Ogum is the lord of the roads. He is the one who oversees the spiritual, astral and material paths on our earth. He is the one who guards the transitions between the spiritual world and ours, which is why he is in contact with every shamanic adept.
He is the patron of truth and light, he is the one who separates the opposite pole with his sword and always knows the true intention. Therefore, when we invoke his power, we must be sure that our intentions and conscience are pure. If not, as the true warrior of truth, he will also direct his sword against ourselves.
If we are truthful, he will bring success, protection, light, inner strength and the opening of all paths into our lives. It is one of the best guides on the path of spiritual evolution.
Ogum is the one who strengthens our faith. He helps us to walk in truth on our soul journey. He is like a wonderful Father to whom we can surrender ourselves without fear because He never abandons those who believe.
In addition, Ogum is also associated with agriculture and technology, representing the ability to shape and reshape matter. Their presence is seen as a driving force that propels action and overcoming obstacles.
In several Afro-Brazilian traditions, Ogum is celebrated and revered as one of the most important Orixás, who is worshipped in rituals and festivals that emphasize his importance as a protector and spiritual guide.
When you seek your personal power, you invoke the power of the Great Spirit in the vibration of 'Ogum', which is the energy of the first ray. To spiritually initiate you and fulfill your mission, giving you the courage necessary to stand in your true power before the world. A power that reflects your true self!
Its element is metallic iron and its colour can be cobalt blue, dark green or red. Reflecting the symbol of the warrior.
How can you connect with Ogum?
- You can get your mother-in-law's tongue in a pot. Because Ogum is always fighting for justice, you can think about how brave you are: can you stand up for yourself and for others? How do you set your boundaries? Do you let things go to the extreme and then also wield a fiery sword, or are you fair to yourself?
- In nature we can meet the Ogum archetype in meadows.
- Ogum colour: blue and red
- Herbs: mother-in-law's tongue
- His day is Tuesday
Salutations to Orixá Oxum, by which we use it and invoke its power:
Ogunhê Meu Pai!
Salve a Ogum cabeça coroada!
Orixás statues tradition in Brazil
Orixás statuettes can be found not only in Brazilian households that practice the Afro-Brazilian religion of Umbanda, but also in families that do not participate in these rituals, but believe in the power of Orixás to represent the forces of nature and to represent male and female archetypes. We can have Orixás at home that we identify with or, conversely, by acquiring a statue of a particular Orixás, we contact the qualities and abilities we would like to have. It is good to know that there are several Umbanda lineages in Brazil, and so it is possible that the information we bring you that we have encountered in central Brazil will be slightly different in other parts of Brazil. There are sometimes differences of opinion, for example, about the colour of the candles that are lit by individual Orixás - for example, Ogum is sometimes blue, sometimes red. Therefore, if you use Orixás statues for your rituals and energy work, we recommend that you take our recommendations as inspiration, but ultimately it is you who develops your intuition and defines how you honor your Orixás.
How to work with Orixás archetypes for your personal development
The characteristics of the individual Orixás and the archetypes they represent easily lead to projections in meaning: This Orixá will help me win love, another will give me courage. And to some extent, that's okay - Orixás give us the strength and the necessary approaches to deal with our life situations. However, it is the underlying perception that leads us to animism.
We, in working on ourselves, offer you an approach to Orixás as impulses that come into our lives and show us something essential. They teach us on a moral and spiritual level.
"When we imagine that we are walking on the path of our lives, Orixá is like a horse that appears on the path and invites us to ride. When we agree, it adds another dimension to our life's journey."
If you're serious about studying Umbanda and Orixás, get yourself a white outfit, which is typical of Brazilian umbandistas. White symbolizes peace, purity and positive energy.
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