Pagan Community Notes: Week of March 7, 2024

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: International Women’s Day is tomorrow, Florida bill advances to allow clergy in schools and TST responds, animal parts in Connecticut shared on social media alarms community, upcoming events and more.

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Column: La Letra del Año 2016 (The Letter of the Year 2016)

The Priests of Ifá (Babalawos) in Cuba have released their annual prognosis and recommendations about the energies of the year called La Letra del Año, or The Letter of the Year. The Letter is not just a statement, but rather an event that culminates in its release. Priests of Ifá gathered last week in preparation. As the new year enters, the priests, through castings and discernment, gauge the change in energies, and offer their guidance to maintain spiritual balance and strength. I thought it might be helpful to offer a brief glossary before looking at the Letter and describing its meaning.