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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

Òṣun, Orisha of Fresh Waters, Love, Beauty and Wealth

Ọ̀ṣun: The Queen of Fresh Waters, Love and Wealth Main Domain Rivers, Waterfalls, Love, Wealth, Fertility, Diplomacy Sacred Symbols Abebé (mirrored fan), Idé (brass bracelets) Colors and Day Yellow Gold | Saturday Greeting Ora Yê Yê Ô! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Fertility and Love Ọ̀ṣun is the Orisha of the waters […]

Òṣùmàrè, Orixá of the Rainbow, of Renewal and Continuous Movement

Òṣùmàrè: The Rainbow Serpent of Renewal and Wealth Main Domain Rain, Wealth, Cycles, Renewal, Movement Sacred Symbols Metal Serpent, Rainbow Colors and Day All the colors of the rainbow, Yellow and Green | Tuesday Greeting To Hòbògbóyì! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Continuous Movement Òṣùmàrè is the divinity of movement, continuity and renewal. […]

Ọya, Orisha of Winds, Storms and Transformation

Oyá (Iansã): The Queen of Winds, Storms and Spirits Main Domain Winds, Storms, Lightning, Market, Cemetery Sacred Symbols Eruexim (horsetail), Copper Sword Colors and Day Red, Brown, Pink | Wednesday Greeting Eparrey Oyá! 1. Introduction: The Principle of Change and Passion Oyá, better known in Brazil as Iansã, is […]