This week we entered the waters of Oshun, the Orisha of freshwater, love, beauty, fertility, wealth, pleasure, and emotional intelligence. Oshun teaches us that power does not come from forcing or chasing, it comes from alignment, receptivity, and discernment. Like the river, her medicine is gentle, steady, and transformative. Like the bee, she protects what is sacred. Spiritual & Energetic Associations: - Domain: Freshwater, love, fertility, wealth, emotional intelligence, manifestation - Elemental Quality: Flowing freshwater, moisture, sweetness - Direction: South / Southeast (varies by lineage) - Number: 5 - Day: Saturday / Friday - Colors: Gold, yellow, pink, peacock hues and white - Sacred Materials: Honey, river water, brass, gold, mirrors, fans, shells - Body Systems: Reproductive organs, womb, blood, lymph, fluids, skin Oshun governs the sweet waters of life, emotion, intimacy, creativity, and abundance. She teaches us how to: - Receive without guilt - Give without depletion - Set boundaries without bitterness - Trust divine timing Oshun asks us: “Are you flowing… or forcing?” The Lesson: Flow Without Self-Abandonment This week’s lesson focused on stopping the push and learning to listen for spirit’s timing. Oshun teaches: - Over-giving blocks abundance - Resentment dries up sweetness - Receiving is a spiritual practice When we give from overflow, the river stays full.When we give to earn love, the river floods or dries up. Alignment vs. Misalignment (Real-Life Reflection) When Oshun is in alignment: - You give from abundance, not obligation - You receive support, love, and resources with ease - Your emotions move freely without overwhelm - Your boundaries are clear and calm - Pleasure is embodied, not performed When Oshun is misaligned: - Over-giving leads to resentment - Caretaking becomes currency for love - Hyper-independence replaces community - Emotions are suppressed or weaponized - Sweetness becomes bitterness