Oxumarê

The rainbow of renewal

Day of the week: TuesdayAmareloVerde

Oxumarê is the serpent and the rainbow, lord of cycles and continuity. He governs the movements of life, renewal and returning wealth.

History

Half the year serpent, half rainbow, Oxumarê links earth to sky and symbolises the continuity of all that renews. He teaches that nothing is permanent and every cycle returns.

Domains and dominions

Cycles
Renewal
Prosperity

Symbols and colours

Amarelo · Verde

Traditional offerings

Candles

Vela amarela
Vela verde

Plants

Avenca
Samambaia
Trevo

Foods

Batata-doce
Milho
Mel

Drinks

Água
Suco de frutas
Água de coco