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What is the difference between get a reading from a Santero, Italero (Oriate), and a reading from a Babalawo?

April 26, 2017difference Reading santero

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What is the difference between get a reading from a Santero, Italero (Oriate), and a reading from a Babalawo?

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Santeros and Italeros use 16 cowries. There are some Odu that can only be read/interpreted by Babalawos using ikin (palm nuts) or the divining chain.