Description
Tree of Life Products offers specialized candles that tap into your sensory memory through specific scents.
Our Oshun & Yemaya devotional candle was designed to represent two of the most important Orishas, and part of the legendary Seven African Powers, who are both associated with water and feminine power.
The Oshun & Yemaya candles are beautiful to display in your home as they are powerful when used in devotion rituals.
- Paraffin wax blend & Gel Wax
- With Herebs & Essential oils
- 13.75 oz
- 60-80 hour burn time
- Hand poured in the USA
- Candle Care: Keep wick trimmed to ¼ inch, Burn for 2-3 hours at a time, Extinguish flame completely when done
Bring Oshun & Yemaya to you, no matter where you are
In Afro-Cuban religion, Yemaya and Oshun are known as the “two queens” and are often worshipped together. They are associated with the ocean and the rivers, respectively, and are revered as protectors of women and mothers.
In Brazilian Candomble, Yemaya and Oshun are syncretized with the Catholic saints Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Aparecida, respectively. They are both considered powerful healers and protectors, and their worship involves music, dance, and offerings.
Know them:
Yemaya and Oshun are two powerful Orishas who can be called upon together for a variety of reasons. By invoking their energies, individuals can access a deeper level of guidance and support in their lives.
Working with Oshun & Yemaya:
To invoke the guidance and support of Yemaya and Oshun together, you can perform a ritual using specific products that represent their attributes. This ritual can be done individually or in a group, depending on your preference.
Start With a Cleansing
Begin by cleansing yourself and your space with water, adding a pinch of sea salt to the water to purify and cleanse your surroundings. You can use a spray bottle or a bowl of water and sprinkle it around your space while saying a prayer to Yemaya and Oshun to purify and cleanse your surroundings.
Setup Your Altar Space
Create an altar space dedicated to Yemaya and Oshun. Place a Yemaya 7 Day Orisha Candle and an Oshun 7 Day Orisha Candle on the altar, along with offerings of honey, melons, and sea salt. The blue and yellow candles represent the energies of Yemaya and Oshun, while honey represents the abundance and fertility that Oshun brings, and sea salt represents the cleansing and purifying power of Yemaya. You can also add images of Yemaya and Oshun or other items that represent their attributes, such as cowrie shells, conch shells, or mirrors.
Invoke Yemaya and Oshun With Prayer
Light the candles and focus on the energy of Yemaya and Oshun. You can recite the following prayer or create your own…
Great Yemaya and Oshun, powerful goddesses of the waters, I call upon your guidance and protection. Help me to navigate life’s challenges with strength and grace. Bring me love, abundance, and creativity. I offer you my gratitude and honor your divine presence. Ashe!
Set Out Your Offerings
Offer honey, melons, cinnamon, and sea salt to Yemaya and Oshun as a sign of your devotion and gratitude. You can also light sandalwood incense or frankincense, to purify and cleanse your space and attract the energy of the goddesses.
Set Your Intentions
Spend some time in meditation, focusing on the energy of Yemaya and Oshun. Visualize them surrounding you with their love and protection, guiding you on your path. You can also ask for specific guidance or insight on a particular matter.
Benefits:
Balancing Emotions and Creativity
Yemaya and Oshun embody different aspects of feminine power. Yemaya is associated with emotions, intuition, and maternal love, while Oshun represents creativity, sensuality, and feminine power. By invoking their energies together, individuals can find a balance between their emotional and creative energies. This can lead to greater insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection with their own inner wisdom.
Protection and Healing
Both Yemaya and Oshun are revered as protectors and healers, and their energies are often called upon for support during times of difficulty or illness. By combining their energies, individuals can access a deeper level of protection and healing. Whether physical or emotional, their energies can provide comfort and support during challenging times.
Nurturing Abundance and Fertility
Oshun is associated with abundance, beauty, and fertility, while Yemaya is associated with the ocean and its life-giving properties. By invoking both goddesses together, individuals can tap into their energies of abundance and fertility.
Finding Balance and Harmony
Yemaya and Oshun represent complementary energies in the natural world. Their relationship serves as a reminder of the importance of balance and harmony. By invoking their energies together, individuals can find greater balance and harmony in their lives and in the world around them.
More:
Yemaya and Oshun are two powerful Orishas who represent the beauty and complexity of feminine power.
IT’S ALL ABOUT Intentions, Intentions, Intentions.
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