Nanã, mother of Obaluaiê and Oxumarê, is the elderly woman whose essence is intertwined with the primordial waters and the mud that shaped the universe. Her story is shrouded in mysteries and secrets that stretch back to the beginning of time. Legend has it that, with her sacred gourd, Nanã carries with her the secrets of creation and the destinies of all souls.

In Yoruba culture, Nanã is revered as the Orixá of wisdom, patience and ancestry. Her sacred day is Monday, a good day to honor ancestors and seek deep introspection. The predominant color is lilac or purple, symbolizing spiritual connection and wisdom that transcends time.

Religious syncretism often associates Nanã with the figure of Saint Anne in the Catholic tradition, revealing the adaptability of Yoruba culture in new contexts.

Today, Nanã is invoked to seek wisdom, patience and connection with ancestral roots. Her presence is requested in moments of deep reflection, in the search for spiritual understanding and in the recognition of the importance of the past in the construction of the present.

May the lilac light of Nanã illuminate our minds, bringing the clarity that resides in the secrets of the past. May the stagnant water from which it emerges remind us of the importance of honoring our origins, seeking answers to the challenges of the present in ancestral wisdom.