create a sacred spacewhere you can focus on your intention and connect with the Orishas.
Cleanse sacred space
Setting up an altar with items that hold special meaning to you, such as crystals, photos, or offerings to the Orishas
- Playing music or creating a playlist that helps you relax and enter a meditative state.
- Ogun 7 Day Orisha Candle: Green and Black (prosperity, protection, fight injustice)
- Yemaya 7 Day Orisha Candle: Blue and White (fertility, motherhood, healing)
- Elegua 7 Day Orisha Candle: Red and Black (life or beginnings, death or endings)
- Elegua 7 Day Prayer Candle: White (protection, blessing)
- Shango 7 Day Orisha Candle: White and Red (personal power, virility, luck)
- Chango Macho 7 Day Scented Candle: Orange (luck, abundance, good dreams)
- Obatala 7 Day Orisha Candle: White (protection, guidance, justice)
- Orula 7 Day Orisha Candle: Yellow and Green (healing, wisdom)
- Ochosi 7 Day Orisha Candle: Light Blue and Dark Blue (achieving goals, justice)
- Oshun 7 Day Orisha Candle: Yellow (love, passion, happiness, romance)
- Oya 7 Day Orisha Candle: 7 colors (personal transformation)
- 7 African Powers 7 Day Prayer Candle: 7 colors (overcome obstacles, protection)
The next step is already done with candles from Faith Makin Way 4 Change. The correct Herbal Mixture and oils share blended into the candle and on top to Aniont them. Intentions are set that are the characteristics/powers/manifestations that are aligned with the specific Orisha as the candle is named. So you do not have to do the next step unless you choose to.
- To anoint your Orisha candles, simply dab a small amount of oil onto the top of the candle and then add the appropriate herbs being careful not to cover or block the wick. If the candle you are using is a loose candle without a glass holder or a pullout candle, you can apply oil and herbs using either a candle anointing tool or your fingers.
- Obatala: This Orisha is often associated with the colors white and silver.
- Yemaya: This Orisha is often associated with the color blue.
- Oya: This Orisha is often associated with the color purple.
- Shango: This Orisha is often associated with the colors red and white.
- Oshun: This Orisha is often associated with the color yellow.
- Elegua: This Orisha is often associated with the colors black and red
- Orula: This Orisha is often associated with the color brown.
- Babalu Aye: This Orisha is often associated with the color white.
- Ochosi: This Orisha is often associated with the colors blue and yellow.
- Nana Buruku: This Orisha is often associated with the color black.
Invoking the Orishas during your candle ritual is a way to ask for their guidance and assistance in manifesting your intention.
Light your Orisha candle(s) and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
State your intention out loud or in your mind. Be specific and clearly articulate what you are seeking help with.
Call on the Orisha(s) associated with your intention. You can do this by saying their name out loud or by using a prayer or invocation specific to that deity.
Present a small offering to the Orisha(s), such as a piece of fruit or a few grains of cornmeal.
Spend a few minutes in meditation or visualization, imagining your intention being fulfilled and feeling gratitude for the assistance of the Orisha(s).
To begin your meditation, find a comfortable seated position and focus on your breath. Take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to relax and let go of any distractions.
Once you are feeling grounded and present, bring to mind your intention for the Orisha candle ritual. Visualize that your desire has already been realized and experience the emotions of thankfulness and happiness that come with this manifestation.
You can also use visualization techniques to help manifest your intention. For example, if your intention is to find a new job, you might visualize yourself in your dream job, feeling confident and fulfilled.
Remember, the key to effective meditation and visualization is to focus on the present moment and let go of any expectations or attachments to the outcome. Believe in the natural unfolding of things and trust that the Orishas will lead you toward your ultimate well-being.
In Orisha candle rituals, offerings and sacrifices are a way to show respect and gratitude to the deities and to ask for their assistance in manifesting your intention. These offerings can be physical items, such as food or drinks, or they can be more symbolic, such as pouring out a small amount of water or alcohol.
Some common offerings and sacrifices used in Orisha candle rituals include:
- Food: Fruit, grains, and other foods are commonly offered to the Orishas as a way to nourish and honor them.
- Drinks: Water, milk, and alcohol are all common offerings to the Orishas. It is important to remember to always use moderation when offering alcohol, as the Orishas do not condone overindulgence.
- Flowers: Brightly colored flowers, such as roses or marigolds, are often used as offerings to the Orishas.
- Incense: Burning incense, such as frankincense or sandalwood, can help to purify and elevate the energy of the ritual space.
- Coins: Offering coins, especially ones made of silver or gold, can symbolize the abundance and prosperity that you are seeking.
Sealing the Ritual: Closing Prayers and Thank-Yous
After completing your Orisha candle ritual, it is important to close the ritual in a way that honors the deities and seals in the energy of your intention.
Extinguish the Orisha candles. You can do this by blowing them out or using a candle snuffer.
Dispose of the candles properly. If you use regular candles, you can simply throw them away. If you used altar candles or other special candles, it is best to bury them in the earth or wrap them in a cloth and store them in a safe place.
Cleanse the ritual space. You can do this by smudging with sage or by using a saltwater solution to sprinkle around the area.
Close the ritual by saying a closing prayer or blessing. This can be a traditional prayer or something that you create yourself. The important thing is to express your gratitude and seal the energy of the ritual.
Remember, the closing of a ritual is just as important as the beginning. Taking the time to properly close the ritual helps to release any lingering energy and allows you to fully integrate the experience into your daily life.
Interpreting How Your Orisha Candle Burned
- A candle that burns evenly and steadily can indicate that the Orishas are present and supportive of your intention.
- A candle that burns down quickly can indicate that the Orishas are eager to bring your intention to fruition.
- A candle that burns slowly or seems to struggle can indicate that there may be obstacles or challenges to overcome in order to manifest your intention.
- A candle that goes out unexpectedly or frequently can indicate that there may be outside influences or energies that are disrupting your ritual.
