Through these systems, the priest determines if the person's symptoms are caused by: : A state of balance and good fortune.
: Dreaming frequently of ancestors, specific colors, or powerful natural elements like the ocean (associated with Yemaya) or lightning (associated with Chango). symptoms-of-santeria
: This can range from fruit, candles, and flowers to specific cooked meals offered to the Orisha responsible for the person's head. Through these systems, the priest determines if the
: Used by Babalawos, this chain is dropped on a mat to read the patterns (Odus) it forms. : Used by Babalawos, this chain is dropped
A person does not self-diagnose "symptoms of Santeria." Instead, they visit a high priest () or a priestess/priest ( Santera/Santero ) to undergo a reading. This process uncovers the spiritual root of the symptoms. The Tools of the Trade
: Suffering from chronic fatigue, headaches, or bodily pains that medical doctors cannot find a physical cause for.