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Do you know how the children of Oxóssi are?
The children of Oxóssi are known for their calm, reserved and extremely friendly temperament. In addition, they are certainly those friends who - even living in a tiny apartment - can grow beautiful and healthy plants. Of course, a pet is also part of their loves.
With a strong bond with their family and great friends, they are the perfect choice to talk about amenities or ask for advice, as long as you don't have to keep it a secret. They can be a bit indecisive, but they always have the right advice for that moment of distress.
Know more about the children of Oxóssi and understand who is this powerful Orixá in Candomblé and Umbanda, their guides and how to know if you are a son or daughter of him.
Oxóssi in Candomblé and Umbanda
Candomblé and Umbanda are Brazilian religions that aggregate African Gods in their pantheon. However, there are some differences between these religions, depending on the nation they belong to and the lines they follow. Thus, also the worshiped Orixás can be different.
For example, Candomblé may have 16 or more Orixás, depending on the nation studied, while Umbanda contains 9 orixás, among them the most known, like Oxóssi. Understand better this Orixá, in general lines, based on its definition in Umbanda and Candomblé.
Who are the Orixás?
Just as the Greek pantheon has several Gods and Goddesses, the African pantheon also has its specific deities. They come from various regions of Africa and are called Orixás. Each African nation worshipped a different Orixá and when they were forced to come to Brazil, they brought their belief with them.
They began to meet people from other regions of Africa, exchanging information and starting to practice their faith, hidden from the slavers, who did not accept their culture and demonized their creed. Despite this, they managed not only to survive, but also to keep their belief alive and adapted, giving rise to the religions of African matrix.
Who is Oxóssi?
Oxóssi is the King of the forests, protector of his children and provider of the food of each day. Intimately connected to nature, he is the Orixá of the woods and forests, being responsible for the Caboclo lines. Of deep knowledge, he is not only a warrior but also very wise, uniting both to provide and protect.
This Orixá is connected to nature as a whole, as well as to the arts, dance and singing. Son of Iemanjá and Oxalá, Oxóssi is also the king of the Ketu nation, as he saved his people by breaking a strong spell with just one arrow, thus being known for his precision and dexterity.
An African Itã (legend) tells the story that Oxum - Lady of sweet waters and beauty - fell in love with Oxóssi, but his father would not allow her to date. It was then that he presented himself in the palace dressed as a woman, as a friend. However, Oxum became pregnant and the disguise was blown. It was then that Logunedé was born and Oxóssi was recognized as bisexual.
How do I know if I am a son of Oxóssi?
First of all, it is fundamental to know your own characteristics, the way you act when facing adversity and in social relationships. This will make you, through self-knowledge, in tune with your existence and even your spiritual guides.
Besides, it is also important to know the characteristics of the children of Oxóssi, as well as the Orixá itself. This way, you will be able to unite the similarities and highlight the differences, having clues of who takes care of your Ori. However, to be sure, only by consulting the cowrie shells in Candomblé or a medium in Umbanda.
What are guide lines?
Initiated sons of Santo use guide lines or threads of beads with the colors that represent their Orixá. They can be ritualistically made or bought ready-made, but always go through a process of herbal bath before being used by their owner.
The children of Oxóssi wear green or light blue beads, depending on the quality of Oxóssi related. It is important to remember that Oxóssi has complete relationship with the phalanx of Caboclos, leading these, which are part of his line.
Characteristics of the sons of Oxóssi
All Oxóssi's children are different, as it could not be otherwise, but they present some basic characteristics in common. They can present themselves in greater or lesser intensity, depending on the Orixá in front and the ancestor. Know what these general characteristics are.
Introverts
The children of Oxóssi are admittedly introverted and tend to keep their feelings only for those who are worthy of their trust. They are not easily found in parties or agglomerations, often preferring their own company. They like to spend hours in contemplation, either of the place where they are or just of their thoughts and feelings.
Discrete
Very hardly ever will you see one of Oxóssi's children seeking to be the star of the place, wearing flashier clothes or even acting broad and completely open. This is because they are extremely discreet and like to keep their presence, thoughts and feelings to themselves or to those they trust.
Kindly
The children of Oxóssi are very gentle, attentive, affectionate and like to take care of each other. Despite their need to isolate themselves sometimes, they really appreciate the company of their friends and family, spending great moments together. With gentle and careful treatment, kindness is one of their main characteristics.
Ease of expression
Although they are introspective, the empathy that the children of Oxóssi have for others helps them to communicate efficiently. In this way, they can easily express what they think and feel, either personally or professionally, making themselves understood with clarity and even a certain ease.
Difficulty keeping secrets
One of the characteristics of the sons of Oxóssi is very similar to that of their mother, Iemanjá: they simply cannot keep important secrets for long. However, unlike the daughters of this Yabá, this happens not because of the need to let out a little gossip, but because they think that this way they can help to solve the issue or even find alternatives to the situation presented.
Responsible persons
The children of Oxóssi tend to be extremely responsible in their tasks and behavior. They feel a latent need to provide, either financially or affectively, for those who are part of their lives. Thus, they end up taking the lead in most of the tasks that require responsibility and greater dedication of time and effort.
Proactive
If there is one thing that Oxóssi's children do not lack, it is energy and proactivity. Sons of hunter and warrior, they cannot spend much time standing still - only in their moments of contemplation. After that, it is a lot of work and study, always taking the lead, without waiting to be asked to do something they already know is necessary.
Attractive
The biotype of the children of Oxóssi is usually slender but strong, but this is in a generic way, since they can have all shapes and sizes of bodies. Regardless of this, the children of the hunter have a haughty bearing and are naturally attractive, even if they do not give the slightest importance to this - and even more so if they are interested in pleasing someone.
They like to be alone
Normally, the children of Oxóssi need to be alone for a while, so that they can regain their strength and center themselves again. In addition, it is also a way to recover their energy for the various activities in which they normally engage, helping them to contemplate creation and think about the themes that normally take over their minds.
They act on their own
Extremely independent, the children of Oxóssi are proactive and like to act according to what they consider to be right. In this way, they usually act on their own, making decisions wisely after quietly reflecting on them. They usually have difficulties asking for help and like to solve everything by themselves, carrying the world on their backs and doing everything for everyone, if they can.
Easiness to get hurt
Empathy is one of the strong points of the children of Oxóssi, so they can easily put themselves in the place of others. On the other hand, they end up expecting the same from other people, which usually doesn't happen. Thus, they get hurt easily, by creating very high expectations in relation to the people around them.
Eternal youth
The children of Oxóssi do not stop still, they like adventures, fantasy and can even collect things considered to be from younger people, such as action figures. With a light soul, sincere look and always with a lot of hope for the future, they are eternal boys and girls in their hearts, with an old mind even when they were children.
Other information about the children of Oxóssi
Now that you know a little more about the characteristics of the children of Oxóssi, it is time to go deeper. For this, understand how is the man of Oxóssi, as well as their daughters. Learn how they behave in love, in the profession and how is the health of a son or daughter of Oxóssi.
The man of Oxóssi
Full of energy, jovial, charming and proactive, they do not tolerate infidelity, although they have a certain tendency to it - until they meet their half. After all, when they love someone, they devote themselves body and soul to it.
They are discreet, slightly formal and cannot sit still in a single activity. They are very vain but attentive, like what is simple and practical and tend to change their field of activity throughout their life, experimenting with different knowledge and skills.
In this way, the children of Oxóssi who are more connected to his Yang energy, that is, masculine, can divide themselves in several tasks and activities, with a certain tendency to overload themselves. But this is not a reason to stop, in their conception, which can lead to several problems throughout life.
Oxóssi's wife
The daughters of Oxóssi are true warriors and do not give up until they achieve what they want. Many barriers may appear in their path, but this will not make them give up what they want, in fact the challenge only motivates them even more.
Charming, full of energy and with a certain need to get to know the world, they may pursue various professions or travel alone before establishing themselves in an area of activity. Courageous, they do not hesitate to get to know places considered hostile or inappropriate for women for cultural or safety reasons, because their curiosity and desire for adventure is much greater.
Just like in the professional field, they also take a long time to get into a relationship, experimenting a lot before getting attached to a single person. But when they do, they dedicate themselves completely to make it work, and this applies to any field of their life.
Sons of Oxóssi in love
The children of Oxossi are looking for true and lasting love, but until they find it, they can date a lot. They are even known to get in the way of many loves and end up involved in tense and problematic love triangles. On the other hand, they do not accept being betrayed and do not forgive easily - and if they do, they will never forget the betrayal.
But of course this is in general, and when they find their half, they are the best possible partners. Affectionate, attentive, charming, they will do everything to provide what is necessary for them to be happy. Of course this cannot limit their freedom or restrict their energy, because that would be like dying in essence for a son of Oxóssi.
They can be very jealous, mainly because of a relationship history which may have been somewhat troubled when they were younger. But they are also wise enough to recognise their mistake and ask for forgiveness, seeking to understand each other and act more reasonably in the future.
Sons of Oxóssi in profession
Their connection with nature can lead the children of Oxóssi to branches that involve animals and plants, in their various types and states. Thus, not only veterinary medicine is a promising career, but even biologist, biochemist, oceanographer, agronomy and the like. Even if they do not work in the area, they tend to have well cared gardens, vegetable gardens or at least a pot in the apartment.
As they have above average communication and empathy skills, they are excellent communicators, journalists, marketers, human or public relations professionals and even diplomats. Of course, they can also take on leadership roles easily, being heard and respected by their peers very easily given their wisdom, energy and demeanor.
Despite having some very marked professional tendencies, their journey is not made in a straight line. This is because, until they find their profession of heart, they will go through several paths, starting and leaving courses and jobs. In addition, they tend to maintain more than one career, skill or more than one job throughout their lives, and may be considered workaholics.
Sons of Oxóssi in health
In general, the children of Oxóssi can boast of good health, being naturally prone to sports and with a physique that usually favors this habit. In addition, they have a latent need to do some sport to spend this energy that overflows them, which leads to a better physical condition.
Natural born communicators, they have a great need to expose their ideas to the world. When they do not express what they feel - which is not natural for the sons and daughters of Oxóssi - they tend to suffer with throat problems, such as pain, hoarseness, coughing or even develop more serious problems.
With an energy that seems endless and the accumulation of activities, the children of Oxóssi end up overloading themselves. Consequently, they can generate problems such as stress, anxiety and physical problems that somatize these conditions, such as stomach or headaches.
Their health gets even worse if they don't take time off to contemplate life and do nothing. This is a basic need for the children of the hunter, who walk alone in the woods and feel part of the Whole. Another aggravating factor is when they stop spending their energy with some kind of sport or more intense physical activity, and may even develop attention and memory problems.
Sons of Oxóssi are extremely discreet?
Normally, the children of Oxóssi are discreet, but they know very well how to relate to others and can stand out in a group of friends or at work. After all, their eloquence - both logical and verbal - is worthy of admiration and inevitably draws attention.
However, they do not try to draw attention to themselves, being reserved when it comes to closer relationships, opening themselves only to those they consider worthy of their trust. For the rest, they are charming, cheerful, jovial and balanced, always with a certain brightness in their discretion.