Eleggua head as part of your spiritual practice to honor Eleggua, the Orisha of crossroads, communication, and fate. Eleggua is believed to be the guardian of doors and paths, ensuring that energies flow correctly.
Altar Placement: The Eleggua head is usually placed on an altar or shrine dedicated to Eleggua. Often positioned near the entrance of a home or building to symbolize Eleggua’s role as the gatekeeper and protector of the threshold.
Protection and Opening Paths: Eleggua for protection and to open or close paths in their lives. They believe that before any other Orisha can be called upon, one must first greet and honor Eleggua, as he holds the key to all roads. The Eleggua head is seen as a spiritual tool to invoke Eleggua’s presence and ask for his blessing to remove obstacles and create opportunities.
Offerings: Offerings are a vital part of honoring Eleggua. Common offerings include candy, cigars, rum, coconuts, and toys, as Eleggua is associated with childlike qualities and is playful in nature. Offerings are often placed in front of or around the Eleggua head to gain his favor and ensure success in endeavors.
Ritual Cleansing and Empowerment: The Eleggua head may be used in ritual cleansings or blessings to remove negativity and bring positive energy. Practitioners may rub the head with specific herbs or oils, or speak prayers and incantations over it to amplify its power. Sometimes it is used during Ebó, or offerings, which are rituals performed to improve a person’s fortune, clear away bad luck, or protect from spiritual harm.
Divination: Eleggua is also invoked during divination rituals to provide guidance and communicate messages from the spiritual realm. Practitioners may consult Eleggua through divination methods such as diloggun (cowrie shell divination) to receive answers and insight into a particular situation.
Daily Honoring: Greet Eleggua daily by saying prayers or asking for guidance, protection, and blessings for the day ahead. The head can be used as a focal point for this daily connection, creating a personal relationship with the Orisha.
The Eleggua head is a symbolic representation and also a spiritual conduit through which practitioners connect with Eleggua’s powerful energy to influence and guide their lives.
Approximately: 1.75"
