Tag Archives: oshun

When you have an Oshun and/or Aje Shaluga working in progress…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sheloya

Oshun is the west African Orisha/Goddess of joy, prosperity, romantic love, and the sweetness of life.  Aje Shaluga is one of her husbands (or wives, depending on your tradition), and the owner of all material wealth and currency.  Many if … Continue reading →

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What is a mirror box?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sheloya

In modern Vodun and diaspora systems, a mirror box has a variety of uses.  Basically, it is a box that has mirrors on the inside.  The purposes of these depend on why they are there. Mirrors, aside of being sacred … Continue reading →

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Can someone be forced to fall in love using rootwork?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Sheloya

Well, yes and no.  The Egungun decide who will and won’t make children, and can be very helpful in finding a good match.  The feeling of being in romantic love however, is something different than familial love, which is what … Continue reading →

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