Oshun Tureen 14 Orisha Soup tureen approx. 11" x 10" in
In Santería (La Regla de Ocha), Oshun (Ochún) is one of the most important and beloved Orishas. Here is who she is and what she represents:
Who Oshun Is
Orisha of love, beauty, sensuality, and fertility
Governs sweet waters—rivers, streams, and freshwater
Associated with wealth, prosperity, diplomacy, and joy
Seen as a healer and a protector of the poor and marginalized
One of the wives of Shango, though in some traditions she is also linked compassionately with Orunmila (Ifá)
Her Personality
Sweet, charming, flirtatious, gentle—but also powerful and capable of righteous vengeance
Values love, harmony, and generosity, but punishes deceit and betrayal
Symbols and Attributes
Colors: Yellow and gold
Numbers: 5 and multiples of 5
Foods/Offerings: Honey (always tested for purity!), pumpkins, sweet things
Sacred Items: Fans, mirrors, river stones
Animals: Peacocks, vultures, and freshwater fish
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