Orixás

Discover your Orixá type!

In Afro-Brazilian religions, adherents typically have one to three orixás attributed to them, which helps reveal personal qualities and inclinations—similar to other personality typologies. While MBTI describes people based on cognitive structure, the Enneagram on core motivation, and Big Five on factorial traits, orixás describe people through their social roles.

Ready to discover your head Orixá? Check the boxes when you feel it describes you well. You can also ask for friends and family to select the options for you. Enjoy!

XANGÔ
Xangô

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**Pierre Verger** The archetype of Shango is one for the willful, energetic, haughty, who do not tolerate the slightest contradiction, and, in this case, let themselves be possessed by crises of anger, violent and uncontrollable. Anyway, the archetype of Shango is one of the people who have a sense of their dignity and obligations, which leads them to behave in a mix of severity and benevolence, according to the mood of the moment but knowing generally wait for a deep and consistent understanding of justice. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Shango is undoubtedly an Orisha with very striking features. Intelligent, with good organizational skills and planning, very creative, with labile, egocentric affectivity, and intense sexual interest; the big aggressive potential is intellectually controlled and used to achieve specific ends; the relationship is distant and difficult. The dominant trait is his punisher character and his strong temperament: "when you get angry you are a punisher and severely punish the person" **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The children of Shango are extremely energetic, authoritarian, like to exert influence on people and dominate all, are leaders by nature, fair honest and balanced, but when contradicted, they are possessed of violent and uncontrollable anger. The sons of Shango are regarded as great conquerors, They are strongly attracted to the opposite sex and sexual conquest assumes an important role in their lives. **Rossinei Felix** They are very vain. Hardworking people, who like to take charge, to take initiatives, and have a leadership spirit. Sometimes Introverts, extroverts, those ruled by Shango are very intelligent, always have a dignified presence, self-confidence, and perseverance. The sons or daughters of Shango are playful and at the same time know how to impose respect **Louise Lauren** Fair, restless, restless and strong-minded, Shango's children are very influential and popular. They are committed, determined, having an imposing presence and good self-esteem. Drive their activities and relationships with seriousness and responsibility. Their broad worldview makes them wise and great advisers. They are also reserved, and don't have much need for self-affirmation, are usually rational and like to acquire knowledge. Usually, are good leaders because of their ease in organizing and managing. In your effective relationships are considered as gallant of busy sex life. They can be jealous and cranky. Besides being generally honest people usually, give a lot of confidence to all people. They have a generally wider body structure. Taken many times as gluttons, they have a certain tendency to obesity and also higher alcohol tolerance. They may have frequent digestive problems, skin problems, and lumps. **Raizes Espirituais:** Weighted. Energetic. Friendly. Falastrons. Vain. Envious. Stubborn. Ambitious. Strong, physically and morally. Burst. Greedy. Inclined to engineering and law. Seductive. Consistent with themselves. Great writers. Infidels. Jealous. Brave. Cruel. Bon vivant. Sweet tooth. Smart. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** The sons and daughters of Shango are always haughty. They do not like to be contradicted or commanded. Very severe and energetic, but know how to be benevolent and patient when necessary. Fair people. Not hold a grudge, in social life are talkative, charming, sensual, always drawing the attention of the opposite sex. Workers and warriors are afraid of loneliness, of forgetfulness. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The Son of Shango is, par excellence, calm and very thoughtful, seeks to be as fair as possible. It's dreamy par excellence, always thinks that everything will work out. Do not allow programming changes. They get hurt very easily because of the ingratitude of the people. The Daughter of Shango (female archetype) is usually very gullible, she keeps hurt deep, they are excellent mothers, keeping the home in perfect harmony, not allowing disagreements between family members. **Norberto Peixoto** They usually evaluate the facts with great discretion. They are capable of great sacrifices, but they can be bothered if something doesn't go as planned. They are methodical, honest and precise in their decisions, they are emphatic and even hard at defending their opinions. Meek and of great moral composure. Possibility of staying proud, arrogant and stubborn. Sassy, brave, aggressive and even cruel. **Claude Lepine** The physical type is robust, heavy, imposing and noble. Has a tendency towards obesity. **Father John of Angola** It is very easy to recognize the son of Shango only by its physical structure, because its body is always very strong, with a reasonable amount of fat, pointing to obesity; but your good bone build supports your bulky physique. **Barbara Triana** The son of Shango is not usually very tall, tends to baldness and his haughty size conveying vigor and sensuality
YEMANJÁ
Yemanjá

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**Pierre Verger** Iemanja's daughters are willful, strong, strict, protective, haughty, and sometimes impetuous, arrogant; have a sense of hierarchy, they are respectful, just but formal, they are maternal and serious. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** As a Great Mother figure, she is seen in terms of virtualities, of trends not yet individualized. There is a certain aggressiveness, which is expressed in a veiled and indirect way. Affectivity It seems mature, controlled, and the relationship, easy. A vibe of calmness and tranquility like the ones which comes in the waves of the sea. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The people of Iemanja are serious and passionate, dominate everyone and make themselves respect. Hardly forgive the mistakes of others. They like to test people. Their temper is very hard, they are angry, are nervous but have a great heart, are dedicated to relatives and friends, care about the others and you. They like luxurious things. They are honest, they like home and family, they are great wives, mothers or fathers. **Rossinei Felix** They are shy, very cautious and fraternal. Iemanja people like to work and are very persevering. They are very sensitive and always take care of things with maternal affection. They are very people cautious, they always like to act wisely. **Louise Lauren** Its main feature is the maternal way it acts with the people around. Are more emotional and enjoy investing much of their time and energy in interpersonal relationships. Sensitive, easily moved and build easily genuine empathy for others. They value family and union very much, seeking constantly tighten ties. With the ability to be good educators, many choose a teaching career. Are also highly sociable and influential, extremely generous, patient, warm, thoughtful and understanding. These are people who like company, who like having the house always full and to receive visitors. They usually have more children and more sooner than most, usually motivated by a precedent desire to build a family. It is not unusual for them to increase the number by adopting or welcoming more children. Other features are the hectic love life, the taste for adornment, both in jewelry and personal accessories as well as decorative items that mark their refinement and good taste. They have a natural and spontaneous sensuality, tending to be faithful to their families and relationships and strive to cultivate ties. Yemanja's children have as their defect the tendency to possessiveness in relationships and relationships. Extreme jealousy and zeal can make them suffocating and sticky. They also tend to practice spontaneous emotional blackmail and sometimes act exaggeratedly dramatic. Implicance and obsession may be your way of trying to express both affection and enmity. How Enmity. The arrival of children can cool your marital relationship. Are more likely to develop mental disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as illnesses psychosomatic. High blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal dysfunctions, and cancer are among the diseases. most common that can affect them. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Iemanja's sons and daughters are very protective and strict people with maternal tendencies. Have a Very great sense of order. Unstable, easily irritated. They care about their neighbor and usually be generous to those you like. Some are treacherous. They are not usually vain, they are good people heart, always willing to help your fellow man. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The archetype is enterprising, active, a little skimpy. It rarely takes aggressive, serene attitudes. Usually suspicious, and sickly jealous. You never stop doing what you are asked. It is enterprising and active, vain, likes discreet and expensive adornments. It requires a lot of attention and is usually a fighter. The children of Yemanja are deeply emotional, which is why they are called whiners. **Father John of Angola** They are imposing, majestic and beautiful, calm, sensual, fruitful, full of dignity and endowed with irresistible fascination (the mermaid song). They are willful, strong, strict, protective, haughty, and sometimes brash and arrogant. They care about others, are maternal and serious. They are strong people, strict and decisive. They like to live in comfortable environments. They are outgoing and always know everything (even if they don't know). **Norberto Peixoto** They can be imposing, majestic, dignified, calm, sensual and fascinating (the mermaid song). They are serious, calm, take care of vanity and appearance, are closed, patient, helpful, excellent in an organization. They tend to be vindictive and have difficulty forgiving offenses, as they are usually jealous and possessive of the people they love.
OXALÁ
Oxalá

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**Pierre Verger** The archetype of the personality of the devotees of Oxala is that of calm and trustworthy people. respectable and reserved people with unwavering willpower which nothing can influence. Oxalufan (older archetype): Usually calm, but they appear to be calmer than they really are. Considered great observant and very persistent. Older in appearance, they are contemplative, discreet and reserved. They enjoy learning, speaking and teaching, and are endowed with calm and patience, considered good teachers and counselors for speaking properly. Organized, clean, whimsical and Systematic, also very family-related and although more introverted, like to have the people close in a more intimate and homely way. They speak kindly and thoughtfully, unwilling to erode with discussions and disagreements as they have already reached a level of maturity that makes them avoid unnecessary conflicts. Because of this behavior, they cultivate much respect and attention from others, favored by their expression of seriousness and security. They tend to have conservative ideals, imbued with nostalgia and attachment to traditional customs, which turns them less receptive to transformations in the modern world, bearing some difficulty in adapting to new concepts and reformulations. Oxaguia (younger archetype): More modern and jovial, has an archetype of war, without being violent or confrontational. They like to interact. They are active and energetic, and highly inclined to sports and social, and are often quite popular. Surrounded by friends and strong sensuality, but not wide-open, they tend to avoid compromise and are intolerant of possessive relationships. The presence is remarkable and involuntarily imposing, with a sumptuous appearance, friendly and joyful. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Oxala is, by definition, creator and perfecter; their affectivity is mature, with some intellectual control. Is quite stubborn and oppositionist, manifesting a predominance of self-aggressive tendencies. **Louise Lauren** They are peaceful people, who avoid authoritarian or imposing behavior, but who are generally respected and loved by the people around. With a tendency to some problems of health, such as unusual allergies to certain foods or objects and sometimes kidney problems; also may be prone to food poisoning and have poor alcohol tolerance. They also tend to develop diseases characteristic of old age early on. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The people of Oxala are calm, responsible, reserved and very trusting. They like to dominate and lead the people. They are very dedicated, capricious, keeping everything always beautiful, clean, beautiful and affectionate. They respect everyone but demand to be respected. **Rossinei Felix** The children of Oxalufan (old archetype) are very contemplative, very friendly, and fraternal, with a sense of responsibility. The children of Oxalaguian (young archetype) loves to travel, they are cheerful and playful, sometimes slightly derogatory, hardy and brave, don't support conformism and stagnation **Spiritual Roots** Whimsical, warriors, Vigilantes, Quarrelsome, Agitated, Liars, Organized, They can't lose. They can't receive criticism. Closed. Cold. Smart. Arrogant. Friends. Sensitive. Intuitive. Brilliant Calm Authoritarian. Indulgent. Simple. Sovines. Boring. Grumpy. Respectable. Resigned **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** They stand out easily in any environment, are careful and generous, they are also detailed to the extreme. They are curious. Excellent parents. Loving mothers. They are fickle and pout or angry with great ease. They impose their opinion to the extreme. Old age tends to make the sons of Oxala angry and grumpy. They also like to perform well, albeit discreetly. **Father John of Angola** Oxala's children are calm, balanced people. They are tender and fickle, they have a balanced emotional. Negatively they are individuals of great impatience, slow, vagarous, meticulous, reactionary, methodical and exclusivist. Ruled by Oxala are people who complain a lot. Are also a bit egocentric and jealous. **Norberto Peixoto** They are generous and always strive for perfection and can become detailed. Inconstant and sometimes pouting. Kind, serene, helpful, patient, and wise. May be slow in their decisions, distant and closed. They are apparently fragile, somewhat delicate. Oxala is altruistic people.
OXUM
Oxum

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**Pierre Verger** The archetype of Oxum is of a graceful and elegant woman with a passion for jewelry, perfume, and expensive clothes. Of women who are symbols of charm and beauty. Voluptuous and sensual. Oxum's children love unconditionally, giving their all in the relationship and ignoring defects of the partner. Gentle, extremely generous and sensitive, they can get emotional and hurt easily when they think they give more of themselves than they receive in return for others. However, once they feel despised or betrayed, they don't think twice about to break the bonds never to re-link them. Other of its characteristics is the yearning for physical contact, need to be in a loving relationship, difficulty in keeping secrets and the tendency to some illnesses of gynecological or renal order, which may be linked to stress. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Oxum is always described as sensual and narcissistic, in need of affection, manifesting very good relationship skills, intuitive and practical intelligence. Oxum's daughters highlight a tendency to cry easily, and great sensitivity. Other characteristics attributed to it were vanity, its ambition, and taste for expensive things and highlight positions (she owns the gold). **Caminho do Oriente Institute** Oxum's people are vain, elegant, sexy, love perfumes, expensive jewelry, beautiful clothes, everything that relates to beauty. They like to get the attention of the opposite sex. They are good housewives and companions, arouse jealousy in women and engage in intrigue. **Louise Lauren** They are generally quiet, peaceful and extremely generous people, who worry a lot for others, sensitized by the suffering of others. Their impartiality makes them good appeasers, just and inclined to perform diplomatic functions. Their willpower, tied to the fact that they are good administrators makes them easier to thrive. They are generally good at caring for children, good teachers, and cooks. Charming and charismatic, they have great emotional intelligence, conquering the affection of People around. They are not explicit opponents and avoid direct confrontation, they seek to act in sneaky ways, sometimes using gimmicks like manipulation, gossip, and sabotage. In between its shortcomings are also the tendency to envy, falsehood and even laziness to work such as household chores. **Rossinei Felix** They are very attractive and not rarely volatile. They are elegant and very subtle people. People refined, cheerful, often naughty or with an air of innocence. Lovers of luxury, parties, fashion, sparkles, and flowers. The delicacy in dealing with people, the thoughtful, smart way. Are really lovely and captivating people, full of anxiety and longing. **Spiritual Roots** Loving. Sweet. Detailers. Stable. Emotional. Vain. Intellectuals. Seductive. Burning in love. Manipulators. Voluptuous. Gossips. Fake. Great wizards. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** The sons and daughters of Oxum are usually affectionate and calm. Diplomats are kind. Slow, they tend to be lazy and slow. They have a strong personality, always fighting for their interests, vain. At people of this orixa, when older, become grumpy and austere. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The children of Oxum are emotional, bashful, The Sons of Oxum are essentially honest and dedicated, they tend to keep something longer that has struck them. They are not vain. They prefer not to impose their opinions but hate to be contradicted. They cost a lot to get angry. Both male and female children of Oxum, are, like Iemanja, very close to home and family in general. **Father John of Angola** They are obstinate in the pursuit of their goals. They like parties, hype and other pleasures that life can offer them. They tend to have an intense sex life, hate scandals, are narcissistic. Grace, vanity, elegance, certain laziness, charm and beauty define Oxum's children, who love jewelry, perfumes, dressy clothes and all that is good and expensive. **Norberto Peixoto** They are delicate, graceful, usually beautiful. Your women can be sexy, voluptuous, emotional, fickle, unfaithful and futile. Ambitious, they appreciate luxury, wealth and comfort. They are serene, kind, emotional (cry easily) and highly intuitive. Observers of feelings, suspicious, indecisive and vindictive, they are born psychologists. **Claude Lepine** Oxum's type is less vigorous and less imposing than Yemanja. The daughters of Oxum are delicate, usually very beautiful. Have soft voice, sweetness, bright eyes, innocent little face, and enchants men. **Father John of Angola** While there is a strong tendency towards fat, the image of the laughing and humorous chubby goes with them. **Barbara Triana** Oxum's children have a round face, full hands and are or was, in some cases, chubby on a given moment of their life.
IANSÃ
Iansã

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**Pierre Verger** Iansan archetype is for the woman who is eager, powerful, and authoritative. Women who can be very jealous. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Iansã is a type similar to Shango, intellectualized, aggressive and domineering; affectivity oscillates between impulsivity and rigid control; Interpersonal relationships do not seem to be easy. "Wonderful, cheerful, resolute, strong, warrior, imposing"," persuasive, intelligent and very alive". **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The children of Iansã are bold, intriguing, authoritarian, vain, sensual, voluble, they tend to have various sexual relationships, including extramarital adventures. Are extremely jealous. But when they are truly loving they are dedicated to one person and they are extremely companions. **Rossinei Felix** Sometimes seeming to be modest and sometimes saying everything he thinks, he gives to whom it hurts. Workers and warriors. Those governed by Iansã are quick in thought and action. They are very intuitive, but also often provocative. The people of Iansã are independent, very active, optimistic and cheerful **Louise Lauren** Iansan's children are assumed to be impulsive people who enjoy living intensely. They are dedicated and enthusiastic, treating their activities and relationships with great passion. They do nothing carelessly or simply by doing it but try to do their best. They may have no compromise in decision making and sometimes lack subtlety in the way exposes their thinking and because of frankness can end up hurting people. They don't seem to care about public opinion or what people say about them, which leads them to act with a certain defiance. Spontaneously sexy and outgoing, their love life tends to be busy. They are surrounded by friends and potential suitors who admire their sincerity, loyalty, and sense of justice. It is not in its nature to act in disguise or falsehood. As another positive point, they have a great innovative capacity and are generally regarded as people ahead of their time. The pioneering ability is driven by a brave personality and self-reliance. Iansan women seek independence with more yearning than most and strive to have their own space, so that they stand equal with men in activities and professions, often seeking a position that can be seen by society as typically male. They are also positive and grateful people, but they will find it difficult to deal with losses, especially with regard to relationships. They will be very shaken by breaking of sentimental bonds. **Spiritual Roots** Sexy. Nervous. Beautiful. In love. Explosives. Methodical. Stubborn. Bratty. Excellent friends. Flamboyant. Talkative. Jealous Restless. Insensitive to public opinion. Voluble in love. Solidarity. Strong. Charismatic. **Babalaô Ronaldo Linares** They like to always dress in fashion and always be up to date. They have a striking personality. Have mood swings, change their minds easily, are fickle and sentimental, are also very dedicated and helpful and above all cheerful. They are overly jealous, sometimes even make the life of his comrade's hell because of jealousy. **Father John of Angola** Cheerful, strong and very charismatic, they like to be the center of attention. They feel a great need for being pampered and praised, are nice people to live with. Sometimes they are temperamental and for anything fight and explodes. They can't resist playing seduction, they don't like people honeydew who are dependent on their love. **Norberto Peixoto** They are of intense temperament, almost always extreme. Change mind quickly, from anger to calm or from harmony to an emotional outburst. They can be restless, because they have very fast-thinking, dynamism and mental alertness, becoming somewhat nervous. Eventually eccentric and cheeky; are jealous, stubborn, impertinent, impatient and even angry.
OXÓSSI
Oxóssi

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**Pierre Verger** Oxossi's archetype is for smart, fast people, always alert and moving. Those are people full of initiatives and always on the way to new discoveries or activities. They have a sense of responsibility and caring for the family. They are generous, hospitable friends of the order. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Oxossi's temperament is not so clearly delineated. Myths describe them as someone dominated by affection, prudent, suspicious, but with good relationship; the aggressive potential looks sublimated. **Rossinei Felix** The people of Oxossi love the hype and the abundance; they are demanding and tense, skillful. Contemplative, loving. **Louise Lauren** Children of Oxossi has the predominant characteristic of independence, so that isolation and loneliness, do not bother them and are also a necessity. Considered very intelligent, observant and calculating people, due to their strong personality, are little influential. They tend to be introspective because they like to reflect and exercise reasoning, always trying to understand how everything works. Has an expression of tranquility and mystery. They enjoy exploring the world, usually with travel and address changes. With good self-esteem, appreciate their own company and feel a need to live alone. Among their good qualities are also the elegance, the strategist reasoning, and his great determination. Its main shortcoming is its tendency to act arrogantly, which may or may not only be apparent form. In some cases, they are extremely humble and modest people. Also tend to be discreet, trustworthy, honest and respectful. Like to make discoveries demonstrate concern for the environment and appreciation for animals and plants, seeking to be in contact with nature. With a sports bent, they like to be on the go and looking for news. They may also arouse interest in arts and crafts. **Spiritual Roots** Providers. Suspicious. Lonely. Curious. Vain. Unstable about opinions. Spontaneous. Crafty. Kind. Happy. Calm Lovers of nature. Concentrated. Subtle. Hunters in all senses. Libertarians. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** They do not bare the routine. Independents, freedom-lovers, are naturally restless, almost hyperactive. They have quick thinking, are smart, intelligent and determined. They are sensitive, emotional people. Sincere friends, and usually generous. The children of Oxossi like to watch over their friends and family. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** His children are honest, selfless and spontaneous. Feel more comfortable in relaxed environments. The Son of Oxossi usually changes activity relatively easily. Likes the things well done, but not to do. Like things in order, but prefer to have others do it. **Father John of Angola** The sons of Oxossi are discreet, curious and introvert. They are fast and alert. They are distracted, unstable and not persevering. They are very generous, hospitable, romantic, loving and passionate people. They are kind, gentle, polite, serene and calm to talk to and receive advice. Prefer to live alone. They are reputed to be talkative and are distracted and helpful. **Norberto Peixoto** They are honest, selfless and spontaneous. They are fickle, understood and not persistent. Graceful, intelligent with curiosity and a sense of observation. Exhibit methodical behavior. They like to be alone, are discreet and faithful, and seemingly reserved and shy. **Claude Lepine** It is one of the most attractive males, being slender and agile. **Father John of Angola** Tall and thin, the sons of Oxossi are easy to move even between obstacles. The children of Oxossi are calm-looking people who can keep their eyes down when happy or boring
OGUM
Ogum

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**Pierre Verger** Ogun's archetype is for violent, quarrelsome, impulsive, incapable of forgiving offenses. For people who follow their goals energetically and not easily discouraged. People who have mutable humor. Finally, it is the archetype of the brash, arrogant people, those who they risk pampers others for a certain degree of discretion when rendering services to them, but due to the sincerity and frankness of their intentions, they become difficult to hate. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Ogun's temperament seems to be characterized by violence; extremely aggressive and impulsive. Their control is weak and affectivity explosive. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** Ogun's children have a somewhat violent temperament. Impulsive, quarrelsome, and takes long to forgive the offenses of others. They are not very demanding in food, in clothing, nor in the house, with rare exceptions. Fun, always arouse interest in women, have a series of sexual relationships, and do not get too attached to one person until they really find their great love. **Rossinei Felix** They are frank, independent and individualistic. In the case of provocation, they may react with violence. The children of Ogun are warriors and strategists, usually of good physique, fit for combat, for athletics or militarism. **Louise Lauren** Agitated and strong-minded, generally impulsive and immediate. Difficult to taking orders, reluctant, as to all circumstances and activities that cause them to be feeling trapped or pressured. They are stripped, passionate, like to enjoy the life of intensely and value simple things such as friendships. They are always willing to help those who they care about. They take care of everything they are willing to do, including professional activities, among others. They are also friendly, popular, and have a strong connection to nature and animals. They do not give up their own principles and desires to please others, even if they have to deal with the consequences. They can be explosive, choleric, rude and sometimes resort to violence if they feel that their honor is threatened. On the other hand, they are usually honest and charismatic people who like challenges and enjoy pursuing them, and more still of the process than of the result. They usually have a more hectic love life. They are sexy, but with difficulty maintaining long and stable relationships. His impulsiveness, boredom and expansive personality are the biggest villains in relationships, which can make them leave partner's feelings in the background. **Spiritual Roots** Conquerors. Warriors. Quarrelsome. Friends. Solidarity. Cold. Manly. Sexists. Impulsive. Sincere. Loyal. Intolerant. Effects on military professions and computer science. Difficult genius. Independent Ambitious. Disciplined. Smart. Born leaders. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Dynamic, impulsive, uncompromising. Very outgoing. Good breadwinners, good mothers, work unceasingly to provide their offspring with all their needs, within their means. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The Ogun Sons are regarded as quarrels. It is vain, does not like to be contradicted in their opinions. The woman, Ogun's Daughter, is more pleading than quarreling. It is more bellicose and of extreme attitudes. IS excellent mother of the family. The son of Ogun is given to make achievements. **Father John of Angola** They have an extremely coherent, passionate behavior, explosions, obstinacy, and stubbornness soon loom. The sons of Ogun find it hard to forgive the offenses of others. They are friends comrades, fun. They are determined.
NANÃ
Nanã

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**Pierre Verger** Nana Buruku is the archetype of all people who act calmly, kindly, with dignity and kindness. They act with safety and majesty. Reactions are well-balanced and the pertinence to their decisions keeps them on the path of wisdom and justice. Resilient, usually keep hurt, are not very agile. They will probably be involved in social activism, NGOs and other activities that require sensitivity and desire to help others. Their great feeling of compassion can make them extremely moved and personally involved with victims of abuse and mistreatment. Consequently, their sense of powerlessness in the face of social adversity and problems may overload them. Other characteristics are rapid mental maturation, the tendency to adopt ideals more conservative and more cranky or moody behavior. Usually, look older physically or even get older faster. They may even have several problems characteristic of old age prematurely. **Rossinei Felix** Introspective and focused people, introvert and slow. Understanding and sensitivity are two of his great qualities. **Louise Lauren** Having a one of its most obvious characteristics austerity, the sons of Nana are imposing, serious and discreet, with a keen sense of justice. Not very sociable or communicative, the circle of friends tends to be more selective. They can also be mysterious and difficult to decipher, but they conduct mature tasks, decision-making and assume their responsibilities with compliance. However, they tend to complain easily and keep hurting. They may be spiteful, but without exposing their real state of mind. **Spiritual Roots** Calm Benevolent. Wise men. Docile with children. Stark. No vanity. Grumpy. Vindictive. Fools. Cursing. Grunts. Taciturn. Asexual. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** The daughters of Nana are extremely kind, calm, benevolent. They like to be seated and quiet in reserved places. Very hard working, they are tireless. They are vindictive. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The Sons of Nana are very possessive, exclusive. They are grumpy. **Norberto Peixoto** Do not forgive lies, betrayals, and dishonesty. They are austere, shy and at the same time serene and tolerant. Sometimes they are severe, rigid, grumpy, which makes them feared. Calm and slowness are peculiar to them In balance, they are kind, friendly people. **Claude Lepine** The women of Nanan are sternness and timelessness. They are gifted with extraordinary physical strength **Father John of Angola** These are people who in their way of acting and even physically look older. Can have precise age problems, such as the tendency to have rheumatic infections and problems in joints in general.
OBALUAIÊ
Obaluaiê

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**Pierre Verger** Obaluaie's archetype is that of masochistic people who like to display their sufferings and the sorrows from which they derive an inner satisfaction. People who are unable to feel when life flows quietly. They can reach enviable material situations and reject it all someday because of certain imaginary scruples. People who in certain cases feel able to consecrate themselves to the wellbeing of others, making complete abstraction of their interests and vital needs. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Obaluaie's children are usually very reserved and calm people. They are always dissatisfied. They have extreme ambition. They do not forget the hurts suffered and repressed. The sincerity sometimes scares. **Babalao Ronaldo Linares** The Sons of Abaluaie are very introvert, they are taciturn, silent, closed in on themselves; sometimes has peaks of joy, relaxation, satisfaction, going from one pole to another, very easily and very frequency. They don't like crowds, they prefer isolation. Very sentimental and deeply negativists. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Omolu can also be aggressive, but controlled, and can eventually tend to direct aggression upon themselves. Relationships do not seem very easy. The affectivity is mature. It would be possible to find certain dysphoria, with anxiety and concern with the body scheme. Omolu was highlighted in their relevance: "when he wants something he fights until he can," "has a positive and determined temper." **Louise Lauren** Pessimistic, serious and systematic, Omolu's children are hard-to-please, suspicious and sensitive. They are extremely charitable, have excellent health and recoverability. They are helpful, humble and not too materialistic. They avoid asking for help and generally reject it when offered. They have a strong tendency to self-martyr and sacrifice for people. Other characteristics are the wisdom and the fact that they are applied and persistent in search of their goals. They can complain often, and if they feel it's necessary, act stubbornly and implicate. **Spiritual Roots** Depressive. Sincere. Grumpy. Honest. Physically fragile. Vindictive. Bitter pessimists. Clumsy. Self-destructive. Melancholy. True, Strong in adversity. Balanced. **Father John of Angola** Omulu's children are dissatisfied. They are boundlessly stubborn. They are very discreet. Sometimes are sweet. Omulu's children are tense, wise and sad. They like nightlife and living in isolation. Omulu's children are serious people, very mysterious and somewhat discreet. **Norberto Peixoto** They are stocky, slow. Unspontaneous, serious and suspicious. Can be closed, sulking. Are somewhat lonely and melancholy and maybe bitter. **Claude Lepine** Stocky and heavy. It is usually a clumsy and unique individual. Don't know how to behave in society, lack diplomacy, and good taste.
OBÁ
Obá

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**Pierre Verger** Oba's archetype is that of misunderstood valorous women. Manly tendencies they often turn to active feminism. Their failures are due, often to somewhat morbid jealousy. However, they generally find compensation for the frustrations of such successes in material successes, where their greediness and care of not losing anything guarantees success. Oba women are a bit more masculine than most, discreet, not very vain and neither of strong sensuality. Usually, his disinterest in matters and behaviors linked To the female universe can make it difficult for them to interact with other women. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The people belonging to this Orixa are fighters, brave, somewhat aggressive, which lead them to be a little misunderstood. They often tend to have unhappy and bitter experiences. They are jealous of all that belong to him. People of great value and dedication. Tend to achieve ideals. Dedicated and often naive, especially about love and friendships. **Rossinei Felix** They are brave people, determined, very honest. Very strong people, both physical and psychologically, very hardworking, faithful and dedicated. They have excessive jealousy. The daughters of Obah as professionals are very competent, and also great at managing. **Spiritual Roots** Untiring workers. Melancholic. Unhappy. Warriors. Naive. Complainers. Aggressive. Persistent. Influential. Resigned. Decided. Concentrated. **Father John of Angola** Oba's children have no way of communicating with people, they are hard and unyielding. They have difficulty being kind and establishing a channel of effective communication with others; sometimes are gross and rude driving people away. This is because Oba's children most often suffer a certain inferiority complex thinking that the approaching people want to advantage on something. **Louise Lauren** Among the main characteristics of Oba's children are solidarity, dedication, passion, and naivety. They are also determined, with great willpower, energetic and brave. They can be complex, moody and sometimes spontaneously harsh. Their sensitivity and candor can bring many disappointments, and this makes them more closed, as a defense mechanism. In social situations and relationships, they do not usually have initiative and may have a hard time dealing with enmities or situations that require coping. In romantic relationships, they tend to be jealous, possessive and insecure, but extremely devout at the same time. They are usually professionally successful and can make the work environment a distraction that takes the focus of personal problems by applying it instead to other activities and causes.
OSSAIM
Ossaim

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**Pierre Verger** Ossaim's archetype is for a person of balanced character who can control their feelings, sentiments, and emotions. For those who do not let their sympathies and antipathies intervene in their decisions or influence opinions about people and events. Of those who do not have a narrow conception and a conventional sense of morality and justice. **Claude Lepine** Of fragile constitution and has delicate health. They have a certain penchant for homosexuality. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Ossaim seems to be similar to Oxossi, but more introvert and with some difficulty in a relationship. **Louise Lauren** They are extremely reserved, introverted, discreet and reclusive. Keeps small circles of friendship, due to their little need to socialize and difficulty trusting people. They are also very observant and suspicious, charitable and intelligent, but not very calculating. Home person, they lead their lives simply and as peacefully as possible, avoiding disagreements. Even when contradicted or affronted do not usually retaliate. Exert great control over one's emotions, with prudence and retraction. Not usually ambitious, nor need approval from others. They also tend to be shy, reliable, discreet and patient. Nerve problems such as anxiety and panic; leg and walking problems are among the most common among the sons of Ossain. They may also have bone problems and a fragile appearance and physical structure. Another defect and probably one of the biggest triggers of emotional crises is their difficulty in dealing with their feelings and externalizes them. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** Ossaim children are generally balanced people, controlled both in their emotions and in feelings. They act rationally, not letting friendship, enmity or opinions of their own interfere with their decisions toward others, but what is right to be. They have great capacity and efficiency. **Rossinei Felix** They are great friends. Very mysterious and very analytical people. They are studious, humanitarian and with too much sense of responsibility. **Spiritual Roots** Attractive. Ambiguous. Magnetic. Weird ones. Lonely. Researchers Curious. Didactics. Displaced. Vindictive. Wizards Concealed. They get easily involved with drugs. Insightful. Shy. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Balanced, strong in character, do not show their emotions. They are good articulators, cunning, observers, and manipulators. But they are kind and generous. Charitable people. Sometimes forget about themselves. Devote themselves excessively to their neighbors. **Father John of Angola** Ossaim's children are extremely balanced and cautious people. They have a large capacity of discernment and are cold and rational in their decisions. They are extremely reserved people, prefer isolation.
OXUMARÉ
Oxumaré

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**Pierre Verger** Oxumare is is the kind of person who wants to be rich; perseverant in their endeavors and who do not measure sacrifices to reach goals. Their duplicity can be attributed to the androgynous nature of their archetype. With success, they become easily proud and pompous and like to demonstrate their recent greatness. They do have certain generosity and do not deny who reach out for his aid. They allow themselves to make decisions they deem necessary without worrying too much about own reputation. They also have a strong materialistic side, with a tendency towards consumerism and unnecessary accumulation of goods. Like other good points, they are good at keeping secrets, good advisers, discreet, serious and resigned. Aesthetics are very important and so can turn to art-related professions and design. They are also active people who are always looking for something new. They reserve space on the agenda for trips and opportunities to meet new people. Although they are easy-going people, they are very selective for friendships, treating unknown with suspicion. Introverts, they are hardly open friendship and adopt a more reserved behavior. They are more likely to have skin conditions and health problems related to anxiety and stress, probably because they tend to suppress their own emotions. **Rossinei Felix** Very restless people, full of tension and energy. Very demanding, astute, have good memory, eloquence, and skill. **Louise Lauren** Children of Oxumare are calm and persevering people who know how to deal with adverse situations. With good social skills, they are flexible and highly adaptable. Although they are very peaceful, may have minor outbursts of anger when they feel wronged. Usually, have an opinion well-formed, and stand firm in their convictions. They do not tend to be manipulative or disguised. They have good awareness and awareness of their actions as well as their effects on the environment. who live. **Spiritual Roots** Dual. Beautiful. Hidden Careful Irritable. Undecided Opportunists. Impatient. Fake. Changeable. Voluble. Clinging to riches. Seductive. Contemptuous. **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Stubborn, fighters, very persevering in their intentions, are very suspicious. They like to boast beautiful jewelry and to live well, surrounded by comfort and opulence. If you have a better social condition, like to overwhelm the participants in their environment, but don't hesitate to use that condition in helping those in need. Ironic, mocking, curious, talkative. **Father John of Angola** They are proud, but it is not uncommon to see a son of Oxumare get rid of something of his, in favor of the needy, counteracting their state of pride and ostentation. They are easy-going people, however; become terrible when angry. They are patient and obstinate people. Oxumare's daughter is the fatal woman type, loves the hype, parties, jewelry and all that is expensive. Laidback and very fun, always with high spirits. **Claude Lepine** The physical type of Oxumare's children is marked by beauty. **Father John of Angola** They are thin. As snakes have alert, protruding eyes that are difficult to meet
EXU
Exu

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**Pierre Verger** The Exu archetype is very common in our society, where people with ambivalent character proliferate. At the same time good's and bad, but inclined to wickedness, folly, obscenity, and adherence to corruption. People who have the art of inspiring and abusing trust, but on the other hand, can understand others and to give thoughtful advice, with as much zeal as the expected reward. The misleading intellectual misconceptions and intrigues are particularly suited for them and are, for them, guarantees of success in life. Usually, very popular people, not commonly introverted. They are extremely calculating, self-interested, can be quarrelsome, easy to manipulate people. **Monique Augras and Angela Maria** Exu seems to be malicious, playful, with strong outward aggressiveness, courage, and initiative, intelligent and keen critical minded, with clearly extratensive experience and very good ability to relationship. **Loise Lauren** With extreme charisma and great power of persuasion, the sons of Exu are seductive and dualistic personality. They are good diplomats, sociable and humorous. Their love life is buzzing and is usually very popular. They know how to balance their positives and negatives, enjoying his keen emotional intelligence to mask defects, such as his taste for conflict, gossip, vengeful tendency and inclination to bohemia. By contrast, they can be great friends and be very helpful. **Caminhos do Oriente Institute** The sons of Exu have an ambivalent character, sometimes they are intelligent and understanding people with others' problems, sometimes they are angry, intriguing and very upset. They are almost always involved in intrigue and confusion. **Rossinei Felix** They are very smart, shrewd and restless. They are frank and dispatching, their laughter is characteristic and fed up; they are capricious, owners of all vanity, artful and self-centered children, great Playful, they know how to be sly, sly. **Claude Lepine** The physical type is robust.
IBEJIS
Ibejis

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**Rossinei Felix** These people have very delicate traits and a huge joy of life. Ibeji's children are dedicated people, very demanding and responsible. They are very curious and, of course, "eternally children". **Ode Kileuy & Vera of Oxaguia** Ibeji's sons have a youthful and somewhat inconsequential temperament, with frequent changes of behavior and opinion. They are playful, restless, stubborn and very tough. Waste energy, very creative and fanciful, sensitive, often hurt and disappointed easily, love being amongst many people, at parties, at events, with joy and relaxation. Possessive and jealous, do not think; explode in instantaneous thrust. **Father John of Angola** They never fail to be the child they once were. They are often playful, smiling, restless. Too dependent on love relationships. Can be possessive. They are simple, generous, selfless, though somewhat fickle, sincere and just. It requires a bit of pampering, attention, in almost everything they do. They love to see their work recognized and admired. **Louise Lauren** These are generally very lively and active people who sometimes suffer from hyperactivity and tend to get bored easily. They usually keep within themselves a purity and wonder in the face of life. Its ingenuity and spontaneity are similar to those of innocent children, making them more prone to disappointment, and counteracting more malicious and calculating, typical of adulthood. They are also considered peaceful and usually avoid conflict and intrigue. Among its shortcomings, however, are the difficulty of accepting reality and the reluctance against the perception of facts that contradict wishes and expectations. This may result in the neglect of obligations and responsibilities. They often analyze situations lightly, drawing hasty or superficial conclusions without opening up to duality. Their emotional dependence can make them extremely sentimental and melancholy. With enthusiastic expression, they usually have a healthy and rejuvenated appearance with good breath and fitness, also exhibiting a childish face.
LOGUNEDÉ
Logunedé

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**Louise Lauren** Elegant, sweet and vain, children of Logun Ede have good taste, are intelligent, tend to be quite proud but reserved. They are also often capricious and prefer isolation. They are people who are generally easy to live with, polite, kind and affectionate. The personality is sometimes dualistic and somewhat unpredictable. Tends to fluctuate, sometimes being offensive and arrogant and although they are peaceful they can turn out to be more agitated and stormy without warning or apparent reason. They have a talent for the arts and are often applied to their careers, performing well in roles. despite their low tolerance for objections. They can also be consumerists and self-interested, sometimes seeking to take advantage of those around them. They also like to travel, be in touch with nature and study. Logun Ede daughters tend to enjoy more aggressive or extreme sports. **Claude Lepine** Very beautiful and proud of its beauty and body. **Father John of Angola** Logun Ede's sons are handsome and have cat eyes, something that attracts and repels at the same time. Are cute but ordinary.
IROKÔ
Irokô

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**Louise Lauren** With spontaneous sovereignty and ease in gaining respect from others, the children of Iroko are smart, analysts, fair and prudent. Your ease in understanding and teaching about various subjects make them good counselors. Although they are generally viewed as reserved and introspective, they will have an imposing speech to claim whatever it takes (the one that can become very engaged in political and social issues) and do not hesitate to voice their opinions. If they change their perspective on a particular subject or get frustrated with someone, they tend to express their rejection and expose it with fervor, to sound a bit malevolent. Humorous, sometimes getting carried away by a grudge. They also tend to take deals very seriously and conduct themselves righteously, demanding the same from others.