Ilekes
Also spelled "elekes" or simply referred to as "beads." This is the first initiation/introductions.

Elekes
An excellent background of Elekes.

Initiation In La Regla Lucumí (Santería)
Discusses the religious family you are entering and meaning behind the first steps.

Taking Care Of Your Ilekes (Necklaces)
An explanation of how to treat your ilekes.

Guerreros
The "warriors" are a group of Orisha received and is often considered a "middle initiation." The Orishas include Eshu/Elegbá, Ogún, Oshosí, and Osun.

An Aborisha's Guide for Attending Elegbá and the Warriors
Miguel "Willie" Ramos shares how to work with your warriors once you receive them.

The Warriors
A description of each of the Orisha received and how they are represented.

Ikofa/Awofaka
An initiation into teh divination portion of the religion.

Ikofa/Awofaka
An explanation of the meaning behind this ceremony.

Kariocha
The ceremony that makes a person a priest - when they receive their Guardian or Crown Orisha into their head.

Kari Ocha
A good background on what leads up to the ceremony and the concepts behind it.

Yokorisha
A brief look at the ceremony's meaning.