The Process Of Divination With Author Ocha Ni' Lele

Greetings Family,

This evening The H2O Network will have regular family member Ocha Ni' Lele discussing the process of Lucumi Divination with the shells. I am so grateful to have him discussing this topic because divination in the Lucumi system is very complex in nature, and in my opinion is not studied/talked about enough. So please, join us this evening @ 7:00pm EST, remember if you can't get to a computer you can always listen-in via your phone 1917-889-7207
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/19/the-process-of-divination-with-author-ocha-ni-lele

Much Love To You Always,


Radiah Nunez
Founder of The H2O Network

Interpreting The Letters Of The Year With Oba Pichardo

Greetings H2O Family,

On Monday Jan 17th the H2O Network will have elder Lucumi priest Oba Pichardo on to explain the Letters of The Year that were brought down by the elders in Cuba for the world. The H2O Network is notorious for bringing all indigenous tribes together, so for those who are not apart of the lucumi tradition, One might ask, What are The Letters Of The Year? It's a process that take's place every New Year by which the elders of the Lucumi/Yoruba spiritual traditions throw the Odu (Cowrie Shells that have open mouths; Odu means Womb) to predict the possible energy for the up-coming year; a forecast of sorts revealing the potential good, and the bad of the year. Attached below is this year's reading of the year, and on the show this evening Oba Pichardo will go into further detail about what is being presented here. I hope that you join us this evening! Remember, if you can't get to the internet you can always listen-in via your phone 917-889-7207.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/17/interpreting-the-letters-of-the-year-oba-pichardo

Much Love Family,
Radiah Nunez,
Founder of The H2O Network

To the priests of Ifá, to our Brothers the Oriatés, Babaloshas, Iyaloshas and Iworos, and to the
religious community in general.

Following a twenty five year tradition tradition, the Comisión Organized for the Sign of the Year met on the 31st of December, 2010 at the Casa Templo located at #1509 10 de Octubre Avenue, between Josefina and Gertrudis Streets, the Vibora section of the 10 de Octubre Municipality, Havana, Cuba.

This ceremony was presided over by the priest of Ifá Guillermo Diago, Ogbe Weñe, with the support of Ifá priests of all of the familias of Cuba and their descendants around the World; the youngest priest took out the sign.

Reigning Sign: BABA EYIOBE (Double Salvation)

[Witness: Babá Eyiogbe]

Prophecy: Iré Siwayú Oyale Tesi Lese Yemayá (the blessing of prosperity, with solidity and certainty from Yemayá).

Onishé to Oggún: Adimú (a melon cut in half; 7 little machetes are to be put into the rind and 7 little blue flags are to be stuck into the pulp). Otán.

Onishé ará: Sarayeye with a dove at the feet of Oggún, and taking baths with flowers. Otán.

EBBO: 1 duck, cloth of different colors, sea sand, dirt from the house, sweaty clothes, sea water, and the rest of the ingredients.

Reigning Deity: OGGÚN (Patron of blacksmiths and soldiers. Worshipped in the city of Ire and Iyesa in Western Nigeria.

Accompanying Deity: OSHÚN (Deity of motherhood and protector of children. Worshipped in Nigeria especially in the regions of Ijumu and Oshogbo, where the river bearing her name runs.

Flag of the Year: Half green and half black with yellow borders.

The distribution of this document is free and the Commission takes no responsibility for its sale by the unscrupulous, whose motives are mercenary.

ILLNESSES TO WATCH OUT FOR:

1. Brain circulation disorders (embolisms, hemmorages, etc.).
2. Serious respiratory problems (acute tuberculosis).
3. Opthalmological disorders.
4. Bone disorders.

OCCURENCES OF SOCIAL CONCERN:

1. Intense drought in the beginning of the year, followed by isolated rain.
2. Deaths of elders and renowned personalities.
3. The dangers of war and conflicts.
4. Increase in sea levels.
5. Commercial openings and the increase of exports and imports.
6. Good conditions for the fishing and marine sectors.
7. The use of mangle rojo and jibá for lung illnesses.
8. The use of White Thistle and French Indigo for good luck.
9. Wash your head with canutillo blanco for neurological illnesses.
10. Coups d'etat or abrupt changes in political systems.
11. The continued danger of war and military interventions.
12. A high increase in deaths of public people (political, intellectual, and religious).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Reform or wholly eliminate old political structures in order to enjoy a new social order.
Take care of and make safe elders within the family.
Give opportunities to the young within family and social units.
Make constant and liberal offerings to Oggún, Yemayá, and Olokun.

Note: Draw from the postive examples (advances) and negative examples (errors) cited in the years 1959, 1989, 1995, 1998, and 2004, where this odu reigned.

Complying with these recommendations, for sure we will enjoy a prosperous 2011.

SAYINGS OF THE ODU:

Dead king, replaced king.
Cascarilla [efún] destroys the power of darkness.
A board from a tree floating in the water looks like a live person.
Young palm trees grow much taller and leafier than old ones.
On the road the foliage is the witness of evil; on the road the foliage is the witness of good. If today we are doing well, tomorrow we'll be lamenting inordinate errors.

Our Commission is grateful to the vast means of communication that make it possible for the predictions of the year to reach every corner of the world.

The Miguel Febles Padrón Commision Organized for the Sign of the Year
wishes you a Happy and Prosperous 2011

Buffalo Talk With Skuya Fasthorse From The Lakota Nation

Greetings Buffalo Talk Family,

Once again its' Thursday , and you know what that means; Buffalo Talk!!!! Skuya Fasthorse, and Gerald Whitehorse Standing would love to hear from you this evening. As you know, Buffalo Talk is not only about getting great advice from Skuya, and Whitehorse Standing,  it's also about individuals being inspired by YOU the caller. We all have some thing to share with each other that helps each of us thorough this journey called life! As you listen and gain inspiration, you as a listener also give inspiration to others who hear the sound of your voice, so call-in to Buffalo Talk, and share your experiences :>) We look forward to hearing from you all this evening! 7:00pm MST, or 9:00pm EST, the call-in number 917-889-7207 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/14/buffalo-talk-with-skuya-fasthorse-from-the-lakota-nation

Sending Tons Of Love,


Skuya Fasthorse, Buffalo Talk Founder
Radiah Nunez, H2O Network Founder

Film Maker Rina Klanfer, To Dream In Spanish

Rina is a filmmaker, artist and film editor living in Boston. Her thesis documentary, To Dream In Spanish, is a personal documentary about the children of immigrants. The audience is taken through a journey with the filmmaker, Rina Klanfer and her friend, Hector Rojas as she seeks to understand what it means to dream in Spanish. The film explores religious tolerance, faith and cultural identity. Rina has her MA degree from Emerson College and a BA from Florida State University. She has also worked on films such as Invisible, that won the Afterellen.com short film competition, The Next Stop and Big Moves to name a few. Her video credits include: New England Cable News, WHDH-TV in Boston, Bravo Digital Media, NBC Universal’s Losing It With Jillian, The Florida’s News Channel, Brown Brother’s Harriman and WTVJ-TV in Miami.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/13/film-maker-rina-klanfer-to-dream-in-spanish

Writer, and Musician Tiko Rojas Talking About Lukumi Taboos In Reference To Women, and Gender

Tiko is a writer, musician, performance artist, author, activist, poet and priest of Oshun. In 1999 he was the lead vocalist for "Ancestry of Sound". He has played, opened for and worked with many artists including Ozomatli, Medusa,Quetzal, Bilal, Zap Mama and many more. Tiko is a practitioner of Vodou and was interviewed for the ABC News Nightline special Fete Gede before the devastating earthquake in Haiti. He is the author of the book "Omphalos: the nourishing nature of Odu" about everything in material manifestation and where in Odu it is born and is currently in the movie "To Dream in Spanish" which discusses culture, race, religion and immigration. He is also the author of several essays including "Merin Laye: The Orishas speak from the four corners of the earth" ,"Saving Osain: a conservationist approach to Orisha worship" and "The four colors of Osun". He is an advocate for the LGBT community in the diaspora. Tiko participated in the historic signing of the accord to preserve lukumi tradition with Oba Ernesto Pichard, Willie Ramos and many other priests. He is an artist who not only makes orisha tools and implements but also has a shop online with Original orisha art. www.zazzle.com/undoyourstrife Tiko is currently based out of the Los Angeles area.

 This was an awesome show! If you missed the live show here is the link, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/12/writer-and-musician-tiko-rojas-talking-about-lukumi-taboos-in-reference-to-women-and-gender This will be an on going conversation every month on The H2O Network. The next will most definitely be a show that you won't want to miss!

Buffalo Talk With Skuya Fasthorse From The Lakota Nation

Greetings Family,

Tonight's show was awesome!  One of the things that was felt by all was love, and tons of knowledge that was shared by Skuya Fasthorse, Whitehorse Standing, and all of the beautiful callers. Here is the link just in cased you missed it. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/11/buffalo-talk-with-skuya-fasthorse-from-the-lakota-nation


Much Love,
Skuya Fasthorse Founder of Buffalo Talk
Radiah Nunez, Founder of The H2O Network

H2O Network Live Broadcast At The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NYC

Greetings Family,
The Live broadcast at Nuyorican Poets Cafe last night was wonderful! I have to say that I truly enjoyed myself. I want to thank the Nuyorican family for their warm, and welcoming arms, and kindness towards me. It was truly a pleasure working with them. For all of those that missed the broadcast here is the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/01/09/h20-network-presents-the-best-of-the-nuyo-live-at-the-nuyorican-poets-cafe-new-york-city and for all of you artists out there that would like to submit your work to the Nuyorican http://www.nuyorican.org .Lastly, every artist that you hear on the broadcast will be on the H2O network in April so, we can get to know them and their works from a deeper level. Enjoy everyone:>)

Much Love,
Radiah Nunez
Founder of Te H2O Network