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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]