Do you know how the children of Oxalá are?

They are tranquility in person, but do not try to argue with the children of Oxalá, as they can alternate between pure stubbornness and hours of argumentation in order to prove their point. They like everything well prepared and in the right place, whether at home, in the workplace and even in various relationships throughout life.

The children of Oxalá have very striking characteristics, associated with his father, who is recognized as the Orixá of Orixas. They bring with them a born wisdom and their words and actions make them seem - since childhood - much older than they really are.

Understand who is Oxalá in the religions of African matrix, such as Candomblé and Umbanda, what are the main characteristics of their children and other important information.

Oxalá in Candomblé and Umbanda

One of the differences between Afro-Brazilian religions is the number of deities in their particular pantheons. Depending on the Candomblé Nation, some Orixás are not revered. The same happens in Umbanda, which has fewer deities than Candomblé.

However, Oxalá is one of the great Orixás, being revered both in Candomblé as in Umbanda. Understand a little better this relationship, who is Oxalá, its guide lines and mainly how to know if you are son of this wise Orixá.

Who are the orixás?

Whether children of Oxalá, Iansã or Iemanjá, all have their deities - the Orixás - contemplated by almost all Candomblé Nations and certainly also by Umbanda. However, there are some Orixás that are not included in all of them, because of the origin and creed of each group.

This is because, the origin of the Orixàs is in Africa, where there were several nations and each one had a God or Goddess as worship, their Orixà. When they were captured and forced to work in a Catholic society, they had to hide their beliefs and were forced to be baptized. However, among them there was the exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences.

The cults started to include all the Orixás of the people who were enslaved, to represent each one of them, thus generating a new look on the African pantheon, its knowledge and exchange of experiences. As a result, the Afro-Brazilian religions originated, with origins in the love and belief in several Orixás, each one in its own way.

Who is Oxalá?

Although religions of African origin have their differences, the children of Oxalá can be received in all nations of Candomblé and also in Umbanda, because all respect and revere this Orixá. Also called Obatalá, Orixalá, Orixa-Nla, Oxa-Popô and other names, Oxalá is the Orixá funfum, he who wears white.

Created directly by Olorum, the greatest God of the African pantheon, Oxalá is the brother of Oduduá, his greatest rival. Despite attempts to be passed over, Oxalá is fair and patient, keeping calm in the midst of his leadership. He is the major father, not because he commands the others, for they are all independent, but because they are his and Yemanjá's children, for the most part.

He is also the all-seeing eye, the one who has the knowledge and therefore does not run anymore. As with other Orixás, he is known by his young and wise version, called respectively Oxaguian and Oxalufan. His children have well marked characteristics and are usually people very dear to their own.

How do I know if I am a son of Oxalá?

The children of Oxalá have well marked characteristics, with a calm and wise personality, and can have traits more similar to Oxaguian or Oxalufan. However, to know if you are a son of an Orixá, it is necessary to have much knowledge about yourself first, understanding the way you act in face of life situations.

Besides, it is important to understand how people perceive your nature, if more quiet or agitated, for example. After that, it is fundamental to know the characteristics of the Orixàs and evaluate if there is any similarity, because it is a question of energetic affinity.

There are some Orixás who guide your path, be it the head Orixá (which is called father or mother), the adjunto (also called Orixá de frente, which opens paths) as well as the ancestral (which was born with you and will accompany you in all lives).

To know your adjunct and the head one you will need to consult a medium in Umbanda or the cowrie shells in Candomblé. Although it is useful to know and listen to your intuition, you can only be sure through the confirmation of a channeler, like the ones mentioned above.

What are guide lines?

Guide lines are also called just guides or string of beads. They function as an amulet of protection, as well as to unite the son of Santo to his father or mother of head. It is usually prepared ritualistically, but can also be bought ready-made.

Its composition should be of stones, seeds, bamboo, porcelain, shells, wood or other natural products and never plastic, because it loses much of its usefulness. The amount of beads is usually between 147 and 151, but will depend on the guidance at the time of production.

Only the one who can close the guide line is the one who will use it, because in this way an energetic bond is created with the amulet. The cleaning can be done in sea water, waterfall or in an infusion of herbs. The children of Oxalá should use white guides, usually of jade in that color, perhaps interspersed with crystals, always according to proper guidance.

Characteristics of the sons of Oxalá

Some characteristics are very clear in the children of Oxalá, however others can also be confused with other Orixás. Know a little more about each one of them and observe that they are related to the own temperament of the Orixá.

Calm

Normally, the children of Oxalá have the calmest temperament, and it can sometimes be difficult to understand where so much gentleness comes from. The world can be falling apart, the house on fire, and yet they will be there, full, leading and resolving each situation with a serenity on their faces that is difficult to explain.

This calm may have more or less intensity, depending on the Oxalá that rules the person's head, because the younger one, called Oxaguian, is more impetuous, provided with will and attitude, while the older one, Oxalufan, may not be so calm sometimes, giving in to complaints and whims.

Dear

The children of Oxalá tend to be very loved wherever they go, making many true friendships and mainly reaching a large amount of admirers. This happens not only because of their calm and charismatic way, but also for their attitude towards life and respect for other people.

Although they are not fond of a lot of parties and excitement, they do like to be surrounded by people they consider good, always nurturing their friendships in an open and proactive way. They are also great company for a deeper conversation about spiritual or social topics.

Vain

The children of Oxalá are modest but vain, always with a haughty posture that gives an air of royalty, even with the simplest clothes. Maybe it is something in the look or in the way they walk and talk, but they are certainly always elegant.

On the other hand, they may also exaggerate their vanity and exacerbate their ego in an unhealthy way, even putting themselves above other people. Despite being fair, they may have some difficulty apologizing and may insist on a point - in an argument, for example - just to avoid giving in.

Dreamers

As the children of Oxalá live very connected to more subtle energies of matter, they have a great tendency to be born dreamers. This is good when they use this facility to visualize their dreams and draw each step and stage, transforming this dreaming into planning.

On the other hand, they tend to escapism through daydreaming, causing their time to be reduced in productivity or even harming their personal relationships. Therefore, it is important that they know how to focus and put to the world the greatness that lives inside them.

Dedicated

Dedication is one of the main characteristics of the children of Oxalá, and it can be related to a project, work or person. Besides, in a relationship, they are very attached and will do everything possible to make it work and see the other person happy.

This dedication can bring many achievements and victories to your life, but it is important to know where to deposit this energy, because they can end up in a toxic relationship or doing everything to please and make the other happy, forgetting even themselves.

Just

Justice is one of the characteristics of this powerful Orixá, so the children of Oxalá are also just, even if on a different scale. They do not accept witnessing or knowing about unjust acts, they get very upset with the news and are the moderators in various situations, whether in the family or at work.

Besides that, they do not accept to act with lack of justice, no matter who it is, because they believe in the law as a way to order and make things work. And when they make a mistake, they get really bad, mainly because of the great difficulty in apologizing, trying to repair the mistake with attitudes and not words.

Perfectionists

The perfectionism of the children of Oxalá makes them always try to leave everything in the most perfect order, whether the processes of a particular task at work or even things inside the house, they can sin by excessive cleaning and care.

They tend to complete their tasks masterfully and be role models in their areas, but when out of balance, they may become fearful of not achieving the expected level of quality and postpone important tasks, not starting or abandoning projects in the middle.

Family leaders

Normally, the daughters and sons of Oxalá tend to be born leaders, even within their own family nucleus. They can lead decisions, helping everyone to grow in a more balanced and happy way through their wisdom and tranquility.

They are like those great matriarchs and patriarchs who are always available to listen to problems and find solutions to every issue. They also spare no effort to call attention when they find some mistake and help to solve it in the best way for everyone.

Complainants

The children of Oxalá tend to be very complainy, with frequent complaints about life, society or even the rug out of place. This happens mainly when they are out of balance, because they are usually grateful for life and try to see things in a positive and serene way.

Besides the unbalance in his energetic field, another cause for this large amount of complaints is the more active presence of the older Orixá, Oxalufan, because he tends to have much less patience than his younger version, Oxaguian.

Stubborn

Another characteristic that is much more striking in the children of Oxalá Oxalufan is stubbornness. In him, insistence on a certain behavior, thought or opinion is almost annoying, especially if it has to be corrected. However, Oxalá Oxaguian can also be very stubborn, although more calm and easy to talk to.

Other information about the children of Oxalá

With the information already mentioned, certainly you already have an idea if there are many similarities or not between your personality and the archetype of the children of Oxalá. But if you are still in doubt, there is some more precise information that can help you to have a clearer idea about the subject.

Understand better how is the behavior of the man and woman whose father is Oxalá, how they act in love, in the profession and possible health problems that they may develop over time.

The man of Oxalá

Calm, he takes more time to make a decision, measuring all the pros and cons, and can be considered slow. He usually doesn't get too involved in passions like football or politics, but when he does, he wants to be right at all costs.

They do not like much noise and mess, avoid fights as much as possible and have unshakable morals, being unable to betray or tell a lie without being noticed. Extremely intelligent, they are born caretakers and watch everything and everyone, keeping their thoughts to themselves.

Oxalá's wife

Like men, daughters of Oxalá are not much for taking the initiative, taking time to decide what they really want. They try their best to help those around them to grow, but they are very strict about effort and results - both their own and those of others.

Honest, they are incapable of betraying or lying, seeking people they can also trust, although it may take some time, as they may have had negative experiences in this field. Intelligent, caring and observant, they become the heart of the family, to whom everyone turns for help.

Sons of Oxalá in love

Shyness is a remarkable factor in the life of the children of Oxalá, as they may have some fear, overanalyze or be insecure to approach someone of their interest. They do not date much, having few and long relationships throughout life, always with the goal of starting a family and be happy.

When they are already in a relationship, they do everything for their partner, encouraging and rooting for him/her, showing love openly. They know how to dialogue, but tend to be stubborn in some points, needing time to think and act correctly.

Sons of Oxalá in profession

Normally, the children of Oxalá tend to succeed in positions which require a certain degree of diplomatic skill, balancing opposing forces, or even solving complex problems, as long as they do not require immediate results.

They are intelligent, charismatic and thoughtful, without the exaggerated brilliance, but with a posture of leader by authority. They need to feel that they are part of something bigger and find the meaning in their work, so that it can have better results.

Sons of Oxalá in health

The shyness of the children of Oxalá causes them not to talk much about their feelings. Combining this with the fact that they can sometimes act and process emotions more slowly, it can end up somatizing some emotions in the form of illness.

Usually, health is more fragile in terms of heart, circulatory, kidney, vision and those linked to the gastrointestinal tract, such as nervous gastritis. They are also easy targets for anxiety, depression and other related problems.

Are children of Oxalá people of great leadership ability?

The children of Oxalá are born leaders, both because of their ability to communicate with care and empathy, and because of their natural tendency to be someone who tries to help everyone, giving advice and making them give the best of themselves in a project or in their own lives.

If you found characteristics of the children of Oxalá very similar to yours, then it is worth seeking to know the Orixá better, as well as yourself, trying to connect the dots. In addition, consulting a medium or the cowrie shells can also help. Of course, it is not necessary to know, but it will certainly help to better understand their attitudes and how to balance.