Who is the Orisha of the Sun?

Who is the Orisha of the Sun?

The ORISA of the sun is Orunmila.

Orunmila is always reference as the Centre of Yoruba cosmology and zodiac (read more about the zodiac of Orunmila here) because without it, you would not be able to connect with other ÔRISÂ and their various knowledge. 

Nobody dare joke with Orunmila. 

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Who is the Yoruba God of Jupiter

Who is the Yoruba God of Jupiter 

The Yoruba God of Jupiter is Obatala (Orisa Obatala, Orisha Obatala).

He is the ORISA in charge of the planet Jupiter. 

There is so much to know about Obatala and we would be glad to write more about him in our coming write ups. 

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Orisa in Pisces Zodiac (Neptune)

The twelfth house of the Zodiac is ruled by the sign Pisces.

 The Orisa equivalent is Olokun, the god of the ocean floor.

 This house is associated with self undoing and confinement. 

This is reflected in Olokun being confined to the ocean floor by seven chains. 

This house deals with the unconscious and things beyond the physical plane. 

Olokun’s aspects are therefore expressed within the astral, the subconscious, and altered states of consciousness that is experienced during meditation, initiation, and spirit possession. 

Deep and mysterious is this house of the Zodiac, just like the bottom of the ocean; an old Yoruba proverb says that nobody knows what lies on the ocean floor. 

Olokun is said to be the owner of the Mysteries, sparking within our being the genius activating our super subconscious.

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Orisa in Aquarius zodiac (Uranus)

The house of friends and membership. 

The eleventh house of the Zodiac is ruled by the planet Uranus and the sign Aquarius. 

Aquarius is associated with rapid social change, upheaval, and rebellion. 

These traits all reflect Sango, the warrior Orisha of thunder, lightning, and fire. Once a living king on Earth, Shango is known for working miracles after his death.

 This elevated him to the status of Orisha. Shango is also the brother of Babalú-Ayé, the Orisha ruler of the tenth house.

 The work in society represented within the previous house is expressed through the individual in the activities associated within this house. 

The planets and energies within indicate how group associations and friendships will operate in your life.

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Orisa in Saturn Zodiac (Capricorn)

The tenth house is the house of public life and social status, being ruled by Capricorn and the planet Saturn. 

The aspects within this house deal with how you manifest your individual role within society and your work place.

 It also includes the energies and challenges you’ll face meeting your career goals. 

The Yoruba associate the planet Saturn with Babalú-Ayé, the Orisa of disease and healing. 

Also known as the “Wrath of the supreme god”, Babalú-Ayé’s job is to punish individuals for their transgressions. 

He’s also known to heal epidemics like small pox

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