Ogun is the mighty warrior.

His name means WAR.

Number:7

Colour: green, black

His possessions a machete or sabre, rum and tobacco. He is one of the husbands of Erzulie, Oshun, and Oya and a friend to Eshu.


He is the patron of war and works with a machete to clear away paths and to help people overcome obstacles.

He was the first blacksmith. He discovered the foundry and invented all the tools that exist. Is the patron of technology and culture.


Having invented the tools with the scythe he opened the first routes to the rest of the world which gives him the power to open them or close them.


Among these orisha, the Yoruba see the god Ogun as among the most important. The god of war, of the hunt, and of ironworking, Ogun serves as the patron deity of blacksmiths, warriors, and all who use metal in their occupations. He also presides over deals and contracts; in fact, in Yoruba courts, devotees of the faith swear to tell the truth by kissing a machete sacred to Ogun. The Yoruba consider Ogun fearsome and terrible in his revenge; they believe that if one breaks a pact made in his name, swift retribution will follow.


In Candomblé, he is syncretized with Saint George in Brazil.

In Santeria, heà is syncretized with Saint Peter.

Ogun can also be associated with energy, in particularly personal power.

Under the chakra system, Ogun can represent the manipura or the third chakra.

This chakra is located in the area of the solar plexus of the body.


















The manipura chakra, much like Ogun represents our potential to succeed in life. It is also a symbolization of self-esteem and vitality. People who are very much in touch with Ogun normally have a lot of self-confidence, a sense of self-worth and a great deal of personal power. In a sense, they can make things happen. They never do anything for the approval of others. They know what they want in life, and are supercharged when it comes to overcoming obstacles and hardships. They are survivors and are normally optimistic and enthused about their life choices.



People who are Ogun types don’t follow trends they create them. People who are Ogun types know how to make money, and they exude power and influence over others. They are incredibly disciplined and never sell themselves short.


Having invented the tools with the scythe he opened the first routes to the rest of the world which gives him the power to open them or close them.


How Ogun never get tired of fighting it is customary to call for his help in situations where it is extremely difficult to continue fighting or when the enemy is extremely strong.

In all his incarnations, Ogoun is a fiery and martial entity. He can be aggressively masculine much like his brother Shango. He is also associated with blood, and so is often called on to heal diseases of the blood.


by Michela