Domain
Rivers, domestic life, unrequited love, female strength
Element
Water
Colors
pink red yellow
Day
Wednesday
Number
5
Syncretism
Saint Joan of Arc / Saint Catherine
Offerings
- rice
- eggs
- beans
- honey
Personality Traits
strongdevotedwarriorself-sacrificingdignified
About Obá
Obá is the warrior Orixá of rivers and waterfalls. Her story of cutting off her own ear for love teaches about the dangers of self-sacrifice and the strength found in dignity.
Children of Obá
Children of Obá are devoted, hardworking, and sometimes struggle with giving too much of themselves. They possess great inner strength and resilience.
