Afro-Latino spirituality

divinemoon:

Oshún is the seductive Orisha of Love, Beauty, Lust, and Fertility.
Oshún rules the genitals and the lower abdomen. She is particularly associated with feminine beauty, as well as relationships between people in general.
Oshún is also associated with rivers, waterfalls, and other sources of fresh water.

In one tale, story, (Pataki), The Orishas decided that they no longer needed Olodumare. Olodumare, in response, created a great drought that none of the Orishas could reverse. To save the parched world, Oshún transformed into a peacock and ascended to Olodumare’s realm to beg his forgiveness. Olodumare relented and returned the water to the world, and the peacock transformed into a vulture.

Oshún is syncretized in the Catholic Religion with Our Lady of Charity, an aspect of the Virgin Mary focused on hope and survival, particularly in relation to the sea. Our Lady of Charity is also the patron saint of Cuba,
(La Caridad del Cobre) where Santeria/Religion Lukumi originates.

A peacock feather, fan, mirror, or boat represent Oshún.

Oshún’s color is Yellow and Gold

Oshún’s number is 5 (oche) in The Diloggun.

*****Maferefun Oshún*****Iyalode

Ashe,
Iya Olawo Che

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