Oshun Tureen 3

Oshun Tureen 3  Orisha Soup tureen approx. 8" x 14" 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