Ochosi oil

Ochosi’s arrow never misses. Devotees facing a judge or a jail cell call on the hunter who always finds his mark.

Origin & Traditional Use

Ochosi is the divine hunter and tracker of Lucumí, armed with a bow and arrow. He is the orisha of justice and is especially called on by those in legal trouble or prison. He is one of the Warriors, together with Eleguá, Ogún and Osun. In Cuba he is linked with Saint Norbert. The oil is a modern devotional blend.

Uses by Tradition

Santería & Lucumí

• Court cases: anoint a candle with the case number written beneath it and ask Ochosi for justice.
• Hunting work: dress a candle when searching for work, a home or anything you need to track down.
• Initiates receive Ochosi among the Warriors; lay devotees use the oil for candles and prayer.

Folk Catholicism & Spiritism

• Saint Norbert: dress a candle before his image on 6 June.
• Prisoners: anoint a candle and pray for someone in jail.

A Simple Working

• Write the case number or matter on a slip of paper.
• Anoint a candle with Ochosi oil.
• Place the paper beneath the candle.
• Light it and ask Ochosi to aim his arrow at a just outcome.
• Let it burn out.
• Carry the paper with you to court.

Pairs Well With

• A blue candle: used in many Lucumí houses for Ochosi.
• Court case oil: for legal matters.
• An arrow charm: his emblem.
• Elegua oil: to open the road first, as he is greeted first.

Lore & History

A Lucumí patakí tells that Ochosi caught a bird for Olofi; when it was stolen, he shot an arrow asking it to find the thief, and it struck his own mother. He is the patron of hunters. In Brazil he is called Oxóssi.

What You Receive

Ochosi oil, available in 2 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz sizes.