediumistic trances, to decorate food offered to the gods and more.d