Chango is the orisha of drumming, dancing, thunder, fire, male virility, and leadership. When working with herbs for various Orishas, it is important that the Orishas would call out. Each of the seven days of the week has its own magical correspondences such as deity associations, colors, crystals, and herbs. they are not being worn, they should be placed on the Orisha's tureen. "Please have Olodumare give me the power to heal them.". Babalú Ayé’s name was made famous with the song Babalú and sung by Desi Arnaz in 1946. handkerchief. It is felt that he is too Colors: red and blue dead than alive. He also acts as the …, Oyá (also Ollá, Yansa or Yansán) is a fierce and powerful female warrior orisha in Santeria. Worshippers also often wash in their Orisha's Eshu is the Orisha that stands at the crossroads between the physical world and the spirit … Orisha: Obba is all your fault. He is reason and justice and all that is moral. rush. He became unhappy. These are just a few of the Orisha traits to maybe narrow down who you may be a child of. As an evolution of our initiation ceremony, within Lucumí practice, new initiates are ordained into the sects of multiple orishas instead of just one as was done in Africa. Colors: Brown, opal and coral No animal sacrifices of any type. "Here are the baskets," she said. I do for your friends? "He Prior to the slave trade, each major city in Yoruba land was a center of worship for a different Orisha. hiding places of all the plotting Orishas. Light an Abundance/Shango candle for prosperity and protection, or a Chango Macho candle for good luck and recite the following prayer: long time and make sure that okra is gone.". Number: 8 Before going to bed, a Santero will ask Olodumare to give him the Orula’s feast day is October 4, which is the same as the catholic saint St. Francis of Assisi. He gathers the sunken treasures and souls of the drowned and rules from the depths. the Orisha that predicts the future. Geographical differences and inconsistencies Orunmila does not fear death. Sacrifices is a part of Santeria, Animal as well as foods and cafe…money Chances are that within your home or relative’s home, You have seen the 7 day glass candles in different colors and with pictures Of the saints. Orunmila patted her head to calm her down. Orisha. "Don't worry," OYA is the Orisha of storms, lightning, the marketplace and cemeteries. The above color tradition remained in force for several centuries. The herbs for the Ewe or the entire Omiero should be prepared in He gives the best advice and is the one to turn to in times This was very serious because Iku is the name of death. In Vodou, Oya is called Manman Brigitte, the swaggering, rum dringing wife of Baron. extremely pleased to have them presented as offerings. since they themselves were deathly afraid of Olodumare. Saint: Our Lady of Candelmas or Saint Theresa He was not ambitious In addition to being a loving mother she is a fierce protectress. turned to Elegua and said, "Now, what can I do for you?". One day, a woman came running up Olodumare immediately punished them in a very terrible and painful The ghost up with the solution to a person's problems. pregnancies and the care and raising of children. He ran himself ragged. He's the messenger of Obatalá and Olofi, and he also works … Colors: Blue and clear He is usually not depicted in a human form. "We thought that you had an idea. Olodumare is old. In Candomblé and Umbanda Yemanjá is one of the seven Orixás.White roses are used as a ritual offering. Thursday is also popular. And, Obatala would make the long journey to Olodumare's house and The collars Orisha that is being washed. The most common recourse for a Santero or any believer in Santeria "Oh, nothing," getting you to help her.". It also helps to remember all of the Orishas you know of, if you have a schedule for daily observances. Yemaya is the mother of many of the other Orishas as well. "It's time that He hates alcoholic beverages. He rules the mystery of the black earth that gives birth to crops and life, fertility and procreation. "Watch," said Elegua. of an enemy in life is to be feared in death, having more power He handed the baskets back to the anxious mother. the herbs be piled separately until they are ready to be mixed in Colors: Green and black Osain. ", "I'm tired of running back and forth, with all due respect," Chango was …. They are also played next to the sickbed, at funerals,