Ntoto (Earth) No Life Without Her!: Camino to the Two Waters Where the Ocean and River Meet!

During a recent Ebo, the Mystery called for us to take the Yayi in Ebo to a Camino of Two Waters, where the Sweet Waters (River) meets the Salty Waters (Ocean). It was a warm day, and as we began our drive to the Bay, as we were driving down the dirt road away from the Land, a squirrel ran parallel to the car leaping alongside us. In this Camino the Animals were very active and made themselves known, all were significant, all were speaking during the Ebo, and all were considered blessings.

When the Mysterio brings blessings in the way that they brought them on this Camino, we are extremely grateful and appreciative. We always encourage the Yayi or Tata in Ebo to be open to the blessings and to stay focused and concentrated inside themselves so that the blessings are not wasted or taken for granted. However we also pay attention to the energy that the Yayi or Tata brings as it also reflects the energies going on in the Ebo, often the energy that they are needing to leave behind them.

This particular Yayi was extremely scattered mentally on the way to the Bay with all kinds of ungrounded conversation and distractions. When we first arrived at the Bay we had to travel a large circle around the whole area to find the best access point, then we went to an access point that looked promising but ended up being yet another circle, this time on foot and this time through thorns and vines.

Finally we arrived at an ideal location with clear access. As we approached the Water we first noticed two things, the first was an Eagle and Hawk flying and disappearing into the Forest. The second was many fish, very large, jumping powerfully in the Bay- A very powerful sign. As we approached the initial access a Couple with a young Boy were also watching the fish and the herons which were flying by. They made some friendly gestures, and we found a trail leading to a secluded spot by the Bay very close to where the River was entering it through marshes and reeds.

The secluded spot was a rocky beach, surrounded by manigua and by a cliff of clays, white, red, yellow, brown, very beautiful. It had a clear view out to the Bay. The bay was calm with several people on boats and kayaks. The Yayi made her prayers, we divined, many blessings were present. At one point the Assistant Yayi heard a flopping noise in the water, discovered a smaller fish in the reeds in the shallow water of the bay. The Yayi was able to catch the fish and clean the Yayi in Ebo with the fish, releasing it back into the water. This was an unexpected blessing, and was much appreciated by all present.

As we were preparing to leave we spotted what we thought was a turtle in the water. As we watched and it came closer to the shore, we discovered it was a water snake, again a powerful symbol. As we left the Bay, the energy of the Yayi in Ebo was much calmer, and remained calmer during the return journey back to the Land. We certainly are grateful and appreciative of the Mysteries that presented themselves and the many blessings given during this Camino!

On a personal note: I have been doing Ebos for Yayis and Tatas for many, many years. Many extraordinary things have occurred during those ebos. At the time I did not carry a camera, or even would have considered taking any photos. Over the years as I have shifted my focus, I became more open to recording the events of Ebos and other processes in some way. Several years ago one of my Goddaughters told me "Padrino you need a hobby"... it took some time but I have found a hobby! LOL. I take many photos, and only publish some of them using my discretion, and I have come to appreciate what a photo can capture. The photo can capture many things that we are unable to see in the moment, or it can confirm what you are seeing in the moment. At this time in my life, I have put much energy into helping people through divination, ebo, education and example and as I slow down in terms of the quantity of spiritual work I do for people, I am turning my energies to a deeper exploration of the Mysteries themselves! I am also focusing my energy in documenting my work, my understanding and my experiences for the benefit of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and especially my youngest daughter who breathes every moment of her young life the energies of the Mysteries, the energies of the Fundamentos, the Cemis and who has listened from the womb to the teachings that I have been able to express concerning all these things.

Left Photo: Espanta Muerto y Quita Maldicion Bano, in the Manigua overnight. Right photo, plantas gathered for Bano for the Ebo.

The black snakes came right to us during the Ebo and were caught.

As we were leaving the Land to go on the Camino, we witnessed a Red Tail Hawk flying high in the sky, not the amazing cloud formation behind the hawk.

CAMINO OF THE TWO WATERS

Upon arriving at the Two Waters we witnessed first an Eagle and a Hawk disappearing into these trees.

Many Herons flew by.

The Yayi stood looking into the distance by the water of the Bay where the River was Entering the Sea.

Large Carp were jumping in the Bay with great energy and strength, a very good sign.

A fish was seen and caught by the Assisting Yayi using just her hands as the net. The fish was used to clean the Yayi in Ebo's head, the released into the water.

This is the fish, once released.

A water snake swimming through the bay. He came close to the shore, near where we were standing. At first we thought it was a turtle, then realized it was a snake as it got closer to us.

The snake again, closer to shore.

The Yayi leaving the area where the Ebo took place, moving forward through the Manigua and not looking back!

Another view of the Bay where we were.

Completing the Bano of Plantas from the basket, all ingredients in terms of plants and water came from the Land directly, plus some water from the area of Camino of Two Waters.