Look at the god and/or goddess you select as an extension of yourself. Here, we will discuss the Yoruba gods and goddesses, or orisha, who would become the popular figures in both religions. Health, work, and service are central to the sixth house. "They open up the way for you. She is the goddess of lightning, hurricanes, and the winds, as well as the guardian of the cemetery gates. You may be a child of Oya if you love thunderstorms, have a "green thumb," are not bothered by the dead, enjoy dark colors, do not fear physical fights, and enjoy the company of strong people. Some people liken the Orishas to gods and goddesses. October 2020 by Waldete Tristao, Caco Bressane (0) Click to View Larger. The Orishas are the forces of nature that reflect the manifestations that are sacred and powerful. The Orishas are a group of spirits originating from Yorubaland, which is a region in Africa spanning Nigeria, Benin and Togo. These dieties are found in many religions such as Ifá, Santeria, West African Vudon, Hoodoo, and others. 18. The Orishas vary from region to region, and in total it is said there are over 17,000 Orishas. (1) In most African religions, the supreme god is a distant being no longer involved in day-to-day human life (2). This beautifully illustrated exploration of Afro-Brazilian spirituality introduces you to the gods of the African diaspora known as the Orishas. In many ways, therefore, understanding an orisha is like understanding another human being. She is the Orixa of the air. Tip: If a deity doesn't resonate with you, try finding one under you Gift Number. Elegua opens and closes the path to⦠Aug 21, 2019 - Explore Freedom Nation's board "Orisha Goddesses & Gods" on Pinterest. Call it your higher self, spiritual parent, matron goddess, patron god or my favorite, spiritual dream team! They can assist you with clearing obstacles and strengthening your true godself. Creation Gods Nana-Buluku. Knowing The Orisha Gods & Goddesses. Aja, is an Orisha, she represents the soul of the woodland and the creatures inside it, and homegrown healers. Oya is a warrior Orisha. Knowing the Orisha Gods & Goddesses by Waldete Tristao 9780738767048 (Paperback, 2020) Delivery Dispatched within 2 business days and shipped with USPS Product details Format:Paperback Language of text:English Isbn-13:9780738767048, 978-0738767048 Author:Waldete Tristao Publisher:Llewellyn Publications Imprint:Llewellyn Publications Nana-Buluku is a creator god. It is ruled by the planet Mercury, the messenger of the gods within the Roman pantheon. The Orisha Eshu is the ruler of the sixth house, the equivalent to the sign Virgo. They go to bat for you to make your life better." Ayao, is an Orixa in the Santeria pantheon. In African spiritual practices, the ultimate spiritual being, Olofi, has various aspects, some people say, are broken down into Orishas. She is quite famous among Nigerian Goddesses and Nigerian Gods. Oshun, also spelled Osun, an orisha (deity) of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria.Oshun is commonly called the river orisha, or goddess, in the Yoruba religion and is typically associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality.She is considered one of the most powerful of all orishas, and, like other gods, she possesses human attributes such as ⦠The orishas are the gods of Santeria, the beings that believers interact with on a regular basis.Each orisha has its own distinct personality and has a wide variety of strengths, weaknesses, and interests. 19. See more ideas about orisha, african mythology, african spirituality. In the Yoruba religion, there is one main creator god known as Olodumare. She is a supporter of woodlands and all the creatures that live there. Eshu is the Orisha that stands at the crossroads between the physical world and the spirit world. They are similar but not quite the same.