Tag Archives: orishas

Why are many Hoodoo practitioners now calling Orishas?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Sheloya

In the past decade or so, many people who practice Hoodoo are turning to the Orishas.  Before, the connection to the actual African, European, and Native American deities was usually either unspoken or overridden. The reasons why they are now spoken … Continue reading →

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Vodun FAQ: Are the Orishas Aliens?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Sheloya

It is possible that some Orishas are physical extraterrestrials, where others are spirits or higher dimensional beings, and still others forces of nature to which we apply personalities so as to better understand them.  We can speculate, but it is … Continue reading →

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Oshun, Ochun, Oxum

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sheloya

Sacred number: 5 and multiples of 5 Colors: yellow, yellow and green, yellow and amber/honey/champagne, yellow and blue, yellow and white, honey, champagne, amber, shades of yellow until standard orange Domain: beauty, prosperity, feminine charisma, female sexuality, sweet things, oratory skills, … Continue reading →

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