Oshun: The River Orisha and Goddess of Love
Oshun is an Orisha in the Yoruba faith that influences the pleasurable aspects of life. She is the granter of wishes, the grower of love, and the...
The Helecho plant can commonly be found growing along streams, lakes, and wet meadowlands, and its Spanish name "Lecho de Rio" translates to "bed of the river". Some people use this plant in spiritual practices to honor Deity Ochun, by adding it to baths as a means to attract love and harmony into their lives. It is also believed to have purifying properties that help to cleanse the soul of negativity and can be useful in realigning one's Chakras.