7 Day Orisha-Ogun Candle - Green/Black OGUN (Ogoun) is the chief of the warriors, the God of War, blood, and iron. He is the guardian of the forge, and the patron of civilization and technology. Not just a martial deity, Ogun is the archetypal force that drives technology. He is responsible for tools of progress like farming implements and surgeon's knives. He is movement, impetus, force. Because of this, Ogun is associated with locomotives, and offerings are often made to him at railroad tracks. In Candomble, he is associated with St. George, the dragon slayer; in Lukumi, he is syncretized with St. peter. In Roman mythology, Mars. Because of his association with blood, Ogun is often petitioned for aid with blood diseases. However, because Ogun enjoys blood offerings, it is considered inadvisable to petition Ogun while menstruating or with a bleeding wound. His numbers are 3 and 4. Brings change, employment, offers protection. 8.125" 2.5" Pigmentation/coloring may vary slightly from candle to candle. Some wicks may have wax on them, this is normal in the manufacturing process. Bubble sizes may increase or decrease due to the manufacturing process. These differences are natural and do not affect the quality or functionality of the product. Unscented. Burning Safety: "Always burn candles within sight." "Never burn candles near flammable items." "Keep candles away from children and pets." "Monitor the burn: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Avoid burning for more than 4 hours at a time to prevent overheating," "Extinguish Safely: Use a candle snuffer or gently blow out the flame. Avoid splattering wax by not using excessive force." "Keep wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, or any foreign matter - this is combustible material and may cause a fire hazard." Note: Some images on the candle may be slightly different.
