esu 207x300 EsuFrom the beginning of times, mankind has known that destiny is controlled by cosmic entities. Esu is the first Orisha that is received and worshipped by any believer of the yoruba/santeria/lukumi religion.

His position as to be the first is said to have been ordered by Olodumare (GOD) himself. Esu is the owner and ruler of all the paths in the universe and also of communication between the Orishas, Olodumare, and mankind.

Esu directs traffic along the Road of Life from his abode at the Crossroads of Fortune. If you’re faced with an important choice or a powerful opportunity, Esu can offer advice to help swing things your way. A super-speedy go-between, he can carry complaints to the Gods, questions to the spirit world, and messages to any living thing.

With his connections, Esu can be a powerful ally. But he’s also a God with a sense of humor and will often throw a spanner in the works to keep life interesting. This could explain why we don’t always get what we want. Be careful — this God of crossroads is also a master of cross-purposes.

Esu eats: goats, roosters, possum, pigs, mice. He readily accepts yams, fruits and fish, rum, and red palm oil.

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