Today we honor Obatala, one of the eldest and most revered Orisa in the Yoruba cosmology. Òsé Ọbàtálá is a sacred pause. A day to soften the mind, slow the body, and return to right order. Who is Ọbàtálá?Ọbàtálá is the Orisa of clarity, wisdom, patience, ethics, and divine order. He is credited with shaping human bodies and is deeply connected to purity of thought and intention. Where chaos clouds judgment, Ọbàtálá restores calm. Where confusion lives, he brings clarity. He teaches us that power does not always roar. Sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it sits quietly, waiting for you to listen. Key attributes of Ọbàtálá - Color: White - Energy: Cool, calm, deliberate - Domain: The head (Ori), wisdom, justice, moral clarity - Symbols: White cloth, snails, chalk, cool water - Nature: Mountains, high places, stillness How Ọbàtálá is honored on ÒséThis is a gentle day. Many refrain from alcohol, excess, or heated emotions. It is a day for: - Wearing white or light colors - Cooling the head with prayer or water - Speaking thoughtfully - Choosing peace over reaction - Reflecting before acting Ọbàtálá reminds us that integrity is spiritual work. How you think. How you choose. How you treat yourself and others when no one is watching. Reflection for today: Where in your life are you being asked to slow down and choose clarity over impulse? What would it look like to respond from wisdom instead of urgency? May Ọbàtálá cool your mind, steady your spirit, and align your Ori with your highest path today 🤍