#orisaprayers

[shernicee]

OSHUN, Yoruba Goddess of Wealth, Fertility and Sexuality.

Oshun, oshun yallode...yeye o...Iya Ibeji.

Goddess of the rivers, I look at you as so much more. I dont equate you with sexuality or worldly possessions.. you're a healer. You have been my healer.

You heal the broken hearted, you help us foster self love. You are patient and kind with your children. Your are forgiving and loving. You love and wrath can be incurred strongly depending on the circumstances.

You fight for your children. You take our plight as your own. May we continue to see the greatness, the good face, gain blessing, feel the love of Oshun all the days of our lives.

Ase, ase, ase

[shernicee]

The Power of Ancestral Veneration

Who am I? How did I get here?

Often we are thought growing up that the dead is just that...dead...where they await judgement or condemnation.

As an Ifa Orisa devotee, I believe that death is another form of elevation...Spiritual elevation and that though I may not be able to be in physical contact with my ancestors, I can definitely pay reverence.

I can offer libations, prepare their favorite meal as a form of respect or offering for their help or in Thanksgiving. Despite their personality while here on earth, there are different aspects of our lives that they will be able to assist us in.

My Ancestors, the pillars on which I stand.