Oshun is the West African Orisha Mother of Fresh water fish and birds. Oshun is the river and she whispers to all living things, and animals naturally hear Her, without any effort at all. Her favorites are birds like parrots, vultures and peacocks, but She also has command over fish, the water fowl, and the reptiles that come to Her river banks. In fact, because we are all drawn to Her sweet water to drink, She is the medium that connects all worlds, from the largest animal, to the arid climate vegetable and the smallest mineral, none can resist Her call. according to the Yoruba elders, Oshun is the "unseen mother present at every gathering," because, in Yoruba, Oshun is the cosmological forces of water, moisture, and attraction. Therefore, She is omnipresent and omnipotent. Yoruba scribes remind us that "no one is an enemy to water" and therefore everyone has need of and should respect and revere Oshun, as well as Her followers.

Oshun is forever honored in Nigeria with an annual ceremony called Ibo-Osun. A feast of yams begins in the evening, then women dance for the goddess, hoping to be chosen as one of Her favorites. Those who are selected are granted new names which include that of the goddess. Oshun is especially consulted by those who wish to have children, for She encourages this womanly activity. When She rides or mounts upon Her dancers (meaning possession by the lwa) they move with Oshun's swimming motions, and sway with the movement of the water. When She possesses Her followers She dances, flirts and then weeps- because no one can love Her enough, and the world is not as beautiful as She knows it could be. These women then take new names in honor of Oshun and are thereafter becomes consult healers.

Oshun’s unique combination of beauty, love and courage, has empowered millions. Her dancing spirit and bold selfless heart will energize and renew you. Oshun is the force of harmony. Harmony we see as beauty, feel as love, and experience as ecstasy. Oshun’s unique combination of beauty, love and courage has empowered millions. Like fresh water Her dancing spirit and bold selfless heart energizes and renews. Like the other Orisha, Oshun has a number associated with Her which is the number 5. Her favorite colors are gold, brass, yellow or amber. Offerings to Oshun include sweet things such as honey, mead, white wine, oranges, sweets or pumpkins.