he new year did not begin in the 10 days into Winter Solstice until Rome added two months to the calendar. Those months were January and February. This is why September is the 9th month when “sept” means “seven.” October is the 10th month when “oct” means “eight.” November is the 11th month when “nov” means “nine.” January was named after the Greek God Janus, the god with two faces and keeps all of the doors. Now, who does THAT sound like? None other than Esu. In the Ifa/Orisa tradition, Esu

2024 brought lots of inner and external revelations, and the seeing of other’s true colors. It was an 8 year, the number sacred to infinity, karma, and the Orisa Obatala. Obatala is the King of the Orisas, whose essence is represented by humility, patience, creativity, wisdom, and keeping a cool head. He is the owner of the white cloth, or the constant strive for spiritual purity. This purity happens by impurities in one’s life being brought to the surface, so they can be cleansed out. 2024 di