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Orishas
Deified natural powers with a 5000-year history.
Elemental forces of nature, such as earth, fire, wind, sweet river water and salty sea water. We are all made up of these elements and connecting with them brings purification, transformation, strength and clarity.In Africa, these forces were worshipped as gods over 5000 years ago, making it the oldest spiritual practice passed down to mankind. Brought to America with the slaves from Africa, these customs mingled with the local cultural heritage of the Indians and Christianity. Nowadays, they are practiced in very different forms, such as Santería in Cuba or Candomblé in Brazil. Umbanda, a Brazillian religion that has existed for just over a hundred years and mixes elements of Christianity, Candomblé, shamanism and esotericism, is spreading rapidly on all continents and is now also practised in this country.
Orishas have a very powerful effect and support us humans in our development. For example, there is Exú, the messenger and the link between us and the subtle world, the king Xangô, who ensures justice, and the god of war Ogum for protection, assertiveness and clarification. The sea goddess Yemanjá allows us to recognize our inner wealth, helps us to accept our feelings and let go, while the river power Oxum brings love and prosperity into our lives and leads us effortlessly to the solution of a difficulty, just as flowing water always finds its way. Nanã Buruké refers to the primal creative force that has been revered since the Stone Age and which also helps us to be creative. Obaluajê is invoked for healing, and the child spirits Ibeji bring childlike joy and lightness into our lives. The wind power Iansã brings movement, strength and good skill, while Oshala teaches the path of peace and leads us to the divine spark within us.
I work independently of religion, using knowledge and practices from Umbanda, Candomblé, as well as mixed forms practiced in Brazil and Europe, adapted to local conditions where appropriate and necessary. As the power of the Orishas is element-based, it can be experienced by everyone.
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