Olu Ase Oyá Candle in Rituals: Light the candle to invoke Oyá’s transformative energy, particularly during times of change, protection, or to call on her guidance for connecting with ancestors. This ritual candle serves as a powerful symbol of her strength, helping clear negative energies, invoke courage, and honor the transformative cycles of life and death under her guidance. Oyá, a revered Orisha in Yoruba and Ifá traditions, is known as the goddess of storms, transformation, wind, and death. She is both fierce and protective, embodying the power of change, rebirth, and deep spiritual transformation. Oyá governs the forces of nature, particularly the winds and storms, and is the guardian of the cemetery, where she watches over spirits and guides souls through the transition from life to death. Her intense and commanding presence represents change, courage, and resilience.T The Olu Ase Iba Oyá Yansan Alter Ritual Pillar Candle invokes Oyá’s transformative power with carefully chosen ingredients: Oyá’s powerful energy Key ingredients include: • Cloves: Providing grounding, protection, and courage, aligning with Oya’s fierce, protective nature. • Red Roses: Symbolizing passion and transformation, they capture Oya’s fiery spirit and life-altering power. • Amethyst: Enhances spiritual insight, healing, and wisdom, encouraging clarity and a strong connection to higher realms. • Hibiscus: Represents feminine power, vitality, and beauty, echoing Oya’s nurturing yet fierce qualities. • Marigold: Known for its purifying and protective qualities, it fosters a strong connection to ancestors and the spiritual realm. • 24k Gold Dust: Adds an air of luxury and divine energy, enhancing the candle’s spiritual power. • Real Dried Flowers: Serve as offerings, honoring Oya and inviting her presence into your ritual space. • Rose Quartz Heart: Symbolizing love, healing, and emotional strength, this addition opens the heart to transformation and connection, aligning with Oya’s energies of change and rebirth. • Elderberry: Wisdom and protection. • Forget-Me-Not: Ancestral connection. • Amethyst: Spiritual insight and protection. • Pepper: Courage and strength. • Cinnamon: Transformation and passion. • Thyme: Courage and obstacle-clearing. • Dandelion: Resilience and grounding. Use this candle in rituals for protection, guidance through change, or connecting with ancestors under This candle is a powerful ritual tool, perfect for altar work, invoking Oya’s guidance, or deep reflection. Lighting it invites Oya’s strength to protect, cleanse, and empower, clearing obstacles and guiding you through transformative journeys with courage and love.