Before you read this blog, I want to express and make very clear my sentiments towards The Orishas. I have the outmost respect for these energies and beings. I love them from the bottom of my heart and I honor them.
DO NOT take their names and favors in vain for they will give you, but they can also take away.
This blog does not go in depth on the 7 African Powers, please make sure to study and do your own research if you are planning to work with them. I have listed at the end of this blog three books that you can refer to for more education.
The Seven African Powers
Who are they?
Eleguá
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Master of all crossroads, he opens the roads and will close the roads when poorly treated. Ultimate communicator.
Colors
Red and Black
Day
Monday
Planet
Mercury
Offerings
Rum
Cigars
Candy
Corn
OBATALÁ
Orisha of creation and healing. He is peace and purity. Dislike rude angry people. Use for assistance in court cases and to appease violent people.
Colors
White
Day
Sunday
Planet
Jupiter
Offerings
Water
Milk
Cascarilla
White flowers
Coconut milk
Pears
Coconut
Black eye peas
CHANGÓ
Lord of lightning and fire. He provides victory over enemies and protects from evil.
He breaks hexes, curses and evil spells specially if petitions are done during a thunderstorm.
Colors
Red and White
Day
Friday
Planet
Sun and Mars
Offerings
Yams
Cascarilla
Red apples
Corn
Peppers
Wine
Rum
ORULA
Master of divination
Colors
Green and Yellow
Day
October 4th, Sunday or every day of the week.
Planet
Jupiter
Offerings
Coconut
Wine
Sweet cakes
OCHÚN
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Lady of love, beauty
Colors
Bright tones of yellow
Day
Friday
Planet
Venus
New Crescent Moon
Offerings
Honey (favorite)
Mirrors
Makeup
Hair pins
Perfumes
Brushes
Flowers
Fans made of peacock feathers
OGÚN
Creator and terminator
Colors
Green, black, red
Day
Friday
Planet
Pluto and Saturn
Offerings
Red candles
Cigars
Rum
Palm wine
Whisky
Dragons Blood
Metal objects
Railroad spikes
Spicy food
Yams
Read beans
Red rice
Mangoes
Meat
YEMAYÁ
Lady of the SEA and Oceans
Mother
Colors
Light Blue
Day
Saturday
Planet
Full Moon and Neptune
Offerings
Jewelry
Perfumes
New soaps
White roses
Pomegranate
Watermelon
Fish
Duck
Lamb dishes
In many traditions they prefer to use
OYÁ instead of Orula
Understand that there are 7 African Powers not 8 choose between these two energies based on your tradition and needs.
OYÁ
Lady of the winds and tempest.
Lady of the cemetery
Master of healing and necromantic divination.
Colors
Red, purple, brown, burnt orange
Day
Wednesday
Planet
Dark Moon
Uranus
Offerings
Red wine
Eggplant
Plums
Grapes
Great sources for additional information
Jambalaya The Natural Woman's book by Luisah Teish
Santeria The Religion by Migene Gonzalez Wippler
Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes
Check out my 7 African Powers Salve
Que viva Chango!
Lindo mis Santos! Thank u for posting this mi gente mi sangre mis Orishas! ẹjẹ mi awọn baba mi!!
Is incredible how loud their spirit roars in our blood 🩸❤️
I love the Orishas♥️♥️♥️ poderosos, bellos, y feroz!!!