From the Lukumi Tarot, the World; from the Diloggun Oracle, Ofun (ten mouths):
Eleggua, orisha of crossroads, paths, and doors, is used to illustrate this World card. He/she holds the keys of the past, present and future. Eleggua reminds us the present holds the key - this temporary moment is where we make choices that will shape our future. While we may learn from the past, the gateway of now is the place where we will construct our tomorrow. Ofun's ethic and proverb read:
Ifa: Do not speak of those who are ill of mind or crippled in body. Do not leave your home and speak badly of those in trouble.
Proverb: The skin of the leopard is beautiful, but not his heart.
The wisdom of Ofun suggests that instead of judging others, we worry about our own actions and thoughts. It is easy to impress people with external possessions and accomplishments, but what happens when they discover our true nature is something hateful and horrifying? The leopard might not be able to change his spots, but humans can if we are aware and willing.
10 mouths...I had a friend who came from a family of 8 kids. He was watching my carefully turn and press each bacon slice so it was perfect. He said his mom threw a whole package of bacon in the pan and stirred it until half of it was rightish :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds about right - I grew up in a family of seven. :)
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