Who is the orixá Logunan?

The orixá Logunan, also known as Oyá-Tempo, is the orixá that provides support in the field of faith for all beings. Alongside Oxalá, Logunan rules the first of the seven lines of Umbanda and Candomblé, the throne of faith.

As her name suggests, Logunan/Oyá-Tempo is the personification of time and space, where all events manifest themselves. Because she is considered time itself, she does not suffer its interference, that is, she is a timeless deity, but she can govern the total synchronism of time.

Learn more about the orixá Logunan, according to the traditions of Umbanda and Candomblé.

Characteristics of Logunan

All Candomblé and Umbanda deities have their own set of characteristics. Below you can learn about all the main characteristics that make up the mystique around the orixá Logunan.

The legend of Logunan

The orixá Logunan acts in the line of faith with Oxalá. Logunan and Oxalá represent the polarity of the religious field. Oxalá is the god responsible for irradiating faith to all beings at all times. Just as the sun irradiates its light and warmth to the world, Oxalá emanates a religious force that animates everything it touches. He is like a loving father, able to strengthen people's innermost being with his faith.

The contagious force of Oxalá needs an active presence that absorbs and controls it, preventing people from straying into fanaticism and emotional decontrol. It is at this moment that Logunan appears as a neutral force, acting on the being to balance its relationship with faith. She embodies the necessary rigor so that people do not go astray in their religious journey, in order toto absorb the excesses of the field of faith.

Day and field of action of Logunan

Because she is the orixá of time, every day of the week can be Logunan's day. However, it is common that August 11 is reserved for her celebration.

Logunan's field of action is the religious field, in the line of faith, the first of the seven lines of Umbanda and Candomblé.

Function of Logunan

The orixá Logunan has as main functions the correction, rebalancing and reordering of those people who make malicious use of faith and religion.

Thus, anyone who has led people or situations astray and corrupted from the path of good are subject to its reordering action at one time or another.

Those who attempt against the fundamentals that support the religiosity of beings are punished by Logunan in Time - a kind of cosmic void where all malicious spirits are held.

Symbol, metals and stones of Logunan

Symbol: the spiral (Sn).

Due to his active magnetism on the faith of all beings, Logunan emits a spiral wave capable of exhausting and controlling the spiritual intensity of emotional, fanatical or unbalanced beings.

Metal: Tin (Sn).

Tin is an extremely shiny silver-colored metal used in canned food preservation. Its magic is associated with balance and healing due to its malleable nature, which allows it to be incorporated with other metals, compensating for their defects.

Crystal: smoky or smoky quartz.

This crystal has a color variation between brown and black, and its name is derived from the belief that there was smoke inside it.

Herbs, flowers and essences of Logunan

Herbs: eucalyptus, rosemary and star anise.

The use of eucalyptus in baths, smokings or cleansings can bring protection, blessings and positivity. Rosemary, in turn, is an herb that can be used in teas, baths and dishes to bring purification, bathing and prosperity. Star anise is a spice that can serve to stimulate our intuition, creativity and protect us from negative energies.

As can be seen, all three herbs associated with the orixá Logunan act in our lives to rid us of bad omens and provide healing.

Flowers and essences: field flowers and yellow roses.

Field flowers are responsible for attracting good luck, while yellow roses are indicated for prosperity, well-being and balance. Both flowers can be used to make essences, for flavoring and for your baths.

Planet and chakra of Logunan

The orixá Logunan does not have a specific planet, because the entire cosmos is her extension. Being space-time itself, everything manifests itself in her and nothing exists beyond her, just like the cosmos, which comprises all planets, stars and asters.

The chakra associated with the orixá Logunan is the crown chakra, or crown, the most important of the seven chakras. Located at the top of our head, it is through this chakra that our spirituality, consciousness and wisdom are produced.

Salutation to Logunan

All Candomblé orixás have a greeting through which their children and believers ask for their blessings and transmit their good energies. This is the greeting of the orixá Logunan:

"Look at the time, my mother!"

Such a greeting asks you to point the index finger of one hand upwards, making circular movements, as if you were showing the time.

Offerings to Logunan

The offerings to the orixá Logunan, as for any orixá, are not exact recipes. There is a tendency for certain items to be offered to the orixás based on documentation, websites and reports. From this information, you can analyze what is the best way to prepare your offering.

First example:

Items:

• A white towel or cloth;
• A white candle;
• A dark blue candle;
• White ribbons (in odd quantity);
• Dark blue ribbons (in odd quantity);
• A glass of water;
• A dried coconut;
• A pomegranate;
• White lilies (in odd quantity).

Execution:

• Lay the towel out on the floor and light a candle on each side, outward from the fabric;
• Leave the glass with water in the center of the fabric and place one half of the dried coconut on each side of the body;
• Finish by scattering the pomegranate seeds, ribbons and lilies across the fabric.

Second example:

Items:

• A white towel or cloth;
• Three white candles;
• Three dark blue candles;
• A white pemba;
• A blue pemba;
• An orange;
• A pineapple;
• White lilies (in odd quantity).

Execution:

• On the white towel spread out, light from the outside a candle of each color, on each side of the fabric (left, right and the side furthest from you).
• Place the pineapple slices in the center of the fabric, scattering the orange slices, lilies and pemba dust around the pineapple.

Regardless of the offering you choose, it is very important that it be accompanied by a prayer, waiting at least thirty minutes in the place. After the offering is made, do not forget to clean the place and properly dispose of all items used.

Prayers to Logunan

Below you will find examples of prayers to the orixá Logunan, which can be used for your offerings or during worship services. Don't worry if you know a different prayer, there is no right or wrong for this practice, as long as your desire for connection remains alive.

First example:

Hail Logunan,

Act on our minds, ideas, faith and religiosity so that I may enjoy your positive and ordering action.

Deliver me from fanaticism and emotional excesses, seeing to it that I never stray from the path of faith.

I ask that, with your love, you welcome me in every way, leading my life on the straight path of goodness and light.

Divine Logunan, bless my life and grant me this grace

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Allow me to have your blessing that I may never lack courage, even in the most difficult moments.

May I follow the path of struggle, of strength and of divine light, supported by your love.

So be it!

Second example:

Divine radiance of Logunan,

Bring into my life the divine light of Father Olorum, so that I may never stray from the paths of faith.

Eliminate in my physical and spiritual body any and all disharmony, weakness and despair.

Let faith be my nourishment and direction, guiding me to better days and situations that my mind creates.

Guide us in faith and in the divine protection, so that any and all evil may vanish.

May all that afflicts and torments us be purified.

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Protect us with your light and your magical strength.

Hail, divine Mother of Faith.

Hail the beloved Mother Logunan who brings us the time of faith.

So be it!

Positive tendencies of the children of Logunan

The children of the orixá Logunan have some positive characteristics, as you will see below. It is interesting to note that these tendencies were observed over time and not necessarily all of them need to appear in someone for that person to be, in fact, a daughter of this orixá.

Shyness

The devotion to the orixá Logunan makes his children acquire a strong feeling of introspection, due to the strong vibrations of the religious universe that resonate with them. They are people oriented towards their innermost side, turned inward, and who rarely externalize their feelings.

Description

The introspective character of the sons of Logunan does not prevent them from being nice people and considered, by most people, as excellent friends and advisors.

However, it is common for them to be recognized by their discreet, quiet and measured posture, with a keen sense of observation. They are people who know how to keep their feelings and avoid externalizing them too much.

Stable

In the same way that Logunan seeks the balance of spiritual forces among beings, his children are marked by stability and uprightness of character. They are people who seek emotional balance at all times, avoiding excesses and helping others to correct their faults and deviations.

Mystics

The children of the orixá Logunan cherish mysticism and spirituality. They are great lovers of religiosity, faith and philosophy. They have a deep connection with reading, studying and romantic music, always preferring to acquire knowledge for themselves rather than indiscriminately displaying it.

Negative tendencies of the sons of Logunan

Unfavorable characteristics are also part of a person's personality. Know below the most common negative tendencies that sons and daughters of the orixá Logunan can present.

Retracted

The exaggerated focus on their interiority can make Logunan's children very withdrawn, unable to express their feelings and to create openings in friendships and also in love. This is not necessarily a lack of trust towards the other, but a defense mechanism cultivated by their children without them realizing it.

Jealous

The connection of the sons of Logunan with their friends and partners is usually very strong. This characteristic can stimulate imaginary rivalries, so that they question the level of fidelity of their friendships. Thus, it is common for them to be overly jealous.

Possessive

The lack of trust that can appear among the children of Logunan is also responsible for the creation of possessive instincts, especially with those who are closest. They feel an exaggerated need to protect them from other people, internally cultivating negative feelings, without real foundation.

Syncretism of Logunan

As a deity who rules time, the orixá Logunan can be related to qualities and powers similar to deities of other cultures. There are at least five known affinities, indicated below.

In Celtic culture

In Celtic culture, the orixá Logunan has many affinities with the goddess Arianrhod. Her name literally means silver wheel or circle of silver, symbolizing her role as the goddess representing the full moon, the stars and the sky.

Arianrhod is responsible for rituals connected with death and resurrection, as well as numerous approaches to fertility, magic, justice, and destiny.

In Welsh legends, Arianrhod is responsible for conducting in her boat the souls of warriors killed in battle to another world. In this place, the goddess would lead these souls to new life from the time available to incarnate.

In Egyptian culture

In Egyptian culture, the orixá Logunan has many affinities with the goddess Nut, the goddess of the sky and mother of all heavenly bodies.

Nut is one of the primordial goddesses for Egyptian mythology, having a very important role in the cosmogony (myths of origin and creation of the cosmos) of this culture. Her body extended over the Earth to protect it and her four limbs touching the ground formed the four cardinal points.

According to Egyptian narratives, Nut had a very important role in the cult of the dead and the belief of resurrection. It was believed that after someone's death, that person's soul shone like a star on some part of their body.

In Hindu culture

In Buddhist and Hindu religions, the orixá Logunan has many similarities with the goddess Tara, the goddess of heaven, stars and time. She is one of the manifestations of Buddha, representing the highest female spiritual aspect.

It is believed that Tara was a princess who learned all the teachings of the Buddha. In view of this, she was advised to pray for a male reincarnation that would bring her more benefits in the world. Recognizing a problem in this practice, the goddess promised to always reincarnate as a woman, demonstrating the highest values of compassion and wisdom.

The name Tara means star, so she is associated with driving boats and saving shipwrecked people.

In Nordic culture

In Norse culture, there are three goddesses who have a special affinity with the orixá Logunan, known as Nornas. They are three guardians responsible for protecting the past, the present and the future.

The guardian of the past, Urd, is represented by an elderly woman of very old age, responsible for protecting the ancient mysteries.

The guardian of the present, Verdandi, is represented as a mother, responsible for movement and continuity. All the events of the world are woven into her mind by the force of her thoughts.

The guardian of the future, Skuld, is depicted as a young woman holding the force of destiny, one of the most powerful in the entire universe. All prophecies and divinations relate to her.

In Catholicism

Religious syncretism has as its principle the approximation of distinct religious doctrines and beliefs. In Brazil, this process occurred due to the history of reprehension of religions of African origin, which forced their followers to mix elements of Catholicism to their rites and beliefs, giving rise to Umbanda, as we know it today.

In this way, it was common to create affinities between the orixás and Catholic saints to preserve their traditional African religiosity.

In the case of Logunan, the Catholic saint syncretized with the orixá was Santa Clara. Like Logunan, Santa Clara is recognized among Christians for her unwavering faith, being worshiped for her ability to bring the faithful closer to the religious faith, preventing them from deviating from their purpose.

How is the orixá Logunan present in our lives?

All of us are sons and daughters of all the orixás. Even if you do not know if Logunan is your head orixá or not, you can still make this deity present in your life through rites and prayers. In this way, she will guide you to the path of good and bring you emotional and spiritual balance.