Who is Esu Elegbara?
Esu Elegbara is the Orisa of all marginal worlds, crossroads (Orita meta, Orita meerin), marketplace, and entrance to compounds. Esu is the deity that governs all doors or forms of communication. Esu Elegbara sees and records all that happens in the universe and has a close relationship with Orisa Orunmila. During every divination, he is invoked to support the divination process. Esu Elegbara supports those who make the prescribed ebo (sacrifice, spiritual work, ritual work). Esu Elegbara helps to build our character in the world by testing us in life. The crossroads represent the choices that every human must make in life, depending on your character and level of patience determine your character and behavior. Esu’s colors are Red & Black, and the numbers are 3, 11, & 21.
Esu elegbara supports our prayers, offerings, and sacrifices. It is Esu elegbara who observes all rituals prescribed by Ifa. Once complete, it is Esu who carries the ebo to its prescribed Orisa or location. Ebo is a vital part of our lives. It brings us harmony, balance, prosperity, wealth, good health, and all general well-being. Esu governs all things traveling from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. He is the Orisa of communication and understands all languages; he is the policeman between heaven and earth.
What Is Some of Esu Elegbara Favorite Foods?
Epo (palm oil)
eku (rat)
eja (fish)
omi tutu (clean water)
oti (gin)
obi (kolanut)
orogbo (bitter kola)
akara (bean cake)
gbugburu (roasted corn)
eyele (pigeon)
akuko adie (cock)
obuko (he – goat)
(***Palm kernel oil should never be given to Esu Elegbara***).
IMPORTANT ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PRIESTS, GODPARENTS or ConsultIFÁ REPRESENTATIVE ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SHRINE OF ESU.