Obeogunda

Positive Aspect: Courage is the fuel that will take you where you wish to be

Regent Orishas: Obba, Oya, Yemaya and Ogun

Keywords: Courageous and audacious; always searching for the new; hard worker; helpful and willing; carries an eternal desire for conquest

The presence of Odu Obeogunda in your path points to a period of courage and audacity, during which little or nothing will be able to prevent you from putting into practice what you want. The intensity of your feelings and your sense of confidence make it seem that nothing is as difficult as people say, giving you the necessary dynamism to conquer the impossible, transforming the reality around you according to your wishes, whatever the cost!

All this intensity can seem strange to those who live in fear of the unforeseen and try to anticipate potential errors before acting. When asked if you have even thought about “what ifs”, the answer is clear: there is no “if” when you carry the certainty of success in your soul and heart. This self-confidence is noticed and admired by the people around you. With this, your voice and your desires will be heard with greater authority, indicating that this is also a favorable period for partnerships and the use of your charisma as a tool of influence – either social, political or romantic.

Although subjective issues can be addressed, in its positive aspect, Odu Obeogunda indicates that it is time to roll up your sleeves and act on practical reality. A provider by nature, work is what gives you reason to live and seems to be your fuel to move forward. This, however, can make you dedicate yourself fully to it, forgetting that money is only good when we can enjoy it. How about directing all this energy to enact plans and dreams that have been postponed, maintaining the balance between search, conquest and delight?

Obeogunda’s empowering Ritual: On a New Moon Wednesday, cook 2 cups of corn until it’s soft to chew. Let it cool and put it in a pottery bowl, drizzling it with honey and palm oil. On the center of the corn, place a pineapple with a large crown and decorate it with 15 daisies, pink roses or pink/orange geraniums. Write your wishes on 15 paper strips, one wish per piece, and put them between the leaves of the pineapple’s crown. Leave your offering on the top of a hill or at the shore, retaining the bowl for future use, and asking Orisha Obba to give you courage and temperance to face life’s issues with a good heart and without giving in to the heat of emotion.