: Used by Santeros, 16 cowrie shells are cast to determine which Orisha is speaking and what advice they are offering. The Diagnosis
Once the specific cause of the symptoms is identified through divination, the priest prescribes a physical or ritual action to cleanse the individual and restore balance. 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. : Used by Santeros, 16 cowrie shells are
In Santeria, there is no medical or clinical diagnosis known as "symptoms of Santeria." Instead, the phrase typically refers to or symptoms of spiritual distress and negative energy that a Santeria priest (Babalawo or Santero) would diagnose through divination [1]. : Used by Santeros