17/08/2018
MERINDILOGUN ORACLE
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Merindinlogun, or "Sixteen Cowries," is a form of divination closely related to Ifa divination, which is even more complex. It is used to communicate the words of the Orisha. Merindinlogun involves throwing cowry shells (caracol) on a special tray or mat, and counting the number that appear face up. There are 16 principle Odu (signs, energy patterns) that may appear, and each has many (thousands of) verses associated with it. These verses tell stories of mythological clients that are used to provide lessons and predictions. Usually they specify a type of sacrifice or ritual that must be made to receive/maintain alignment or to realign the person with a more favorable outcome (something that coincides better with your destiny).
Only priests Initiated in Yoruba can use it. Our priests employ specific religious techniques while performing a fairly complex ritual before and during the casting of the cowrie shells. It's a system commonly used to learn about the path you walk (past, present and future), find out who is your guardian Orisha, consult your situation (balanced or unbalanced), and find solutions to improve your life.