Ogun Oil-Employment, Victory, Clears Paths, Protection, Strength

Welcome! In Yoruba lore, Ogun and the other gods climbed down to earth on a spiderweb. When creation was completed, the gods realized that people needed to clear more land in the forest where they lived. Unfortunately, the only tools available were made of soft metal, a material not suitable for cutting down trees. However, Ogun had been given the secret of iron by Orunmila, son of the supreme god Olorun, and he used an iron ax to clear the forest. Ogun later shared the secret of iron with the other gods and with humans. He also showed them how to shape the iron into weapons.  Ogun's symbolism transfers into our lives when we need help and strength removing negative thoughts and/or happenings that have been placed there through no fault of our own, our own mistakes, by another, or by fear. He facilitates strength, change, opportunity, courage, and the ability to clear away your obstacles.   His corresponding Saint is usually St. George but is St. Peter in Santeria and Palo tradition. It is said that a woman on her menstrual cycle should abstain from invoking Ogun. Thanks for looking!