A consultation with Elegua is extremely powerful and should be taken very seriously. Before doing a consultation with Elegua, you should have an understanding of Santeria, some basic familiarity with each of the Orishas, and most importantly be prepared to listen to his advice. After all, this is an Orisha that will be speaking to you!
In a basic consultation, Elegua speaks to you by way of cowry shells. Only an experienced Santero with a good reputation should be trusted to do this consultation. The Santero throws the shells on a matt and depending on the number of shells that fall with their face up, a sign is given.
The sign will be either ire {positive} or ofo {negative}. Depending on the specific sign and its state, the Santero will interpret the message that Elegua is giving and discuss this with you. You can ask as many questions as you want and will need to interpret the advice to fit your current situation.
Most consultations result with Elegua giving you advice to overcome any difficulties that you may be experiencing and informing you of different Orishas that want to help. Elegua may instruct you to make Ebo {religious works and offerings} or do a cleansing to win the Orishas' favor.
Depending on Elegua's advice, you may be able to do the Ebo yourself or ask for the help of a Santero. It should be noted that the cycle changes every twenty-one days, and for best results you should always immediately get to work and complete everything Elegua tells you to do within this time period.
My Godfather, Echu Oba Nigüe, charges $25 for this consultation. I can be there to help interpret from Spanish to English for an additional $30.
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