prayer to Oyá Yansa: Queen who commands the Eggunes army

The cemetery gate dresses up in February to pay homage to the African queen who dominates the winds, on February XNUMX Oyá Yansa who was syncretized with the Virgin of Candelaria, at the hands of the enslaved Yorubas in Cuban lands is celebrated.

At this time, as in times of colonization, the children of Yansa raise their irukes and their pods to ask for their mother's blessing, praying to heaven that the protection of her mantle never fails them.

Why is it related to Oyá with the spirits?

the pupil of Oyá It encompasses the planet Earth, soil that sees humanity being born and that when the time comes and by design of Olofin will house its mortal remains.

the cult of Oyá Within the Yoruba pantheon it is closely related to the Eggunes, as this deity is the commander of the great legion of spirits that remain on earth from their astral condition.

The Eggunes keep their eyes peeled when they see their queen emerge from the graveyard to bless the humans.

The spirits, who are moved by the designs of the Orisha, have a clear mission in this world knowing that among their priorities the protection of their loved ones stands out and with this action they achieve their own spiritual advancement.

How do the religious celebrate the day of Oyá in Santeria?

On February XNUMX, the devotees of the saint cut their hair, with the faith that in the remaining months it will grow healthier and stronger, because in one of their patakis Oyá She is the owner of the knife and the scissors.

On this day, the faithful dress in purple or choose colorful outfits to be closer to the deity who owns the crown that rests on his leri.

In its celebration, the religious houses of Cuba and the world light two candles in honor of the deity that dances on the whirlpools, they ask the saint that with her nine colored cloths:

cleanse mankind and
Keep misery, war and disease away from this soil.

In her saints, thanks are given to the owner of the spark for everything she has provided and she is asked with great humility to allow the blessings to continue to come into our lives, these being headed by health and peace.

Mighty I pray to Oyá to ask for protection and to thank

Oyá Yansa in your day wraps in the bear that surrounds you the osogbos, the arayes and all the disturbances that can affect my family and my loved ones and banishes these evils to oblivion so that we live with more peace and happiness on this world.
Thank you for everything you have given us. Your blessing always reach us.