Ceiba Pentandra (Kapok Tree) Araba

Ceiba Pentandra (Kapok Tree) Araba

Okana Meji did  some important work before departing to earth.

His name was Kon Kon Okonron loun Okoron Nihin

He performed divination for Araba (Kapok, Ceiba pentandra) and Iroko(African Teak tree)

Before these two migrated to earth from heaven, these two were cats and dogs never agreeing on any one subject.

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Base of a Kapok Tree. 

at that time Iroko was so powerful and feared that no one would dare consider cutting this tree for any purpose.

Kapok at Edison Estates Naples Florida

This wormed Iroko a false sense of pride. Okana Meji performed the divination,Odu unfolded it's wisdom and both Iroko and Araba were instructed to offer

Esu ( Destiny) an offering at Esu shrine the offering of 1 Goat, 2 Roosters, 1 hatchet,1 machete. Kola nuts, 1 Rat

Araba made the offerings but Iroko Refused, allowing his ego to feed his superficial false pride, believing “Who would dare attempt to harm the great Iroko”

On one standpoint Iroko was powerful and strong, on the other Iroko was the meeting point of the Ancestors of the night.

Esu accepted Araba's offering. So Began the destruction of Iroko.  Esu devised a plan to defame the importance and strength of Iroko.  Esu transformed himself as a carpenter lumber jack, at the same time rotted the wood doors and floors, tools of the villagers. Then gathered the lumberers from the village, headed into the forest. While walking into the forest, Esu convinced the villagers that the other trees were of low quality for the use of doors or flooring, for this same reason there current situations had lead them to search for new lumber.

When they reached the forest opening, Iroko stood before them. A Massive vertical tree that reached toward the sky, it seem as Iroko had no limit.  The lumberers began to refuse to pass, Esu insists “Oh that's the best wood for your doors of your homes and flooring.  He grab his machete and began to cut Iroko, the villages began to lose fear and joined in. Sawing away at the base of the trunk. 

At a distance Araba heard and felt a great row a thunderous boom. When he heard and felt the destruction, he knew it could only be one thing in the forest that could produce such a noise, 

Iroko has fallen. 

Araba Praised Okana Meji and the wisdom of Odu. Araba understood that it was Iroko's False Pride and negativity that cause Iroko to loose his status, becoming a victim of Esu's ability to make Orisa,man or nature see things Esu's way.

It is advised when Okana-Meji opens on the divining mat or the Divining tray, that the consultant has a powerful tall enemy, that wishes him harm.  He/she should offer Esu Ebbo not to only triumph but maintain his dignity in the community or his place or work.

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We only produced a limited quantity of eighty nine of the 32 ounce bottles, and fifty one of the 16 ounce.  

The creation of panacea, is a process that takes a lot of effort in its creation.  We did a lot of research on its ingredients chosen then we applied the special process the customer receives. Its a process you will not achieve from standard commercial products. We add Spirit.  Within the three months panacea is maturing we are praying over the panacea asking for the best for its users. We apply a few more spiritual processes all in the name of the divine creator which gave us life.

Once it’s reaches it maturing period, it is then tested in nine different applications. We test for fragrance, function, last but not the least its spiritual ability.  Once it’s has made our zealous regulations. We begin to bottle our healing invigorating medicinal Panacea.

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“Nature can not be rushed. If you attempt to make a flower bloom you end up destroying it”

The next availability of our Panacea is scheduled for the month of May 2015

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More Information On Panacea:

The Definition of Panacea: "A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases"

1. Our Panacea astringent is aged and matured for 3 months.  This process amplifies it's healing and enchanting properties.

2. An alternative approach to conventional treatments for insect bites, scrapes and scratches or minor skin ailments.

3. Common uses include: Aura Cleanse, insect bites and skin tonic.

4. Designed for the enchanters of this modern era with the concept or notion that time is money and money is time.

5. As an Aura Cleanser:  Our spirit requires balance.  Our generation gets trapped in the precipitation.  This fast paced society tends to be snared in the moment.  In the rush of our daily lives we lose this balance and require a recharging of positive energy.

Sometimes we just need that special uplifting energy booster to carry us through the day.

Our panacea contains species which contain natural "anti" properties.  One, Cinnamon acts as an anti-inflammatory.  Two, Cloves contain a substance called Eugenol.  Eugenol is toxic against harmful organisms including fungi, bacteria, and yeast; including Candida.  It may even relieve discomfort.  Three, Allspice is known for joint and arthritis pain relief.  Allspice is known for being Antifungal, antiodontalgic and analgesic.

Our panacea contains, herbs that are known for relief of discomforts.  On the other side of the coin this Panacea goes through a process of enchantment, enforced with positive prayers.  Combining the herbs & spices, enchantments and magnetic exposure creating an infused elixir. Our panacea blend includes herbs used to expel negative entities and spirits that have malevolence towards us.  Using our panacea tonic, relieves its user from negative forces and organisms that disrupts our harmony. “Reclaim” your health and harmony with this simple and effective Panacea cleanse.

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Holy Wood-Palo Santo

Holy Wood-Palo Santo:

scientific: Bursera graveolens

This flora is one of my favorites. I use this delightful flora for many purposes  most common use is

a incense (works great) or magic bags. I prefer to subtract its magnetic field into my medicine.

The book  entitled “El Monte” written by Linda Cabrera states that palo santo and Guayacan are one and the same but this is not true. These two trees both have great magnetic field energy but it’s different.  Palo Santos magical abilities are purifying and cleansing, it also gives a strength to the person or the enchanted item. Guayacan on the other hand, its magical abilities are the power of extended control over large amounts of distance, It has the ability to communicate with the whole forest.  The other trees and flora see the Guayacan as an authority, in respect to its authority the whole forest yields their assistance. Guayacan is the ring leader and the rest of the forest are his posse  When Guayacan is included in Nganga’s or amulets which contain other flora or elements, Guayacan is the director of the bound energy, (caldron,charm,talisman)

Palo Santo revealed

Bursera graveolens is related to Frankincense (Boswellia ) with many of the same medicinal properties, I would categorize it as frankincense south american cousin.  

1. ANTIINFLAMMATORY: internal and external
2. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis
3. GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM: cystitis, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, metrorrhagia
4. NERVOUS SYSTEM: anxiety, nervous tension and stress related conditions. Slows down and deepens breathing. Prayer, meditation
5. SKIN CARE: blemishes, dry and mature complexions, scars, wounds, wrinkles
6. CANCER: Variety of different  Cancers
7. DIGESTION: stomach ailments, ulcers, including H. pylori
8. MENTAL: Depression     

Bursera graveolens can be place in your pocket or applied to one’s own magic bag to receive its electromagnetic  energy. But as with all other charms of transmission the wielder needs to learn how to access the power and energy our charms possess.  If you could tune in, tap in onto the pure energy of palo santo, you  expedite the healing of your own body or others.

The conjurers of old, used Palo Santo to exorcise the afflicted from sickness or ill will spirits. The conjurer can use Palo santo as a wand to influence the field and change the outcome of an event.  I believe this tree has an oath as the Gumbo limbo tree, to do no harm. Its abilities are pure and should not be tainted with shadow work.

There is a classic talisman, This talismans known ability is to secure the owner with a clear liberated destiny. The owner has the ability to succeed in everything they wish to pursue. You don’t find these charms readily available because its key ingredient is “Placenta”. You see in the old days when home births were common the mid-wife which were a local healer or conjurer would reserved the afterbirth in the event the child needed a lifeline in the far future. This element, this sack was the Protection,the nourisher of an individual and so it too has magical properties. This afterbirth is used to save the life of a person, but its best if its your own afterbirth. Funny looking at this practice of preserving the afterbirth in colonial times, and further back. Now in the age of science we know that this afterbirth contains DNA, and stem cells which are harvested to assist a person in the future in the event of a terminal illness.

The second ingredient is (Secret writings)

a tyrantula spider.these arachnids are great calculators,anything they hunt. Arachnids are armed with eight arm/legs giving them the security.   Spider are very sensitive to their environments,add the third main ingredient  a Scorpion sting. the other ingredients parts are kept in secret.

Fresh water

We are changing the way the followers of the Yoruba Americana' practice spiritual traditions, we encourage expression with a modern outlook, applying the principles of sociology,psychology and science to enhance this beautiful belief system. I won't apply the word ''religion'' to this new form of thinking, many readers as yourself see religion as a trap, or a way to control others and here at Santo Products blog we value the abilities of freedom as even God of the old testaments expressed, We are FREE, Born FREE to choose!
Our desire is to continue this freedom although there maybe those that wish to confine themselves with rules of do's and don'ts.  I will only honor freedom with traditional customs. If it smells like repression I will shout it out as the old Ball and Chain Theory. Join us for a adventure of spiritual yoruba freedoms with no holds bars, just magic at a higher conscience.
We are offering you "Fresh-water", omi ti ko ni iyo ninu re or said omi-mimu.

The customary way in the cuban tradition of orisha worship covens, use the expression " omi tutu" which is fresh water, but what was forgotten is that the yoruba language is three dimensional unlike english or spanish. Many state that the language was lost, or bits remain, so 99 percent of followers still use this slang or we can change.
 We can continue with this error or we now can correct the mistakes of our forefathers. One of Oprah Winfrey's sayings that's a favorite of mine is "when you know better, you do better".
Now that I have access to yoruba translations, and the valuable resource the internet offers us, there is no reason to continue in this ignorance. This fresh knowledge, the correct grammar is what I offer as fresh water. Drink if you are thirsty, drink now clean clear information that is fluide to your soul and body. To honor higher understanding I drink from the goblet of knowledge for it's my freedom from enslavement.
(To Seek, Sought, wa-kiri,)Truth, otito, ododo.

White Peacock

His name is I have faith.
feathers will be available at
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The Points

I created this image to help in the instruction of the cardinal points and the points of the body used in healing, and yoruba spirit conjuring. If you are interested in learning more please email me. at roman@santoproducts.com 

African grey red tail feathers

The red feather of the african grey is not a novelty but a required item in the yoruba religion. This feather has the authority to invoke prestige in the yoruba community. Its possession, is reserved only for selected priest to wear. This feather is a symbol of their rank in the community. Its ultimate power and ability is to attract the ever seeing eye of Olofin. The presence of this simple; yet beautiful plumage, bestows blessing from Olofin himself.

These feathers come from the Psittacus erithacus species. Its common name is African Grey, Congo grey. The name for this bird in yoruba is “iko ode". The grey by far is the favorite of olofin, although Olofin has many familiars, all of nature serves the lawgiver yet the greys feathers garnish his crown.  

The reason for the feathers authority comes into play in the Odu (Ogbe-she). One of the legends of the Pataki of Ogbe-she state: "The gray was not always grey it was a white feather bird".  Olofin always had special favoritism for the grey because of his playfulness and his special humorous dance; not to mention, his great ability at mimicking the human voice. This special consideration created envy from the other birds of the forest. Many of the other forest creatures felt that they should have Olofin eye since they had extravagant bodacious plumage. Some even believed that there mear size or skills should have earned them admirable consideration, "Not this small, white and unimpressionable looking bird". The birds of the forest gathered and plotted to end this relationship.

One day, the grey and all the forest animals received an invitation that Olofin was having one of his feast. All of Olofin's invites where to attend. That night, the grey had a nightmare that chilled his bones. Confused by this dream; which felt so real, the grey decided to visit the divining oracle of Orumila.

The oracle was invoked and Ifa marked the odu of ogbe-she. The oracle expressed to the grey "you have many enemies plotting your demise". The oracle told him of a special invite. That he should attend but he was not to arrive on time. It said to offer the spirit of destiny an offering, to alter the evil that was already in motion. The last advice was "no matter what the circumstance, he should continue his journey or destination as much as he felt to quit or go back".  The oracle expressed if he offered destiny the gifts, he would be uplifted into a unimaginable status. The grey did the offering to destiny and went on his way to the feast.

“The plan of the enemies” plotted to capture him, pour ash and red palm oil on him as a prevention from the grey's arriving to the feast giving them the opportunity to sweet talk Olofin’s ear. As the grey left his offerings at the the shrine of destiny the villains did as planned. They tied, poured ashes, and smeared with red palm oil.

Olofin waited for his favorite to arrive with his humorous dance and mimicking, but the grey did not arrive. Concerned that the grey had refused the invite, Olofin's mood sadden.  The party dragged and the creatures of the forest attempted to appease the the lawgiver with shows of there beautiful displays of plumage and bird calls, but all this was of little amusement to Olofin.

After what seemed as endless hours of untying himself, the grey felt disappointed that after the oracles advice and his offering to destiny this would occur. He remembered the oracle telling him to continue no matter the situation, but he so desired to return home and change- after all his beautiful white feathers had been ruined and Olofin favored the color white. 
Destiny pushed him forward, the grey decided to arrive at the party as is. To the surprise of the villains, Olofins attention was drawn to the screams and gasps from all the invitees as the grey entered with the funniest of dances and danced he did. Olofins humor returned. The party was a festive event again. The animals of the forest not recognizing the grey, but because Olofins laughs uplifted the party all seem well with this new comer. Olofin spotted the grey and approached him The grey gave first the reverence to olofin. Olofin gives the grey his blessing and lifts him from the ground and asked why did you arrive to my invite so late, its not honorable to keep me waiting and in this appearance. The grey apologized and told Olofin that some bandits had delayed  him, pouring ash and oil over his feathers but he didn’t have time to change, because Odu, via Ifa had instructed him to never go back, to continue on his mission.  Olofin upset over the audacity of these vile creatures, ascends to his throne. The creatures of the forest all drop to the ground as the lawgiver is about to speak, Olofin decrees “ As of this moment on all ritual ceremony, offerings made should contain the red feather of the grey, as now he shall be known, The feather will be added so I may look upon it, giving it my blessing. If the offerings are without this, I will not look upon your ceremony, or offerings. TO ABAN ISHU.

This is the reason why the african grey feather is now one of the important ingredients in our offerings or when performing ceremonies in orissa, This feather should be applied to the ebbo of the iyawo so Olofin notices the rituals and ceremonies being done to the Iyawo. when offering to the spirit of destiny (ESU), there needs to be a feather in place, All ebbos are delivered to olofin, you may offer Obatala, Yemaya, Shango, any offering but it is taken first and  presented to olofin by the orisa to receive the blessing of the lawgiver, This information is not well known or understood, many think the asking orissa is the one eating the gift, Orisa ask their fathers blessings first. For all things must be approved by the one and only OLOFIN..

“No deed good or bad can occur if its not approved by the divine”

There is one other Pataki about red feather, that I will add next. The Crown of Obatala.

Obatala King of the white cloth

Yoruba: Ibantan ti okan (kin of one)

The supreme being known as Obatala is known by many names and many paths or avatars.. Obatala is one entity with different titles at different continuance of life. To understand what I'm about to write, you first must be immersed in the science of a mathematical process used in physics named binary code.

The definition is as follows.

(A coding system using the binary digits 0 and 1 to represent a letter, digit, or other character)

This same process is used in Ifa, one equals two, and two equals one. when the priest of Orula is divining, he uses a complex math to determine the mark of a line, a positive or a negative. When the Ikins or the Okpele marks two position its representing one mark, when it marks one position it two marks. here is a better example.  The system is the binary of 256 if you divide this down by two you end up with one. 256/2=128/2-64/2=32/2=16/2=8/2=4/2=1

There are 256 positions or possibilities in Ifa, Orula had 16 senior apostles.there are 4 cardinals points on earth, and 1 center point “Earth” the here and now. This all may seem a bit vague, it will all make sense as we take this journey. Olodumare’s mother is Olorun. Olorun is the name of the birth energy.

Between Olorun and olodumare obatala was conceived. Olodumare then takes the task to create all things in the cosmos, what we call the physical matter realm. while Olorun is the spiritual unseen realm. It is recorded in the odu that Obatala is the embodied odu of Orogan known as Ofun meji in the system of the Cowrie(Adele) Orogan was the first to arrive on a shapeless structure earth but returned to heaven because of his temperament.  (we are speaking of deities that are multi dimensional) 

Olodumare decided on reducing the citizens of heaven for heaven had become so overly populated with too many different species. Olodumare desired to transplant some of its citizens to earth. Olodumare requested that his child iyekun meji, take on the task, but days before obatala’s private oracles had instructed him to offer an offering to the spirit of destiny (Esu), the oracle foretold of obatala's greatest evolution if he followed the advice of the irunmoles. Obatala gave Esu a feast to honor Esu, sacrificing a goat at Esu’s shrine. Esu in generosity, informs Obatala what was olodumares  desired mission in minimizing heavens population.

Obatala wanting this task for himself decided in  deceiving Eyekun by having Eyekun consume his favorite drink of Palm wine (a weakness of eyekun) convincing him to celebrate  and drink with his younger brother.  Eyekun at first refused because of his mission to meet with their father, but obatala insisted and Eyekun accepted His brothers offer, one drink led to countless amounts leaving Eyekun with a hangover.The following day as olodumare waited for his son to arrive, became inpatient and noticed that his beautiful younger son Obatala was present, It seemed obvious to him that Eyekun was not up for the task, Olodumare decided in giving Obatala the task to relocate the citizens. Before olodumares plan could occur the new destination needed certain processes to be implemented,

When Obatala received his fathers blessings and his entourage he begins the  departure from heaven, The quantum leap caused a ripping through the fabric of space and time, from one dimension to ours,this generated a great explosion of energy and light, (The recurring event we see today as the rising sun), the opening of the day is the testimonial of Obatala’s arrival..

This event teaches that although Eyekun, Iwori and Orogan are older by age they lost their status by their younger brother. Its not a person's age or seniority , but the wielding of wisdom, of obedience  that gives a high ranking status.

The dynasty of Obatala is extensive crediting him on the formation of the earth, being the two physical parts of the top and bottom east and west hemisphere, creator of the human body structure, The atmosphere, guardian of the garden of eden.  Everything which consists of creation on a physical term is obatala.  The legends tell that the earth was a two part merger of obatala, the top part being a male obatala, and the bottom a female obatala. Esu is the line, or the break between the two, Esu is the separation of one whole into two parts.

The dynasty is too complex to divide but one can account their are the males obatala’s, and the females. and then there are those that are so ancient we don’t know their sex. Although humans label things in sexes, I regard Obatala as a “Asexual Deity” Obatala is similar to one of his favorite pets “The snail”. Snails do not require a sex partner to conceive, they can self inseminate, self reproduction.

I have included the names of  forty three Obatala’s,There are Obatala’s of different ranks, as we see in Olofin, Odudua, Aremu.

The list of names/paths titles:

1.Ayalua,(known also as Bojueleso mother of shango,) 2.{Moro Elefa} this one walks with oshun) 3.Aguema, 4.obatala oloyu okuni, 5.obatala osha orulu, 6.okeylu, 7.ayelu, 8.ala albalashe, 9.Ayaguna, 10.anasuare, 11.baba oshagrinNan, 12.Obamoro,13.obalufon, 14.ogan, 15.orishanla, 16.yemu, 17.okeilu, 18.yelu, 19.olufon, 20.oguiniyan, 21.eluaye, 22.obalabi,23.yeku yeku, 24.ariba iya yeku yeku ife, 25.eluforo, 26.oshanla, 27.orisha aye,28.obon, 29.obanla, 30.aikalambo, 31.airanike, 32.oyu alueko, 33.orisha igbin, 34.oeylade, 35.ekindire, 36.orisha obabala, 37. bibinike, 38. osheribo, 39.ekanike, 40.adegu,41.fururu,42.abani,43.asho,

Once again I will write about this label we call paths or avatars. To understand this process we visit the topic of reincarnation. Each avatar is the embodied  physical incarnation of divine spark of each orisa, we too are in a constant evolution toward perfection, our soul, “that which is the part closely related to the Source of all things” Our soul has no end it will continue to exist as Source does, as energy can only transform itself.

Confirmation from oshun

 March 29,2013

Oshun sends me a visual Confirmation of her ever presence in my life.

On Friday 29, of 2013 a very special event occur, as some of you may know this date is Holy friday

or passover friday, I had been worrying about a major problem in my life, I had been feeling my spiritual energy slipping, I was so depressed that I started smoking cigarettes, a habit I had stopped so long ago, I was just a emotional reck, I was losing hope, my faith was questionable. while sitting out on my porch contemplating the worst, fantasizing the worst outcome, I drew my heart and attention to call upon oshun, I say in a loud voice, Mother you told me in ITA that when the world didn't want me to want you! when I didn't want the world! to want you! that although my father or mother didn't want me, to want and believe in you! Mother I need a side that you are with me, that you are walking this journey with me, I need a sign, I need evidence that you are real! I was broken.

My brother called me in to have dinner and watch a movie, we did. I decided to rest, My brother heads out to walk my dog (Maximus), at his return he charges in the room and tells me Dan! there are two Large birds walking in front of your house by the car port and they have a weird crown, as if they are peacocks!, one is all white, I said thats impossible first peacocks are colorful and what would peacocks be doing walking my yard, he convinces me to see for myself, all this time, I had forgotten my request to oshun.

I walked out to the yard, to my amazement two beautiful peacocks,  one all in white, I told my brother help me catch them! All we really did was usher them into the gated backyard.  I told my brother this is a sign from oshun, I had asked her for a sign and she sends me her favorite birds, and just to assure me that this is more than a coincidence one of them the male is white.

oshun is my crowning Orisa and my father figure, guardian orisa is Obatala, King of the white cloth. Anything and everything that is pure & white belongs to Obatala. How clearer could the message be. Weeks passed as I waited for someone to calm them.no one ever did, all this time. still with some apprehension I didn't give them names. I didn't want to become attach to them then have someone come along and calm them. One morning I noticed the true beauty of these birds, I said If they showed up here after me asking for a sign and oshun sending me. not just any sign but her favorite birds, Birds that are representative of the queen of beauty. they are gifts, I will care for them as I have been entrusted to care for my mothers symbolic messengers.

I looked at the white peacock and asked myself what would I name you? I thought a moment, it came to me, these birds were a symbol of faith, to never lose faith in the divine.  I named them in yoruba language. The white, became "Temi Igbagbo" translation "I have Faith" I thought of the females name to be, and thought I have always wanted these animals, it came to me, "Emi ala mushe" translation  "My dreams fulfilled"
A few months later on september 6 the day of yemaya, the female disappears, I get into a frantic worry, I tell my brother if something happens to that bird oshun will have my hyde,  I must find her, I have all the neighbors on the lookout for the bird, she was no where to be found, I was a pure mess I once again looked to the heavens and said Oshun please! I didn't want the bird to be hurt nor did I want to be punished, I got the thought if the female left the male would leave me too then everything I had worked so hard for oshun would take it all back, I decided to obtain a peacock to keep faith with companionship, I brought home a male all beautiful, blue chested peacock. faith now had a friend till I could arrange to find a new female. I beg oshun all day asking for forgiveness, I told her I didn't do it on purpose, that yes  it was my fault not locking the gates but to please forgive me and that I had brought her a beautiful blue male. The day ended  the following day was Oshuns day, that morning I was awaken by the peacocks screaming, I jumped out of bed expecting the worst. To my surprise I now had three peacocks, My dreams fulfilled had returned. I celebrated with praise to oshun, praised the Orisa, but then thought Okay now what! The second male I named him "Lewa"
"Beauty"
Oshun and I are happy.


This is one of many experiences, I have had with Oshun, She has saved my life, and guarded me with a careful loving eye.  Any time doubt tries to creep in I head out to the yard and look for the citizens as I call them and say, I have faith! oshun makes sure that my dreams are fulfilled. Oshun is watching me, oshun provides me stability.

Oshun mi esegun.