Ochún and her lessons of self-worth and self-efficacy
Ochún is the orisha of beauty, love, and sexuality, but she has other lessons and gifts to bestow: a strong sense of self-worth and self-efficacy.
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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.
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 journey to the orishas and to Lukumi, or Santeria
A summary of journey to the orishas with an overview of Lukumi, also known as Santeria, the African diasporic religion that developed in Cuba.
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.