Legba is the loa that is asked when you have special problems, when certain things get in your way interrupting your progress in life.
It is necessary to understand that it is a Loa that can be as noble as it is chaotic, it can represent order and disorder, it can be creative and destructive and to work with it one must be aware in its turns or manifestations since Legba is not one, but many and always present, always vigilant, always ready to unleash new forms of corruption and destruction as you are ready to bring blessings, abundance and opportunities. But for this you have to know your laps!
It must be made clear that Legba as Ghede can be malicious, and often ignores social restrictions and their deceptive forms, often malicious, know no bounds, this goes for the living, the dead, the divine and the demonic. In the development of the work that is done with him we must always keep in mind that Legba is a Mystery that nobody can fully understand, and often his acts of trickery and deception, which at that time seem unjustified for the humans with whom he distributes his letters, It is the way in which Legba helps those who need it, so that they can reconcile and find a solution that in turn restores balance in people’s lives.
We are always taught that the ceremonies of Pope Legba “Eleggua” / santeria are the first to be greeted and one thing that most traditions share a common knowledge is that to greet, offer and praise Elegba first before any Mystery is essential in the insurance of a successful job, treatment or interaction with other Loa. There is the key to success!