Ẹwà, Orixá of Beauty, Vision and Transformation
Yẹwá: The Lady of Mist, Beauty and Limits Main Domain Mist, Horizons, Rivers, Untouched Beauty, Cemeteries Sacred Symbols Anchor, Lyre, Copper Ofá Colors and Day Red, Coral, Pink | Saturday Greeting Riró Yẹwá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of the Untouched and the Horizon Yẹwá is the Orisha of untouched beauty, purity, […]
Yemọja, Orixá of Salt Waters, Motherhood and Protection
Yemọja: The Great Mother of the Salt Waters and of All Heads Main Domain Seas, Oceans, Motherhood, Family, Fishing Sacred Symbols Abebé (silver fan), Silver Tools Colors and Day White, Silver, Light Blue | Saturday Greeting Odò ìyá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Universal Motherhood Yemọja is the great mother, the queen of all […]
Lógunède, Orixá of Hunting and Fishing, Prince of the Forest and Rivers
Yemọja: The Great Mother of the Salt Waters and of All Heads Main Domain Seas, Oceans, Motherhood, Family, Fishing Sacred Symbols Abebé (silver fan), Silver Tools Colors and Day White, Silver, Light Blue | Saturday Greeting Odò ìyá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Universal Motherhood Yemọja is the great mother, the queen of all […]
Nàná Burúkù, Primordial Orisha of Mud, Ancestral Wisdom and Death
Nàná Burúkú: The Great Grandmother of Still Waters and Ancestral Wisdom Main Domain Mud, Swamps, Death, Ancestry, Wisdom Sacred Symbols Ibiri (straw scepter), Clay Colors and Day Lilac, Purple | Saturday Greeting Salùbà Nàná! 1. Introduction: The Primordial Principle Nàná Burúkú is the oldest Orisha of the pantheon, the great grandmother. She is […]
Ọbà, Warrior Orisha, of the River and Loyalty
Obà: The Warrior Queen of Love and Sacrifice Main Domain Relationships, Sacrifice, Loyalty, Whirlwinds Sacred Symbols Copper Shield, Ofá (bow and arrow), Razor Colors and Day Red, Coral, Brown | Wednesday Obà Xiré Greeting! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Loyalty and Sacrifice Obà is the Orisha of self-sacrificing love, of […]
Ọbalúayé, Orixá of Earth, Health and Disease
Obalúayé / Omolú: The Lord of Earth, Disease and Healing Main Domain Earth, Disease (especially of the skin), Healing, Death Sacred Symbols Xaxará (straw scepter), Wooden Spears Colors and Day Black, White, Red | Monday Greeting Atótóò Ajúbèrú! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Disease and Healing Obalúayé (the king and lord […]
Ògún, Orixá of Iron, War and Technology
Ògún: The Lord of Iron, War and Technology Main Domain War, Metallurgy, Roads, Technology Sacred Symbols Mariwô, Anvil, Iron Tools Colors and Day Dark Blue | Tuesday Greeting Ògún yè, Pàtàkòrí! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Action and Progress Ògún is the Orixa who represents brute force, determination and […]
Òsányìn, Orisha of Leaves, Healing and Liturgical Knowledge
Òsányìn: The Lord of Leaves, Healing and the Secrets of the Forest Main Domain Leaves, Herbs, Healing, Secrets of Nature Sacred Symbols Iron Tool with Bird, Gourd Colors and Day Green, White | Thursday Greeting Ewé Ó! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Hidden Knowledge Òsányìn (or Ossaim) is the Orisha who holds the knowledge […]
Ọ̀ṣàlá, Greatest Orisha, Creator of the World and Human Beings
Òòṣààlà: The Great Orisha of Creation, Peace and Purity Main Domain Creation of the World and Humanity, Peace, Purity, Wisdom Sacred Symbols Òpásọrọ̀ (staff), Igbìn (snail), White Doves Colors and White Day | Friday Greeting Èpàà Bàbá! 1. Introduction: The Creative Principle Òòṣààlà (or Obàtálá) is the oldest Orisha, the father of […]
Òṣóòsì, Orixá of Hunting, Plenty and Abundance
Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì: The Divine Hunter, Lord of Plenty and Knowledge Main Domain Hunting, Forests, Knowledge, Plenty Sacred Symbols Ofá (Bow and Arrow), Eruexim (Oxtail) Colors and Day Green, Turquoise | Thursday Greeting Okê Arô! Arolé! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Observation and Provision Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì is the Orisha of hunting, forests, […]