On April 23rd we celebrate the day of the orixá Ogum – in the Catholic tradition, Saint George – protector of paths and also of houses. Discover the rituals:
It is celebrated on April 23rd Orisha Ogun day. Symbol of struggle and conquests, he is one of the most revered Orixás in Brazil, as he represents the “supreme commander”. In mythology, it was Ogun who passed on the knowledge of battles and metalworking to humanity and, in this way, brought evolution to all of humanity. Also in the story, Ogum is the son of Iemanjá and the older brother of Exú and Oxóssi.
Given his war record, he became a warrior feared by all. Orixá carries with him the responsibility of having always fought against anyone who challenged him. In this way he is also the Orixá of courage, protector of paths, houses and even temples.
In the Catholic tradition, St. George corresponds to Ogun. The relationship is due to the fact that both are considered warriors who traditionally fight with sword in hand against the oppression of the world. In fact, the official date of the Orixá celebration falls on the same day as St. George.
In some states of the country, especially in the northeast, it is common for the Orixá to be syncretized with Saint Anthony, the “matchmaker” saint. This relationship with a new phase of life, marriage, is the connection with the Orixá, since it is also associated with new paths.
To absorb the energies of this Orixá, Mel de Oxum, esoteric consultant of Astrocentro, explained three spells that can help.
Ritual to open paths
Materials:
- 1/2kg of toasted black beans;
- 3 coins;
- 7 bay leaves;
- Palm oil;
How to do:
Toast the black beans in a pan, put them on a terracotta plate and, if you don’t have them, put them on a normal plate you have at home. Arrange the 7 bay leaves around and place the 3 coins on top of the beans. Drizzle everything with palm oil. Write your orders on a sheet of paper, fold it and place it inside the plate along with the other items. Finally, place this plate next to a candle. The ritual will end when the candle runs out.
Prosperity ritual
Materials:
- 1 yam;
- 7 gold coins;
- 1 bowl;
- 1 red or blue cloth;
- 1 red or blue candle;
- 1 glass cup;
- 1 lager beer;
- Palm oil;
How to do:
Cook the Cará yam without salt or seasonings. When hot, break the yam (from top to bottom/cut lengthwise) and pour a little palm oil on each part of it, making your requests to Ogun, to open paths, to overcome a problem or situation, for protection. Place the coins upright, embedded in the yam, making your requests for money. Place the red or blue cloth, the bowl, light the candle and finally pour the beer into the glass.
Ritual of professional fulfillment, love and peace
Materials:
- 1 yam;
- 1 blue or white candle;
- 1 glass cup;
- ½ lemon;
How to do:
Open the beer and put it in the glass, put half the lemon in the glass and light the blue or white candle. Do it on an open road, and if you can’t, you can do it in a corner of your house. When you run out of candle, you can throw the beer, lemon and the rest of the remaining candle down the sink, you can put it in a bag and throw it in the trash. Don’t forget to place your orders from the beginning to the end of the sympathy.
“With these options, celebrating Ogun Day can also be a way to achieve your goals, just as the energy of Orixá indicates,” concludes Mel de Oxum.
Source: Terra
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