The hidden power of Ochún, Mother and Witch
Ochún is the vital source of all good things. Her concealed power extends to all women, and it’s the creative and destructive power of the Mother and Witch.
Goddesses & Gods
The orisha Ochún, the vital source of all good things
An Ifá origin myth teaches how the orisha Ochún is the vital source of all good things on Earth and also about the inherent power of women.
My introduction to Aphrodite, my goddess of love and shadows
My month with Aphrodite, the goddess of love, wasn’t about roses and sparkling wine. Self-care and self-love are not luxuries. They take hard work.
Kali, the Hindu goddess of creation and destruction
Kali is the Hindu goddess of creation and destruction, and the preserver of time. Here’s an introduction to this oft-misunderstood Great Mother goddess.
Themis, the ancient Greek goddess of divine order
Themis is the ancient Greek goddess of divine order, the personification of justice, and the oracular power of the Earth.
Ochún, the orisha of beauty, love, and sexuality
Ochún is best known as the orisha of love, beauty, and femininity. This brings a lot of problematic stereotypes, but there’s a lot more to explore about Ochún.