Odi

Positive Aspect: To persist when everyone else would give up is the road to success

Regent Orishas: Eshu, Ogun and Babaluaiye

Keywords: Analytical intelligence; persistent; good memory; hard worker; careful and zealous about what and who you like; seeking excellence and perfection

You’ve been facing challenges for as long as you can remember and it seems as if those obstacles will never end. Unfortunately, the reality is more or less like that. Despite this, however, you can already consider yourself a winner: no-one else in the world has your stamina and willpower. “Persisting when anyone else would give up” is your motto and the secret to your success – and I guarantee it will come! Wasn’t it you yourself who set out to be more and better; to excel in everything you do and each day become more and more complete and independent?

The real world and adult life have their difficulties and always will, but it is useless to surrender believing that the giants ahead are stronger. On the contrary: you’ve got used to fighting for what you want and now is not the time to give it all up. Remember how many bigger and more difficult challenges have been overcome and find your inner strength. You are smart and capable, and no challenge is bigger than your ability to overcome it. Believe in this and the reality around you will certainly change.

The universe gives back what we project to it and most of the setbacks of the current moment are nothing more than reflections of your thoughts. To avoid this, it is necessary to resist the weather of destiny and the harsh criticisms you make of yourself and the people around you, and rediscover your value. By loving yourself first, you will surely communicate that love to the world around you and be recognized by it.

Odi’s Empowering Ritual: On a Waning Moon Monday, prepare a herbal bath by boiling leaves from mango and orange trees with rosemary. Let it cool and add a gallon (4 liters) of clear water. After your regular bath, rinse with the herbal bath from the neck down, asking Eshu for spiritual cleansing and protection against all evil. You can also use the cleansing bath for cleansing your house’s or office’s energies: for that, wipe a cloth dampened with bath water on the floor, and on the door and window frames.