The reason why I am drawn to Osun is because she represents femininity and self love. Religion tells us we are sinners and has demonised femininity, whereas these ancient African stories tell us of our beauty as feminine women! We are not broken, we are whole!
As a child of Oshun this is the most beautiful description of her. The beauty and the darkness are equally important to understanding the range of us as women. Asé
As a black male learning more about spirituality and Orisha’s I have found a fond attraction to Oshun and her lessons. I feel a deep connection, so today I wore yellow and asked for something to watch and found this. How incredible it is to know how the universe works.
Osun is also the symbolic reference to the solar plexus chakra one of the three feminine chakra (crown chakra and sacral chakra ) Solar plexus also being the color yellow and it being where the hips are the honey is a reminder of her confidence within her being able to flow like water knowing that the water represents things that pass by when things don’t work out her dancing is that of the ocean showing how free flowing she can be and confident enough to rise above conflicts , I mean her number is 5 the number of change
Interesting! I had a dream a couple.of days ago about this feminine dark presence in my room that reached out and slapped.hands with me, which was a bit terrifying but im order for me to pass the fear test I had to embrace the darkness and the unknown. Once I submitted and released my fear I was congratulated with that hand slap. Whats even more interesting is that my solar plexus has been activated and burning feeling (its comparable to drinking alcohol, that feeling of a burning sensation in your stomach after taking that first drink ) for a while now. Not sure what any of it means Plus i have been seeing 111 and 11:11 lately? And papa legba came to me in physical form after i performed the crossroad ritual,......sooooo.I have no idea what any of this means! As im writing this my solar plexus is activated. Weird
I was born on the 5th and I find so many similarities with her , as I'm pretty sure most 5 babies will or people born during May or whose name = 5 in nurmerology AND I LOOOOVE WATER
Oshun’s honey pot around the waist reminds of a narrative my husband told me about the hidden feminine power of women. He narrated to me that women don’t understand that to have power in a world that is dominated by men is to appeal to their weakness and their weakness is being wanted by the feminine, he said to dominate men you have to be “fuckable” you have to walk into the boardroom with warmth and charisma, he says this sensuality is not only in how we are dressed but the grace we exude that becomes a magnet for a man, he says women need to learn to allow men to foolishly believe that he can come to her rescue, this is the fuckability part… you don’t become weak and actually an easy lay but with that soft grace you make men believe that they can do anything to be in your good books, you attract them to the beautiful softness that you exude (the honeypot). He also mentioned that most women he sits in the boardroom with dress femininely but are hard to work with for a man because they create sort of a war zone in the work space, they compete with men, and a woman can’t compete with a man because a man is born to excel at manhood, as a result men see her as not a leader but an opponent and start treating her the way he would treat other men in a battle… he says the power is in allowing men to be who they are by being yourself in all your truth, which then becomes very magnetic for them… he says when you master this as a woman, it doesn’t matter what you wear but you’ll most definitely yield so much power that before men realize you’ll be in charge, and the men won’t mind being lead by you because their natural instinct is to serve the queen, to have an opportunity to find home in the mother, in the comfort of her grace.
There is a passage when Oshun was very poor and she will visit the river every day to wash her only dress to look clean and pretty. Her dress start to fade color etc, that it changed in color. One day she was so sad crying at the river, when her sister Yemaya saw her in such state of poverty that touched her heart. At that moment, Yemaya felt very sad and told her don't cry anymore I am the owner of all the riches of this world and the ocean, as such I can share some riches with you. At that moment, Yemaya who had a long beautiful hair cut her long hair and gave it away to Oshun with many riches. From this oddun, Oshun daughters can't cut their hairs, also they must love and care for Yemaya! Ache!
Thank you for this story. I totally resonate. My sister is ruled by Yemaya and I am Oshun and we have that kind of relationship of helping each other when we need it. ✨
Yes Oshun! I pray to her alot. The moment I saw the title I had to jump on this! lol Oshun is very different from I but I hope to revel in my femininity as much as she does...but keep a steady head! lol Femininity IS power!
It soothes my soul to learn that Osun had different sides. She knew riches she knew lack. She knew joy she knew pain. She wasn't perfect yet she loved her flaws. What an incredible spirit to be blessed with.
Omo Yoruba!!! Sorry, had to rep for my culture lol. Great vid, and loved the representations used for Osun. Lots of great examples to demonstrate divine feminine energy while sharing ancient African stories! :-)
I’m Puerto Rican & Mexican. I was raised with many cultures and had my eyes opened at a very young age, I grew up with people of color, Although Im light skinned I felt super close with the community. I always felt connected spiritually with my ancestors and angels. I stumbled upon oshun this year and became overwhelmed with her energy and cried tears of joy. I’ve never felt so connected. I never spoke out about it because I have no one to speak with, so thought I’d share here. Thank you.
I want to take the time to honor and thank your intentions with this video. We are nothing without Ochun ! As an ordained son of Yemaya, I have learned how to be a man, because of Ochun. She teaches us to be gentle with our self image. How to approach life by not forgetting that there a fine thread holding every moment together for you - Lessons will astound you due to there brute form, but they soften you and remind you that you must always have love for yourself - no matter what. She is everything and more. She also happens to be the most beautiful woman I know 💛
Oshun is my life playing out I’m at the stage of walking in my power but I’ve been in dark places for being so passionate and falling head over heels too soon
Came across this in November 2019.... I came at the right time.. I needed to hear this at this very moment ...I feel I can closely relate with Oshun.... I am definitely getting back to light and enjoying and taking care of myself....Love this. Thank You!
Same girl ... Same!!!! 💛💛💛 This I definitely needed to hear ... Wish she would do some other Orishas as well... I'm trying to learn as much as I can because I feel drawn to Yemaya as well!
I was headed to bed... but you had to drop knowledge I was actually in need of. My best friend who is Nigerian(Yuruba) told me to look up Oshun for my current art show, and because we've been trying to figure out my curse. I'm known in my friend group to be a very pulling(seducer) to people, and for me I never understood my allure. My male friends say that don't understand why they are attracted to me, especially being because they're heterosexual; and my female friends too. I've never look at this energy as a power, though I've always called it the Phoenix Force(which is very reflective as of Oshun). Thanks for the video and links, I have much to study.
I just love this. I was feeling down today and turned on sone oshun music, put on a honey colored flowing dressand danced myself happy. It felt so good.
Idk but I feel empowered to often times society shames powerful women n our sensuality.and we believe that women cant be both. Love how you explained soft power.
Just stumbled on this now after watching other takes on Oshun. I am Oshun energy. I have been tru the mill with loosing my power. Am still struggling at 60. Learning IFA for 3 yrs now but bcuz of the structure of Traditional Yoruba religion I feel stuck. Why? No Ebo or Sacrifice it takes a miracle to break tru. I do add other chants, prayers, affirmations to my life. I speak to my priest and he tells me to believe in all Orishas. Am realizing that my power has to come back by my own intuition guiding me. Waiting for thousands of dollars to get power is to me like pulling a heavy boulder. I love this video. I need to write some stuff down. Wow. Thank you.
Love bliss if the Ẹbọs are properly done, that's just the end of all those misconceptions and struggle you are going through! That's the reality and they don't cost the thousands you mentioned, just the right Ẹbọs! Good luck!
candra pollock I will recommend to you www.daydreamalston.com and you can connect with the lady owner! She's has gone through all the processes of what you might be ambiguous to you! Another good one is www.obafemio.com, he is an Ifá priest, whom I think will help with all knowledge bases you might need! Good luck!
I was quite clear, and if you are familiar with my work at womenlovepower.com you would know, this video has nothing to do with worship. I am not involved in any spiritual practices involving Oshun and that is not what my platform is about. In the beginning of the video, I explain that I use mythology from ALL over the world to explore archetypes and parables that can better help us understand the human condition. In that regard, I follow the tradition of Carl Jung who often relied on mythology in his psychological work. I have been involved in this work for over a decade and while I occasionally take advantage of pop cultural trends, because it's nice to meet people where they are and take them where you want to go, I don't profess to be anyone's spiritual guide nor am I jumping on any band wagons. This is my life's work and I take it quite seriously. Thanks for watching.
You forget that you posted something directly implicating my work, and then deleted that before leaving this response, so I am clear about your intentions.
This video has popped up as a suggestion many times within the past few weeks and I finally watched it today. Wow...Oshun's story is literally mine. No wonder I've felt so drawn to her. Additionally, I love being in the ocean or near a body of water like a river. I'm going to watch this a few more times and take notes. Thank you for posting this. 💖
I just came across this today. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING that you explained that she went through, I have been through it and am still going through it; men, loosing myself to please others, and as a result I’m going through a lot of anxiety and depression. When you said, “our pain can very well be our right of passage,” I cried. Because I finally found some hope through all of this. I’m not sure how I can honor her (candles, offerings, etc) because my (Haitian) “husband” is a devoted Christian and believes it’s “witchcraft,” I’m going to somehow find a way to ask her for guidance out of this. I’ve honored her before and felt VERY happy and free but I was told it was evil although I felt nothing evil about it. I only wish I had used my BRAIN instead of my heart to have stood up for myself. Thank you so much for bringing such light into this darkness❤️ as an artist, I feel compelled to do a painting symbolizing her essence.
I had no idea about Oshun but from listening to these stories of her it makes me feel connected in a way. Thank you 💛 I'm definitely going to take a closer look into the life of this Goddess🌻
Sorcery can be "sourcery". Going to the source through ritual. Nothing wrong with asking the orishas to balance a situation, to right a wrong, to heal your heart, to bring love.
So many gems in this! I absolutely love the part at 15:36 when you allude to Oshun ending up in dark times "when she forgets her power". This is so relatable!
This was everything and so on time for me for so many reasons. That part about being in your darkest hours and forgetting the power you innately possess and the growth that comes from it all was just... 🙌🏾 Thank you Ayesha! Could you give the names of the Afro Cuban musicians/songs played? Also, I will def check out your blog post but can anyone recommend additional reading on Yoruba spirituality? I have been interested for years but have trouble finding a starting point for studying/reading. Thanks so much.
No, no really! There are books about this religion that definitely settle down in Cuba after being brought in by Africans to Cuba. As of today, many Africans have visited and continue direct contact with the teachers of that religion in Cuba. They are very surprise that the essential of this religion still remains intact in Cuba. You need to search for books in English which I am not 100% sure if there are many up there. However, I know that most of these books have been written in Spanish! LOL I am Cuban, raised in Cuba that's why I know so much about the religion etc......
Most of the music played in this video is by an ensemble called Abbilona. Many of their recordings are on TH-cam and Spotify. They've done multiple albums for each major Orisha venerated in Lukumi, including Oshun of course. Beyond the recordings in this video there are a ton of Orisha music recordings that are relatively easy to get ahold of. There is also Lazaro Ros (ibae), who did a tremendous amount of recordings of Orisha music. There is also Merceditas Valdes (mentor of Celia Cruz), Amma McKen (who I think is the best akpwon/singer in the recorded history of Lukumi music), Roman Diaz, Emilio Barreto, Sandy Perez, Milton Cardona (ibae), Omo Alagba, and Francisco Aguabella (ibae). They have all released albums and video content of Lukumi (Afro-Cuban Orisha) music, much of which is only a click away here on TH-cam. There's also a book called Orin Orisha: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason, which provides translations of most of the more common Lukumi songs for each Orisha as well as several other books about Bata drumming and Guiro, which can give you more background in the instrumental aspects of the music. If you are interested in Orisha music more broadly, Ella Andall is a great place to get started for Shango Baptist music from Trinidad. There's the Mavambo Trio and Jorge Alabe for Candomble music from Brazil. Asabioje Afenapa, and Chief Adedayo Ologundudu, and Owomide for Isese music (Nigeria). Those are all traditional oriented recordings. There's also all the popular music (hip hop, salsa, electronic, rock, etc.) that references Orishas in respectful and positive ways which is a much longer post.
Please please do more videos on the Orisha (and Ifa, the Yoruba spirituality if you know about it). I’m really trying to learn about the philosophies behind the Orisha and the Yoruba spiritual system and how I can apply them to my life. Fantastic video, everything was so clear and made sense.
OMG, I had an oshun avatar in a forum and didn’t even know who was Oshun. Someone mentioned her to me. I am a Cancer sign aka water sign. I knew about your channel but didn’t subscribe and was thinking about it. I searched up Oshun and found you again! Now I subscribed! Every time you have mentioned about me being passionate and being involved in crappy relationships. I sure did and I know now I lost my power. I am not the same person anymore. I am still healing as we speak. Also, I think you are so freaking beautiful, you radiate Goddess energy!
I’m super late to this video 💀 but I just cried like a baby but out of relief, happiness, and joy. For starters, it’s an amazing video, topic, and you are an amazing woman & you inspire me SO much 💗 thank you for delivering this message, thank you for mentioning the fact that Oshun would look to others for what she already had bc I needed to hear that. I felt like you were speaking to me ABOUT me. Thank you for this breakthrough moment. Bless you queen.💛
Beauty is her name. Where have you been all my life lol so grateful to have found you and this lovely message in such due time. Born day 11/11 tomorrow. What a gift 🙏🏽 bliss you
This video was absolutely amazing! This brought together everything I've been learning. I was told by a Babalawo that Oshun was my guiding spirit. I saw my whole self in your storytelling. Outstanding!
Though I am a man. A fem gay man. This video hit home for me in so many ways. Oshun is definitely working on me and with me. Thank you goddess for this enlightening video.
Glad that I came across your video. Very informative, relatable, engaging and EMPOWERING. This changed my perspective as a passionate woman. There’s limitless power in passion as long as I don’t hand it over through the illusion of lack.
This was so beautiful, thank you for your information about Oshun. She rules my head and I feel her energy all around me. I tend to overwork myself and not have fun and I can feel her wanting me to enjoy life and sensuality. I love your interpretation. Ase ✨🖤
I remember I was little my mom took me to African dancing classes & that feeling is so happy. I ended up doing praise dancing but it wasn’t enough. I love salsa ❤️ i need to find some classes
I'm older now and i must admit that i had no knowledge of this when i was younger. My up bringing was a strict style of hiding your femininity, charm and beautiful. I see it now as a way of protecting a young woman from predators, kidnappers and now human trafficking. I think for the person who is aware of this diety and possess her please be careful and mindful of your safety. Thank you for your TH-cam video.
I came across your channel by way of the Grapevine...Just wanted to say thank you for the content you are putting out. As a black woman it is so hard to find empowering content like this...I've never heard anyone teach from this perspective, I mean a black goddess?? This whole entire video was so refreshing. Thanks girl!!
This is my second time watching this video. It is so powerful and informative and is a good message to remind me to use my soft feminine power more often, and also how to use it. Thank you so much for sharing. The story of Oshun is inspirational and I definitely want to learn more about her and additional African Mythology. I was also thinking about getting into some type of dancing to invoke more of my femininity. The small bit about salsa and afro carribean dancing has given me some ideas. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Oshun diosa del amor.Hermosa, poderosa, maravillosa y reina del matrimonio. Madre del universo y la creasion de la humanidad. Tu eres mi madre y me cuidas y te doy las gracias por todas las vendiciones que dia a dia me das. Pido que todo lo mejor sea para mi y mis hijos. Asme la mujer mas alegre y dichosa de la fas de la tierra. Llename de ti, llename de sabiduria y mi vida de abundancia y prosperidad. Protejeme a mi y mis hijos y no permitas que padescamos de salud, dinero, amor. Y si vez que nos falta extiendenos tus brasos de caridad. Protejenos de las malas lenguas, brujeria, echiseria, de todo y cualquier accidente, del peligro, de todo y cualquier enfermedad, de nuestros enemigos. No permitas que me roben lo que mas quiero. Llena mi vida de bellasa y lugos. Expande mi inteligencia y as mi energia mas atractiva. Asme de ti, llename de ti. Te adoro y te llevo siempre comnigo y de tu poder me colmo. Te amo mi reina y me amas. Gracias.
Thanks for this video, it's not easy to find videos explaining about the orishas, and you did it in such a beautiful way. I think you really were able to capture Oshun's essence. The orishas are also very important in the Afro-brazilian culture (we call her Oxum).
I love all of your videos so far, and I was surprised that you touched on the Orishas, let alone Oshun. Honestly, this entire video resonated with me. I have been reading on Afrospiritualism lately, so I'm totally here for this. If you feel like delving deeper, I suggest Luisah Teish to start. :)
LadyJaggerX3 thanks for stopping by my virtual home! I am a fan of Luisa and I own several of her books! So many women can relate to Oshun once we begin to see her as far more than a love goddess because her stories can really help us understand our own powers and make sense of our struggles and the cyclical nature of life.
Women Love Power "She doesn't ask, plead, force, or give an ultimatum." That was totally a good part of my former love life. All bargaining and struggle. Totally embracing my soft power as of late and reaping the benefits! Leaving my small town, and hoping to find not only African dance, but bellydance courses as well. I've missed dance as a whole so much. Gradually getting into a physical and mental place where I can explore my creativity and spirituality more. ♡
LadyJaggerX3 I honestly believe that dance is the number one way that women feel their way into their energy. It connects us to our creative, fluid energy and a grounds us to the earth. It encourages improvisation, pleasure, fluidity, freedom, flexibility, and sensuality. Treating yourself to a dance class at least once or twice a week is one of the best things you can do! It is therapeutic! And don't forget, you can always dance on your own, like no one is watching, as well!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve recently discovered Oshun and have fallen in love with her and have felt very aligned with her. Oshun is not part of my cultural heritage and I want to make sure to pay proper respect to her and her culture.
Thanks to talk about the orishas in a positive way. Love from a Cuban Oshun Daugther crowned now for 19 years If i born again i repeat my ceremony.Love your video.
I love this video! I watch it over and over again, you put this together beautifully. This is the best video to learn about Oshun, thank you for creating it. Oh and the afro Cuban music is poppin'!💞
You are Stunning and intelligent, Classy Nubian 👑, If I had a daughter I would love to have woman like you to teach her how to not be brain wash by social Society mores. To be honest most respectable families sought out sucessful husbands and families for their daughters. The sons did not marry for love but security and off spring to build wealth ect. A family unit. In time they grew to love each other from the arrangement. You had men with land , stock, 💰. Black men that became free from slavery who had a education, or Trade became sucessful. Rose wood the movie shown black people owning their own town black businesses. Just a example. Everyone will not be rich but Men stood for something and having pride in being head of the house with a good woman too be his gift from God. A man that finding a wife is a good thing. The times now are wicked fill with deceit with greed, lustful nature's, I feel a woman should not soley rely on a Man or any one but God to survive.
These are some beautifully nuanced lessons that are so relevant to both the feminine splendor and the feminine struggle. Thank you so much for sharing these lessons so eloquently. Oshun will remain in my heart.
Every time I go to Cuba, i have to go to Havana and specifically "El Callejon de Hamel" which is an afrocuban neighborhood. Some of the dance clips in this vid where taken there. It's such beautiful place. I really enjoyed this video, thank you.
Great video. Just discovered you on The Grapevine & I like the way you articulate your ideas & those "words ". I think I will need a notebook to write notes whenever I watch you guys on the panel. Like to see smart & strong black women like you discussing different topics with such class. Keep up the good work ✌
The reason why I am drawn to Osun is because she represents femininity and self love. Religion tells us we are sinners and has demonised femininity, whereas these ancient African stories tell us of our beauty as feminine women! We are not broken, we are whole!
As an Afro-Cuban woman, it is amazing to see these stories being shared in such a positive way. Thank you for the lessons and spreading the love!
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As a child of Oshun this is the most beautiful description of her. The beauty and the darkness are equally important to understanding the range of us as women. Asé
I love this! They have demonized our spirits and deities! But they are our POWER!
Yes. This is why we are not waking, walking, or working our divine feminine power.
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As a black male learning more about spirituality and Orisha’s I have found a fond attraction to Oshun and her lessons. I feel a deep connection, so today I wore yellow and asked for something to watch and found this. How incredible it is to know how the universe works.
Osun is also the symbolic reference to the solar plexus chakra one of the three feminine chakra (crown chakra and sacral chakra )
Solar plexus also being the color yellow and it being where the hips are the honey is a reminder of her confidence within her being able to flow like water knowing that the water represents things that pass by when things don’t work out her dancing is that of the ocean showing how free flowing she can be and confident enough to rise above conflicts , I mean her number is 5 the number of change
Interesting! I had a dream a couple.of days ago about this feminine dark presence in my room that reached out and slapped.hands with me, which was a bit terrifying but im order for me to pass the fear test I had to embrace the darkness and the unknown. Once I submitted and released my fear I was congratulated with that hand slap. Whats even more interesting is that my solar plexus has been activated and burning feeling (its comparable to drinking alcohol, that feeling of a burning sensation in your stomach after taking that first drink ) for a while now. Not sure what any of it means
Plus i have been seeing 111 and 11:11 lately? And papa legba came to me in physical form after i performed the crossroad ritual,......sooooo.I have no idea what any of this means! As im writing this my solar plexus is activated. Weird
Winifred Wells I was thinking about this while i was listening
I was born on the 5th and I find so many similarities with her , as I'm pretty sure most 5 babies will or people born during May or whose name = 5 in nurmerology AND I LOOOOVE WATER
Actually the feminine chakras are the first ones, the root, the sacral, the heart(4th). The ones on top, so the last ones are masculine ❤️
Wow ..my life path number is 5 and I was born on the fifth day of the week friday at 5:55pm ...
Oshun’s honey pot around the waist reminds of a narrative my husband told me about the hidden feminine power of women. He narrated to me that women don’t understand that to have power in a world that is dominated by men is to appeal to their weakness and their weakness is being wanted by the feminine, he said to dominate men you have to be “fuckable” you have to walk into the boardroom with warmth and charisma, he says this sensuality is not only in how we are dressed but the grace we exude that becomes a magnet for a man, he says women need to learn to allow men to foolishly believe that he can come to her rescue, this is the fuckability part… you don’t become weak and actually an easy lay but with that soft grace you make men believe that they can do anything to be in your good books, you attract them to the beautiful softness that you exude (the honeypot). He also mentioned that most women he sits in the boardroom with dress femininely but are hard to work with for a man because they create sort of a war zone in the work space, they compete with men, and a woman can’t compete with a man because a man is born to excel at manhood, as a result men see her as not a leader but an opponent and start treating her the way he would treat other men in a battle… he says the power is in allowing men to be who they are by being yourself in all your truth, which then becomes very magnetic for them… he says when you master this as a woman, it doesn’t matter what you wear but you’ll most definitely yield so much power that before men realize you’ll be in charge, and the men won’t mind being lead by you because their natural instinct is to serve the queen, to have an opportunity to find home in the mother, in the comfort of her grace.
There is a passage when Oshun was very poor and she will visit the river every day to wash her only dress to look clean and pretty. Her dress start to fade color etc, that it changed in color. One day she was so sad crying at the river, when her sister Yemaya saw her in such state of poverty that touched her heart. At that moment, Yemaya felt very sad and told her don't cry anymore I am the owner of all the riches of this world and the ocean, as such I can share some riches with you. At that moment, Yemaya who had a long beautiful hair cut her long hair and gave it away to Oshun with many riches. From this oddun, Oshun daughters can't cut their hairs, also they must love and care for Yemaya! Ache!
Ok this was very informative. I never heard this story of Oshun and Yemaya. Thank you for sharing 🖤🤗
Thank you so much for this... Yemaya is my mother Orisha however I find myself with such a love for Oshun! Now I understand why! Asé 💙💛
I never knew I couldn’t have cut my hair , I cut my hair last year
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Thank you for this story. I totally resonate. My sister is ruled by Yemaya and I am Oshun and we have that kind of relationship of helping each other when we need it. ✨
I just realized how much my life is aligned with her story....
I think my youngest embodies oshun, she is gentle and feminine and sweet but when she’s mad she is scary 🦋💛
Yes Oshun! I pray to her alot. The moment I saw the title I had to jump on this! lol Oshun is very different from I but I hope to revel in my femininity as much as she does...but keep a steady head! lol Femininity IS power!
It soothes my soul to learn that Osun had different sides. She knew riches she knew lack. She knew joy she knew pain. She wasn't perfect yet she loved her flaws. What an incredible spirit to be blessed with.
Omo Yoruba!!! Sorry, had to rep for my culture lol. Great vid, and loved the representations used for Osun. Lots of great examples to demonstrate divine feminine energy while sharing ancient African stories! :-)
DivineLime10 Absolute divine feminine energy! I’m glad to see our Yoruba men understand this. Salute👏🏽
Yaaah!! I’m Yoruba from Nigeria...I’ll be visiting river osun in osun state Nigeria very soon
I’m Puerto Rican & Mexican. I was raised with many cultures and had my eyes opened at a very young age, I grew up with people of color, Although Im light skinned I felt super close with the community. I always felt connected spiritually with my ancestors and angels. I stumbled upon oshun this year and became overwhelmed with her energy and cried tears of joy. I’ve never felt so connected. I never spoke out about it because I have no one to speak with, so thought I’d share here.
Thank you.
im puertorican and im darkskinned and tbh this is the first time i ever hear about oshun
You speak so eloquently I’m loving this 👑💛
Laiah St. Jerry yes I love her speaking
I want to take the time to honor and thank your intentions with this video. We are nothing without Ochun ! As an ordained son of Yemaya, I have learned how to be a man, because of Ochun. She teaches us to be gentle with our self image. How to approach life by not forgetting that there a fine thread holding every moment together for you - Lessons will astound you due to there brute form, but they soften you and remind you that you must always have love for yourself - no matter what. She is everything and more. She also happens to be the most beautiful woman I know 💛
Oshun is my life playing out I’m at the stage of walking in my power but I’ve been in dark places for being so passionate and falling head over heels too soon
I feel like I showed up to the party late, but I’m right on time...exactly what I needed to encourage me during this time in my life.
Came across this in November 2019.... I came at the right time.. I needed to hear this at this very moment ...I feel I can closely relate with Oshun.... I am definitely getting back to light and enjoying and taking care of myself....Love this. Thank You!
Ashley Hilts beautiful
Same girl ... Same!!!! 💛💛💛 This I definitely needed to hear ... Wish she would do some other Orishas as well... I'm trying to learn as much as I can because I feel drawn to Yemaya as well!
I was headed to bed... but you had to drop knowledge I was actually in need of. My best friend who is Nigerian(Yuruba) told me to look up Oshun for my current art show, and because we've been trying to figure out my curse. I'm known in my friend group to be a very pulling(seducer) to people, and for me I never understood my allure. My male friends say that don't understand why they are attracted to me, especially being because they're heterosexual; and my female friends too. I've never look at this energy as a power, though I've always called it the Phoenix Force(which is very reflective as of Oshun). Thanks for the video and links, I have much to study.
Khari Cook yes! It's a very powerful energy-- the same creative energy that goes into your art also creates a field of attraction around you!
Oshun has sons as well
@@melodygordon9080 the ibeji twins are her children! 💛
Yo! Than you for sharing because I thought I was the only guy who felt this ..my whole life really I just couldn’t put my fingers on it.
Oshun was introduced to me at a bookstore when I was 8, and I've been using her principles in my everyday life. Thanks for the re cap.
Girl!! Stop everything!! Let's talk about your hair!! Its gorgeous!!😍😍💕💕💕
I just love this. I was feeling down today and turned on sone oshun music, put on a honey colored flowing dressand danced myself happy. It felt so good.
Idk but I feel empowered to often times society shames powerful women n our sensuality.and we believe that women cant be both. Love how you explained soft power.
Just stumbled on this now after watching other takes on Oshun. I am Oshun energy. I have been tru the mill with loosing my power. Am still struggling at 60. Learning IFA for 3 yrs now but bcuz of the structure of Traditional Yoruba religion I feel stuck. Why? No Ebo or Sacrifice it takes a miracle to break tru. I do add other chants, prayers, affirmations to my life. I speak to my priest and he tells me to believe in all Orishas. Am realizing that my power has to come back by my own intuition guiding me. Waiting for thousands of dollars to get power is to me like pulling a heavy boulder. I love this video. I need to write some stuff down. Wow. Thank you.
Love bliss if the Ẹbọs are properly done, that's just the end of all those misconceptions and struggle you are going through! That's the reality and they don't cost the thousands you mentioned, just the right Ẹbọs! Good luck!
candra pollock I will recommend to you www.daydreamalston.com and you can connect with the lady owner! She's has gone through all the processes of what you might be ambiguous to you! Another good one is www.obafemio.com, he is an Ifá priest, whom I think will help with all knowledge bases you might need! Good luck!
Wow this was awesome! I will definitely be studying more about Oshun. This was very empowering!
I was quite clear, and if you are familiar with my work at womenlovepower.com you would know, this video has nothing to do with worship. I am not involved in any spiritual practices involving Oshun and that is not what my platform is about. In the beginning of the video, I explain that I use mythology from ALL over the world to explore archetypes and parables that can better help us understand the human condition. In that regard, I follow the tradition of Carl Jung who often relied on mythology in his psychological work. I have been involved in this work for over a decade and while I occasionally take advantage of pop cultural trends, because it's nice to meet people where they are and take them where you want to go, I don't profess to be anyone's spiritual guide nor am I jumping on any band wagons. This is my life's work and I take it quite seriously. Thanks for watching.
You forget that you posted something directly implicating my work, and then deleted that before leaving this response, so I am clear about your intentions.
This video has popped up as a suggestion many times within the past few weeks and I finally watched it today. Wow...Oshun's story is literally mine. No wonder I've felt so drawn to her. Additionally, I love being in the ocean or near a body of water like a river. I'm going to watch this a few more times and take notes. Thank you for posting this. 💖
I just came across this today.
Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING that you explained that she went through, I have been through it and am still going through it; men, loosing myself to please others, and as a result I’m going through a lot of anxiety and depression. When you said, “our pain can very well be our right of passage,” I cried. Because I finally found some hope through all of this.
I’m not sure how I can honor her (candles, offerings, etc) because my (Haitian) “husband” is a devoted Christian and believes it’s “witchcraft,” I’m going to somehow find a way to ask her for guidance out of this. I’ve honored her before and felt VERY happy and free but I was told it was evil although I felt nothing evil about it. I only wish I had used my BRAIN instead of my heart to have stood up for myself. Thank you so much for bringing such light into this darkness❤️ as an artist, I feel compelled to do a painting symbolizing her essence.
Me too sis❤ Oshun is coming for her daughters.
Make her an altar... you may wanna do an altar for papa first. He makes it all happen... good luck
What did you in the end ? Did you make an altar?
I had no idea about Oshun but from listening to these stories of her it makes me feel connected in a way. Thank you 💛 I'm definitely going to take a closer look into the life of this Goddess🌻
I am desperate for this Afro-Cuban playlist. Amazing! 💃🏾
Sorcery can be "sourcery". Going to the source through ritual. Nothing wrong with asking the orishas to balance a situation, to right a wrong, to heal your heart, to bring love.
You have single handedly changed the woman I am. For the better. I cant wait to tap into my inner Oshun. You are a gift.
So many gems in this! I absolutely love the part at 15:36 when you allude to Oshun ending up in dark times "when she forgets her power". This is so relatable!
This is the best video I have watched so far on Oshun, just in terms of contextualizing it to the modern woman.
Afro-Cuban passing through! Always love and appreciate your balanced opinions on the Grapevine. Happy to have found your channel :)
well read, well spoken, lots of tangible information to take in and study as an ethnic female .
by the way ... i love all the quotes :)
Please watch NOUGHTS + CROSSES (from the BBC). As a Black British girl it made me so proud to be black. It definitely deserves a second season.
This was everything and so on time for me for so many reasons. That part about being in your darkest hours and forgetting the power you innately possess and the growth that comes from it all was just... 🙌🏾 Thank you Ayesha! Could you give the names of the Afro Cuban musicians/songs played? Also, I will def check out your blog post but can anyone recommend additional reading on Yoruba spirituality? I have been interested for years but have trouble finding a starting point for studying/reading. Thanks so much.
Can't really read it and it be accurate. It's an oral tradition. Gotta find a mentor/ teacher
No, no really! There are books about this religion that definitely settle down in Cuba after being brought in by Africans to Cuba. As of today, many Africans have visited and continue direct contact with the teachers of that religion in Cuba. They are very surprise that the essential of this religion still remains intact in Cuba. You need to search for books in English which I am not 100% sure if there are many up there. However, I know that most of these books have been written in Spanish! LOL I am Cuban, raised in Cuba that's why I know so much about the religion etc......
Most of the music played in this video is by an ensemble called Abbilona. Many of their recordings are on TH-cam and Spotify. They've done multiple albums for each major Orisha venerated in Lukumi, including Oshun of course. Beyond the recordings in this video there are a ton of Orisha music recordings that are relatively easy to get ahold of. There is also Lazaro Ros (ibae), who did a tremendous amount of recordings of Orisha music. There is also Merceditas Valdes (mentor of Celia Cruz), Amma McKen (who I think is the best akpwon/singer in the recorded history of Lukumi music), Roman Diaz, Emilio Barreto, Sandy Perez, Milton Cardona (ibae), Omo Alagba, and Francisco Aguabella (ibae). They have all released albums and video content of Lukumi (Afro-Cuban Orisha) music, much of which is only a click away here on TH-cam.
There's also a book called Orin Orisha: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason, which provides translations of most of the more common Lukumi songs for each Orisha as well as several other books about Bata drumming and Guiro, which can give you more background in the instrumental aspects of the music.
If you are interested in Orisha music more broadly, Ella Andall is a great place to get started for Shango Baptist music from Trinidad. There's the Mavambo Trio and Jorge Alabe for Candomble music from Brazil. Asabioje Afenapa, and Chief Adedayo Ologundudu, and Owomide for Isese music (Nigeria).
Those are all traditional oriented recordings. There's also all the popular music (hip hop, salsa, electronic, rock, etc.) that references Orishas in respectful and positive ways which is a much longer post.
Please please do more videos on the Orisha (and Ifa, the Yoruba spirituality if you know about it). I’m really trying to learn about the philosophies behind the Orisha and the Yoruba spiritual system and how I can apply them to my life. Fantastic video, everything was so clear and made sense.
I love Oshun 💛💛💛🌻🌻🌻
This made me smile, rock my hips, & shimmy my shoulders! Thank you! 🇺🇲🇹🇹♥️🖤💚💆🏾♀️💪🏾
OMG, I had an oshun avatar in a forum and didn’t even know who was Oshun. Someone mentioned her to me. I am a Cancer sign aka water sign. I knew about your channel but didn’t subscribe and was thinking about it. I searched up Oshun and found you again! Now I subscribed! Every time you have mentioned about me being passionate and being involved in crappy relationships. I sure did and I know now I lost my power. I am not the same person anymore. I am still healing as we speak. Also, I think you are so freaking beautiful, you radiate Goddess energy!
Can you also make a video on Yemaya?
Her whole story speaks to me, my life and my very existence... loved this
I’m super late to this video 💀 but I just cried like a baby but out of relief, happiness, and joy. For starters, it’s an amazing video, topic, and you are an amazing woman & you inspire me SO much 💗 thank you for delivering this message, thank you for mentioning the fact that Oshun would look to others for what she already had bc I needed to hear that. I felt like you were speaking to me ABOUT me. Thank you for this breakthrough moment. Bless you queen.💛
What an Awakening!!! I'm here for all of this! 👑👏 So honored to come across this! This is legit what I been missing out on! Thank You 👌
I am loving your content!! This lesson on Oshun is on point and on time!
Kandy A 🙌🏽
Beauty is her name. Where have you been all my life lol so grateful to have found you and this lovely message in such due time. Born day 11/11 tomorrow. What a gift 🙏🏽 bliss you
This video was absolutely amazing! This brought together everything I've been learning.
I was told by a Babalawo that Oshun was my guiding spirit. I saw my whole self in your storytelling.
Outstanding!
When I tell you that you released this at the RIGHT TIME....GIRL!!
Woo hoo! I'm glad!
Though I am a man. A fem gay man. This video hit home for me in so many ways. Oshun is definitely working on me and with me. Thank you goddess for this enlightening video.
Wow! Thank you for watching and for inspiring me with your feedback! xo
Women Love Power You're very, very welcome.
Cool, leo brown!
This is so beautiful. Thank you for this. I will be forwarding this to all my female friends and relatives. Looking forward to your next video.
zan752000 thanks!!!
Glad that I came across your video. Very informative, relatable, engaging and EMPOWERING. This changed my perspective as a passionate woman. There’s limitless power in passion as long as I don’t hand it over through the illusion of lack.
This was so beautiful, thank you for your information about Oshun. She rules my head and I feel her energy all around me. I tend to overwork myself and not have fun and I can feel her wanting me to enjoy life and sensuality. I love your interpretation. Ase ✨🖤
Wow I ended up in the intellectual part of youtube again
Love it 😍
You killed this break down of Yeye Oshun OOO, beautiful 💛❣
I like how you tell our stories. I wouldn't mind listening to a video about African/black history with you as a voice-over.
This was POWERFUL. Truly you are a Vessel of Oshun. This helped me sooooo much!!! I want to see more!!!!
This is beautiful articulated video. So glad I found this!
I remember I was little my mom took me to African dancing classes & that feeling is so happy. I ended up doing praise dancing but it wasn’t enough. I love salsa ❤️ i need to find some classes
Lol wow I remember the Cindy Crawford Pepsi commercial. You are not lying sis loo
This is on repeat for me.
I'm older now and i must admit that i had no knowledge of this when i was younger. My up bringing was a strict style of hiding your femininity, charm and beautiful. I see it now as a way of protecting a young woman from predators, kidnappers and now human trafficking. I think for the person who is aware of this diety and possess her please be careful and mindful of your safety. Thank you for your TH-cam video.
I came across your channel by way of the Grapevine...Just wanted to say thank you for the content you are putting out. As a black woman it is so hard to find empowering content like this...I've never heard anyone teach from this perspective, I mean a black goddess?? This whole entire video was so refreshing. Thanks girl!!
OMG, this video has helped me tremendously to get over an undesirable romantic situation. Thank you!
This is my second time watching this video. It is so powerful and informative and is a good message to remind me to use my soft feminine power more often, and also how to use it. Thank you so much for sharing. The story of Oshun is inspirational and I definitely want to learn more about her and additional African Mythology. I was also thinking about getting into some type of dancing to invoke more of my femininity. The small bit about salsa and afro carribean dancing has given me some ideas. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Omg Ayesha! This was brilliant. I know this took some time to make by noticing tv's quality of the video but I hope you make more videos!
Oshun diosa del amor.Hermosa, poderosa, maravillosa y reina del matrimonio. Madre del universo y la creasion de la humanidad. Tu eres mi madre y me cuidas y te doy las gracias por todas las vendiciones que dia a dia me das. Pido que todo lo mejor sea para mi y mis hijos. Asme la mujer mas alegre y dichosa de la fas de la tierra. Llename de ti, llename de sabiduria y mi vida de abundancia y prosperidad. Protejeme a mi y mis hijos y no permitas que padescamos de salud, dinero, amor. Y si vez que nos falta extiendenos tus brasos de caridad. Protejenos de las malas lenguas, brujeria, echiseria, de todo y cualquier accidente, del peligro, de todo y cualquier enfermedad, de nuestros enemigos. No permitas que me roben lo que mas quiero. Llena mi vida de bellasa y lugos. Expande mi inteligencia y as mi energia mas atractiva. Asme de ti, llename de ti. Te adoro y te llevo siempre comnigo y de tu poder me colmo. Te amo mi reina y me amas. Gracias.
Wow I’m Cuban and you did an amazing job on understanding and explaining this archetype!
Everything about this video is great!
Beautifully represented of our mama oshun 💚 you articulate this well my sister 👸🏽
You find these beautiful stories, when you need to; to remind you of your worth.
Superb analogy!!!
Your dance moves are graceful!!! Thanks for the video!
Your ‘Sista’ in 🌻OSHUN🌻
This is the best channel on TH-cam!!! I am so glad you came up on my timeline.
Absolutely LOVE your channel! Please make more videos. Please! :)
Yes my girl! I've seen you on The Grapevine, and you always have such insightful things to share! So glad I found your channel.
Thanks for this video, it's not easy to find videos explaining about the orishas, and you did it in such a beautiful way. I think you really were able to capture Oshun's essence. The orishas are also very important in the Afro-brazilian culture (we call her Oxum).
Love from Cuba we call her ochun
Wow, this was so thorough and clear, I am Oshun 🤯🙌🏾❤️
I love all of your videos so far, and I was surprised that you touched on the Orishas, let alone Oshun. Honestly, this entire video resonated with me. I have been reading on Afrospiritualism lately, so I'm totally here for this. If you feel like delving deeper, I suggest Luisah Teish to start. :)
LadyJaggerX3 thanks for stopping by my virtual home! I am a fan of Luisa and I own several of her books! So many women can relate to Oshun once we begin to see her as far more than a love goddess because her stories can really help us understand our own powers and make sense of our struggles and the cyclical nature of life.
Women Love Power "She doesn't ask, plead, force, or give an ultimatum." That was totally a good part of my former love life. All bargaining and struggle. Totally embracing my soft power as of late and reaping the benefits! Leaving my small town, and hoping to find not only African dance, but bellydance courses as well. I've missed dance as a whole so much. Gradually getting into a physical and mental place where I can explore my creativity and spirituality more. ♡
LadyJaggerX3 I honestly believe that dance is the number one way that women feel their way into their energy. It connects us to our creative, fluid energy and a grounds us to the earth. It encourages improvisation, pleasure, fluidity, freedom, flexibility, and sensuality. Treating yourself to a dance class at least once or twice a week is one of the best things you can do! It is therapeutic! And don't forget, you can always dance on your own, like no one is watching, as well!
I love to dance. I do much at home bcuz of health reasons. As soon as am healed. Belly dancing is on my mind.
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve recently discovered Oshun and have fallen in love with her and have felt very aligned with her. Oshun is not part of my cultural heritage and I want to make sure to pay proper respect to her and her culture.
One of the best videos on this TH-cam platform. Salute to you sis !!
Amazing video!! Something I will watch more than once just to remind myself of the lessons of Oshun.
Thanks to talk about the orishas in a positive way. Love from a Cuban Oshun Daugther crowned now for 19 years If i born again i repeat my ceremony.Love your video.
Ase this is so wonderful thank you for sharing this you articulated Oshuns energy so nicely got me think how I can channel my inner honey Goddess
Thank you spirit guides for leading me to this video, 🕉 I am SUBSCRIBED as of now! ✨ Can't wait to learn more from you Queen!👑
This is incredible. Thank you for sharing. Oshun's spirit will change our planet
I love this video! I watch it over and over again, you put this together beautifully. This is the best video to learn about Oshun, thank you for creating it. Oh and the afro Cuban music is poppin'!💞
This is one of the best videos on TH-cam right now.
You are Stunning and intelligent, Classy Nubian 👑, If I had a daughter I would love to have woman like you to teach her how to not be brain wash by social Society mores.
To be honest most respectable families sought out sucessful husbands and families for their daughters.
The sons did not marry for love but security and off spring to build wealth ect.
A family unit. In time they grew to love each other from the arrangement.
You had men with land , stock, 💰.
Black men that became free from slavery who had a education, or Trade became sucessful.
Rose wood the movie shown black people owning their own town black businesses.
Just a example.
Everyone will not be rich but Men stood for something and having pride in being head of the house with a good woman too be his gift from God.
A man that finding a wife is a good thing.
The times now are wicked fill with deceit with greed, lustful nature's,
I feel a woman should not soley rely on a Man or any one but God to survive.
You are so amazing.
I lose how poise you are.
I love your verbiage.
Most importantly, I loved the topic and how you conveyed yourself. Amazing!
These are some beautifully nuanced lessons that are so relevant to both the feminine splendor and the feminine struggle. Thank you so much for sharing these lessons so eloquently. Oshun will remain in my heart.
Umm can you give us a reading list sis 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️🔥🔥
Ore ye ye o... I love how she speaks of my mother with such reverence and intelligence...Blessings and gratitude!
I love this! What an excellent body of work. This is some fabulous content of feminine energy. Thank you for cultivating this work and for sharing.
I’m so proud of the truth being told on the Yoruba My mother is Afro Puerto Rican My dad Cuban I identify with Chango, Oshun,Ellegua,and Yemaya 🌻💪🏼🙏🏼
Every time I go to Cuba, i have to go to Havana and specifically "El Callejon de Hamel" which is an afrocuban neighborhood. Some of the dance clips in this vid where taken there. It's such beautiful place. I really enjoyed this video, thank you.
Great video. Just discovered you on The Grapevine & I like the way you articulate your ideas & those "words ". I think I will need a notebook to write notes whenever I watch you guys on the panel. Like to see smart & strong black women like you discussing different topics with such class. Keep up the good work ✌
O mother Oshun Bella Eres!! thank you for what your doing for me. 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼💛💛💛💛💛🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🍰
Love it. I've been drawn to her as well as the color yellow. Found out my aura is yellow. And I, just like many other women can relate to her
This was beautifully done and it resonated with me on so many levels I AM POWER!!! Nothing can overcome me