#pheonixchronicles

In candle's glow and incense rise,

I feel your love, I hear your sighs,

Through time and space, you stand so near,

Guiding me with whispers clear.

Your strength flows deep within veins,

Like gentle sun and healing rains.

Your wisdom speaks in ember's light,

A sacred bond, forever bright.

I honor you with love and grace.

Your memory time won't erase.

Rest in peace yet walk with me.

"A little over a year ago, I was in bondage. And now I'm back out here, reaping the blessings, and getting the benefits that go along with it. Everything that's out here for kings like us."

Listen, when Pimp C said that he wasn't just talking. He was tapping into something ancient. Something divine. Something that's been running through our blood since the days when our ancestors ruled kingdoms, draped in gold, crowned in wisdom, and backed by the power of the gods. See, what folks don't understand is... our connection to divine ain't nothing new. We been in tune. We been anointed. And today, we're gonna talk about some of the deities who have been rocking with us since day one.

Ancestral Worship: The Real Reason We Keep Winning 

Look, before we even get to the deities, we gotta talk about the ancestors. You ever had something crazy happen...like you missed a bad situation by seconds... and you just knew it was your grandma, grandfather or mother (like me) who always had your back? That's because they never left.  When we pour out liquor, light candles, or even just say their names, we're keeping that connection strong. And trust me... when your ancestors are backing you? You are UNTOUCHABLE. 

The Orishas: The OG Spiritual Plug

Back before the world tried to rewrite our history, we had gods that looked like us, moved like us, and spoke to the essence of our souls. These deities, known as the Orishas, didn't just sit in the clouds watching us struggle... they walked amongst us, whispered game in our ears when we needed it the most.

Oshun: The Original Bad & Boujee 

You ever wonder why Black folks love gold, honey, and all things luxurious? That's Oshun energy, baby. The goddess of love, beauty, and sweet waters. Oshun is the reason we shine so hard. She teaches us self-love, how to attract abundance, and why it's perfectly okay to be a little extra sometimes. When you see a black woman stepping out in a golden dress, dripping in confidence and smelling like shea butter and success ...just know, that's Oshun moving through her.

Shango: The King of Flexing and Finessing 

You ever met a dude who got that natural big energy. Walks in the room and commands respect without even trying? That's Shango energy. He's the Orisha of thunder, justice, and charisma... the ultimate warrior-king. If Oshun is the reason why we love gold, then Shango is the reason why we wear it like royalty. Ain't nothing new about black men shining... we been rocking crowns since before THEY even knew what diamonds were.

Yemaya: The One Who Got Your Back

You know that feeling when you hug your grandma and suddenly life makes sense again? Thats Yemaya, the great mother of the ocean. She nurtures, she heals, and she don't play about her children. When black women hold us down, when they keep us safe in a world that tries to break us, when they turn pain into power... that's Yemaya at work. 

Papa Legba: The One Who Opens Doors

Now, let's chat about the ultimate gatekeeper...Papa Legba. You know how sometimes, things just work out too perfectly? Like you show up at the right place, meet the right people, and suddenly doors start opening? That's Legba, playing chess while we think it's checkers. He's the reason why we gotta speak intention... because if you ask, he will deliver. 

Reclaiming What's Ours