Ayizan

• Aspect: Queen of the Marketplace, Initiations, and Sacred Rituals
• Symbols: Palm fronds, marketplace wares, veves resembling mazes or crossroads
• Colors: White and gold
• Offerings: Corn, bread, coconut milk, rum, white foods, and flowers (especially palm fronds or white flowers.
• Attributes:
  • Ayizan is one of the most respected and ancient lwa, associated with marketplaces and commerce, but her power also extends to protection, initiation, and spiritual purification.
  • She is the matron of Vodou initiates, guiding them through the sacred rites of passage.
  • She cleanses spiritual paths, removing negative energy and ensuring that only pure intentions are carried forward. Her influence is especially powerful in rituals of initiation, making her the protector of those who seek to elevate their spiritual journey.
  • Ayizan is also known for protecting against exploitation or harmful magic, and she can help ensure fairness in trade and negotiations.
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• To invoke Ayizan, it is customary to light a white candle and place offerings of corn or bread on a clean altar space, preferably covered in white cloth. Palm fronds are placed on the altar to represent her presence.

• Entreaty: "Ayizan, Queen of the Marketplace and Guide of Initiates, I ask for your protection and guidance today. Please purify my path and cleanse me of any negativity that may block my way. Allow your strength to guide me through challenges and ensure fairness in my dealings. I honor you, Ayizan, and offer my gratitude for your watchful presence."

Key Rituals for Working with Ayizan:

• Initiation and Spiritual Cleansing: Ayizan's energy is especially strong during initiations or when a spiritual cleansing is needed. She helps remove spiritual blockages, clears the mind for clarity, and paves the way for personal growth.
• Marketplace and Trade Magick: Those seeking success in business or protection in financial dealings may ask for Ayizan’s help to ensure fairness and prosperity in their transactions. Placing her symbols in the marketplace or workspace can enhance success and attract beneficial opportunities.
• Lwa information at www.spellmaker.com/vodouspirit.htm

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