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AFRICAN GODDESSINITIATIONSacred Rituals forSelf -Love, Prosperity, and JoyAudiobook Supplemental Materialabiola abramsHAY HOUSE, INC.Carlsbad, California New York CityLondon Sydney New Delhi

NANA BULUKUGoddess of New CyclesBeninGoddess Soulbook and Initiation Contract Ritual“I am limitless.”2AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MAWU-LISAGoddess of Cosmic PowerBeninGoddess Altar and Womb Bowl Ritual“My power shines forth from within.”Audiobook Supplemental Material3

SAWTCHEGoddess of GroundingKhoekhoen/South AfricaMother’s Milk Miracle Ritual“I am firmly planted and deeply rooted.”4AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

TITUBAGoddess of Feeling SafeBarbados/Guyana/SalemAncestral Protection Ritual“I am safe. It is safe to be safe.”Audiobook Supplemental Material5

MBUYA NEHANDAGoddess of RebirthShona/ZimbabweAncestral Altar Ritual“Still I rise.”6AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

SARA LA KALIGoddess of Divine LineageRomani/EgyptTribute Prayer Ritual“I am my sister, and my sister is me.”Audiobook Supplemental Material7

MARIE LAVEAUGoddess of AbundanceNew OrleansGris-Gris Bag Ritual“All I do is win.”8AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

NGAMEGoddess of DesireAshanti/AkanYoni Art Ritual“What I desire desires me.”Audiobook Supplemental Material9

MODJADJIGoddess of ManifestationBalobedu/South AfricaWater Whisperer Ritual“Divine blessings flow to me so easily.”10AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MA’ATGoddess of Giving and ReceivingEgyptGoddess Intention Incense Ritual“I give easily and freely. I receive freely and easily.”Audiobook Supplemental Material11

TANITGoddess of PleasureTunisiaSacred Erotic Magic Ritual“It feels good to feel good.”12AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

THE SEVEN SISTERSGoddesses of CreativityNew OrleansBMGV Vision Doll Ritual“I am a creative visionary.”Audiobook Supplemental Material13

OYAGoddess of StormsYoruba/NigeriaThe Lightning Change Ritual“I make shift happen.”14AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

ATETEGoddess of WorthinessOromo/EthiopiaGoddess Coffee Ritual“I matter.”Audiobook Supplemental Material15

SEKHMETGoddess of Wounded HealersEgyptThe Sun Rises Disc Ritual“It is safe to put myself first.”16AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

ASASE YAAGoddess of JoyAshanti/GhanaTolerations Ritual“I feel like me when I’m happy.”Audiobook Supplemental Material17

SITIRAGoddess of BrazennessGuyanaLiberation Dance Ritual“I am bold, brave, shameless, and brazen.”18AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

LONG BUBBY SUZIShadow of ShameGarifuna/Central AmericaBody Map Ritual“I am protected.”Shadow Fear: “I am broken and ugly.”Audiobook Supplemental Material19

AUNT NANCYShadow of BetrayalDiaspora/AkanClearing Life Clutter Ritual“I am willing to know the truth.”Shadow Fear: People always disappoint you.20AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

SOUCOUYANTShadow of ScarcityTrinidad/DiasporaGoddess Superhero You Ritual“My blessings always overflow.”Shadow Fear: There’s not enough to go around.Audiobook Supplemental Material21

GANG GANG SARAShadow of ResistanceTobagoThe Mask That Grins and Lies Ritual“This is me. I show up.”Shadow Fear: “I’m going to mess it all up.”22AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MEDUSAShadow of RageLibyaRewrite Yourself Ritual“I have a right to feel my feelings.”Shadow Fear: “I always get screwed over.”Audiobook Supplemental Material23

OSHUNGoddess of Revolutionary LoveYoruba/NigeriaSelf-Love Sweetening Jar Ritual“I give love. I receive love. I am love.”24AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

QETESHGoddess of Sacred SensualityEgyptCleopatra’s Aphrodisiac Bath Ritual“It feels good to feel good.”Audiobook Supplemental Material25

ERZULIE DANTORGoddess of Energy CordsHaitiCord Cutting and Clearing Wash Ritual“I am worthy, compassionate, and whole.”26AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MBOKOMUGoddess of Soul ForgivenessBantuCarry the Stone Ritual“I forgive and free myself. I forgive and free others.”Audiobook Supplemental Material27

ALAGoddess of GriefIgbo/NigeriaGrief Release Circle Ritual“I am supported by my loved ones, those who are seen and those who are unseen.”28AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MAMI WATAGoddess of NakednessDiasporaWater Gazing in the Hidden Lake Ritual“I have the courage to be vulnerable.”Audiobook Supplemental Material29

YASIGIGoddess of Self-ExpressionDogon/MaliVision Mask Ritual30AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

MAMA DJOMBOGoddess of ShineGuinea-BissauGoddess Self-Praise Poem Ritual“I am ready to be seen and heard.”Audiobook Supplemental Material31

MAME COUMBA BANGGoddess of Speaking UpSenegalGoddess Mission Statement Ritual“I reclaim my voice. I speak out and speak up.”32AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

NUNDEGoddess of TruthBeninAwkward Conversation Challenge“The truth is my friend.”Audiobook Supplemental Material33

QUEEN NANDIGoddess of IntuitionZulu/South AfricaMirror Gazing Meditation Ritual“I am knowing.”34AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

QUEEN OF SHEBAGoddess of DivinationEthiopiaYou Are the Oracle Cards Ritual“I am connected to the Divine.”Audiobook Supplemental Material35

QUEEN MOTHER NANNYGoddess of DreamsMaroons/JamaicaDream Traveling Ritual“My dreams empower me.”36AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

QUEEN NEFERTITIGoddess of AlchemyEgyptChoose Your Goddess Name Ritual“Everything I touch turns to gold.”Audiobook Supplemental Material37

QUEEN YAA ASANTEWAAGoddess of Quantum LeapsAshanti/GhanaBurn-and-Release Visualization Ritual“Divine timing is on my side.”38AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

YEMAYAGoddess of AwakeningYoruba/NigeriaCoconut Head Wash Ritual“I am receiving and radiating love.”Audiobook Supplemental Material39

INKOSAZANAGoddess of AlignmentZulu/South AfricaUmbilini Mantra Meditation Ritual“I am always being guided in the right direction.”40AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

AYIZANGoddess of MiraclesHaitiManifesting Miracles Rice Ritual“My life is full of miracles.”Audiobook Supplemental Material41

A-BOL-NIMBAGoddess of HarvestBaga/GuineaWomanifesting Womb Awakening Ritual“We are always prospering.”42AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATION

ISETGoddess of Spiritual SurrenderNubia/EgyptAnoint Thyself Ritual“Everything I need to know finds me at the perfect time.”Audiobook Supplemental Material43

GODDESS DIRECTORY:Alphabetical Listing of Deities andMagical Beings You Met on This Journeya-Bol-Nimbaa-Mantsho-ño-PönAbukAha ubisAnyanwuArsaAsar (Osiris)Asase YaaAstarteAtabeyAtenAteteAthenaAunt NancyAyida-WeddoAyizan (Velekete)Baal HammonBabalú-AyeBastetBennuChukwuDamballah WeddoDanDangbé (Da)DankoliEbengaErzulie DantorErzulie FredaEsu-ElegbaraFaFairmaidGang Gang SaraGebGolden stool44AFRICAN GODDESS INITIATIONHathorHeru (Horus)iNkosazanaInnaiNyanguIset (Isis)IshtarIx ChelIya NlaIyami AjeIyami OsorongaJengiKombaKoniKoniKwaku AnanseLa SirèneLegbaLokoLong Bubby SuziMa’atMama DjomboMama NatureMame CantayeMame Coumba BangMami WataMarie LaveauMawu-Lisa(Mawu—moon goddess;Lisa—sun god)Mbaba Mwana mbiMwariNana BulukuNehanda(also Mbuya NutNyameObatalaOgou Feray/OgunOladumareOle HigueOmo/OgoOraOshunOyaPoseidonQandisaQeteshQueen Mother NannyQueen NandiQueen NefertariQueen NefertitiQueen of ShebaQueen Yaa AsantewaaRaReRiver MummaSara la KaliSawtcheSekhmetSetSeteSeven SistersShangoSitiraSoucouyant (Boo Hag)TanitTi Jean PetroTitubaTweWaaqaWadjetYasigiYemaya

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Jul 02, 2021 · Audiobook Supplemental Material abiola abrams HAY HOUSE, INC. Carlsbad, California New York City London Sydney New Delhi. 2 AFRICAN ODDESS NITIATION NANA BULUKU Goddess of New Cycles Benin Goddess Soulbook and Initiation Cont