Ochosi- Divine Hunter

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A warrior with shamanic powers and the greatest hunter, one of his offerings are a bow and arrow because when Ochosi aims, he never misses his mark. He is also the lord of justice and defends those who calls on him in court matters. As a magician & hunter his characteristics are astuteness, wisdom, and balance of the senses. With these attributes, Ochosi can show up in a persons life when they need help coming into their purpose. Understanding your life purpose is key in the Yourba religion, when you understand your destiny your you can rely on your intuition to get you there. Be advised when working with Ochosi, anything hindering you from coming into your destiny will be removed. This can evoke a towering season in your life where it seems like everything is falling apart, that is the cost of becoming someone new. To get a full understanding of where Ochosi stands in terms of justice review his back story.

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Ochosi’s story like most has different versions.

Our short summary is that Ochosi was sent to hunt a bird for Olofi ( a supreme god). After much time due due a scarce hunting season, he finally catches the prey. Ochosi returns home only to find that someone took his bird.

He then shoots his arrow and directs it to pierce whomever took the bird. Ochosi realized it was his mother who took the bird when he found her unalive with his bow in her chest. He was distraught but in the end accepted that justice had been served.

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Before you offer to Ochosi

1. Use your concious and Be righteous with your requests

2. Try not to make final decisions with a hasty spirit

3. Understand that getting what you “ want” may not turn our exactly how you expected

4. Find peace with the consequences of your actions

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Best Friend's : Ochosi's partner is Oggun. It is said that ochosi hunts, oggun clears his path, and Elegua

We understand that the Orisha stories have been told many ways over hundreds of generations. Our series of the Orishas are brief, please continue your research. You are welcome to share with our community. Please leave any versions of the Orishas story that you have heard or any lessons you have learned in the comment section.

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