An Oral Tradition Handed down orally and at first within the bloodlines of the family only, the many ways of practicing are not recorded in any book. This leads to great changes in short periods of time, as anyone who has ever played a game of telephone or whisper down the lane is well aware of. The tradition is also dependent upon human memory, the capacity and willingness to learn and absorb information, and the commitment of the students so that they can be fit enough to pass the teachings on. After receiving the teachings, the student-turned-teacher must also be able to correctly and fully share them with others. In order to preserve the tradition and its practices, priests and priestesses came together creating secret groups to hand down the secrets, knowledge, and rituals. Families who had preserved the knowledge within them did the same. Rules and manner of practice, as well as other information would be shared and passed down to apprentices and students. The Misterios The Misterios are divided into groups known as Divisiones or Divisions. each group contains an array of spirits with an energy that binds them together. There are said to be twenty-one groups, thus the name 21 Divisions. Beginning at the highest level, there are three major divisions: the Black Division, the White Division, and the Blue Division. The Black Division encompasses the two major divisions of earth and fire. The White Division is also known as the Rada Division and connected to the energy of air. The Blue Division is of water and encompasses the Misterios of the Taino Indians of the islands and the water spirits. each of these three major divisions is split into seven divisions each. Thus, we get a total of 21 Divisions. Furthermore, there are magical meanings, sacredness, and associations in the numbers 3, 7, and 21. All are considered lucky and holy numbers. The Divisions Division Legba/Legba Division The Division Legba is the group of Misterios connected with doors, passageways, and gates. Doors, gateways, and roads all represent opportunity and the potential for growth and progress in the 21 Divisions. When one has one’s doors or roads closed, this denotes that they lack any chances, opportunities, and therefore luck. Obstacles on one’s roads lead to troubles and issues. This division is the one in charge of opening the doors and roads in order for progress and success. Likewise it controls closing the doors and roads so that negativity cannot reach the servidor. This most well- known Misterio of this division is it’s leader Papa Legba. Division del Fuego/Fire Division This division is comprised of all the Misterios of Fire. This division’s ruler is known as Candelo Cedife and is associated with St. Charles Borromeo. The Fire Division is also known as Division Candelo (Candelo’s Division). The color of this division is red. It is mostly consulted for reversing hexes, getting revenge or justice, resolving difficult cases, cleansing, protection, and improving business and work. The Fire Division is one of the largest within the 21 Divisions. Within the Fire Division, many smaller divisions also exist. Division de Justicia/Justice Division This division is composed of all the Misterios of Justice and ruled by Belie Belcan. Sometimes this division is also called the Division Belcan. The Misterios of this division rule over creating justice and balance. In life, many of these Misterios assist in court cases, legal matters, and other such life issues. They can also be called up to serve justice or defend those who are just. Many of the Misterios of this division have lesser followings than its leader Belie
✔ Author(s): Hector Salva,Hoodoo Sen Moise
✔ Title: The 21 Divisions: Mysteries and Magic of Dominican Voodoo
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (389 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1578636817
✔ ISBN-13: 9781578636815
✔ Language: English
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