Category Archives: Oya (Yansa Storm)

Oya’s (Yansa’s) Mask Cowrie Charm Necklace

Oya’s (Yansa’s) Mask Cowrie Charm Necklace

Oya's Mask Cowrie Charm NecklaceProduct name: Oya’s Mask Necklace
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This necklace was made in honor of the Orisha Oya, ruler of storms, feminine strength and athletics, women’s martial arts, change, and endurance.  She is the third and most favorite wife of Shango even though she was neither the most beautiful nor the most fawning.  She represents balanced womanhood, and at the same time, loyalty to one’s partner through thick and thin, without regard to one’s own safety or convenience.  She is the spirit of female honor.

One of her tools is the mask.  There are varying beliefs around this.  Some say she uses the mask because she is so frightening to look at that people would die if they saw her face.  Some say she uses it because she is so incredibly uniquely beautiful that if she walked around with her face exposed, nothing would get done because everyone would be entranced.  Some say that the mask represents the ability of strong women to conceal their true feelings when there are hard times…the ability to be others’ rock or consistency despite the trials of life and disaster.

In the mother who makes a dollar out of fifteen cents, feeds a family on meager means, and trains her children to have dignity no matter how poor they are, there is Oya.

This necklace was made while I was feeling in awe of my own mother’s brave face.  Even though she is a more European oriented Christian and doesn’t understand Mami Wata or my need to return to it, she is one of the strongest women I know.  This necklace would be an excellent gift for the strong woman in your life, or for yourself if you are the one who needs bravery in the face of adversity.

Hoodoo Bones (Voodoo Runes or African Runes)

Hoodoo Bones (Voodoo Runes or African Runes)

Sheloya’s Hoodoo bones are meant for people who are learning to read bones or want a more “portable” version of them.  When you’re first starting out, these will get you used to it.  In time, you may wish to replace some of them with other symbolic objects you gather along your path.  If you’re an advanced bone reader, these are easier to carry, and more replaceable if lost or stolen.  They are also easier for your querants to understand, which makes life easier for those who do distance readings.  It’s easy to show them what’s going on.  They still require some vision to truly understand though.  Here’s our post in the Orisha Online Altar on how to read Sheloya’s bones.

You can order full sets, partial sets, or individual bones to add to your collection.  The tray is not included.  We will be selling trays or specially made baskets in the future.

Hoodoo Bones Symbols Version

Product name: Hoodoo Bones Basic Set
Price: $35.00
 

Sheloya Mystical Bones (Voodoo Runes) Intermediate Version

 Product name: Hoodoo Bones Advanced Set
Price: $35.oo
 

Sheloya's Hoodoo Bones Black Deluxe Set

 Product name: Hoodoo Bones Black Deluxe Set
Price: $60.00
 

Seven African Powers Symbols Set
The standard set of Eshu, Obatala, Yemaya, Ogun, Shango, Oshun, and Oya, or any seven Orishas.  If you want some other than the standard seven, please specify them in the instructions in your order.  Please also let us know if you prefer them black rather than bone colored.

Product name: Seven African Powers Symbol Bones
Price: $20.oo
 

Seven African Powers Forms Set
Bones with the standard set of Seven or any seven Orishas sculpted in their humanoid forms.  Please specify whether you want the bones to be black or bone colored in the instructions text box on the payment form.

Product name: Seven African Powers Form Bones
Price: $35.00
 

Ten Symbols Set
The 10 regular Adinkra and diaspora symbols you see above in the Black Deluxe set.  Please specify which color you want them, or we’ll make them in the bone color.

Product name: Ten Standard Symbol Bones
Price: $20.00

Replacement Form or Oya’s Mirror Bone
If you lose one or just want one for your collection, order one individual form or Oya’s mirror bone.  Specify which one you want and the color in your payment form.

Product name: Replacement Form Bone
Price: $7.00

Replacement Symbol Bone
Order one symbol bone.  Please specify which symbol and what color.

Product name: Replacement Symbol Bone
Price: $5.00

Natural Ruby Oya’s Mirror
In Sheloya’s Hoodoo bones, Oya’s Mirror tells you whether the reading is talking about the past and present, or the future.  The glass version that comes with the sets works well, but some people prefer the additional vibrational sensitivity of a natural stone, specifically ruby.  Ruby is an emotional purifier and is better than glass at filtering out delusion and self interest that the querant or the reader may project onto the bones that may inhibit the Ase of the bones.  It basically clears the air around the bones so that the Orishas and natural forces have a free hand to turn and nudge things where they will.  If you do a lot of readings or do readings in public or a busy area, this will be very helpful in increasing the accuracy of your readings.

They are made with an at least 2 carat ruby cabochon or rough acquired from private family mines and people who find them incidentally or during tours of mines, to avoid negative energy or contributing to de facto slavery.

Product name: Natural Ruby Oya’s Mirror
Price: $35.00

Blood Obsidian Oya’s Mirror
If you have come to this page because you know someone who has one that looks a bit different, this is the explanation.  Every once in awhile, I come across a good piece of red Mt. Saint Helens or African red obsidian.  This is the best material as it is touched by Aganju, the Orisha of volcanoes and the unknown wilderness.  Having a piece of this in one’s bone collection helps when asking questions specifically about travelling, exploration, and journeys into literal wilderness.  When I get some pieces that are good to make Oya’s mirrors out of, I send them to certain people who have ordered sets before as bonus items.  I don’t sell them because this is a rare material in the form that is needed for Oya’s mirror, so it’s impossible to put a price on it.  So as the Orishas bless me, I give to my customers.

When you receive and begin using your bones, please write comments to let us know how you like them.  Thank you and Ase!

Custom Sets

Here are some custom sets I’ve made for people:

Custom Bones 1

New Item: Hoodoo Bones

New Item: Hoodoo Bones

I’ve finally finished my first “runes” project, a set of African diaspora themed Hoodoo “bones”.  We’re doing a promotional auction on eBay, and selling them in our eCrater store as well.  You can also buy them here.

Hoodoo Bones African Voodoo Runes

Product name: Hoodoo Bones
Price: $30.00

These are made from polymer clay and glass, and the designs are embedded, not painted on.  So they won’t rub off from reasonable use. 

Click here to learn how to use your Hoodoo Bones.

I’m also designing a wooden set made on short, flat sticks with rounded ends.  The prototypes will hopefully be ready at the beginning to middle of next week.

Bind Him and Keep Him Gris Gris

Bind Him and Keep Him Gris Gris

Product name: Keep Him Faithful Gris-gris
Price: $35.00

(Colors vary.)

This gris gris ball contains a mojo bag crafted to keep your man faithful.  This is not a toy.  I’ve used this myself, and it is extremely effective.  It should not be used for someone you have not had “marital relations” with.

Many years ago, when I was a young magia, I made one for a man I was merely infatuated with, and frustrated that he was unwilling to commit at the time.  The performance of the ceremony ended up purging me of the childish ego bruising, and within a few days, I had forgotten than I made the charm, so I forgot to deactivate it.  The man suddenly became obsessed with me, and we ended up literally fighting.  It was not until after that I remembered what I had done and destroyed the charm.

I also used to make these and do the incantations and ceremony immediately, but now I wait until I am about to send them.  The reason why I wait is because when this gris gris is charged, if it isn’t directed towards a specific individual, it immediately becomes “sticky” to males.  Male friends who are just friends would visit, and I would be unable to get them out of my house without being rude until the early hours of the morning.

So please use this with the utmost care, only for men you have been with.