How to Evoke Oshun
The pathway to sensual liberation is feeling comfortable in your own skin, comfortable enough to express and access power through your physical form, comfortable enough with your own nakedness. Oshun revels in the feel of Her body. She is fluid, like water; she loves to swim, dance, writhe naked and bathe naked. She's fond of finer things and nice jewelry and loves the feeling of jewelry jangling on Her body. Oshun gets turned on by Her own image and loves to gaze at herself in the mirror. It is said She wears a mirror on Her belt so She can admire herself! If you are daring enough to explore your own body with the intention to love and appreciate it, let Oshun be your guide.
1. Dance, dance, dance: Dance like you use to dance when you were a little girl- without inhibitions. Go wild and get lost in the music; this will raise your energy as it helps you rise above shyness and hesitation. In Nigeria, Oshun is honored with the Ibo-Osun festival, where the women dance in honor of the goddess, hoping to attract her attention and gain Her favors (be Her favorite). Oshun LOVES to dance too! If Oshun enters the woman's body, the woman dances wildly yet fluidly like the flow of the river (as if she is swimming); she jangles the bracelets and jewelry and experience a strong desire to look at herself in the mirror.
2. Create a safe, sensual environment. Dim all the lights and light a candle. Turn down the music to slow sensual tunes or beating drums. Have a sip of wine and relax.
3. Look at yourself without judgment: Strip off all your clothes and stand in front of a full-length mirror. Try not to criticize yourself! Notice your curves, your coloring, your breast, your butt, and all the area you don't normally look at: armpits, knees, toes and fingertips. If your eyes begin to focus on parts of you tend to judge harshly, find another place to focus. The more you can begin to focus on seeing your most beautiful self, the more beautiful you will become, right before your very eyes. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
By Michael Atwood Mason
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lol... ok I didn't know about the mirror dancing part.LOL!!!!! That is all the way me when I dance.lol If there is a mirror nearby I will make myself to it and just enjoy my own energy! I don't need a partner and most times prefer to dance alone simply becuz I like to be free to get wild and not have to think about anything or anyone else. That is my time for me to love myself when I dance. I give thanks to the opportunites I have to dance!!! for I experience a freedom that most dont,and just dont understand. A freedom that most can ONLY appreciate WITHOUT judgement in dance form. Yellow represent the glow I get and the pureness of my energy when I am free!!!:sunny::flirt:
I'm not quite sure what I should be seeing. Is the video related to Oshun, or does the post refer to the pictures? This looks lukumi. I'm curious as to the thoughts and practices of those not initiated to Oshun...how do you invoke her? Does one have to be 'initiated' in order to have a relationship with her presence?