Friday Is for the Orisha Oya

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The Amazing Oya has Friday like Her husband, Chango, that i covered last week @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/chango-gets-friday_10.html   When i first read about Oya, and saw that She is 9 and purple i wondered how She could be so much like Maman Brigette Who is as active in my dreams and visions as Papa Legba.  I do recognize These deities separately, and get fast results when i petition either of Them in spells.  The fact that the Energy of Death connects Them is fascinating because Death is a sure Energy that is world wide.  Oya brings change and Maman signals the ending of cycles.  I work with Oya for storm, wind, and Justice; however, i reserve all my workings with the Dead for Baron Samedi and Maman Brigette.  I try to remember to remind folks as well as myself that Papa Legba tells me that we all resonate different and work best with different Entities.  Maman did push me to write a blog about astral sex, but that is natural because She is a "sex goddess".  It also has some more information about Her @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-exquisite-maman-brigette-astral-sex.html

The  first time i called Oya, i asked Her to cool down the weather in Texas and blow some wind through the prisons because 22 convicts has died from heat in Texas.  I don't know what happened down South, but cooler weather and wind blew into my town.  I didn't see any more posts about prisoners dying in Texas heat.  Sounds crazy, for sure, but it did happen.  I don't watch the news or follow the weather, but i will believe that Oya is awesome and She can do it if She wants.  Plus, my pleas for the prisoners were caste in pure love.  The times i have asked fro rain to wait a little while or come on and the wind changed are innumerable; but of course, this is something that can only be verified in the heart and soul.

As with all of the Orishas that i research, every site has differing traits in some ways or another, but the Force of the Orishas is a sure thing, and i have found Them to be the most powerful helpers in Magickal rites.  Of course, i know that i am an "outsider", and know These Great Entities primarily from astral so i will present what more experienced people have written about Them.

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Tribe of the Sun 

"Traditional Colors: Purple, reds, oranges and black

Number: 9 (she is called the “mother of nine”)

Areas of Influence: Storms, wind, lightning, tornadoes, death and the cemetery, the marketplace and business, change, witchcraft, athletics

Entities associated with: St. Theresa

Symbols: Lightning bolts, tornadoes, graves, masks

Offerings: Eggplant, red wine, tobacco, plums and purple grapes, legumes

Feast Day: February 2nd

Astrology: Signs of Scorpio and Capricorn

Tarot: The Wheel of Fortune card, Ace of Swords, Page or knight (Princess and Prince in Thoth deck) of swords

Chakra: Third Eye

Gemstones: Amethyst, garnets, black opals, labradorite

Animals: Birds in general but especially sparrows and purple martins, Insects in general but especially fireflies and dragonflies, bats, deer and water buffalo

Entities of Similar Energy: Athena, Kali, Pele and all strong Warrior Goddesses, Storm from the X-men™ comics and movies.

As Queen of the cemetery, she maintains the cemetery and keeps it holy. Oya has strong connections with the ancestors. She should be involved in any ancestor ceremony. She is a witch and is comfortable with all occult subjects. Oya is a strict but compassionate mother; she will guide you but not do the work for you. She will give you a little time to cry and whine over your problems but then she expects you to pull yourself together and get back out there. She hates lies and deceit and she will punish those that cross her. She can rip an enemy to pieces. The river Niger in Nigeria belongs to her. In Brazil, she is known as Yansa or Iansa. As one of the wives of Chango, Oya has known betrayal and heartache. Chango, Oya and Oshun (her sister) are locked into an eternal love triangle. There are many stories about her romantic battles with Chango. If she has a weakness, it is men. At her worst, she can be vicious, moody, restless, angry and can hold a grudge for a very long time. She forgets nothing.

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oya’s children

Oya’s children are brave, stubborn, strong, hard-working people. They tend to be business orientated and have a good head for money. They hate it when the bills aren’t paid. They will rip you apart if they find out you have lied to them. They have extreme personalities and can be moody. Oya’s children like to fight for the underdog. They will love or hate lightning storms. Both sexes can be clothes whores who like to wear bright colors. It is normal for them to have studied some sort of martial arts or self-defense. They are graceful folks. The females may be drawn to athletics and tend to like the company of men more than women.

Oya’s daughters may be more tomboyish as they are growing up. Members of both sexes will suffer heartbreak and betrayal in their relationships. Very often they will be drawn to the occult or have some experience with the dead. Her children can be businesspeople, meteorologists and storm chasers, athletes, lawyers and legal assistants, soldiers." 

http://tribeofthesun.com/deities/oya/

Wikipedia 

 "Oya (Yoruba: Ọya, also known as Oyá or Oiá; Yansá or Yansã; and Iansá or Iansã in Latin America) is an Orisha of winds, lightning, and violent storms, death and rebirth.^[1] She is similar to the Haitian god Maman Brigitte, who is syncretised with the Catholic Saint Brigit.

In Yoruba, the name Oya literally means "She Tore".^[2] She is known as Ọya-Iyansan – the "mother of nine." This is due to the Niger River (known to the Yoruba as the Odo-Ọya) traditionally being known for having nine tributaries.^[3

Candomblé[edit]

In Candomblé Oya is known as Oiá, lyá Mésàn, or most commonly, Iansã, from the Yoruba Yánsán. Iansã, as in Yoruba religion, commands winds, storms, and lightning. She is the queen of the River Niger, and the mother of nine. She is a warrior and unbeatable. Attributes of Iansã including great intensity of feeling, sensations, and charm. Another ability attributed to Iansã is control over the mysteries that surround the dead.^[4] Iansã is syncretized with Saint Barbara.^[5] In the Candomblé nação (association) of Angola Congo, Iansã is associated with the color red.^{[6]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oya}

^{Santeria Church of the Orishas} 

^"Oyá has a close relationship with several orishas including Oshun, Ogun and Changó. In the odu Oshe Meji (5-5), Oshun’s life was fading away due to mankind’s preoccupation with life issues, and negligence of her worship. It was Oya who insisted that Chango divine with the diloggún for the first time to mark ebó (sacrifice) to save Oshun’s life; forever bonding the two in friendship. Oyá was once married to Ogun, and it was he who forged her favorite weapon – the machete. Oyá left Ogun and became one of Chango’s lovers. It was only Oyá who could truly keep Chango in his place. She stole Chango’s secret of throwing lightning, and knew how to use Chango’sfear of the dead to keep him under control. 

There is also a great misunderstanding about the relationship between Oyá and Yemaya. These two orishas do not have enmity between them. This is a misunderstanding perpetuated by author Migene Gonzalez-Whippler that Yemaya supposedly tricked Oya into exchanging the sea for the cemetery. This pataki is not found anywhere in odu – it is a folk tale not based in our religion and originates from a lack of understanding in ceremony.

There is actually a ceremonial reason why Oya and Yemaya (Chango, and Inle too, for that matter) cannot be in the same room when Oya is being consecrated. This story is captured in the diloggún odu Ogbe’sa (8-9). Oya was betrayed by the ram. It was once her best friend and then tried to betray her to collect the bounty that was out on Oya’s head. When his treason was uncovered, Olofi demanded that the ram be killed. Oya cannot stand the sight of the ram because of his betrayal, but at the same time she cannot bear to see him being killed because she still cares for him. Ram is the favorite food of Chango and Yemaya (and Inle too). These orishas bear the scent of ram. So when Chango or Yemaya (or Inle) are being consecrated, Oya’s items must be out of the sacred room (Igbodú). Similarly if Oya is being consecrated, Chango and Yemaya (or Inle) cannot be anywhere near her items. This is strictly because of the ram’s betrayal and has nothing to do with personal issues.

Not all Olorishas receive Oyá at their kariocha initiation. Children of Chango, Yemaya and Inle do not receive this orisha when they are being crowned, but they can receive her at a later time if divination marks it as necessary." 

http://santeriachurch.org/the-orishas/oya/

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African American Wiccan Society

"She is the Orisha of rebirth and new life. Goddesses such as She are referred to as Dark goddesses because They not only pull you into the darkness guide you through the dark and turmoil, but they bring you to the 

light of hope.

Oya is the sentinel between the realm life and death. She gives assistance and guidance to those when they make their final transition into the veils. She can either hold back the spirit of death or call it forth.  Hence, 
She is the last breath taken. Oya also governs over the cemetery and the realm of the dead, and it is said that She entered into the lower world of Ira upon hearing that Shango (Her Husband) died.

She is known for using charms and magick and is known as one of the Primeval  Mothers of the 'Elders of the Night (Witches).' Oya is also a Water goddess, for She is the goddess of the Niger River in Africa.

Oya is the elder sister to the goddesses Yemaya and Oshun. She is considered the Crone aspect of this Triple goddess trilogy. As a Crone Goddess She is a teacher of truth and a bringer of justice. Do meditate and take in 
Oya's power during the wind, rain, snow and thunder storms, for She speak to those who listen. She cleanses that which is sullied with Her mighty broom . Oya has nine children and Her favorite number is 9."

http://www.aawiccan.org/site/Oya.html

Thank You for reading about Oya :) Blessed Be )O( 

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<sup>This blog introduces the Orishas @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/1-introduce-orishas.html

This one provides my introductory information from a fabulous la</sup>dy who grew up in an Orisha Religion @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-1what-honest-pure-hearted-insider.html     and part 2 @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/part-2-what-honest-pure-hearted-insider.html

<sup>Orisha Days of the Week are here with some additional information @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/orisha-days-of-week.html

Blogs have been prepared for each Orisha's Day:

"Sundays are for Obatala" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/sundays-are-for-obatala_12

"Monday is for Eshu" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/monday-is-for-eshu.html

"Tuesdays are for the Orisha Ogun" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/tuesdays-are-for-orisha-ogun.html</sup>

"Babalu Aye has Wednesdays" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/babalu-aye-has-wednesdays.html

"Thursday Is for Olorun" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/thursday-is-for-olorun.html

"Chanogo Gets Friday" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/chango-gets-friday_10.html

"Yemoja Has Saturday" @ http://citedinfo.blogspot.com/2017/11/yemaja-has-saturday.html