The elders say, attachment is the disEASE of the heart. You see in the holy odu of Okanran in the Ifa Corpus, the sacred ways of Olodumare of the Yoruba people from Yorubaland in Modern day Nigeria, Okanran is about what our heart is desiring. What the heart is desiring can sometimes be beneficial for the body, for the being. But often times, the heart desires from a set of conditions, from a set of programming. Sometimes from fear and child hood wounds and trauma. The heart sometimes desires from How the person is meant to be, how the world around them is meant to be.

You see, a heart that is full of fear will only desire based on fear. Like knows like. A heart that is full of love will only desire based on love. And sometimes even unhealthy love can be dangerous. When we love and can never let go, it becomes attachment. Attachment is never good for anyone or anything. A mother that loves her son too much, can create an adult that is not independent of the mother. As we all know this is not a healthy condition for a grown up man looking to flourish, thrive, grow, experience and explore life.

Okanran warns of how our heart desires, sometimes foolish heart desires can be dangerous for all of existence. Just because one hates their neighbours does not mean they do not deserve to exist. We have seen situations where people have been killed, because of other people’s strong desire to eliminate them. May your heart desires not lead you astray. May Okanran always show you the truth of your heart desires. May your heart desires be pure and healthy. May your heart desires nourish you and provide all that you need, deserve and want.

The new moon on the 2nd of September 2024 focuses on the heart, love, abundance, glory and joy. Tomorrow, the new moon is about new beginnings, also a time to close cycles that have come to an end. So you can move forward into a new cycle with space, less or no clutter and with clarity.

The new moon will focus on the heart, love, abundance, glory and joy. What areas of your life can you focus on, to bring about your true heart desires? What areas of the your life requires love, abundance, joy and glory, in a way that will serve your highest purpose, and the highest purpose of all? This area could be your personal life, your professional life, your relationship, your wealth, your health, your finances, your contribution to life….. any area of life you know you need support, healing, clarity and guidance. The new moon is a potent time for you to get clear, really work with your energy in a way that truly serves your true heart desires this.

Sending new moon blessings to you all. And pure Divine Unconditional Love. Ire o! Blessings

Queen Oluwatobiloba