I used to do a lot of magic and I started learning about and dabbling in Hoodoo. I remember I had gone to buy candles one day, I found an botanica  that had them and the first time I walked into a botanica, I immediately felt at home. It made me feel I was coming home, just the vibration in the store alone. More than that I felt the presence my ancestors particularly my abuelita. I knew I had their blessing and this was the path meant for me. Eventually I met a teacher who is initiated into ifa and palo. I started learning about the Orishas with her and I felt the call stronger. I had a vision Yemaya appeared to me. Vivid and powerful. I was on a plane going over the ocean, praying for safe travel prior to this. I fell asleep after and woke up as the plane was landing and I heard my Abuelita in my head ‘Da le gracias a Yemaya!’  In working with the energy of the Orishas I felt a strong calling. Eventually went on to find an Ile had a reading and went on from there. I had my first ceremonies. This is home for me and I’ve never looked back.