Seven African Powers: The Orishas (2024)

Before you buy the paperback:

Know that this is more like an instruction manual. Half of it is spells. The other half is made up of very brief overviews of the seven orishas.

Before you buy, know that you're getting, like, a one page overview for each orisha. That being said, it's a great introduction to the orishas!

A very good introduction to the Orishas.

A good introduction to the Orisha.

Good for a basic understanding of communing with the Orishas and the guidelines on how to work with them.

super informative

I’m not cheating on the Egyptian gods and goddesses, it’s just time to learn about other mythologies. This is a super basic primer on the Orishas. I think someone referred it to me. I have no desire to hate on a black woman independent author getting her educating the masses on, but there were a few mistakes about the chakras and Egyptian parallels that made me feel like I need to read a handful more primers before I think I kinda sorta know anything. However, the book was enough to contextualize a lot of pop culture references to the Orishas that I didn’t fully understand like Django as Chango and Mama Oya in Lovecraft. If you don’t know anything this is a decent place to start. You learn the names, preferences, and domains of the seven core Orishas. You won’t learn their full origin stories or mythologies, but there are libraries of other books for that.

Very Informative!!!

Very easy read!!! The book is to the point and will have you so interested that you may read the entire book in a day like I did!!!

Easy book to read

Straight to the point, very informative, I didn't know much about the orishas this book gave me a quick introduction.

Nice chap book

Quick with info to get you started with a nice history to start you off with. I like these types of books. Quick, to the point and you are on your way.

Loved it!

Monique did an awesome job introducing readers to the Orishas.

Lots of good info. I listened to the audiobook and got annoyed about some pronunciation slips, but the material is very sound nonetheless.

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A pretty good intro to the Orisha. I am still very new in learning about everything outside of Christianity, so I still have A lot of reading to do.

Excellent book, especially for anyone who would rather learn from people of the African Diaspora. It is critical to ensure we are sharing our own histories of our own people. Thank you!

Excellent reads. Lots of great information and cultural detail.

Very Well Written

I am very interested inmy roots and my origin, finding my family lead me to our original practices and beliefs. Finding this book addresses some of those beliefs. I have embraced and adopted the Pagan/Wiccan beliefs and rituals of my grandparents grandparents and even thier grandparents.

Eye Opening!!

Very informative read. I'm still in the beginning stage of my journey back to self and it seems materials and vital information needed for my evolution are being put in my hands! Everyday I do a little research or a little reading and each time I find a new point, and I just keep connecting the dots. Thank you for assisting on my journey home.

Loved It

Very easy read not to long as straight to the point. Like a guide I can go over when needed. This book is not for the weak of heart this practices is typically done in the open no shame of practicing Ifa.

A great book!

I really love this book. It's full of information and history, without being overwhelming. The book easily explains the Seven African Powers and the roles they play in our lives. Again, a great book!

Great information!

WONDERFUL source of information for those beginning studying on the Orishas or for those who just need a quick refresher! I enjoyed how everything was organized and how each Orishas got a feature.

Great book.

I am so happy and grateful of this book. I acquire great knowledge about my culture which I always want to know more about .Thank you Monique for writing g this book. Looking forward for more books from you.I love this book and i will pass to my daughter.

Thoroughly Enjoyed

I’ve read this twice and I intend to study it so that it’s purpose can be put to great use! Thank you for writing the information and history of these powers so that a beginner like myself, understands.

It's a good little introductory book, not too overwhelming. It's a 2.5 star for me for some inconsistencies in the writing and for a few redundancies. Monique has a great voice but needs a good editor to touch up these little nuances. Overall, I enjoyed it.

Great First Read

I thought this book was perfect for my first exploration into the orishas. Easy to follow and loved the recipe and spell section. Wish it were longer!

It was good beginners guided to the Orisha

Awesome

I loved this book very informational and I would recommend to all my family and friends. Looking forward to reading more of her work

Informative!

Very easy to understand. I love it. She got straight to the point and it's what I needed. It will be a great help.

This is more like a zine than a book. Very short and basic. Was hoping for a bit more detail.

A helpful brief introduction to the Orishas and their worship.

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Great read. The author provided informative details on each Orisha. This book was very easy to read. Would recommend for anyone.

Great introduction for someone wanting to learn more about the African powers.