Honor Oshosi, also known as Ochosi, with this Oshosi Candle created for prayer, altar devotion, offerings, and traditional spiritual intentions associated with focus, precision, justice, clear direction, and disciplined purpose.

This 7-day Ochosi Orisha candle can be used in personal devotional practice, on an Oshosi altar, or as part of a structured spiritual routine according to the customs of your lineage or spiritual house.

What Is an Oshosi Candle Used For?

Within Lucumí, Yoruba-derived, and related Afro-Caribbean traditions, Oshosi is associated with the hunter, precision, justice, focus, and the ability to pursue a clear objective. An Oshosi candle is traditionally used as a devotional light during prayer and spiritual reflection connected with these qualities.

Traditional Intentions for an Oshosi Candle

• Prayer and devotion to Oshosi
• Focus, precision, and clear direction
• Justice, fairness, and sound judgment
• Discipline and purposeful action
• Spiritual guidance and reflection
• Altar and devotional work

Traditional practices and associations vary by lineage and spiritual house and do not guarantee a specific result.

Oshosi Candle Meaning

The meaning of an Oshosi candle comes from its devotional connection with Oshosi and the qualities traditionally associated with the Orisha: the hunter’s focus, careful aim, justice, discernment, and purposeful movement. Lighting the candle can provide a focused moment for prayer, gratitude, reflection, or intention.

Is Oshosi the Same as Ochosi?

Oshosi and Ochosi are common spellings used for the same Orisha. You may also encounter spellings such as Ochossi, Oxossi, or Ososi depending on language, region, and tradition. Customs and pronunciations can vary between communities.

Choose 1 Candle or a Box of 12

• 1 Unit: One 7-day Oshosi candle for personal devotional or altar use.
• 1 Box / 12 Units: Twelve Oshosi candles for repeated devotional use, practitioners, botanicas, or keeping a ready supply.

How to Use an Oshosi 7-Day Candle

1. Place the candle upright on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from drafts and flammable materials.
2. Prepare your prayer space or Oshosi altar according to the customs of your spiritual house.
3. State your prayer or devotional intention clearly and respectfully.
4. Light the candle and use it only for the period appropriate to your practice.
5. Extinguish it safely when needed and never leave a burning candle unattended.

Prayer and Devotional Use

An Oshosi candle prayer can focus on gratitude, clear judgment, fairness, focus, right direction, and disciplined action. There is no single universal prayer used across every lineage. When practicing within a specific tradition, follow the prayers and guidance taught by your godparent or spiritual elder.

Product Details

• Product: Oshosi Candle / Ochosi Orisha Candle
• Also searched as: Ochosi, Ochossi, Oxossi, Ososi Candle
• Style: 7-day glass spiritual candle
• Options: 1 Unit or 1 Box / 12 Units
• Brand: Botanica Online

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Candle Safety

Burn within sight. Keep away from children, pets, drafts, and flammable objects. Place the glass on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Do not move the candle while hot, and discontinue use if the glass becomes cracked or damaged.