Today's Goddess: Odudua
Kwanza (African-American)
Themes: Kinship; Unity; Devotion; Creativity; Community; Love; Fertility
Symbols: Black Items
About Odudua: In the beginning, Odudua created the earth and its
people. In Yoruban tradition, she presides over all matters of fertility, love, and community. Her sacred color is black.
To Do Today: This African American festival celebrates family unity and the black culture. It is also a harvest festival whose name means "first fruits." Every day of the celebration focuses on important themes including Odudua's harmony, determination, community responsibility, purpose, creativity, and faith. One lovely tradition easily adapted is that of candle lighting. Each day of the festival, light one red, green, or black candle (the colors of Africa). Name the candle after one of Odudua's attributes you wish to develop (try to choose the color that most closely corresponds to your goal). Igniting it gives energy and visual manifestation to that principle. Also try to keep one black candle lit ( in a safe container) to honor the goddess's presence during this time. To inspire Odudua's peaceful love in your heart and life today, wear something black. This will absorb the negativity around you and put it to rest. In Yoruba mythology, Odudua is ancient fertility goddess, a daughter of Olorun and Olokun, and sister/wife of Obatala, the Yoruba god of the earth. From the union of Obatala, heaven, and Odudua came forth two children, Aganju and Yemaja. These children represent land and water. She (occasionally male) is the Goddess of the South.
Alternative: Oduduwa, Odudu
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