Oshosi in his light is the ordinary person, the majority: an individual who risks losing himself in the crowd. This characteristic, apparently so unremarkable, actually conceals one of the most uncontainable forces in the deck: a precious treasure that, like all treasures, is kept in a chest that can only be opened by more than two hands. Oshosi, in fact, cannot become great when he is alone. His strength lies in the group, whether that group is the basic cell of all groups—the couple—or a larger team. This card speaks of a potential that is activated through collaboration.

If it appeared as your first card, it points to efficiency, working ability, and intelligence: your capacity to move with precision, do what is needed, and collaborate without wasting time are all qualities working in your favor. Oshosi in his light is also the card of the one who works hard and does so without expecting recognition. When he appears after a personal question, he is telling you that the solution lies in concrete action and in not isolating yourself. There is strength in union, and right now trying to do everything alone may limit your effectiveness, even if you have great potential. This card also reminds you of the value of manual work, especially in times of sadness or solitude: finding peace in the making of something created by your own hands, whether it is a cake or a statue, repairing a piece of furniture or working in the garden. Hands in motion have immense therapeutic value. Work centers us and makes us useful.

If the card has appeared to give you advice or confirmation:

As advice, Oshosi invites you to look around and seek a companion, or more than one, in order to reach your goal. You are not the only one who has that problem, that feeling, or that doubt: sharing the path may already be part of the solution. Speak to someone about your project or your knot, ask for practical advice, delegate a part of it, join forces with someone who complements you. The world does not offer only problems: sometimes it offers allies.

If he comes to give you confirmation, Oshosi reassures you: you are efficient, you are capable, and the direction is right precisely because it is practical and active. This is no longer the time for planning alone: it is time for movement.

This card is telling you that you have the energy and the resources to begin now and build something concrete, tangible, something that has the potential to endure over time. It reminds you, however, that you will not be able to do everything alone, so look around: a team is an operational family that can achieve extraordinary results and make the seemingly impossible possible. Have you ever thought of sharing your aspirations with someone, or delegating part of your work? Even a solid partner can be a good collaborator, provided that love and work do not interfere too much with one another.

If this card appears after a black card, it shows you the way forward: stop circling around the issue and move into action, preferably with someone at your side. This card says that, in order to answer your question or overcome your energetic knot, you must first come out of your head and your constant thoughts and commit yourself to taking a first concrete step. Remember that we are never truly alone, but often unable to join ourselves to others.

Question: who could be your natural ally in this story, and what is the first concrete action you can take today, without waiting until you feel “ready”?