They are twins, brother and sister, siblings or lovers. Shango and Oya will according to Traditional Chinese medicine the kidneys hold the life force inherited from our ancestors, and is our organ related to fear. With kidney disorders be sure to address emotions and assist with fear based ideas. Shango is the leader principal of humanity, he is our collective will, a good but emotional king. Oya is a warrior princess who became the guardian of our first and last breath. This also makes her the guardian of the cemetery gates which she lives near. Her love for Shango prevents us all from premature death.

Long ago Shango was initially given the board used to divine misfortunes, the ritualistic remedies for men. Ozain the force and governor of all vegetation and Esu the time traveling magician assisted with the rituals. Over time Shango became overwhelmed by the people and disappointed with the rumors from those dissatisfied with his work because they would slander him. Seeing this Ozain and Esu both expected to inherit the board. Shango chose his younger brother who he believed possessed a better temperament. Esu was disappointed but Ozain was furious and jealous of Orunmila’s new found renown. Oya, who would glean secrets from powerful men she assisted, learned of Shango’s fire and lightning and secretly coveted the ability of the board. She learned of Ozain’s “Guirro” which would give her insight and access to the destiny of men.

Orunmila became renowned as a marvelous and compassionate healer more so than Ozain and this caused Ozain to feel inferior and angry. Oya requested the “Guirro” from Ozain and he denied her unless she submitted sexually to him. Oya told Shango! Ozain, remaining celebate by Oya’s refusal, went to Orunmila’s home and beat him severely. After some days Shango and Oya went to go see his brother. Orunmila answered from behind the door which was unusual. Shango burst in to see his brother's bandages still wet from his assault. Orunmila told Shango! Oya and Shango immediately went to Ozain’s favorite mountain where he kept his calabashes full of herb and plant ase for various maladies. Oya told Shango that since he had given the board to Orunmila, Ozain has been avoiding the men who need his assistance and enticing the women. “ Hey,” Shango was furious. “We gon’ see, when the sun goes down.” Ozain arrived at his favorite mountain and was greeted with 6 or 7 lightning bolts. Himself and the mountain a blaze Oya caste a powerful cycle to disorient Ozain, tossing him and the wood in all directions also liberating the precious calabashes. Hearing the noise, all of the other orisha came to see and quickly took only what they had been requesting from Ozain and left. All was well except Ozain was left disfigured. Appearing since that time to now with one eye, one leg, one arm, one ear and absolute loyalty to Shango!

(In this story Shango/Oya are a person's kidneys, over time they lose function, Ozains anger is a bad diet, the fight between Shango (will to live), Oya (self preservation) and Ozain (herbal medicine) is the detox, The orishas grabbing the herbs is the restorative function experienced. Eat well and live long!