Honoring Oshun on Her Feast Day
Today we gather in love, devotion, and gratitude for Oshun, the sweet and powerful Orisha of the river. She is the golden honey of life, the laughter that heals sorrow, and the current that teaches us how to move with grace even in turbulent times.
Oshun is beauty, fertility, joy, wealth, and sensuality. She is also fierce—a protector of children, a champion for women, and a spirit who does not hesitate to bring justice when disrespected. To honor her is to honor the balance between sweetness and strength, softness and power.
The Blessings of the River
Oshun’s waters remind us that abundance flows when we stay open and connected. Just as rivers carve valleys and nourish all they touch, Oshun guides us to let love and creativity flow through our lives. Her laughter is medicine, and her honey brings sweetness where there is bitterness.
She teaches us:
🌻 To embrace joy without shame.
🌻 To honor our bodies as sacred vessels.
🌻 To open ourselves to love in its many forms.
🌻 To find resilience in softness.
The Mirror of Oshun
Oshun is often depicted holding a mirror, a symbol that has led some to mistake her for being vain. Yet her mirror is far more than an ornament of beauty—it is a sacred tool. Through it, Oshun reflects back to us our truest, inner self. She invites us to see beyond surface illusions, to confront both our radiance and our shadows, and to grow in self-love and authenticity.
Working with Oshun in this aspect means daring to look within, to celebrate what is beautiful in ourselves, and to heal what has been hidden. Her mirror teaches that true beauty begins with truth, and that self-knowledge is the foundation of empowerment.
Offerings and Devotion
On her feast day, devotees bring her offerings of honey, oranges, cinnamon, sunflowers, mirrors, jewelry, and sweet wines. These gifts reflect her beauty and the abundance she bestows. Drumming, dancing, and songs of praise ripple out like waves, carrying our prayers to the river.
A Day of Reflection
Today is not only about celebration—it is also about listening. Oshun speaks through the flow of water, through laughter, through moments of tenderness and beauty. On this day, take time to honor her by showing love to yourself and others. Give sweetness where there is bitterness. Share joy where there is sorrow. And if you dare, look into her mirror—may it reveal your light, your truth, and your divine spark.
✨ May Oshun’s river flow through your life with beauty, love, and abundance.
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Written with sweetness and devotion,
Mambo Jae Ashé | www.thehouseofashe.com