Ogunda

Positive Aspect: Strategy if the path to success

Regent Orishas: Ogun, Eshu and Babaluaiye

Keywords: Virility and fertility; strategic intelligence; pioneering; proactive and inquisitive; hardworking; communicative; adaptable

The positive regency of Odu Ogunda brings a period of inventiveness and practical achievements. Therefore the time has come to take the road to happiness and success, executing the ideas and plans that were waiting for a solution. For those who have Orisha Ogun at their side, there are no obstacles in the way.

Pioneering is the key word right now. Combined with the charisma and communication skills that Odu Ogunda lends you, you will stand out from the crowd for acting while everyone else is thinking. At the same time, it is also important to be inspired by the strategist capacity of Odu. Have you ever heard the saying “no stitch without a knot”? Well, this is how your mind should work to find the answers, and every step must have a reason and a purpose to avoid getting lost along the way.

Still, it is worth remembering that, as Ogunda is an Odu of battles, nothing will come easily to you right now. Therefore, fully dedicate yourself to the realization of what you propose: dividing your attention between more than one task will divide the quality and commitment to results –  and between us, you’re not willing to settle for less than perfect for yourself or others, are you?

At these times, you need to balance pride and efficiency: as satisfying as it would be to look at an achievement and think “I did it!”, much has already been thought, planned and created so you don’t need to reinvent the wheel for each new goal you want to achieve.

Ogunda’s Empowering Ritual: On a Waxing Moon Tuesday, prepare two barbequed short ribs with no salt or spices. When ready, drizzle the first rib with 3 tablespoons of honey and the other with 3 tablespoons of palm oil, and put them on a pottery plate along with a can of beer. Light a dark blue candle beside the plate and ask Orisha Ogun for protection, intelligence and strategic thinking to achieve your goals. The next day, leave the offerings on a highroad (keeping the plate, which you can reuse).