Quick Specs
- Material: Silver-toned metal
- Size: Approximately 1 inch
- Form: Bow and arrow, symbol of Ochosi
- Best for: Santeria and Lucumi devotion, Ochosi altar work, personal protection carry, petition for justice
Ochosi Amulet: The Orisha of the Hunt and Justice
Ochosi, also spelled Oshosi or Oxossi, is one of the warrior Orishas in the Yoruba religious tradition and its Cuban diaspora form, Regla de Ocha (commonly called Santeria or Lucumi). He originated in the Yoruba spiritual system of what is now Nigeria and Benin, where he was worshipped as the divine hunter, tracker, and lord of the forest. When enslaved Yoruba practitioners were carried to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade, they brought Ochosi’s traditions with them, and his veneration became embedded in the spiritual life of Cuba, Brazil (where he is called Oxossi in Candomble), and throughout the African diaspora.
Ochosi’s primary symbol is the bow and arrow, called the ofa in Yoruba, and this symbol encodes the full range of his attributes. The arrow that never misses its mark represents focus, precision, and the unerring reach of justice. In Lucumi tradition Ochosi is specifically associated with the principle of blind justice, the idea that the arrow goes where it must without favoritism or delay. He rules over court systems, law enforcement, and legal proceedings, and devotees petition him when facing legal challenges, seeking fair outcomes, or protecting themselves from unjust treatment. Browse my amulets and talismans collection for related protective pieces.
Orisha Arrow Charm in Lucumi Practice
Ochosi belongs to a triad of warrior Orishas known collectively as Los Guerreros, the Warriors, alongside Eleggua and Ogun. These three are often received together in initiatory ceremonies, and their combined presence is understood to guard the home and open paths through difficulty. Eleggua opens roads and removes obstacles, Ogun clears those roads with iron determination, and Ochosi targets the goal with precision. Together they form a comprehensive protective system, and an Ochosi arrow amulet functions as a point of connection to his aspect of that system.
This silver-toned metal bow and arrow charm measures approximately 1 inch, making it suitable for wearing on a cord or chain as well as placement on an altar or shrine. Ochosi’s sacred colors are blue and yellow (or amber) in the Lucumi tradition, and his sacred number is three. His feast day aligns in early June with Saint Norbert in Cuban Santeria syncretism, a protective measure historically used to preserve Yoruba spiritual practice under colonial suppression. The compact arrow form carries all of these associations in a portable and understated piece.
How to Use the 1″ Ochosi Arrow Amulet
How to use the Ochosi arrow amulet for altar devotion and personal protection in Lucumi practice.
- Set Up Your Altar for Ochosi
Place the amulet on an Ochosi altar with blue and yellow candles and a small offering of water or honey. The arrow form is directional, so position it pointing toward your intention as a focus for petition and prayer to the hunter Orisha.
- Carry the Amulet for Personal Protection
To carry the amulet, thread it onto a blue or yellow cord and wear it close to the body. Many practitioners hold it before court appearances or important decisions where they seek Ochosi's precision, protection, and assistance with just outcomes.
- Maintain the Relationship with Ochosi
Maintain the connection to Ochosi by acknowledging him regularly with a brief prayer or fresh offering. Follow the guidance of your godparent and house for the offerings and numbers that belong to Ochosi.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this amulet because Ochosi is an Orisha whose following spans serious practitioners across Lucumi, Candomble, and related Yoruba diaspora traditions, and amulets associated with the warrior Orishas serve a specific devotional function that generic protection jewelry does not replicate. The arrow form is directly meaningful within the tradition rather than a generic symbol. Ochosi belongs to a living tradition, and this pendant is a supply for devotion, not a substitute for initiation or for the guidance of a godparent and house. For more devotional jewelry, browse my jewelry collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ochosi (also Oshosi or Oxossi) is a warrior Orisha in the Yoruba and Lucumi Santeria traditions, revered as the divine hunter, tracker, and guardian of justice. His primary symbol is the bow and arrow, representing precision and unerring aim.
The amulet is silver-toned metal, bow and arrow form, approximately 1 inch. Its compact size suits daily carry on a cord or chain, placement on an altar or shrine alongside Ochosi's other tools, or use as a focus piece during prayer and petition.
Ochosi is associated with court cases, legal proceedings, law enforcement, and situations requiring fair judgment. Practitioners often petition him when seeking justice, navigating the legal system, or wanting protection from injustice in any form.
Ochosi's sacred colors are blue and yellow (or amber) in Lucumi tradition. His number is three. Common offerings include honey, fresh water, rum, and fruits. He is often venerated alongside Eleggua and Ogun as part of the Warrior Orisha triad.
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