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Hello beautiful souls and welcome back
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to our channel brought to you by Oishia
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Oasis TV. Today we're diving deep into
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the vibrant world of the orishas
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exploring the beautiful traditions of
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offerings and rituals for two powerful
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and beloved deities. Shango, the king of
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thunder and fire and ocean, the radiant
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goddess of love and rivers. Whether
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you're new to this path or looking to
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deepen your connection, you're in the
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right place. Let's start with the mighty
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Shango, also known as Chungo. He is the
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arisha of justice, power, and passion.
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His energy is like a bolt of lightning
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intense, transformative, and awe
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inspiring. When you want to connect with
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Shango, think of offerings that reflect
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his fiery and kingly nature. His colors
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are red and white symbolizing fire and
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purity, a simple and powerful altar for
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Shango can include a red and white
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cloth, a wooden bowl or mortar, and a
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double-headed axe symbol, his sacred
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emblem. What does Shango appreciate? He
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loves rich, hearty, and spicy foods. A
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classic offering is amala, which is a
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cornmeal or yam flour porridge often
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prepared with okra. He also enjoys red
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apples, bananas, and pomegranates. You
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can offer him a bit of rum or red wine
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representing his strength and verility.
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When presenting your offerings, do it
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with respect and a clear heart. Light a
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red or white candle and speak to him
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directly. You might say something like,
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"Shango, great king, I offer this with
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respect and love. Grant me the strength
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to face my challenges and the wisdom to
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seek justice. Remember, it's the
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intention behind the offering that truly
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matters. Shango values courage and a
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righteous spirit. Now, let's turn to the
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enchanting ocean, the arisha of love,
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beauty, fertility, and wealth. Her
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energy is like the gentle flowing river
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nurturing, healing, and yet incredibly
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powerful. She reminds us of the
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sweetness of life and the importance of
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self-love. Oshun's colors are shades of
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yellow and gold reflecting the sun,
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honey, and brass, a metal sacred to her.
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Her number is five, so offerings are
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often presented in groups of five. To
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create a space for Oshun, you can use a
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yellow or gold cloth, a mirror to
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reflect her beauty, and a fan. A bowl of
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fresh clean river water is a must-have
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on her altar as she is the queen of the
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sweet waters. Ocean has a sweet tooth.
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Her favorite offering is honey. You can
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pour a little into a bowl, but a very
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important tradition is to taste the
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honey first to show her it is pure and
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offered with good intentions. She also
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loves oranges, pumpkins, and cinnamon.
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You can offer her five sweet oranges,
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five pieces of pumpkin with honey and
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cinnamon, or even champagne. When you
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approach ocean, do so with joy and a
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loving heart. Light a yellow or gold
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candle and perhaps play some gentle,
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beautiful music. You can speak to her
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from your heart, saying, "Oh, beautiful
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mother, I bring you this sweet offering
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to honor your grace. Fill my life with
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love, joy, and abundance. She
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appreciates beauty, so take time to make
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your offerings look appealing. A
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sprinkle of glitter or some yellow
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flowers like sunflowers or yellow roses
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can make your altar even more special.
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Connecting with Shango and Oshong is
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about building a relationship. It's not
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just about giving things. It's about
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sharing your energy, your respect, and
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your love. These rituals can bring
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immense strength, clarity, and sweetness
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into your life. Always remember to be
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respectful of the traditions and
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approach them with an open and sincere
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heart. If you're ever feeling
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overwhelmed or struggling, please know
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that help is available. Reaching out to
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a mental health professional or a
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support group can make a world of
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difference. Your well-being is the most
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important thing. Thank you so much for
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joining me on this journey today. I hope
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this inspires you to connect with the
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powerful and loving energy of the
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orishas. If you enjoyed this video,
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for more content, and share your own
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experiences in the comments below. Until
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next time, stay blessed.
