A Cuban identified on TikTok as @elpadrinojaimecuervo shared a video in which he explains step by step how to create a work dedicated to Oshún, with the purpose of attracting iré —blessing or good fortune in the Yoruba religion— and prosperity.
In the recording, the man shows the ingredients and details the procedure that, according to him, must be carried out over five days. “We are going to make a work for Oshún to bring good fortune and prosperity,” he states at the beginning of the video.
According to what has been explained, the necessary ingredients are a plate, sugar, five egg yolks, honey, powdered cinnamon, and colored sprinkles.
The procedure involves placing the five egg yolks on the plate, dusting them with sugar, adding honey —which is recommended to taste before using— incorporating ground cinnamon, and finally adding the candy-coated chocolates.
The plate should be placed at the foot of the representation of Oshún for five days. Additionally, a candle must be lit, a bell should be rung, and a specific request for prosperity should be made.
Once that time has passed, it indicates that the offering should be taken to the edge of a secluded river, in accordance with the attributes of Oshún within Santería or the Ocha rule, where this deity is associated with fresh waters, love, and abundance.
The video has generated supportive comments and curiosity among users interested in Afro-Cuban spiritual practices, as well as diverse reactions regarding the public exposure of religious rituals on social media.
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