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This planner is for dedicated spiritual seekers who resonate with African Traditional Religions (ATR)<\/strong>, such as Hoodoo, Vodou, Candombl\u00ea, Kenbwa, Ifa, Quimbanda, Umbanda<\/strong>, and New Orleans Voodoo<\/strong>. Ideal for those reconnecting with their ancestral roots<\/strong>, exploring alternative spiritual practices<\/strong>, or strengthening their self-care<\/strong> through daily ritual and lunar alignment, this planner offers guidance and structure while honoring your people and your individuality.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”38198″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_separator color=”” align=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”38201″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n This planner makes it simple to connect your workings and practices with lunar phases<\/strong> and seasonal rituals<\/strong> and to maintain consistent spiritual practices<\/strong>. Use this planner as your space to log rituals, reflect on divination insights and keep track of important dates and observances in the ATR systems you are a part of.<\/p>\n This is more than just a planner\u2014it\u2019s a holistic spiritual tool<\/strong> that honors African Traditional Religions and Spiritual Systems<\/strong> while empowering you to create a routine that reflects your unique path. With authentic guidance<\/strong> from a practitioner within the African diaspora, this planner provides support for both seasoned followers and newcomers to ATR practices.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_separator color=”” align=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_single_image image=”38201″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Bonuses<\/strong><\/p>\n Even though this is not a book of spells, I couldn\u2019t create a planner with nothing but dates. This is why it also features: 2026 Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s edition is centered on Community, Spiritual Families & Ubuntu. These are core concepts of what it is to be of African descent. We will explore the importance of community, the interconnectedness of us as people and how that goes beyond spiritual work and religious practice. I am because we are. I see you. Together, we are the altar.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00c0\u1e63\u1eb9\u00a0is in one individual\u2019s hands but it also lives in the collective. Let\u2019s explore that.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”38191″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n 2025 Edition<\/strong> It also features four essential rituals from the Kenbwa tradition<\/strong>\u2014one for each season\u2014covering cleansing, releasing, protection, and abundance.<\/p>\n 2024 Edition<\/strong><\/em> 2022 Edition<\/strong><\/em>Why Choose This Planner?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What\u2019s Inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n\u2013 a prayer to the ancestors,<\/em>
\n\u2013 cultural wishlists (books to read, films to watch),<\/em>
\n\u2013 a simple ritual anyone can do to start the year on the right foot.<\/em><\/p>\nPrevious Editions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThis year\u2019s edition is centered on the crossroad, an essential in ALL African-derived religions and spiritual practices. We will explore its significance and dive into two major figures of the crossroads, one in Ifa and the other in Vodou: Elegu\u00e1<\/strong> and Papa Legba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nThere is a little something different about this edition. It has been\u00a0dedicated to \u1ecc\u0300\u1e63un<\/strong>. As a devotee of hers, it was an easy choice for me. You will find an introduction to her and everything she represents on a mundane and a metaphysical level. You will learn some stories and a quick\u00a0ritual to connect with her respectfully<\/strong>\u00a0during her festival month.\u00a0As a bonus, I will also introduce you to another deity whom I really enjoy and who takes after \u1ecc\u0300\u1e63un: Pomba Gira<\/strong>. Again, this year, I will bring a focus home to Kenbwa with a\u00a0discussion with my own mother on spiritual education and the transfer of knowledge<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]2023 Edition<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis year again, you\u2019ll find two texts to deepen your thinking but also to keep you entertained. What that looks like is a fable around the Kenbwa practice of\u00a0dlo koukoun (vulva water)<\/strong>\u00a0as well as an interview with a guest who is exceptional due to her position as a Vodou religious authority and a politico-cultural point of reference in her capacity as queen,\u00a0Queen Mother D\u00f2w\u00f2ti D\u00e9sir, sovereign of the diaspora in Benin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nIt also offers two texts. The first is an article on\u00a0death in Kenbwa culture<\/strong>\u00a0(the respect and fear around the dead, the elevation of their soul, etc). The second is an interview about\u00a0Hoodoo<\/strong>, an African-American tradition with growing popularity and a fragile identity in the public space. I met a major actor in the tradition,\u00a0Queen Cotaliya Benson Milner Meadows de la Pound<\/strong>, owner of\u00a0Conjure South<\/strong>, with whom I discussed, among other things, issues surrounding the transfer of knowledge and the future of Hoodoo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_separator color=”” align=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]