Know the leaves and herbs of Oxum

The sons and daughters of Oxum are figures impossible to ignore, because when they arrive, they are immediately noticed. It may be for their unique beauty, size, presence or captivating smile, the sons and daughters of this Orixá are recognizably exuberant.

And if you are a son of Oxum, then you need to know the leaves and herbs that can bring the best results for your purposes. Among the best known are the macela, yellow marigold, rosemary, chamomile, yellow rose, lavender and orange blossom.

Also herbs of Senhora das Águas Doces are alamanda, jamboaçu, cambará, acácia amarela, picão, erva de santa luzia, dólar, erva capitão and de santa maria. Other well known herbs are pichuri, flamboyant, yellow ipê, oriri de Oxum, aguapé and vassourinha de botão.

Not sure yet if you are a son of this dear Yabá to use these herbs? Then learn a little more about Oxum, according to Umbanda and Candomblé and then, the main characteristics of their children.

Oxum in Candomblé and Umbanda

Lady of fresh water, beauty and wealth, Oxum is also called Osun, Oshun or Ochun, depending on the tradition studied. She is syncretized with the Catholic Church with Our Lady of Conception and is one of the best known Orixás.

Her image is portrayed as a beautiful and elegant goddess with black skin and covered in gold, wearing a golden dress and jewels from head to toe. She carries with her a golden mirror, the abebé, but when she is in her warrior version, she carries a golden sword. When a hunter, she uses a spear.

Beautiful, powerful, loving and fair, she is the Orixá of love, in all its manifestations. Understand better who is the Iabá Oxum in our African matrix and be enchanted with Orixá.

Who are the Orixás?

The Orixás are the Gods or Saints of the religions of African origin. Originally, each region or tribe revered a deity and, when they arrived in Brazil, they united their creeds and started to know a little more about the Orixás of other tribes or places. And that's how Candomblé was born in the country.

The Umbanda also reveres the Orixás and entities, born of the union of Candomblé with spiritism, shamanism and other spiritual lineages. There are differences between the Orixás of both traditions, but Oxum is present in both. Understand better who is this Yabá.

Who is Oxum?

Oxum is one of the great female Orixás - Iabás. She is sweet, sensitive and strong in her own way. She was the first Iabá to be part of the council of Orixás that discusses about humanity and the only one to succeed in ensnaring Exu, a cunning and quick-thinking Orixá - and because of this, she is also the guardian of the games of shells with this Orixá.

Lady of sweet waters, of fertility, of intuition, of pregnant women and of prosperity, she is dressed in gold and it is from this gold that the armor of Ogum, the warrior Orixá was made. Prosperity, fertility, sensuality, beauty, sensibility and spontaneity are Oxum's outstanding characteristics.

How do I know if I am a son of Oxum?

To know if you are a son of Oxum - or any other Orixá - is a long process of study and self-knowledge. Even because there are 3 Orixás that accompany a person throughout life (in some traditions there are 4 or more). However, it is the head saint that is considered the father or the mother, being the most remarkable in the personality.

So, to know if you are a son or daughter of Oxum you need to know the characteristics of this Yabá, its Itãs (legends) and especially its own characteristics. It can also be useful to consult the cowrie shells in Candomblé or mediums in Umbanda.

What are bead threads or guides?

The guias or threads of beads are ritualistic necklaces used in the traditions of the African matrix, always related to the head Orixá of the person who is using it. Usually they are made by the son de Santo with plastic beads or natural stones and are bathed and smoked with the herbs of the corresponding Orixá.

The guides are much more than props, they are a form of identity, of link with your Orixá. They show that you are an initiate, which is your head saint and how long you have been in the tradition. For example, Oxum's beads are usually yellow gold, and can be gold or amber.

Characteristics of the Children of Oxum

Each Orixá has its characteristics, like strength, delicacy, passivity, justice and others. In the same way, their children carry them in their behavior, being identified mainly from these personality traits. Know some of these characteristics of the children of Oxum.

They value luxury and wealth

Children of Oxum are bathed in gold and love everything that brings more comfort, luxury and tranquility to their lives. They tend to be prosperous and can make money very easily - just as they end up spending it too.

Value people's opinions

Extremely diplomatic, the children of Oxum not only like to hear what the other person has to say, but also value their opinions. This does not mean that they will not do everything to prove - politely and intelligently - their point of view, if they consider themselves to be right.

Determined and strategists

The determination of a son of Oxum is simply admirable and perhaps one of the reasons they are so prosperous. Their ability to strategize is also very remarkable.

Whether it's convincing a team to engage and bring results, closing a sale, or even convincing you to go out somewhere you wouldn't accept under any circumstances if someone else asked.

Intense sexual life

They are flirtatious, they fall in love intensely and quickly, but they forget just as quickly, so they end up having an intense and fulfilled sex life full of diverse emotions. They tend not to settle for little, but when they find a suitable partner, it is for life.

Emotional and sensitive

Sensitivity is one of the main characteristics of the children of Oxum. This can be related to dealing with other people, always careful and attentive, but they also have a powerful intuition. They cry and laugh easily and make a point of showing what they are feeling.

Tendency to gain weight

It can happen that the children of Oxum and other Orixás related to abundance tend to gain more weight over the years. This is because they love comfort, small and large pleasures, and can indulge more than recommended in a plentiful diet.

Fair and honest

As they are extremely intuitive, they easily realize when they are being deceived, and if they confirm it, you don't want to be near them. Extremely fair and honest, the children of Oxum don't accept deceit, lies or even worse, betrayal - at the risk of never hearing their voice again.

Affectionate and kind

Children of the Lady of love could not behave in any other way but loving and caring. Besides, they are genuinely good and like to see other people happy - until they step on your toes, obviously. Then, you will face the face of justice, in front of Oxum's mirror.

Sons of Oxum in different areas

The children of Oxum are recognized as great professionals and passionate partners, but their characteristics go far beyond that. See how the children of this Yabá behave when it comes to love and professional relationships.

Sons of Oxum in love

When it comes to love relationships, one of the main characteristics of the children of Oxum is that they are extremely affectionate. Just as they give themselves, they also like to receive attention and are not satisfied with just anything.

Born caretakers, they are concerned about your well-being and always try to do their best for their partner. The children of Oxum are certainly the ideal partners for those who need to feel sheltered and cared for, but beware of excesses, as this can lead to a controlling tendency and excessively worried about everything.

The sons and daughters of Oxum are eternally in love with life and when they enter into a relationship, no one can hold back - it is for real or it is not. Therefore, passion takes over their actions and words, always with actions that show how important their partner is in their lives.

Despite so many wonderful characteristics, Oxum's sons and daughters tend to be very jealous. This happens because of their sensitivity and a certain need for control, which can cause endless fights and a certain feeling of suffocation in the relationship.

Sons of Oxum in profession

The children of Oxum, when they are in their work environment, are extremely strategic. They know what to do and when to do it, to achieve the desired results, they do not make a decision without first thinking it through and - of course - consulting their powerful intuition.

Besides being strategic, the sons and daughters of this Iabá are born leaders, with incredible ability to lead teams towards a common goal. All their dialectics, posture, look and even smile help in the process of convincing, adding people and accomplishing great things in teams.

Endowed with great communication skills, the children of Oxum are great speakers, salespeople, journalists, lawyers and any other professionals who need to express themselves well in order to succeed. Charisma, dialectics and impeccable oratory make up the complete package of success.

Battling and persistent, the sons and daughters of Oxum never give up on their goals, seeking their strategy and sensibility to find new paths and resolve the situation. On the other hand, they may have a certain tendency to enjoy a bit of gossip, which can lead to problems if not resolved in time.

Are children of Oxum affectionate and sensitive people?

The children of Oxum are extremely affectionate and gifted with a unique sensitivity, which gives them empathy and strong intuition. They are partners full of intensity, always seeking to please - and be pleased - by their partners.

In the same way that they give themselves body and soul, the sons and daughters of Oxum need reciprocity, or they get deeply hurt. They are very jealous and tend to try to control the relationship and, if allowed, also the life of the person with whom they are sharing their life.

However, with dialogue and a lot of love, it is a stable relationship, passionate, full of affection, sensitivity and honesty. In other words, a really special person who will bring the golden sun to the days of the person with whom you choose to share life.