QUIMBANDA A RELIGIOUS HANDBOOK OF AFRO-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUALISM FOR THE INCARCERATED VOLUME ONE - RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE
CARLOS ANTONIO DE BOURBON-GALDIANO-MONTENEGRO
AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH PUBLICATIONS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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QUIMBANDA A RELIGIOUS HANDBOOK OF AFRO-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUALISM FOR THE INCARCERATED VOLUME ONE - RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher or the author of this book. This book contains formulas that were used in the historical AFRO-BRAZILIAN religious practices of Quimbanda, Candomble, Macumba and Umbanda. The author and the publisher do not encourage any of the practices in this book nor do we assume any liabilities for presenting those formulas or any information in this book. The formulas are presented for curious only. Neither the author, Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro nor the publisher, American Candomble Church assumes any responsibilities for the outcome of any of the spells, rituals or initiations in this book. We make no claims to any supernatural powers of these traditional initiation rituals. All inquiries or comments may be directed to the publisher. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to purchase this book or to purchase any of the supplies listed herein.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…….5 RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH……………………………………6 AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA……………………………………………………………..…7 THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY…………………………………………………………………..……9 THE DEITIES AND THE SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA PANTHEON………………………………………11 AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RITUALS……………………………………………..…29 AN EXPLANATION OF THE NGANGA OF THE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 THE MEANINGS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS………………………………….…33 SPELLS & RITUALS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS…………………………………35 HOW TO PREPARE A SPIRITUAL ALTAR FOR THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY………………………….…37 THE SACRED INITIATION MYSTERIES OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION………….38 THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS SACRAMENTS / RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS…………….…39 QUIMBANDA INITIATIONS IN THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION………………………………………47 SOLITARY QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER & FORMAL QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…51 SELF-DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES…………………53 METHOD ONE - DEDICATION CEREMONY…………………………………………………………………………54 A FORMAL DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES……….93 SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION & INVOKING THE QUIMBANDA SPIRITS……………………………109 A SACRED RITUAL TO HONOR NZAMBI…………………………………………………………………………..110 INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU MAIORAL……………………………………….137 INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU REI………………………………………………….140 3
INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, MARIA PADILLA REINA………………………….143 SACRED RITUALS OF THE FIRST LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM…………………………………….146 INVOCATION RITUAL OF THE SPIRIT EXU TRANCA RUAS…………………………………………………147 AN INVOCATION RITUAL TO TRIUMPH OVER YOUR ENEMIES…………………………………………175 QUIMBANDA PROTECTION RITUAL & PROSPERITY BATH……………………………………………….177 A SPIRITUAL INVOCATION TO EXU VOLAC………………………………………………………………………179 SACRED DIVINATIONS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION……………………………….181 THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT SIGNATURES (PONTOS RISCADOS)…………………………………………..184 FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES……………………………………………………………..193 RELIGIOUS LEGAL STANDARDS & CASE LAW FOR THE INCARCERATED……………….………197 AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH………………………………………………………………………………….203 ABOUT THE AUTHOR………………………………………………………………………………………………………205 THE GRAND RITUAL OF EXU MEIA NOITE……………………………………………………………………….207 A CATALOG OF AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH PUBLICATIONS………………………………….238
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INTRODUCTION Lately, I have received a number of requests from individuals who are currently inmates in either the State or Federal correctional institutions asking for help and guidance in relation to the magico-religious spiritual tradition of Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda. When I start to receive multiple letters of requests on the same subject, it is time to write up what I know so that I can, I hope, help as many people as possible. All of the following rituals and ceremonies should be followed exactly as they are presented here in this book if you want to experience the spiritual benefits of the AfroBrazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda. I hope that your spiritual journey into the religious mysteries of Quimbanda will be as enjoyable and positive as they have been for me over the past years. It is my hope that this book will become an informational source for inmates who have a sincere desire to study and embark into the sacred world of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda. This book is the first in a series of volumes that were specifically written for individuals who are now and are presently incarcerated. The information has been divided among various volumes because the information is very thorough and extensive. This book offers the reader with a rich source of information that can assist you to begin your sacred spiritual journey. I believe that an individual must find a particular spiritual path and religious philosophy which is comfortable for you. There are many paths and roads to the “Sacred and to the Divine”.
SARAVA
Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro March 31, 2011
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RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS OF THE AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH The following religious book was written for the initiates of the Congregation of the American Candomble Church. In the year 2003, the Casa Montenegro Spiritual Temple was formally organized into the American Candomble Church to preserve the unique and historical religious traditions of the mysteries of the Afro-Brazilian Candomble De Congo (Orixa mysteries) religious tradition and the Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda religious tradition that have been uniquely practiced by the De Bourbon-Montenegro Family of Brazil and have successfully survived for more than 148 years. All books written and published by the American Candomble Church for its religious clergy and religious Congregation are considered sacred and holy and that the religious doctrine and religious theology have only been made possible through the Divine Intercession of Nzambi and the Holy Quimbanda Trinity. In our sacred teachings and religious doctrines, the American Candomble Church recognizes that we are not the only religious group of practitioners of the Quimbanda religious tradition. The American Candomble Church also acknowledges that there are many religious variations of the Quimbanda religious tradition that presently exist and that are practiced throughout the world, but we believe that we are Nzambi’s chosen people. The American Candomble Church believes that our particular historical religious traditions have been ordained by Nzambi are unique and it has evolved into the most orthodox Congo derived gnostic religious tradition in its truest and purest form of the Quimbanda religious practice as brought to Earth by Nzambi, the “God of Heaven”. The initiates and religious Congregation of the American Candomble Church believe that Nzambi has chosen our “Church” and our particular Quimbanda religious tradition to speak directly through the Prophets of our Church and to the religious clergy of the American Candomble Church to deliver the “Divine Word of Nzambi” to his children here on Earth. The American Candomble Church believes that there is no God but Nzambi, the “Divine Heavenly Creator of the Heavens and the Earth”, the “Sacred Breath” which gave the Universe life. Let all on Earth bow down to Him for He is the “Lord our God”, and proclaim that Nzambi is the “Lord of Lords” and there is no other. For all of these historical reasons, the religious clergy and the religious Congregation of the American Candomble Church believe that our sacred and holy religious traditions have been ordained by Nzambi (God) and our "Church" will continue to grow old and survive into the 21st Century and even beyond. The religious theology and religious doctrine of the Prophets of the American Candomble Church has been confirmed by divine religious law that we are Nzambi’s chosen people.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA The historical roots of the present day Quimbanda religious tradition are distinctly African. The great African slave trade that lasted from 1514 - 1866 brought a lasting African cultural presence to Brazil and to the Americas. Quimbanda is an Afro-Brazilian religion practiced primarily in the urban city centers of Brazil. Quimbanda practices are typically associated with prayers and rituals associated with a mixture of various forms of spirituality. Before and even after the African diaspora, the present day religious faith of Quimbanda merged with other religious traditions and it is a mixture of ancient European Necromancy and Sorcery, Congo religious traditions, indigenous native Indian beliefs from the Amazon Rain Forest, European Spiritualism and the Jewish Kabbalistic magical religious tradition. Over the course of 500 years of shaping in the New World, the Quimbanda faith, through spiritual evolution has emerged and become a very distinct religious belief that is widely accepted as a legitimate religious tradition.Although distinctly different from its original religious practice which had its roots in the African Congo, the religious concept is identical in terms of religious structure and ritual practice. The word Quimbanda (Kimbanda) actually comes from the African Bantu word meaning “healer” or “shaman.” Quimbanda also refers to "the one who communicates with the beyond". “The Quimbanda magico-religious tradition is the most powerful Congo magical practice found in the New World and is also known and revered as perhaps being the most dynamic, complicated and the most powerful forms of African magico-religious practices found in Latin America”. Quimbanda was originally contained under the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition of Macumba. In the Mid-20th Century, Macumba split into two religions: Quimbanda and Umbanda. Umbanda represented the more popular with many Christian elements of Macumba, while Quimbanda retained the distinctively African traits. Quimbanda has continued to distinguish itself as a religion, while resisting many, but not all of the Catholic and French Spiritism influences that have penetrated Umbanda and other Afro-Brazilian religions. The Quimbanda religion was first brought to the United States in the 1920’s by the De Bourbon-Montenegro Family who have a long history and involvement with traditional Afro-Brazilian religions since the year 1864. The Quimbanda religion has been increasing in popularity in recent years with new converts and practitioners from all around the world and from every socio-economic and ethnic walk of life. The reason for its rise in popularity is that the religious philosophy and spiritual practice of the Quimbanda religion answers questions to the meaning of life and it also quickly resolves through spirituality the problems associated with our everyday life. The rituals of Quimbanda spiritualism gives individuals a sense of control over their lives through spiritual self-empowerment to believe in themselves and their spiritual birth destiny. 7
Religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religion become aware of the great power and mysteries found within nature and their spiritual surroundings. Through a series of progressive initiation rites associated with the Quimbanda religious faith, individuals become responsible individuals and have a greater respect for the environment and the Universal Mysteries of God. In the year 2003, Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro founded the first legal church of Afro-Brazilian religious traditions in the United States, the American Candomble Church. The American Candomble Church was founded to establish a religious community and cultural center for the practice of the Afro-Brazilian religious faiths of Candomble De Congo and Quimbanda. The Quimbanda religious tradition and its powerful spiritual philosophy are no longer confined to Brazil and religious practitioners can be found in just about every country of the World.
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THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY The Quimbanda religious tradition is monotheistic. Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one Supreme God. Religious initiates of the Quimbanda religion refer to him as Nzambi or Nzambi Mpungu, "Almighty God of the Great Celestial Mysteries and the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth". In the Quimbanda religious tradition, God is also referred to as Nzambi Ntoto. In the religious context of our theology, the word Nzambi Ntoto means "God Who touched and walked the Earth". The religious initiates of Quimbanda also refer to God as Ndala Karitanga (God who created Himself) and Sa Kalunga (Lord Endless, Infinite and Supreme God), after having created the world and everything in it. Although many religious practitioners of Quimbanda would consider its religious philosophy as monotheistic, there are many elements of pantheism which have been incorporated within the confines of the belief of one true God. Pantheism is the view that the Universe (Nature) and God are identical and that the essence of God is found within the Cosmos as an all-encompassing unity and the sacredness of Nature. There has been in recent years much debate and confusion about the Quimbanda religion as being polytheistic, but it is not. It is difficult to delineate from notions such as pantheism and monotheism. The confusion comes from the lack of understanding between the concepts of the term “worship” and the term “veneration.” Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed to one or more deities. Veneration is a special act of honoring a saint: a dead person who has been identified as singular in the traditions of the religion. In the world of Quimbanda, we worship God and venerate the deities or spirits (Nkisi). Catholics venerate the saints, (among them Mary), as human beings who had remarkable qualities, lived their faith in God to the extreme and are believed to be capable of interceding in the process of salvation for others; however, Catholics do not worship them as gods. There are other examples of monotheistic religions such as Christianity which embrace the concepts of a plurality of the divine; for example, the Trinity, in which God is one being in three eternal persons (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit). Additionally, most Christian churches teach Jesus to be two natures (divine and human), each possessing the full attributes of that nature, without mixture or intermingling of those attributes. Although there can be found in the African continent as well as many other places of the world the belief in polytheistic religious beliefs and practices, the concept of monotheism in the ancient African continent has existed for over 8500 years and its concept is not new. The practice of monotheism in Africa predates the birth of Christianity. 9
Most of the fear and misunderstanding about the Quimbanda and Candomble religious traditions come from individuals who have a lack of understanding about the religious philosophy of African cultures and their sacred traditions. Although we often define those spiritual entities venerated and associated with the Quimbanda religious tradition as deities, they are not. The word deity for those practicing traditional Quimbanda at the American Candomble Church simply means and refers to an elevated spirit which can be petitioned to intercede on our behalf directly to God and assist us in the process of the spiritual elevation and the evolution of our soul. This concept is the same as the veneration of the Saints by Roman Catholics. There is only one true God in the Quimbanda religious philosophy and we call him Nzambi, the "Father and Creator of the Heavens and the Earth", the "Creator of all that is “Seen” and “Unseen".
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THE DEITIES AND THE SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA PANTHEON If you are going to have success in using the spiritual principles of this book as well as many of my other books written about Quimbanda and Candomble De Congo religious traditions, it is important for you to understand the religious concept and spiritual function of the deities and the spirits of the powerful Quimbanda pantheon. By understanding the spiritual concept of the Quimbanda magico-religious system you will be able see very fast and spectacular results in your spiritual requests. Although there are various forms of traditional Brazilian Quimbanda practiced throughout Brazil and the world, and each with its own religious views about how the religion should be practiced and how the Quimbanda deities and spirits should be organized, I will present to you in this book the magico-religious system and religious philosophy as practiced by the members of the American Candomble Church. It has been estimated that there are over 65,000 Quimbanda religious temples in present day Brazil. Quimbanda temples are called Terreiro (backyard) or Tenda (tent). In Brazil each of the Quimbanda temples are autonomous religious organizations that focus around a central spiritual leader. The spiritual leader of the traditional Quimbanda temple is called “Tata Nganga” or “Pai De Santo”. Both words meaning “Father of the Mysteries of the Spirits”. The American Candomble Church is the first and only known legal religious organization in the United States that exists in the world that has been formally organized and structured with members from all around the world and from every walk of life. This book will only explore the spiritual mysteries of The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms of the deity more commonly known as Exu. The Quimbanda religious philosophy believes that the Universe and Earth are divided into Seven Kingdoms or spiritual realms. Each of these spiritual realms has been appointed with spiritual guardians by Nzambi. These deities were placed there by Nzambi to govern over these realms where these spirits reside. Each of the Seven Quimbanda kingdoms deals with various aspects of how mankind relates to the spirits as found in nature. The Quimbanda concept is very complex, but I will try to explain it in a simple comprehendible manner for the purpose of this book the spiritual principles and sacred theology of the Quimbanda religious tradition of the American Candomble Church. 11
The Quimbanda pantheon of deities and spirits is composed of seven (7) outer Quimbanda Kingdoms and seven (7) inner Quimbanda Kingdoms. These sacred kingdoms are known as, The Greater Quimbanda Kingdoms and The Lesser Kingdoms. The realm of Heaven where Nzambi resides is not considered a category of one of the Quimbanda Kingdoms because he is the “Creator” and it is only through his “Divine Grace” that all of the outer and inner kingdoms exist. In the Quimbanda religious system, Nzambi is considered masculine but can create duality in his work and in his sacred creations. The first three (3) Kingdoms of the Quimbanda deities are more commonly known as the Quimbanda Trinity. The Quimbanda Trinity is composed of the three deities, Exu Maioral, Exu Rei and Maria Padilla Reina. Together these three powerful spiritual forces govern the great cosmos and the universal laws of the Earth for Nzambi. That is why the religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religion venerate these three deities. The veneration of the Quimbanda Trinity is a central spiritual belief of our faith. Religious practitioners of Quimbanda believe that the deities of the Quimbanda pantheon were placed there by Nzambi to watch over the Universe and over the actions of mankind. Within the realm of the outer confines of the Kingdoms of the Quimbanda Trinity there are found the mysteries of the inner The Seven Greater Quimbanda Kingdoms and The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms. The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms are governed by and ruled over by the Quimbanda deities of King, Exu Rei and the Queen, Maria Padilla Reina. The deity Queen, Maria Padilla Reina is also known as Pomba Gira by the religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religious faith. The deities King, Exu Rei and the Queen, Maria Padilla Reina are believed to have seven different spiritual paths which are split among The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms. Each of The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms is governed over by a distinct spiritual path of the deities, King Exu Rei and the Queen, Maria Padilla Reina. Within each of The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms, there are 9 Chief Guardian Spirits of Exu and Pombagiras. These Chief Guardian Spirits of Exu and Pombagiras are there to assist the king and the queen of each one of The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms. Each one of these Chief Guardian Spirits of Exu and Pombagiras are associated with a specific spiritual task and assignment to spiritually assist mankind.
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These Exu and Pombagira spirits operate under the direct command of the King (EXU) and Queen (REINA) that govern a particular Quimbanda Kingdom. Although there are many different individual Exus and Pombagira spirits represented within the confines of the The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms, it is believed that there exist 121 different distinct Exus and 121 different distinct Pombagiras also found within the confines of The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms. This belief is not shared by all traditional Quimbanda temples, but this is the religious philosophy of the American Candomble Church. In the following explanation of The Seven Greater Quimbanda Kingdoms and The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms, the word deity refers to a highly evolved spiritual force that Nzambi placed in charge of a particular Quimbanda Kingdom and the word spirit (Nkisi) refers to a spiritual force that is submissive to the deity spirits. In both cases, both forces dominate and have a powerful control and influence over the destiny of human beings. Although the Quimbanda religious tradition believes that these spiritual entities have a great impact and influence on the lives and destiny of all human beings, we also believe that Nzambi at the moment of the “Divine Act of Creation” gave human beings the ultimate divine gift which is “freedom of choice” and the freedom to decide what path we should take in this life. This important concept is one of the Seven Principles of the Quimbanda Universal Cosmic Laws. In the Quimbanda religious tradition there is no “right” and there is no “wrong.” There are only consequences that result because of our choices and from our decisions. The Quimbanda spirits and deities were placed here by Nzambi to assist mankind with whatever decisions that we may chose and to spiritually assist us in manifesting our desires. That is why the Quimbanda religious tradition is centered on the veneration of the spiritual deity known as Exu. Exu is the Divine Messenger of the Crossroads of life. When we decide to make a decision, Exu is always there present reminding us that there will be consequences to our actions because we have “freedom of choice”. The crossroads of life represent the many consequences or paths that may come our way because of our choices and because we have “freedom of choice”. The religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religious tradition believe that the spiritual concept of “freedom of choice” is a “Divine Privilege” bestowed upon mankind by Nzambi. “Freedom of choice” is not a right; it is a gift from God.
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THE FIRST GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the deity, EXU MAIORAL - Governs the Astral World, the Archangel Metatron, the Seven Archangels (Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael, Archangel Gabriel, Archangel Uriel, Archangel Anael, Archangel Zerachiel, Archangel Raziel) & the Astral Spirits of the Cosmos.
THE 72 ASTRAL SPIRITS OF EXU: Exu Bael, Exu Agares, Exu Vassago, Exu Samigina, Exu Marbas, Exu Valefor, Exu Amon, Exu Barbatos, Exu Paimon, Exu Buer, Exu Gusion, Exu Sitri, Exu Beleth, Exu Leraje, Exu Eligos, Exu Zepar, Exu Botis, Exu Bathin, Exu Sallos, Exu Purson, Exu Marax, Exu Ipos, Exu Aim, Exu Naberius, Exu Glasya-Labolas, Exu Bune, Exu Ronove, Exu Berith, Exu Astaroth, Exu Forneus, Exu Foras, Exu Asmoday, Exu Gaap, Exu Furfur, Exu Marchosias, Exu Stolas, Exu Phenex, Exu Halphas, Exu Malphas, Exu Raum, Exu Focalor, Exu Vepar, Exu Sabnock, Exu Shax, Exu Vine, Exu Bifrons, Exu Uvall, Exu Haagenti, Exu Crocell, Exu Furcas, Exu Balam, Exu Alloces, Exu Camio, Exu Murmur, Exu Orobas, Exu Gremory, Exu Ose, Exu Amy, Exu Oriax, Exu Vapula, Exu Zagan, Exu Volac, Exu Andras, Exu Haures, Exu Andrealphus, Exu Cimejes, Exu Amdusias, Exu Belial, Exu Decarabia, Exu Seere, Exu Dantalion, Exu Andromalius
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THE SECOND GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the deity, EXU REI - Governs the Earth & the Underworld with Maria Padilla Reina. Exu manifests and encompasses male sexuality, fertility and strength. The deity of the Crossroads and the Emperor of the Constellations.
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THE THIRD GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the deity, MARIA PADILLA REINA (POMBA GIRA) - Governs over human emotions and desires with Exu Rei. Pomba Gira is viewed as the consort of Exu Rei. Pomba Gira represents female beauty, sexuality, and desire. Pomba Gira is viewed as a beautiful woman who is insatiable. She is venerated with great respect and care, as her worshippers concede that her wrath can be firm and strong. Pomba Gira is often invoked by those who seek aid in matters of the heart and love. The deity of the Crossroads,T-Roads and Empress of the Seven Planets. Within the Third Greater Quimbanda Kingdom there are also many paths of the female spirit known as Pomba Gira which can also manifest within the realms of the Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms.
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THE FOURTH GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the AJE SPIRITS - The four (4) Elements (Air, Fire, Earth, Water) & the fifth (5) Element of Void (Spirit). The Fourth Greater Quimbanda Kingdom is also ruled over by Iyami Oxorongá, a powerful witch and the Aje Spirits. The Aje spirits are the daughters of Iyami Oxorongá. The Aje Spirits are invisible spiritual entities that coexist with humans here on Earth. It is believed that the Aje Spirits are powerful "witches" that control all aspects of human destiny including such things as happiness, wealth, love, health and personal relationships. It is also believed that if an individual does not make a spiritual peace and truce with the powerful Aje Spirits that they can cause great harm and bring about great tragedy to all human beings. The Aje Spirits were here before the first man and first woman appeared on this Earth. Since the time that man and woman first appeared here on Earth, the Aje Spirits have been in spiritual competition with humans and historically have many of times tried to eliminate all life of mankind through such negative acts as causing famines, disease and even natural catastrophes and disasters such as floods, tornadoes and earthquakes.
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THE FIFTH GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the EGGUN SPIRITS - (Ancestors) & Spirit Guides (Preto Velhos) The Eggun Spirits are our blood related ancestors. Practitioners of the Quimbanda religious tradition venerate the ancestors. The veneration of these ancestor spirits is not a religion in and of itself, but a facet of Quimbanda religious expression which recognizes an element beyond human control. This form of veneration is at the core of all of the religious practices in Afro-Brazilian spiritualism. The basis of ancestor verneration seems to stem from two principle spiritual ideas: (1) that "those who have gone before" have a continual and beneficent interest in the affairs of the living; and (2) more widespread, uneasiness, fear of the dead, with practices to placate them. The Eggun Spirits are a part of the Quimbanda pantheon of divinities. In the African Congo they are referred to as the Egungun. The Egungun represents the "collective spirit" of the ancestors. Through veneration of the ancestors, they assure a place for the dead among the living. It is their responsibility to compel the living to uphold the ethical standards of past generations. The spirits of the“Preto Velhos” (Old Black Ones) are spirits that represent the elders of the first African slaves to work on the sugarcane and coffee plantations of Brazil. These spirits are believed to assist the followers of the Quimbanda religious tradition with such things as spiritual protection and healing. These powerful entities are also venerated as powerful spirit guides for practitioners from various religious traditions of Afro-Brazilian Spiritualism.
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THE SIXTH GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the CONGO SPIRITS (NKISI) - Govern the Physical World of Mankind & Spiritual World of the Dead. It must also be noted here that the nkisi spirits of the AfroCaribbean Congo religious practices of Palo Mayombe, Palo Monte and Kimbisa would be found within the sixth Quimbanda Kingdom. This information is important to know as there are many initiates from these Afro-Caribbean religious traditions that are currently being initiated into the mysteries of Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda. These spirits as found in the Caribbean would be; Kobayende - King of the dead, god of diseases. Centella Ndoki Gatekeeper between life and death. Gurunfinda - God of forest and herbs. Nkuyu - Deity of woods and roads, guidance and balance. Madre de Agua - Goddess of water and fertility. Mama Sholan Guengue - Goddess of richness and pleasures. Tiempo Viejo- God of divination and winds. Cabo Rondo - God of hunt and war. Siete Rayos - God of thunder and fire. Tiembla Tierra - Spirit of wisdom and justice. Zarabanda - Deity of work and strength. The American Candomble Church also houses the spiritual mysteries of the AfroCaribbean religious tradition of Palo Mayombe. Members of the American Candomble Church are given the opportunity to also initiate into the Afro-Caribbean Congo mysteries as part of their religious educational experience and are able to receive the Nkisi spirit mysteries (Traditional Palo Mayombe Ngangas) of Palo Mayombe. Although the two religious beliefs are distinctly different, they both share the same Congo regional and historical roots. It should also be noted that each of the Nkisi spirits has been assigned with a specific spiritual path of the spirit Exu (Lucero). The Exu spirits (Luceros) found within both religious traditions are submissive to the Nkisi spirits which govern the Sixth Greater Quimbanda Kingdom. It should also be noted that the religious practitioners of Quimbanda only venerate the Nkisi spirits while many times the religious practitioners of Afro-Caribbean derived Congo religious traditions such as Palo Mayombe, Palo Monte and Kimbisa worship the Nkisi spirits as gods. This is just one example of the difference between the two Congo derived religious beliefs. These are the primary Nkisis recognized at the American Candomble Church in the religious line of Quimbanda Congo spirits; Aluvaiá - Intermediary between humans and the other nkisis Nkosi Mukumbe (Roxi Mukumbe) - Nkisi of war and roads. Mutalambô (Kabila, Lambaranguange) - Hunter, lives in forests and mountains; deity of plentiful food. Gongobira - Young hunter and fisherman. 19
Katendê - Knows the secrets of medicinal herbs. Zaze (Loango) - Delivers justice to humans. Kaviungo (Kavungo, Kafungê, Kingongo) - God of health and death. Angorô (male form) and Angoroméa (female) - Assist the communication between humans and deities. Kitembo (Tempo) - Deity of weather and seasons. Matamba (Bamburussenda, Nunvurucemavula): Female warrior, commands the dead. Kisimbi (Samba) -The great mother, deity of fertility, of lakes and rivers. Kaitumbá (Mikaiá, Kokueto) - Goddess of the sea. Karunga Njambi - Lives at the bottom of the ocean. Zumbarandá - The eldest of the gods, connected to death. Wunje - The youngest of the Nkisis, represents the happiness of youth. Lembá Dilê (Lembarenganga, Jakatamba, Kassuté Lembá, Gangaiobanda) - Connected to the creation of the world.
The mysteries of the Orixas from the Candomble De Congo (Candomble De Angola) religious tradition are also found within the confines of the Sixth Quimbanda Kingdom. In the Candomble De Congo religious tradition, the Orixas are also considered Nkisi spirits. This is the primary difference between the Santeria religion and the Candomble De Congo religious tradition.
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THE SEVENTH GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM Ruled over by the CABOCLOS - The Guardians of the Earth that governs over the actions of mankind. The spirits of the “Caboclos” (Indian) are spirits that represent the native Indigenous peoples that the first African slaves encountered when they arrived in Brazil. These spirits are believed to assist the followers of the Quimbanda religious tradition with such things as spiritual protection and healing. These powerful entities are also venerated as powerful spirit guides for practitioners from various religious traditions of Afro-Brazilian Spiritualism. The American Candomble Church has expanded this religious regional meaning and now includes the spirits of Native Americans from North America.
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THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS
THE FIRST LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM THE CROSSROADS (REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS
Exu Tranca Ruas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Encruzilhadas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Das Almas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Marabo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Tiriri - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Veludo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Morcego - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Gargalhadas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Mirim - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE SECOND LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE CROSSINGS (REINO DOS CRUZEIROS)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DOS 7 CRUZEIROS Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DOS 7 CRUZEIROS
Exu Tranca Tudo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Kirombo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Cruzeiros - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Mangueira - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Kaminaloa - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Cruzes - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu 7 Portas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Meia Noite - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Kalunga - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE THIRD LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE MOUNTAINS & FOREST (REINO DAS MATAS)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DAS MATAS Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS
Exu Quebra Galho - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Das Sombras - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Das Matas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Das Campinas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Da Serra Negra - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Pedras - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Cobras - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Do Cheiro - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Arranca Toco - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE FOURTH LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE CEMETERY (REINO DA KALUNGA)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI KALUNGA Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA KALUNGA
Exu Porteira - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Tumbas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Catacumbas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Da Brasa - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Caveira - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Kalunga Pequena - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Corcunda - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Covas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Capa Preta - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE FIFTH LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE SOULS (REINO DAS ALMAS)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DAS ALMAS Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS
Exu Sete Lombas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Pemba - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Maraba - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Curado - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Nove Luzes - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu 7 Montanhas - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Tata Caveira - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Gira Mundo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu 7 Poeiras - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE SIXTH LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE LYRE (REINO DA LIRA)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DA LIRA Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DA LIRA
Exu Dos Infernos - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Dos Cabares - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Sete Liras - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Cigano - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Ze Pelintra - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Pagao - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Da Ganga - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Male- Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Chama Dinheiro - Chief Guardian Spirit
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THE SEVENTH LESSER KINGDOM KINGDOM OF THE BEACH (REINO DA PRAIA)
Ruling Diety: KING, EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS Ruling Diety: QUEEN, POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS
Exu Dos Rios - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Das Cachoeiras - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Da Pedra Preta - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Marinheiro - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Do Lodo - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Mare - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Bahiano - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Dos Ventos - Chief Guardian Spirit Exu Do Coco - Chief Guardian Spirit
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AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RITUALS The magical spiritual offerings and sacred rituals of the Brazilian Quimbanda religious tradition are known for their fast results. Spiritual offerings and rituals are collectively known in the Portuguese language as “trabalhos” or in the English language as “works”. Spiritual offerings are also known in the African language as "Ebo". Because of the historical richness of the Quimbanda religion, the religious practitioners of this magicoreligious system draw on the energy found in nature as well as from the powers of the spirits and the deities of the Quimbanda pantheon. Rituals of Quimbanda are usually dedicated to one or more spirits. The rituals usually consist of drawing a symbolic spirit signature on the ground at a sacred location where the ritual offering will be left at. The location of the ritual offering will be determined by what type of Ebo is being cast and for what spirit is being invoked. It is believed that every location has a specific set of spiritual entities that govern that place. A typical Quimbanda ebo would be done at the crossroads when summoning the spirit Exu Tranca Ruas to close the roads of your enemies. The ebo usually consists of candles, cigars, cigarettes, a food offering, a liquor offering and other items that are sacred to the spirit that is being invoked to do the spiritual work. The majority of the ebo's of Quimbanda are performed during the late night hours because it is believed that the spirits manifest here on earth during those hours. After the ebo has been brought to the desired magical location, the religious practitioner will recite a prayer to the spirits making a spiritual petition to grant their requests. Rituals such as those for cleansing are usually also done at specific locations depending on the desired intent of the individual. Cleansing rituals usually involve the individual taking a series of herbal spiritual baths known as "amaci" and often times a ritual performed at the shrine of a particular spirit or deity at the Quimbanda Terreiro, Tenda or Munanzo. The word, Terreiro in the Portuguese language refers to a traditional Afro-Brazilian temple and the word, Munanzo is an African Congo word that refers to a house of worship.The priest or religious practitioner who performs these ebo's and rituals is called “Quimbandeiro”. The word Quimbandeiro is an African Congo word meaning “healer” or “shaman”.Because the Quimbanda religion believes in spiritual communication, often times an individual seeking spiritual advice will visit a Quimbandeiro to find out the answer of their questions. This is usually performed using a divination system known as "Buzios". The buzios are an AfroBrazilian divination system which uses a set of 16 cowrie shells to consult with the Quimbanda spirits. This divination method is also known as the “chamalongo”. An individual may also seek advice from a spiritual medium that can incorporate a specific spirit guide or Quimbanda spirit to receive spiritual remedies and spiritual solutions to their problems. The spiritual process by which an individual medium becomes possessed by the spirits is referred to as “incorporating the spirit”. The spirits and deities of the Quimbanda religious pantheon are divided into seven categories. These seven categories 29
are known as the THE SEVEN GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS and THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. Each one of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms is ruled over by a specific set of deities and spirits. Each of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms is associated with a specific location, such as the crossroads, cemetery, oceans, forest, mountains and churches. Within the Seven Quimbanda, the first three (3) Kingdoms of Quimbanda deities are more commonly known as the QUIMBANDA TRINITY. The Quimbanda Trinity is composed of the three deities, Exu Maioral, Exu Rei and Maria Padilla Reina. Together these three powerful spiritual forces govern the cosmos and the Earth for Nzambi. That is why the religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religion venerate these three deities. The veneration of the Quimbanda Trinity is a central spiritual belief of our faith. Religious practitioners of Quimbanda believe that the deities of the Quimbanda pantheon were placed there by Nzambi to watch over the Universe and over the actions of mankind. Within the realm of the outer confines of the Kingdoms of the Quimbanda Trinity there are found the mysteries of the inner Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms of the spirit Exu Rei and the spirit Maria Padilla Reina. THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS are collectively ruled over by the deity Exu Rei and the female deity, Maria Padilla Reina. The deity Maria Padilla Reina is also known as Pomba Gira by the religious practitioners of the Quimbanda religious faith. The deity Exu Rei and the deity Maria Padilla Reina are believed to have seven different spiritual paths which are split among THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. Each of THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS is governed over by a distinct spiritual path of the deity Exu Rei and the deity Maria Padilla Reina. Within each of the THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, there are 9 specific Chief Guardian Spirits of Exu and Pombagiras that are associated with a specific spiritual task and assignment to spiritually assist mankind. These Exu and Pombagira spirits operate under the direct command of the King (EXU) and Queen (REINA) that govern a particular Quimbanda Kingdom. Although there are many different individual Exus and Pombagira spirits represented within the confines of THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, it is believed that there exist only 121 different distinct Exus and 121 different distinct Pombagiras. This belief is not shared by all traditional Quimbanda temples and in some temples there could be hundreds.
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AN EXPLANATION OF THE NGANGA OF THE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION The spirits and deities of the Quimbanda religious tradition who make a pact with the living are collectively called“Nkisi”. The spirits come from the world of the dead and manifest through the Nganga. The Nganga is usually constructed inside of a cast iron cauldron or even inside of a clay pot. The Nganga is a miniature world and a doorway to the supernatural. The Nganga is the home of the Nkisi who rests inside waiting until summoned by its owner. The spirit can only manifest to its owner who has made an eternal pact with the world of the spirits of darkness that will last until the physical death of its owner. The purpose of the spirit is to serve and protect its master by any means necessary. In the world of the Quimbanda religious tradition, good and evil are looked upon equally and weighed the same. That is, there is no distinct classification between good and evil as the Western World believes. Where do these spirits come from and why are they here? There are spirits everywhere around us. Everything, location and thing found in this world and the cosmos contain some kind of spiritual energy and life force. There are pantheons of spiritual entities known as “restless spirits” that for some reason have not been able to pass through light dimensions and are trapped here inside of our world until they complete their task or their destiny. There are many different types of spiritual entities which exist and can be found in the mountains, forest, stones, trees, rivers, oceans and other far away locations such as the planets and the stars. Spirits are pure unseen and invisible energy that can manifest in our physical world. Through the use of ancient magical necromancy incantations and ancient magical sorcery formulas and preparations an individual can tap into this energy and stabilize it by undergoing a series of initiations into this mysterious world which will allow them to walk with authority and respect in the realm of the Quimbanda spirits. In the Quimbanda religious tradition of spirituality, initiations and pacts with the deities and the spirits are achieved through a series of very ancient initiations that link the physical dimension which we live in with the outer dimension, where the spirits reside. When an individual undergoes the ancient initiation process these invisible spiritual entities will then recognize the new initiate as one of their own and in return will give the individual access to the secret “Cosmic Keys” to unlock the forbidden doors of the “Universal Occult Mysteries”. The scientific study of how these invisible spirits manifest within our physical world through the use of ancient necromancy invocations is called “Occult Physics”. The science of “Occult Physics” is the study of an unknown or invisible matter and its motion through space time and all that derives from these, such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of how these unseen invisible forces react in nature, conducted in order to understand how the world and universe behave. The techniques of how to capture spirits and to harness their strange and very powerful energy to do ones bidding is commonplace in many 31
ancient cultures, but the method by which an individual accomplished this varies from culture to culture and from region to region. In Western and European culture individuals initiated into the spiritual mysteries were many of times referred to as witches, warlocks and sorcerers. In the Quimbanda religious tradition they are known as Tata Nganga. The word Tata Nganga besides meaning the “Father of the Mysteries of the Spirits” also refers to an individual who possesses great "occult knowledge" and supernatural power to talk and to command the spirits of the dead for a variety of reasons such as to heal individuals from disease, sickness, power and protection against the evil eye and entities more commonly known as demons. The practice of working with the spirits of the dead is called necromancy. King Solomon, one of the greatest and most famous individuals of world biblical history was a sorcerer as well as a necromancer. After the African Diaspora to the New World, these initiations remained almost intact with a few variations and some syncretism and the incorporation of Indigenous Indian and Christian elements. Although in the Quimbanda religious tradition there are many deities and spirits represented within the confines of The Seven Greater Quimbanda Kingdoms and The Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms, each of the deities or spirits represented within these kingdoms has their own unique Nganga sacred to them. The mysteries of the Quimbanda Ngangas can only received by individuals through the act of initiation and ritual. Although individuals who are presently incarcerated would not be allowed to posses an nganga, the information was presented here in this book as a source of valuable information for individuals desiring to continue practicing the Quimbanda religious tradition when they have been released from jail.
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THE MEANINGS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS The following are the characteristics and spirits associated with each of the Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms of Exu. In the Quimbanda religion, the Spirit Exu is represented by the masculine spiritual force and the Spirit Pomba Gira is represented by the feminine spiritual force. Together these two spiritual forces are inseparable and represent balance of mind, body, spirit and soul. The First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Crossroads (Reino Das Encruzilhadas). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Das Encruzilhadas and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Das Encruzilhadas. The First Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found at the crossroads. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the First Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Tranca Ruas, Exu Sete Encruzilhadas, Exu Das Almas, Exu Marabo, Exu Tiriri, Exu Veludo, Exu Morcego, Exu Sete Gargalhadas and Exu Mirim. The Second Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Crossings (Reino Dos Cruzeiros). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Dos Cruzeiros and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Dos Cruzeiros. The Second Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found at the crossings. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the second Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Tranca Tudo, Exu Kirombo, Exu Sete Cruzeiros, Exu Mangueira, Exu Kaminaloa, Exu Sete Cruzes, Exu 7 Portas, Exu Meia Noite and Exu Kalunga. The Third Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Forests (Reino Das Matas). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Das Matas and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Das Matas. The Third Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found within the forests and fields. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the Third Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Quebra Galho, Exu Das Sombras, Exu Das Matas, Exu Das Campinas, Exu Da Serra Negra, Exu Sete Pedras, Exu Sete Cobras, Exu Do Cheiro and Exu Arranca Toco. The Fourth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Cemetery (Reino Da Kalunga). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Kalunga and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Kalunga. The fourth Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found within the mysteries of the cemetery. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the fourth Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Porteira, Exu Sete Tumbas, Exu Sete Catacumbas, Exu Da Brasa, Exu Caveira, Exu Kalunga Pequena, Exu Corcunda, Exu Sete Cova and Exu Capa Preta. The Fifth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Souls (Reino Das Almas). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Das Almas and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Das Almas. The fifth Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found within the mysteries of the 33
world of the dead (afterworld).The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the fifth Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Sete Lombas, Exu Pemba, Exu Maraba, Exu Curado, Exu Nove Luzes, Exu 7 Montanhas, Exu Tata Caveira, Exu Gira Mundo and Exu 7 Poeiras. The Sixth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Lyre (Reino Da Lira). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Da Lira and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Da Lira. The fifth Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found within human sexuality, earthly and physical pleasures. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the sixth Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Dos Infernos, Exu Dos Cabares , Exu Sete Liras, Exu Cigano, Exu Ze Pelintra, Exu Pagao, Exu Da Ganga, Exu Male and Exu Chama Dinheiro. The Seventh Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu is known as The Kingdom of the Beaches (Reino Da Praia). This Kingdom is ruled over and governed by the Spirit, Exu Rei Da Praia and the Spirit, Pomba Gira Da Praia. The seventh Quimbanda Kingdom of the Spirit Exu represents the spiritual energies and forces found in and around the ocean or bodies of water. The nine Chief Guardian Exu Spirits found in the seventh Quimbanda Kingdom are; Exu Dos Rios, Exu Das Cachoeiras, Exu Da Pedra Preta, Exu Marinheiro, Exu Do Lodo, Exu Mare, Exu Bahiano, Exu Dos Ventos and Exu Do Coco.
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SPELLS & RITUALS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS Knowing the spiritual entities of the Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms and understanding the meaning of each of them and how they function are key elements in practicing Brazilian Quimbanda, if you want to see fast and successful results in your spells and rituals. The following is a simple explanation of the meaning of the Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms and how they work. Spells and rituals of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the crossroads of life and everything associated with change. The spiritual requests of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who has been bewitched or has had a long history of bad luck and misfortune. The spirits of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to open up the roads to change an individual’s luck from bad to good. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at the crossroads. Spells and rituals of the Second Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the crossings of life and everything associated with the exchange of knowledge and our opinions. The spiritual entities of this kingdom can cause and prevent accidents, bring conflict or calmness between people, can cause ruin and bring tragedy to individuals. The spiritual requests of the Second Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who has been unjustly accused or spiritually attacked. The spirits of the Second Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to reverse any and all types of black magic and send it back to an enemy. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at street crossings. Spells and rituals of the Third Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent physical and spiritual growth, healing and all legal matters. The spiritual requests of the Third Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who is in a legal battle. The spirits of the Third Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to give the individual a legal victory in a pending lawsuit or legal matter. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed in the forests or mountains. Spells and rituals of the Fourth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the emotional and spiritual wellbeing of individuals. The spiritual requests of the Fourth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who has a constant depression, sickness or who has been bewitched to feel suicidal. The spirits of the Fourth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be 35
petitioned banish away sickness and negative vibrations. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed in the cemetery. Spells and rituals of the Fifth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the spiritual and physical emotions of the world of the living and the dead. The spiritual requests of the Fifth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who has recently lost a loved one in death. The spirits of the Fifth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to ensure that their soul crosses over into the spirit world. The spirits of the Fifth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to heal an individual of all types of spiritual sickness. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at high places such as the mountains. Spells and rituals of this kingdom can also be petitioned at hospitals, churches and at funeral parlors. Spells and rituals of the Sixth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the material and erotic pleasures of life. The spiritual requests of the Sixth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who likes to gamble. The spirits of the Sixth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to bring success in all games of chance. The spirits of the Sixth Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can also be petitioned in all matters of lust and seduction. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at the entrances of banks, casinos, bars and brothels. Spells and rituals of the Seventh Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom represent the emotional moments, spiritual moments and the rise and fall of an individual’s life. The spiritual requests of the Seventh Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who desires marriage. The spirits of the Seventh Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to bring or to attract a suitable marriage partner. The spirits of the Seventh Quimbanda Kingdom can be petitioned to assist individuals during spiritual purification rituals. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at the beach or near a body of water.
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HOW TO PREPARE A SPIRITUAL ALTAR FOR THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY This method of setting up a spiritual Quimbanda altar uses only the spiritual spirit signatures (Pontos Riscados) of the deities of the Quimbanda Trinity. INSTRUCTIONS The altar can be left uncovered or covered in an altar cloth. Cover the altar with an altar cloth made in the following colors: Red, Black and White. The altar cloth can be made in a combination of these three colors or you can make your own by sewing cloth material of the three separate colors together. If you will be doing this method, remember to always follow the sequence pattern of deity colors in the following order: Red cloth on the left side, Black cloth in the middle and White cloth on the right side. Draw and then paint each one of the three spiritual spirit signatures of the Quimbanda Trinity on a wood, cardboard or framed canvas. The dimensions of the wood, cardboard or framed canvas must be 21 inches x 21 inches in length and width. Following the color patterns as RED BACKGROUND COLORED CANVAS: Paint spirit signature using black paint. BLACK BACKGROUND COLORED CANVAS: Paint spirit signature using red paint. WHITE BACKGROUND COLORED CANVAS: Paint spirit signature using black paint. After you have finished painting the spirit signature images on the canvas and they have dried then place them up on the wall directly behind the Quimbanda Trinity altar.
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE AN ALTAR AS ELABORATE AS THE ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU CAN LET YOUR SPIRIT BE YOUR GUIDE AND DESIGN IT HOWEVER YOU FEEL GIVES THE DEITIES GLORIFICATION. IF THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO HAVE AN ELABORATE ALTAR, YOU WILL HAVE TO GET CREATIVE AND USE YOUR IMAGINATION.
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THE SACRED INITIATION MYSTERIES OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION The Afro-Brazilian religion of Quimbanda is a “mystery religion” or “gnostic religious tradition”. A mystery religion is any religion with an arcanum, or secret wisdom. In a mystery religion, an inner core of beliefs, practices, and the religion's true nature, are revealed only to those who have been initiated into its secrets. An individual who desires to become a formal member of a Quimbanda temple must first petition it. If the Quimbanda spirits and the religious hierarchy accept the petition then the individual will be introduced into the mysteries through a series of initiatory rites. Acceptance within a traditional Quimbanda temple is a privilege; not a right. An initiation creates a strong emotional bond and tie between temple members, and so an initiation request should not be considered lightly by either the aspirant or the temple; and, as always, the Tata Nganga has the final word. However, because of the deep bond initiation creates between the temple brothers and sisters, tradition dictates that the decision to accept a new person into the traditional Quimbanda temple must be unanimous. If only one person in the temple, can state good reason, and cannot be persuaded otherwise by other temple initiates, then entrance is denied to the Initiate. Again, the Tata Nganga has the final word in all things temple related. In the Quimbanda religious tradition, initiation is considered a “rite of passage”. In the context of ritual magic and esotericism, an initiation is considered to cause a fundamental process of change to begin within the person being initiated. There are various initiations associated with the Quimbanda religious tradition. In a traditional Quimbanda Temple it will take seven years to complete all of the sacred initiation in order to be called, Tata Nkisi Malongo or Tata Nganga (Male) or Mametu Nkisi (Female). The various steps of initiation are called degrees. Each degree is a step in that initiation process. There are seven degrees of initiation in the Quimbanda religious tradition. These seven degrees are known as the “Seven Greater Quimbanda Mysteries”. There are also many other initiations associated with the the “Seven Greater Quimbanda Mysteries” of the Quimbanda religious tradition, but these are considered minor initiations. These minor initiation rituals are called the “Lesser Quimbanda Mysteries”. The minor initiation rituals are found within the confines of the “Seven Greater Quimbanda Mysteries”. All initiation rituals are done at the temple or in nature. A Quimbanda temple is a place of worship and where initiated individuals come together as a “family unit” to venerate the vast pantheon of Quimbanda deities and spirits. These initiation rituals can take various years to complete. An individual who is incarcerated can for the purpose of this book “self-initiate” themselves in the Quimbanda religious tradition through following the rituals in the following pages. All of the following ceremonies are important initiations that an individual will undergo if they are considering becoming a part of a formal Quimbanda religious temple. 38
THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS SACRAMENTS / RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS All of the following are Congo names for the Seven Quimbanda Sacraments/ Religious Obligations that must be completed within the 7 year initiation period. These religious rituals and ceremonies are as follows; 1. MASSANGUÀ 2. NGUDIÀ MUTUÈ 3. NGUECÈ BENGUÈ KAMUTUÈ 4. NGUECÈ KAMOXI MUVU 5. NGUECÈ KATÀTU MUVU 6. NGUECÈ KATUNU MUVU 7. NGUECÈ KASSAMBÀ MUVU
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FIRST DEGREE - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT MYSTERIES The journey into the mysteries of Quimbanda religious tradition begins with a spiritual baptism. Baptism in the Quimbanda religion is known as MASSANGUÀ. An individual desiring to become a member of a traditional Brazilian Quimbanda religious temple will be able to receive the divine protection of the powerful Quimbanda deities and spirits by receiving baptism into the spiritual Quimbanda mysteries. When an individual is baptized into the Quimbanda spiritual mysteries they are cleansed of all negativity and can then begin to continue with their spiritual journey into the mysteries of the spirits. It is through baptism that the Quimbanda spirits will begin to know the individual and their desired intent to become fully initiated at a traditional Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda temple. When an individual is baptized into the Quimbanda spiritual mysteries they are making a “pledge” and not a “pact” with the powerful deities of the Quimbanda Trinity and the spirits. The individual who is baptized receives the powerful Quimbanda spirit beads which are the “banners of our Quimbanda faith”. The sacred beads are called “guias” (spirit guides) in the Portuguese language. The new initiate will also receive the spirit mysteries of the Quimbanda Trinity. The three mysteries of the Quimbanda Trinity are received during the baptism ritual. Together, these three Quimbanda spirit ngangas correspond to each of the three deities of the Quimbanda Trinity. The deities which govern the Quimbanda Trinity are Exu Maioral, Exu Rei and Maria Padilla Reina.
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SECOND DEGREE - RAYAMENTO / MUKASO INITIATION CEREMONY The “Rayamento Initiation Ceremony” links the new initiate to the World of the Quimbanda Spirits so that they will be better able to assist one with advancing in a positive direction in life. There are two parts of the Rayamento Initiation Ceremony. The first "Rayamento Initiation Ceremony" establishes a spiritual relationship between the Quimbanda spirits and the new initiate. The second "Rayamento Initiation Ceremony" will establish a spiritual connection to the mysteries with all of the deities and spirits of the Quimbanda spiritual pantheon. The second “Rayamento Initiation Ceremony," which is traditionally done 21 days after the first Rayamento Initiation Ceremony gives the individual the ability to communicate and have command over the powerful Quimbanda deities and spirits. Both Rayamento Initiation Ceremonies give an individual great protection against all harmful energy that may be affecting the individual or that may come their way. The Rayamento Initiation Ceremony gives the individual the ability to leap over all obstacles of this life and will even protect an individual from untimely death. The Rayamento Initiation will make an individual invisible to any and all problems. This Rayamento Initiation opens the third eye of the individual. It is only after doing these very important initiation ceremonies that an individual is fully accepted into the traditional Quimbanda temple as a full-fledged member. The Rayamento Initiation Ceremony can save your life. Collectively, these two initiations are refered to as “Mukaso”. In the following book available from the American Candomble Church, you will be able to spiritually perform the powerful Mukaso initiation ceremony if you are presently incarcerated. The book is called; A RELIGIOUS HANDBOOK OF AFRO-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUALISM FOR THE INCARCERATED VOLUME TWO - THE MUKASO RELIGIOUS INITIATION RITE OF PASSAGE
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THIRD DEGREE - AJE SPIRITS INITIATION CEREMONY The "Aje Spirits Initiation Ceremony" links our world to the invisible world of the Aje Spirits (Witches). The Aje Spirits control all aspects of human life such as wealth, health, prosperity, and our "spiritual birth destiny". If an individual does not undergo this initiation ceremony they will always be plagued with constant spiritual attacks by the Aje Spirits. By undergoing this initiation ceremony, an individual makes spiritual peace and establishes a lifelong relationship with the powerful Aje Spirits without any spiritual interference in order to be able to accomplish your desired goals in one’s life.
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FOURTH DEGREE - EGGUN SPIRITS INITIATION CEREMONY The “Eggun Spirits Initiation Ceremony” links the new initiate to the world of their ancestors. Without the permission, blessings and assistance of our ancestors we will never be able to realize all of the good things that life holds for us. By undergoing this initiation an individual establishes a relationship with the world of the ancestors so they will be better able to assist the individual with all the good things in life and to be able to overcome all difficulties that an individual may be faced with. It is important that an individual undergo this initiation ceremony so that they do not lose their way on their journey in this life.
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FIFTH DEGREE - NGANGA INITIATION CEREMONY The “Nganga Initiation Ceremony” is one of the most important of all of the initiation ceremonies associated with a traditional Quimbanda temple. When an individual undergoes this initiation, they receive the actual spirit mysteries of a particular Quimbanda deity or spirit to work with. The mysteries of the Quimbanda spirits are usually received inside of an iron cauldron or clay pot. When a male individual receives this initiation they are then refered to as Tata Nganga. When a female individual receives this initiation they are then refered to as Mametu Nkisi or Mametu Nganga.
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SIXTH DEGREE - THE OZAIN INITIATION CEREMONY The “Congo Spirit Ozain Initiation Ceremony” can only be received by men or by women who are no longer menstruating. The spirit Ozain is also refered to as the Katende in the Quimbanda religious tradition. This initiation ceremony gives the initiate the spiritual right to be able to work and invoke the powerful astral deities and spirits of the magical mysteries of the Quimbanda Spirit Ozain. After the individual undergoes this very important initiation ceremony where they will receive the actual "spirit mysteries". The mysteries are received in the form of a traditional Quimbanda Nganga. When an individual receives this initiation they are then refered to as “Ozainista”. An Ozainista Priest is an invaluable member of the magico-religious community.
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SEVENTH DEGREE - TATA NKISI MALONGO INITIATION CEREMONY The last and final initiation that an individual can receive in a traditional Quimbanda religious tradition is the “Tata Nkisi Malongo Initiation Ceremony”. This initiation can only be received by men. When an individual receives this initiation and receives the spiritual Mysteries of Tata Nkisi Malongo they become one with the spiritual world and can command the powerful Quimbanda spirits Congo as well as all of the spirits found in nature. This ceremony gives the individual great supernatural knowledge and occult powers. An individual must complete this very important initiation ceremony if they want to venture outside of their Quimbanda temple to one day start their own.
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QUIMBANDA INITIATIONS IN THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION When I began writing this book, I did it completely under the spiritual guidance of the Quimbanda Trinity. Therefore, it is in my belief and the belief of the American Candomble Church that the following initiation rituals and ceremonies have been ordained by God and the Quimbanda Trinity. The following information is “Sacred” and “Holy”. It must be respected at all times. For the purpose of this book, I will present three methods of initiation rituals that can be legitimately used to connect oneself into the sacred mysteries of the Quimbanda religious tradition. Although the following methods of initiation are legitimate, an individual who desires to become a part of the mysteries of the Quimbanda religious tradition while they are incarcerated, should always upon leaving seek out a qualified Quimbanda Priest and temple to undergo the formal initiation process again to conform to the religious doctrine of that particular Quimbanda temple. By going through a formal Quimbanda initiation, the individual will be assured that they have had the same spiritual experience as those who have already done so in a formal setting outside of the State and Federal Correctional Institution. Because of the extensive information and material of this book, I will only present the ritual instructions for the Quimbanda Dedication Ceremony (Baptism/ MASSANGUÀ), which is the first step of initiation for inmates desiring to enter into the sacred religious mysteries of Quimbanda. The Quimbanda Dedication Ceremony does not require any connection to any outside formal Quimbanda religious temple, nor does it require the individual to have any type of spiritual divination done for them prior to self-initiating themselves. This dedication ceremony is formally known as baptism into the Quimbanda spiritual mysteries.
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METHOD ONE The incarcerated individual can join a formal Quimbanda temple on the outside that will be willing to sponsor them and to be spiritually responsible for the individual while they are incarcerated and also be willing to do all of the necessary spiritual offerings (Ebo) to the Quimbanda spirits in their name (the incarcerated individual). The incarcerated individual can formally join a traditional Quimbanda temple through mail correspondence with the elder priest. In this method, when the incarcerated individual leaves jail they must then immediately go to the same Quimbanda temple that assisted them while they were incarcerated and then formally be initiated without delay thanking the Quimbanda deities, spirits and the Tata Nganga or the Tata Nkisi Malongo for their spiritual assistance that they received while they were incarcerated. In Method One, the individual will still have to do one of the following two methods of initiation, but you will receive outside spiritual assistance from a formal Quimbanda temple that can only enhance your spiritual journey. The AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH has a religious educational outreach program available for individuals who are serious and who have a sincere desire to become a part of a formal Quimbanda religious temple. For more information write to:
AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH P.O. BOX 881377 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90009
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METHOD TWO The incarcerated individual will be able to self initate themselves by following the Quimbanda Self dedication baptism ceremony that I will present in the following pages. By self initiation, the individual will be able to practice the religious doctrine with privacy. This particular initiation method requires only that the individual do the Quimbanda Dedication Ceremony which is the same or equal to the Quimbanda Baptism Ceremony at a formal Quimbanda religious temple.
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METHOD THREE This particular initiation method requires that the individual do the Quimbanda Dedication Ceremony in front of a religious group that can be established within the legal guidelines of the correctional institution. The incarcerated individual can form a formal religious group with the permission of the Department of Corrections and the spiritual services and counseling department. By establishing a Quimbanda religious community within the correctional institution, individuals will be able to spiritually support one another with positive spiritual information to enrich and better our lives. It also must be remembered that those desiring to formally practice the Quimbanda religious tradition may be met with legal obstacles and institutional regulations and codes that may need to be overcome in order to be able to participate in the correctional institution. This may take some time to be able to demonstrate and convince to those in authority your genuine interest and commitment in participating the religious principles and theology of the Quimbanda religious tradition. The best place to first start with your request and petition to establish a formal group to practice the Quimbanda religious traditions would be with the “Prison Chaplain”. The Prison Chaplain will be able to direct you to right source and about how to go about it in the best possible manner. Individuals interested in learning more about the religion should also request that the “prison library” or “chaplain library” also include books about Afro-Brazilian religious traditions. Either way, although there may or may not be obstacles to formally practicing the Quimbanda religious tradition in your particular correctional facility, you must always do so within the legal guidelines of your specific correctional institution.
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SOLITARY QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER & FORMAL QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER Traditionally, belonging to a formally organized temple was the only way to learn the Quimbanda religious tradition. Thankfully that is no longer the case. Thanks to a large number of people who have published books about various magical Congo religious traditions, it is now possible to learn the religious traditions of Afro-Brazilian spiritualism alone. The choice is up to you. The one thing that you should remember or keep in mind is that by practicing the Congo religion on your own you will not be able to learn as quickly as you would by participating in a formal Congo Munanzo. To assist you in deciding if you would like to practice the Quimbanda religious tradition by yourself or in a formal group, I have provided the following chart to better explain the differences between the two.
FORMAL QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER = FQP SOLITARY QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER = SQP
FQP - With a formal Quimbanda temple group, the rituals are performed by a group of people. SQP - As a solitary Quimbanda religious practitioner, you do everything yourself. FQP - The group meets regularly. SQP - The solitary Quimbanda religious practitioner can hold a ritual whenever you feel like it. FQP - A formal Quimbanda temple group draws on all its members to build a cone of power. SQP - A solitary Quimbanda religious practitioner has only their own power to draw on. FQP - A formal Quimbanda temple group has a wide variety of knowledge and specialties. SQP - A solitary Quimbanda religious practitioner has only their own knowledge and specialty. FQP - A formal Quimbanda temple has a structured set of religious doctrines. SQP - A solitary Quimbanda religious practitioner can change and be flexible with the religious doctrine. 51
SQP - A solitary Quimbanda religious ritual can be the barest minimum of words and actions. FQP - A formal Quimbanda temple must attune itself as one.
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SELF-DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES The Dedication Ceremony for inmates would be the same as baptism into the Quimbanda mysteries at a formal temple.There are two methods that the individual can do this ritual, but that will depend on what your spiritual goals are. (1) The first method is for those who wish to practice the Quimbanda religious tradition on their own and in private. (2) The second method is for those who wish to practice the Quimbanda religious tradition in a formal religious group setting. The following are the complete ritual instructions for both methods of doing the Dedication Ceremony for individuals who are presently incarcerated. In method one, the process by which the individual completes this ritual will take seven days. Seven days represents the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms. In method two, the process by which the individual completes this group ritual will take one day, while still invoking the deities and spirits of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms.
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METHOD ONE - DEDICATION CEREMONY
PREPARATION If you are allowed to do so, the ritual should be done in front of the Quimbanda Trinity altar. The Quimbanda Trinity altar can be made from the instructions which I have provided in this book.
RITUAL ITEMS NEEDED One bar of Quimbanda Ritual Black Soap - If you are not able to get the Quimbanda Ritual Black Soap then you can use traditional African Black Soap known as “Dudu-Osun”. These soaps are available from most African general stores and companies that sell occult supplies. Quimbanda Baptism Beads - Not all correctional institutions allow inmates to possess and wear religious necklances such as rosaries, but if you are able to get permission then order a set from the American Candomble Church. If you are able to make the religious beads yourself then you should use the following bead patterns and colors. The stand of beads should be made long enough to hang just below your belly button. The reason for this is simply that we believe that the belly button is a sacred place on our bodies that is the doorway to the realm of Heaven because we were connected for 9 months by the umblical cord to our mother’s lifeline which gave us life. The umblical cord represents how our soul traveled from Heaven to Earth and took root within our physical body. The sacred beads represent protection of our soul which resides within our physical bodies against negative spiritual energy. If you are not able to wear or have religious beads then you can still do the ritual without them. The ritual beads will follow a repeated color pattern of seven red beads, seven black beads and seven white beads or clear colored beads. The pattern should be repeated until your strand of religious beads hangs just below the belly button. Before doing the actual dedication ceremony, the individual must prepare three days before by spiritually fasting. Spiritually fasting for the purpose of this book means limited food portions at each meal to cleanse the body, mind and soul. The individual will also meditate on the mysteries of the Quimbanda Trinity and a genuine spiritual self reflection about the importance of the spiritual commitment which you will be entering into with the spiritual world of the Quimbanda deities and spirits. 54
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FRIDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE FIRST DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future religious rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 56
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 57
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETLEY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then say the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPEROR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 58
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CROSSROADS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CROSSROADS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LEFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TIRIRI, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 59
TIRIRI, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TIRIRI, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU TRANCA RUAS, EXU SETE ENCRUZILHADAS, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, EXU TIRIRI, EXU VELUDO, EXU DAS ALMAS AND EXU MIRIM, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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SATURDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE SECOND DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 61
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 62
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPEROR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 63
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DOS 7 CRUZEIROS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DOS 7 CRUZEIROS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CROSSINGS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DOS 7 CRUZEIROS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DOS 7 CRUZEIROS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CROSSINGS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND 64
YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU TRANCA TUDO, EXU KIROMBO, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, EXU MANGUEIRA, EXU KAMINALOA, EXU SETE CRUZES, EXU MEIA NOITE AND EXU KALUNGA, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA
STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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SUNDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE THIRD DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 66
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times.
NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA 67
IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPREOR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA
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WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS MATAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE FORESTS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS MATAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE FORESTS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS EXU SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS EXU SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY 69
ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ARRANCA TOCO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ARRANCA TOCO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ARRANCA TOCO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, EXU DAS MATAS, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, EXU SETE PEDRAS, EXU SETE COBRAS, EXU DO CHEIRO AND EXU ARRANCA TOCO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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MONDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE FOURTH DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 71
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 72
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPREOR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 73
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DA KALUNGA & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DA KALUNGA OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CEMETERY, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DA KALUNGA & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DA KALUNGA, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CEMETERY IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY 74
ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CAPA PRETA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT, EXU CAPA PRETA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAPA PRETA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN KINGDOMS, EXU PORTEIRA, EXU SETE TUMBAS, EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, EXU DA BRASA, EXU CAVEIRA, EXU KALUNGA, EXU CORCUNDA, EXU SETE COVAS AND EXU CAPA PRETA, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE SARAVA STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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TUESDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE FIFTH DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 76
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 77
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPREOR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 78
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS ALMAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE SOULS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS ALMAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE SOULS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, 79
GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU SETE LOMBAS, EXU PEMBA, EXU MARABA, EXU CURADO, EXU NOVE LUZES, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, EXU GIRA MUNDO AND EXU 7 POIERAS, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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WEDNESDAY - 12 MIDNIGHT - THE SIXTH DAY OF THE RITUAL
QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 81
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 82
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPREOR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 83
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS LIRAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS LIRAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE LYRE, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS LIRAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS LIRAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE LYRE IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE PELINTRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LEFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE PELINTRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE 84
PELINTRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF, EXU MALE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MALE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MALE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU DOS INFERNOS, EXU DOS CABARES, EXU SETE LIRAS, EXU CIGANO, EXU ZE PELINTRA, EXU PAGAO, EXU DE GANGA, EXU MALE AND EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE SARAVA STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE & MEDITATE ON YOUR DESIRES
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QUIMBANDA BAPTISM RITUAL PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If you are not able to have chalk, then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permanent ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. If you can’t do this step it will be alright. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the West, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE 86
NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the South, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the North, do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. NEW INITIATE: Standing towards the East, do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA 87
IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA I, say you’re your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, TODAY ON THIS MOST SACRED OF ALL DAYS COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON MY OWN FREE WILL SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD. DIVINE EMPEROR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS - HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA 88
WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA I, say your complete birth name, INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE BEACHES, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD KING EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE BEACHES IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY 89
ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU DOS RIOS, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, EXU MARINHEIRO, EXU DO LODO, EXU MARE, EXU BAHIANO, EXU DOS VENTOS AND EXU DO COCO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE LORD OF HEAVEN - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WHO GOVERN THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO BIND MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO BLIND MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO CONQUEOR MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, GRANT ME VICTORY OVER MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS AND BY THE DIVINE GRACE OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND THE SEVEN HOLY KINGDOMS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET.
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EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I WASH MY HANDS CLEAN LIKE PONTIUS PILATE. EXU IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE, GRANT MY REQUEST-SARAVA.
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THE CONCLUDING RITUAL OF THE SEVENTH DAY PLACE YOUR NEW SET OF QUIMBANDA BAPTISM INITIATION BEADS ON. REMEMBER ALWAYS TAKE A QUIMBANDA CLEANSING BATH USING THE BLACK SOAP AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH RITUAL.
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A FORMAL DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES If you are going to do this ceremony in a formal group your initiation ritual may have to wait until the next day after meeting with the group. Depending on the day and time that is set by the prison chaplain for your group to meet, the baptism ritual shower may have to wait until the next day after meeting with your group. Religious rituals for the purpose of this book may be somewhat flexible toyou’re your schedule. BAPTISM RITUAL PREPARATION If you are allowed to do so, the ritual should be done in front of the Quimbanda Trinity altar. The Quimbanda Trinity altar can be made from the instructions which I have provided in this book. RITUAL ITEMS NEEDED: One bar of Quimbanda Ritual Black Soap - If you are not able to get the Quimbanda Ritual Black Soap then you can use traditional African Black Soap known as “Dudu-Osun”. These soaps are available from most African general stores and companies that sell occult supplies. Quimbanda Baptism Beads - Not all correctional institutions allow inmates to possess and wear religious necklaces such as rosaries, but if you are able to get permission then order at set from the American Candomble Church. If you are able to make the religious beads yourself then you should use the following bead patterns and colors. The stand of beads should be made long enough to hang just below your belly button. The reason for this is simply that we believe that the belly button is a sacred place on our bodies that is the doorway to the realm of Heaven because we were connected for 9 months by the umblical cord to our mother’s lifeline which gave us life. The umblical cord represents how our soul traveled from Heaven to Earth and took root within our physical body. The sacred beads represent protection of our soul which resides within our physical bodies against negative spiritual energy. If you are not able to wear or posses religious beads then you can still do the ritual without them. The ritual beads will follow a repeated color pattern of seven red beads, seven black beads and seven white or clear colored beads. Before doing the actual dedication ceremony, the individual must prepare three days before by fasting. Fasting for the purpose of this book means limited food portions at each meal to cleanse the body, mind and soul. The individual will also meditate on the mysteries of the Quimbanda Trinity and a genuine spiritual self reflection about the importance of the spiritual commitment which you will be entering into with the spiritual world of the Quimbanda deities and spirits. 93
If you are able to or wish to, you can also make an altar dedicated to the Quimbanda Trinity by the using the instructions that I have provided in this book. After three days of spiritual fasting then do the following ritual. This ritual can be started at any given hour before you take your daily shower. The ritual can also be done the day before and then the bath taken the following day.
PROCEDURE: Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk. If your not able to have chalk then use a large piece of paper with the spirit signature on it. The spirit signature can also be made and drawn on top of a square piece of cloth using a red or black marker. By doing this method, the cloth is made into a permaneant ritual mat that can be used for future baptism initiation rituals. The spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross should be large enough for the new initiate to stand in during the ritual ceremony. Prayer Group: Standing in front of the Quimbanda altar facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. The Prayer Leader: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. Prayer Leader & Prayer Group will then turn to face the West and do and say the following: 94
Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Prayer Leader & Prayer Group will then turn to face the North and do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Prayer Leader & Prayer Group will then turn to face the South and do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder,then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Prayer Leader & Prayer Group will then turn to face the East and do and say the following: FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA 95
The group will then begin the Quimbanda ritual by reciting the following ritual prayers: IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU REI - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA WE INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY IN THE NAME NZAMBI, FOR say the complete birth name of the new initiate. - SARAVA Today on this most sacred of all days, do you, the new initiate will say their complete birth name, COME NOW BEFORE NZAMBI AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WITH COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION AND COMPLETELY ON YOUR OWN FREE WILL? - SARAVA The New Initiate does and says the following: I DO. Do the following: Using your right hand, tap your center of your chest directly over your heart three times and then the following; I, the new initiate will say their complete birth name, INVOKE THE DIETIES AND SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION TO GRANT ME ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF BAPTISM. IT IS IN THIS SACRED INITIATION CEREMONY THAT I WASH MY BODY, MIND, SPIRIT AND SOUL FROM ALL OF MY PAST SINS AND FAILINGS. I KNOCK AT YOUR SACRED DOOR TO THE HEAVENLY REALM TO OPEN UP THE GATES OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS. - SARAVA The Prayer Group recites the following prayer: WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU MAIORAL, THE SEVEN MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS THAT WATCH OVER THE ASTRAL REALM AND COMMAND THE 72 SPIRITS OF EXU - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF KING, EXU REI, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE CROSSROADS, GUARDIAN OF HUMAN FATE, DESTINY AND THE DELIVERER OF THE SACRED DIVINE WORD, DIVINE EMPEROR TO THE SECRETS OF THE CELESTIAL CONSTELLATIONS. - SARAVA
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WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF QUEEN, MARIA PADILLA REINA, GUARDIAN OF THE MYSTERIES AND PLEASURES OF LIFE, DIVINE EMPRESS OF THE SEVEN PLANETS. HEAR ME NOW O MIGHTY QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE AJE SPIRITS, THE DIVINE INVISIBLE MOTHERS OF THE SACRED MARKETPLACE, THE WEAVERS OF TIME AND OF THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF MY ANCESTORS WHO ARE KNEELING AT THE FOOT OF NZAMBI IN LIGHT. WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE PRETO VELHOS AND OF THE SPIRIT GUIDES - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE QUIMBANDA NKISI - SARAVA WITH THE BLESSINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE MOST SACRED AND DIVINE SPIRITS OF THE CABOCLOS - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CROSSROADS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CROSSROADS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA RUAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LEFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE ENCUZILHADAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS ALMAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR 97
ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TIRIRI, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TIRIRI, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TIRIRI, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU VELUDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MORCEGO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MIRIM, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU TRANCA RUAS, EXU SETE ENCRUZILHADAS, EXU SETE GARGALHADAS, EXU TIRIRI, EXU VELUDO, EXU DAS ALMAS AND EXU MIRIM, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DOS 7 CRUZEIROS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DOS 7 CRUZEIROS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CROSSINGS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DOS 7 CRUZEIROS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DOS 7 CRUZEIROS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CROSSINGS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT 98
BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TRANCA TUDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KIROMBO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MANGUEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KAMINALOA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE CRUZES, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE PORTAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MEIA NOITE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O 99
MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU KALUNGA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DOS CRUZEIROS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU TRANCA TUDO, EXU KIROMBO, EXU SETE CRUZEIROS, EXU MANGUEIRA, EXU KAMINALOA, EXU SETE CRUZEZ, EXU 7 PORTAS, EXU MEIA NOITE AND EXU KALUNGA, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS MATAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE FORESTS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS MATAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE FORESTS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS EXU SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS EXU SPIRIT, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS MATAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, 100
GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE PEDRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE COBRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO CHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ARRANCA TOCO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EX EXU ARRANCA TOCO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ARRANCA TOCO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS MATAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU QUEBRA GALHO, EXU DAS SOMBRAS, EXU DAS MATAS, EXU DAS CAMPINAS, EXU DA SERRA NEGRA, EXU SETE PEDRAS, EXU SETE COBRAS, EXU DO CHEIRO AND EXU ARRANCA TOCO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DA KALUNGA & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DA KALUNGA OF THE KINGDOM OF THE CEMETERY, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DA KALUNGA & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DA KALUNGA, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE CEMETERY IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU PORTEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O 101
MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE TUMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU DA BRASA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAVEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CORCUNDA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU SETE COVAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE SPIRIT EXU CAPA PRETA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT, EXU CAPA PRETA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS SPIRIT EXU CAPA PRETA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA KALUNGA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE DIVINE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN KINGDOMS, EXU PORTEIRA, EXU SETE TUMBAS, EXU SETE CATACUMBAS, EXU DA BRASA, EXU CAVEIRA, EXU KALUNGA, EXU CORCUNDA, EXU SETE COVAS AND EXU CAPA PRETA, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE SARAVA 102
BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS ALMAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE SOULS, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS ALMAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE SOULS IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LOMBAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PEMBA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARABA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CURADO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU NOVE LUZES, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES.O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND 103
SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU GIRA MUNDO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU 7 POEIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DAS ALMAS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU SETE LOMBAS, EXU PEMBA, EXU MARABA, EXU CURADO, EXU NOVE LUZES, EXU 7 MONTANHAS, EXU TATA CAVEIRA, EXU GIRA MUNDO AND EXU 7 POEIRAS, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS LIRAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS LIRAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE LYRE, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF KING EXU REI DAS LIRAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS LIRAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE LYRE IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS INFERNOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS CABARES, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU SETE LIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR 104
ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CIGANO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE PELINTRA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LEFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE PELINTRA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU ZE PELINTRA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU PAGAO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA GANGA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF, EXU MALE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MALE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MALE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA LIRA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU DOS INFERNOS, EXU DOS CABARES, EXU SETE LIRAS, EXU CIGANO, EXU ZE PELINTRA, EXU PAGAO, EXU DA GANGA, EXU MALE AND EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE SARAVA BY THE DIVINE POWER OF KING EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS OF THE KINGDOM OF THE BEACHES, I DO INVOKE AND DO SUMMON THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS WHICH PROTECT THIS REALM AND GIVE LIFE TO THIS SACRED RITUAL. BY THE DIVINE SWORD KING EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS & QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS, I DO SUMMON AND I DO COMMAND THE GUARDIAN SPIRITS OF THE REALM OF THE BEACHES IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE TO DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN. I INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS TO COVER MY BODY IN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SO THAT MY ENEMIES KNOWN AND UNKNOW WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE NOR HEAR THIS SACRED RITUAL. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF 105
SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS RIOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARINHEIRO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO LODO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU MARE, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU BAHIANO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DOS VENTOS, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. I INVOKE AND SUMMON THE CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, TO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES AND OVER ALL OBSTACLES IN MY LIFE. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES AND YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES. O MOST GLORIOUS CHIEF SPIRIT, EXU DO COCO, GUARDIAN OF THE REINO DA PRAIA, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. BY THE POWER AND THE VIRTUES OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE 106
SACRED SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, EXU DOS RIOS, EXU DAS CACHOEIRAS, EXU DA PEDRA PRETA, EXU MARINHEIRO, EXU DO LODO, EXU MARE, EXU BAHIANO, EXU DOS VENTOS AND EXU DO COCO, I DO SUMMON YOU HERE O POWERFUL QUIMBANDA SPIRITS AND COMMAND THIS RITUAL INTO BEING. IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND LAWS OF DIVINE JUSTICE - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY, WHO GOVERN THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO BIND MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO BLIND MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO TRIUMPH OVER MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I DO CONQUEOR MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, GRANT ME VICTORY OVER MY ENEMIES IN THY MOST SACRED NAME-SARAVA. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS AND BY THE DIVINE GRACE OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY AND THE SEVEN HOLY KINGDOMS, I LAY MY ENEMIES AT YOUR FEET. EXU BY THE DIVINE SWORD OF THE KING OF KINGS, I WASH MY HANDS CLEAN LIKE PONTIUS PILATE. EXU IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE, GRANT MY REQUEST-SARAVA.
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THE CONCLUDING RITUAL AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BAPTISM INITIATION RITUAL, THE LEADER OF THE SPIRITUAL PRAYER GROUP PRESENTS THE NEW INITIATE WITH THE SACRED QUIMBANDA INITIATION BEADS AND WELCOMES THEM INTO THE FORMAL QUIMBANDA PRAYER GROUP. THE NEW INITIATE WILL ALWAYS TAKE A QUIMBANDA CLEANSING BATH AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS RITUAL USING THE RITUAL QUIMBANDA OR AFRICAN BLACK SOAP.
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SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION & INVOKING THE QUIMBANDA SPIRITS THE FOLLOWING QUIMBANDA RITUALS ARE HOW TO INVOKE AND SUMMON THE POWERFUL DIETIES FROM THEIR WORLD TO OUR WORLD. THESE CEREMONIAL RITUALS CAN BE USED BY INITIATES INCARCERATED AS A POWERFUL PRAYER TOOL TO GAIN ACCESS INTO THE MYSTERIES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY. THE FOLLOWING PRAYER RITUALS CAN BE USED TO SPIRITUALLY PETITION THE QUIMBANDA SPIRITS OF THE SEVEN GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS, THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS OF EXU AND THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY FOR ANY SPIRITUAL REQUEST.
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A SACRED RITUAL TO HONOR NZAMBI
Sacred Ritual Location - Your Living Area, Meditation Area, Outside or Temple Ritual Area Spiritual Experiment - A religious ritual to petition the Spirit of Nzambi to descend upon the Earth for any spiritual request or blessing. Time of Experiment - Twilight Twilight means the time of the day where the sun is below the horizon line in either the morning of the evening.
PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity. Draw the spirit signature of Nzambi in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Place a cup with fresh water directly on top of the spirit signature of Nzambi in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Standing in front of the Quimbanda Cross facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. While ringing a bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Nzambi in the center of the Quimbanda Cross say the following prayer while visualizing what you desire and desire and to manifest. -If you are not able to have a bell it will be alright-
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PRAYER O Mighty God, Nzambi who has created all things in the Heavens and the Earth and has given unto me the wisdom of discernment to understand the good and the evil; through your Divine power, I do invoke your sacred and thy holy names;
In the name of Nzambi Mpungo, the God of the Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ntoto, the God who walked and touched the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ndala Karitanga, the God who created Himself. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Sa Kalunga, the Lord Endless, Infinite and Supreme God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa, the Lord of Lords. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa wa, the God who is our Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun, the God who lives in the great Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olorun wa, the God of Gods. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa awon oluwa, the God who is the Lord of Lords. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun awon olorun Kabiyeesi, the God who is King. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba awon Oba, the King of the King of Kings. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olodumare, the Almighty God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Arugbo ojo, the ancient God of days. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun agbalagba, the God of the ancient days. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adagba ma paaro oye, the unchanging God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olorun ti o yipada, the unchangeable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun kan lailai, the only God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan lana, the same God as yesterday. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan loni, the same God today. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan lola, the same God tomorrow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Okan titi aye ainipeku, the same God who is forever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti mbe nibi gbogbo nigba gbogbo, the ubiquitous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Metalokan, the Holy Trinity. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olorun Baba, the God the Father. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Omo, God the son. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Emi Mimo, God the Holy spirit. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Abrahamu, the God of Abraham. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Isaki, the God of Isaac. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Jakobu, the God of Jacob. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun owu, the jealous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ti kii s’enia ti yio paro, the God that no man can change. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Alewilese, the God that can Speak and Act. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aleselewi, the God that can Act and Speak. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Owibee sebee, the God who that Speaks and Act. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Awimayehun, the God who speaks and does not change his words. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asoromaye, the God who prophesize and comes to past. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onimajemu, the Covenant keeping God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olulana, the wonderful way maker. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun oro, the God of spoken word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba to ti o gbe oro Re ga ju Oruko Re lo, the God who exalts his word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutoju wa, the God who is our keeper. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onibuore, the God whose barn is full of blessing. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Afunni ma s’iregun, the God who blesses without asking for reward. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adanimagbagbe, the Creator who never forgets the created. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oyigiyigi, the Great and Mighty. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alakoso orun at’aye, the God of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atogbojule, the dependable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 116
In the name of Nzambi Alagbawi eda, the defender God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alagbada ina, the God who covers Himself with fire branded robe. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alawotele orun, the God whose underwear is Sun. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asorodayo, the God who gives joy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mu ‘banuje tan, the God who puts end to sorrow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ogbeja k’eru o ba onija, the God who fights for the defenseless. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Jagunjagun ode orun, the God who is the Great Warrior of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olowogbogboro, the God whose hand is long enough to reach at any length. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olorun awon omo ogun, the great warrior God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aduro tini bi akoni eleru, the faithful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eru jeje l’eti okun pupa, the most powerful God by the Red Sea. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mu iji dake roro, the God who commands the storm, peace be still. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alaabo, the God who is our keeper. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluso, the God who is our guard. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olupamo, the God who is the keeper of man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oludande, the God who is our deliverer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olugbala, the God who is our saviour. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutusile, the God of freedom. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oludariji, the God who is our forgiver. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o se’gun agbara ese, the God who delivers from the hold of sin. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o san gbogbo ‘gbese wa, the God who pays the price for our sins. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ajinde, the God who is the resurrected Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutunu, the God who is our comforter. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olufe okan wa, the God who is our lover. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o yan wa fe, the God who has predestined our destiny. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olusegun, the God who is the conqueror. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ajasegun, the God who conquerors. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Gbanigbani ni’jo ogun le, the God who is our defense in time of war. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ogbagba ti ngb’ara adugbo, the God who is the great protector. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o pin okun pupa n’iya, the God who parted the Red Sea. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o mu Jodani sa niwaju awon omo Re, the God who parted the River Jordan. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 120
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o bi odi Jeriko wo, the God who fell down the walls of the City of Jericho. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o kolu Egipiti l’ara awon akobi re, the God who killed the first born of the Egyptians. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi, The almighty glorious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o tobi ju gbogbo aye lo, the God who is greater than all the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o da monamona fun ojo, the God who created lightening for the rain. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aimope ani oje, Oba to j’ewe at’egbo lo, Oba to ni owa t’owa, the God who commands. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni olo t’olo, the God who commands the elements. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni k’owa, t’owa, the God who commands all men. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni k’omasi, ti o si si mo, the God who can close a door and no man can open. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’ao ri, sugbon t’ari ise owo Re, the unseen God that we can feel his impact and presence. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o n gbo adura, the God who hears prayers. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o n dahun adura, the God of prayer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’ape t’o n je, the God that you can call and he will answer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o n dahun adura pelu ina, the God that answered by fire. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eleda, the God who is the Creator of the created. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 122
In the name of Nzambi Akoda aye, the God who is first among all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aseda orun, the God who established the Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o fi’di aye s’ole s’ori omi, the God who established the Earth on waters. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo wa, the God who is the potter. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo wa, the God that knoweth us. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo ohun gbogbo, the all knowing God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o le se ohun gbogbo, the God who can do all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ohun gbogbo nbe n’ikawo Re, the God who has the whole world in his hand. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 123
In the name of Nzambi Oba to joko soke orun to f’ile aye se itise Re, the God who makes the Heaven his seat and the Earth his foot stool. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ntu won ka nibi ti won nti da’na iro, the God who causes confusion in the camp of the enemy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atererekariaye, the God who spreads out across the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eletigb’aroye, the God who is the great ear that hears all over the world. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alatilehin, the God who is succor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alaanu, the God who is a Merciful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti aanu Re duro lailai, the God whose mercies endureth for ever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba alade alafia, the God who is the Prince of Peace. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oloore ofe, the God who is a gracious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ife, the God of Love. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ayo, the God that gives joy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutunu, the God who is the comforter of the lonely. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olubukun, the blessed God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onise iyanu, the God who is the miracle worker. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onise ara, the wonderful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Onise nla, the Great God of Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Mimo, Mimo, Mimo, the God who is Holy! Holy! Holy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o ninu mimo, the righteous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba alaya funfun, the Immaculate God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ologo meta, the God who commands the Holy Trinity. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olotito, the truthful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olododo, the God who is the God of the truthful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Iye, the God who is the Resurrection. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Aduro gboingboin lehin asotito, the God who is the defender of the truthful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Imole ninu okunkun aye, the God who is the light in darkness. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alagbara l’orun ati l’aye, the mighty God of Heaven and Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nyoni kuro ninu ofin aye, the God who rescues from the dungeon. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofarati, the God who is our defense. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atogbokanle, the God who is always trustworthy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofokante, the God who is our confidant. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adunbarin, the God who is worthy to walk with. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 127
In the name of Nzambi Adunbalo, the God who is worthy to follow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adunkepe, the God you can call on. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Apata ayeraye, the God who is the rock of ages. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atobiju, the God who is the Almighty of the Almighty. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofarati bi oke, the God who supports and defends his children. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Apata wa, the God who is the rock of rocks of all ages. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Odi wa, the God who is our shield. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alabarin aye wa, the God who is our companion. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olupese, the God who is our provider. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olugbega, the God who is the lifter of our head. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluranlowo, the God who is our help. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ireti wa, the God who is our hope. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olu aye, the God who is the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olu orun, the God who is the Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti gbobo oba nt’owo Re gb’ase, the God who is the King from whom Kings take directives. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adakedajo, the God who Judges silently. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Adajo ma fi t’enikan se, the God who is the Just Judge. 129
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In the name of Nzambi Oba ti kii s’ojusaju, the God who is a just God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’enikan o le pe l’ejo, the God who is the King that can not be judged. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba aseyiowu, the God who is the unquestionable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba tii s’agan d’olomo, the God who opens the womb of the barren. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Abiyamo ode orun, the God who is the great Mother of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atorise, the God who can turn bad to good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi As’oloriburuku d’olorire, the God who can remove the inadequacies from ones lie. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Arinu r’ode, the God who sees the visible and the invisible. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olumoranokan eda, the God who sees the intent of the heart of man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oludamoran, the God who is the great adviser. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Baba wa, the God who is Abba Father. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ore wa, the God who is our friend. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ibi isadi wa, the God who is our refugee. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aabo wa, the God who is man’s protector. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 131
In the name of Nzambi Oluwosan, the God who is the healer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asoku d’alaye, the God who brings the dead to life. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun alaaye, the God of the living. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti n p’ojo iku da, the God who can change the appointment with death. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti emi gbogbo enia wa l’owo Re, the God who has the keys to our existence. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nti t’enikan o lesi, the God who shuts doors and no one can open. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nsi t’enikan o leti, the God who opens the doors and no one can close. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Awamaridi, the unsearchable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eleruniyin, Abetilukara bi ajere, the God who is all ears. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aiku,(Living God), Aisa, the God who always remains faithful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ki sun, ti ki togbe, the God who is the king that neither sleeps nor slumbers. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba onise nla, the God who is the great worker of good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onigbonwo wa, the God who is our sponsor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun pipe, the God who is the perfect God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun rere, the good God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Akiri s’ore, the God who goes about doing good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi As’ore kiiri, the God who goes about doing good for the good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Gbongbo idile Jesse, the God who is the root of the Tribe of Jesse. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o f’oro da ile aye, the God who created all things by his spoken word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba to ti wa k’aye o towa, the God who was in existence before creation. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti o ma wa nigba t’aye o ni si mo, the God who will remain at the end of all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oloruko nla, the God who is the greatest name. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Ologojulo, the God who is the glorious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Emi ni ti nje Emi ni, the God who is the I am of the I am. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni gbogbo ope, the God who deserves all praise. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’oni gbogbo iyin, the God who deserves all honor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ko ni pin ogo Re pel’enikankan, the God that does not share his glory with any man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o ti wa, t’o si wa, ti o si ma wa lailai, the God that was, that is and that will remain for ever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ibere ati opin, the God who is the Alpha and Omega. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba Akikitan, the God that eternity will not be enough to praise and honor you, O Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi, The God of the Heavens and the Earth - Sarava In the name of Exu Maioral - Sarava In the name of Exu Rei - Sarava In the name of Maria Padilla Reina - Sarava In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity – Sarava In the name of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms – Sarava In the name of my ancestors who are kneeling at your feet in light - Sarava By the Divine power of the Quimbanda Trinity, I do summon your Spirit O Mighty Nzambi to come forth to give life to this sacred ritual and cause it into being. Sarava
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INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU MAIORAL Use this prayer for any general spiritual request that would invoke the spiritual powers and entities of the First Quimbanda Kingdom. The spiritual entities found within this kingdom are usually associated with the Astral World. INSTRUCTIONS Draw the Quimbanda spirit signature of Exu Maioral on a sheet of paper. Standing towards the East, do and say the following while holding the paper in your right hand and begin to recite the following prayer: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Say the following prayer: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL, I INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN ARCHANGELS WHO COMMAND THE 72 ASTRAL SPIRITS OF EXU TO HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST - SARAVA SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN ARCHANGELS WHO COMMAND THE 72 ASTRAL SPIRITS OF EXU TO HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST - SARAVA
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IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL, I INVOKE THE POWER AND DO SUMMON THEY MOST HOLY ARCHANGELS; ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL, ARCHANGEL GABRIEL, ARCHANGEL URIEL, ARCHANGEL ANAEL, ARCHANGEL ZERACHIEL, ARCHANGEL RAZIEL IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL, I INVOKE THY POWER AND DO SUMMON THEY MOST HOLY LEGIONS OF THE SACRED & HOLY SEVENTY-TWO; Exu Bael, Exu Agares, Exu Vassago, Exu Samigina, Exu Marbas, Exu Valefor, Exu Amon, Exu Barbatos, Exu Paimon, Exu Buer, Exu Gusion, Exu Sitri, Exu Beleth, Exu Leraje, Exu Eligos, Exu Zepar, Exu Botis, Exu Bathin, Exu Sallos, Exu Purson, Exu Marax, Exu Ipos, Exu Aim, Exu Naberius, Exu Glasya-Labolas, Exu Bune, Exu Ronove, Exu Berith, Exu Astaroth, Exu Forneus, Exu Foras, Exu Asmoday, Exu Gaap, Exu Furfur, Exu Marchosias, Exu Stolas, Exu Phenex, Exu Halphas, Exu Malphas, Exu Raum, Exu Focalor, Exu Vepar, Exu Sabnock, Exu Shax, Exu Vine, Exu Bifrons, Exu Uvall, Exu Haagenti, Exu Crocell, Exu Furcas, Exu Balam, Exu Alloces, Exu Camio, Exu Murmur, Exu Orobas, Exu Gremory, Exu Ose, Exu Amy, Exu Oriax, Exu Vapula, Exu Zagan, Exu Volac, Exu Andras, Exu Haures, Exu Andrealphus, Exu Cimejes, Exu Amdusias, Exu Belial, Exu Decarabia, Exu Seere, Exu Dantalion, Exu Andromalius I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU MAIORAL FROM THE NORTH. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU MAIORAL FROM THE SOUTH. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU MAIORAL FROM THE EAST. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU MAIORAL FROM THE WEST. I DO SUMMON YOU TO COME FROM WHERE YOU ARE FROM YOUR WORLD TO MY WORLD. PLACE A RING OF PROTECTIVE LIGHT AROUND ME SO THAT MY ENEMIES WILL NOT SEE ME NOR HEAR WHAT IS ABOUT TO BE PETITIONED IN THIS SACRED PRAYER. EXU MAIORAL, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. EXU MAIORAL I ASK THAT YOU BRING ME LIGHT, SO THAT YOU WILL LIGHT MY ROADS IN DARKNESS. I ASK YOU THAT ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT WERE TAKEN UNJUSTLY AND STOLEN FROM ME BY MY ENEMIES THAT YOU BRING ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS BACK TO ME AND TO MY HANDS AT THIS VERY MOMENT FOR HERE WE STAND TOGETHER TO FIGHT A COMMON ENEMY. EXU MAIORAL, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. (SAY THIS 9 TIMES) I ASK YOU HERE AND NOW THAT WHAT EVER MY ENEMIES HAVE DONE IN THE PAST, ARE PRESENTLY DOING TO ME OR PLAN TO DO TO ME IN THE FUTURE THAT YOU PUNISH THEM 7 X 3 AND BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES. WHATEVER THEY HAVE DONE OR PLAN TO DO TO ME REVERSE IT BACK TO THEM IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE SO THEY WILL RELIQUISH WHATEVER HOLD THEY HAVE OVER ME AND BE ON THEIR WAY. 138
HEAR ME, O GREAT AND MIGHTY EXU MAIORAL, FOR YOUR ARE THE KING OF KINGS AND THE GLORY AND THE POWER SHALL BE YOURS FOREVER -SARAVA
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INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU REI Use this prayer for any general spiritual request that would invoke the spiritual powers and entities of the Second Quimbanda Kingdom. The spiritual entities found within this kingdom are usually associated with the physical and material world. INSTRUCTIONS Draw the Quimbanda spirit signature of Exu Rei on a sheet of paper. Standing towards the East, do and say the following while holding the paper in your right hand and begin to recite the following prayer: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Say the following prayer: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU REI, I INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS TO HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST - SARAVA SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU REI, I INVOKE THY POWER AND DO SUMMON THY MOST HOLY KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS; Exu Rei Das Encruzilhadas and Pomba Gira Das Encruzilhadas, Exu Rei Dos Cruzeiros and Pomba Gira Dos Cruzeiros, Exu Rei Das Matas 140
and Pomba Gira Das Matas, Exu Rei Kalunga and Pomba Gira Kalunga, Exu Rei Das Almas and Pomba Gira Das Almas, Exu Rei Das Liras and Pomba Gira Das Liras and Exu Rei Da Praia and Pomba Gira Das Sete Praias. IN THE NAME OF EXU REI, I INVOKE THE POWER AND DO SUMMON THE LEGION OF NINE OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS; Exu Tranca Ruas, Exu Sete Encruzilhadas, Exu Das Almas, Exu Marabo, Exu Tiriri, Exu Veludo, Exu Morcego, Exu Sete Gargalhadas and Exu Mirim. Exu Tranca Tudo, Exu Kirombo, Exu Sete Cruzeiros, Exu Mangueira, Exu Kaminaloa, Exu Sete Cruzes, Exu 7 Portas, Exu Meia Noite and Exu Kalunga. Exu Quebra Galho, Exu Das Sombras, Exu Das Matas, Exu Das Campinas, Exu Da Serra Negra, Exu Sete Pedras, Exu Sete Cobras, Exu Do Cheiro and Exu Arranca Toco. Exu Porteira, Exu Sete Tumbas, Exu Sete Catacumbas, Exu Da Brasa, Exu Caveira, Exu Kalunga Pequena, Exu Corcunda, Exu Sete Cova and Exu Capa Preta. Exu Sete Lombas, Exu Pemba, Exu Maraba, Exu Curado, Exu Nove Luzes, Exu 7 Montanhas, Exu Tata Caveira, Exu Gira Mundo and Exu 7 Poeiras. Exu Dos Infernos, Exu Dos Cabares , Exu Sete Liras, Exu Cigano, Exu Ze Pelintra, Exu Pagao, Exu Da Ganga, Exu Male and Exu Chama Dinheiro. Exu Dos Rios, Exu Das Cachoeiras, Exu Da Pedra Preta, Exu Marinheiro, Exu Do Lodo, Exu Mare, Exu Bahiano, Exu Dos Ventos and Exu Do Coco. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU REI FROM THE NORTH. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU REI FROM THE SOUTH. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU REI FROM THE EAST. I INVOKE THE MYSTERIES OF EXU REI FROM THE WEST. I DO SUMMON YOU TO COME FROM WHERE YOU ARE FROM YOUR WORLD TO MY WORLD. PLACE A RING OF PROTECTIVE LIGHT AROUND ME SO THAT MY ENEMIES WILL NOT SEE ME NOR HEAR WHAT IS ABOUT TO BE PETITIONED IN THIS SACRED PRAYER. EXU REI, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. EXU REI I ASK THAT YOU BRING ME LIGHT, SO THAT YOU WILL LIGHT MY ROADS IN DARKNESS. I ASK YOU THAT ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT WERE TAKEN UNJUSTLY AND STOLEN FROM ME BY MY ENEMIES THAT YOU BRING ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS BACK TO ME AND TO MY HANDS AT THIS VERY MOMENT FOR HERE WE STAND TOGETHER TO FIGHT A COMMON ENEMY. EXU REI, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. (SAY THIS 9 TIMES) I ASK YOU HERE AND NOW THAT WHAT EVER MY ENEMIES HAVE DONE IN THE PAST, ARE PRESENTLY DOING TO ME OR PLAN TO DO TO ME IN THE FUTURE THAT YOU PUNISH THEM 7 X 3 AND BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES. WHATEVER THEY HAVE DONE OR PLAN 141
TO DO TO ME REVERSE IT BACK TO THEM IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE SO THEY WILL RELIQUISH WHATEVER HOLD THEY HAVE OVER ME AND BE ON THEIR WAY. HEAR ME, O GREAT AND MIGHTY EXU REI, FOR YOUR ARE THE KING OF KINGS AND THE GLORY AND THE POWER SHALL BE YOURS FOREVER -SARAVA
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INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, MARIA PADILLA REINA Use this prayer for any general spiritual request that would invoke the spiritual powers and entities of the Third Quimbanda Kingdom. The spiritual entities found within this kingdom are usually associated with the emotional and physical attraction of wealth and romance. INSTRUCTIONS Draw the Quimbanda spirit signature of Maria Padilla Reina on a sheet of paper. Standing towards the East, do and say the following while holding the paper in your right hand and begin to recite the following prayer: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. Say the following prayer: BEFORE ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL. BEHIND ME STANDS THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL. ON MY RIGHT HAND, THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AND ON MY LEFT HAND THE ARCHANGEL URIEL. FOR AROUND MY BODY PROTECTED BY THE DIVINE LIGHT OF THE FLAMES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI, THE GOD OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH - SARAVA IN THE NAME OF EXU REI, I INVOKE THE SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS TO HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST - SARAVA SACRED AND DIVINE POWERS OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS HEAR AND GRANT MY REQUEST SARAVA IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA, I INVOKE THY POWER AND DO SUMMON THY MOST HOLY QUEENS OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS; Pomba Gira Das Encruzilhadas, Pomba
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Gira Dos Cruzeiros, Pomba Gira Das Matas, Pomba Gira Kalunga, Pomba Gira Das Almas,Pomba Gira Das Liras and Pomba Gira Das Sete Praias. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, EMPRESS OF THE SEVEN, HEAR MY PRAYER. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, EMPRESS TO THE SECRETS OF THE PLANETARY MYSTERIES, HEAR MY PRAYER. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, QUEEN OF THE CROSSROADS, HEAR MY PRAYER. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, QUEEN OF THE PLEASURES OF LIFE, HEAR MY PRAYER. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, UNDER THE PROTECTION OF YOUR SACRED SEVEN POINTED STAR, I INVOKE THY HOLY MYSTERIES FROM THE NORTH. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, UNDER THE PROTECTION OF YOUR SACRED SEVEN POINTED STAR, I INVOKE THY HOLY MYSTERIES FROM THE SOUTH. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, UNDER THE PROTECTION OF YOUR SACRED SEVEN POINTED STAR, I INVOKE THY HOLY MYSTERIES FROM THE EAST. O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, UNDER THE PROTECTION OF YOUR SACRED SEVEN POINTED STAR, I INVOKE THY HOLY MYSTERIES FROM THE WEST. I DO SUMMON YOU TO COME FROM WHERE YOU ARE FROM YOUR WORLD TO MY WORLD. PLACE A RING OF PROTECTIVE LIGHT AROUND ME SO THAT MY ENEMIES WILL NOT SEE ME NOR HEAR WHAT IS ABOUT TO BE PETITIONED IN THIS SACRED PRAYER. MARIA PADILLA REINA, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. MARIA PADILLA REINA I ASK THAT YOU BRING ME LIGHT, SO THAT YOU WILL LIGHT MY ROADS IN DARKNESS. I ASK YOU THAT ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT WERE TAKEN UNJUSTLY AND STOLEN FROM ME BY MY ENEMIES THAT YOU BRING ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS BACK TO ME AND TO MY HANDS AT THIS VERY MOMENT FOR HERE WE STAND TOGETHER TO FIGHT A COMMON ENEMY. MARIA PADILLA REINA, YOUR ENEMIES ARE MY ENEMIES AND MY ENEMIES ARE YOUR ENEMIES. (SAY THIS 9 TIMES) I ASK YOU HERE AND NOW THAT WHAT EVER MY ENEMIES HAVE DONE IN THE PAST, ARE PRESENTLY DOING TO ME OR PLAN TO DO TO ME IN THE FUTURE THAT YOU PUNISH THEM 7 X 3 AND BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES. WHATEVER THEY HAVE DONE OR PLAN TO DO TO ME REVERSE IT BACK TO THEM IN THE NAME OF DIVINE JUSTICE SO THEY WILL RELIQUISH WHATEVER HOLD THEY HAVE OVER ME AND BE ON THEIR WAY. 144
HAIL HOLY QUEEN, DIVINE MOTHER OF GRACE. HEAR ME, O DIVINE AND MOST GLORIOUS MARIA PADILLA REINA, FOR YOUR ARE THE QUEEN OF QUEENS AND THE GLORY AND THE POWER SHALL BE YOURS FOREVER -SARAVA -
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Religious rituals of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of Exu represent the crossroads of life and everything associated with change. The spiritual requests of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of Exu and or petitions by individuals can be for either good or bad. An example of this would be an individual who has been bewitched or has had a long history of bad luck and misfortune. The spirits of the First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of Exu can be petitioned to open up the roads to change an individual’s luck from bad to good. Typically, spells and rituals of this kingdom are usually done and performed at the crossroads.
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KINGDOM THE CROSSROADS (REINO DAS ENCRUZILHADAS) “First Lesser Quimbanda Kingdom of Exu”
Ruling Deity - KING EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS Ruling Deity - QUEEN POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS Chief Guardian Spirit - EXU TRANCA RUAS Sacred Ritual Location - Crossroads Spiritual Experiment - A religious ritual to petition Nzambi through the intercession of the Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas to bring an individual success and fortune.
PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity. Draw the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Place a cup with fresh water directly on top of the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Standing in front of the Quimbanda Cross facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. While ringing a bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Exu Tranca Ruas in the center of the Quimbanda Cross say the following prayer while visualizing what you desire and desire and to manifest. 147
-If you are not able to have a bell it will be alrightPRAYER O Mighty God, Nzambi who has created all things in the Heavens and the Earth and has given unto me the wisdom of discernment to understand the good and the evil; through your Divine power, I do invoke your sacred and thy holy names;
In the name of Nzambi Mpungo, the God of the Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ntoto, the God who walked and touched the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ndala Karitanga, the God who created Himself. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Sa Kalunga, the Lord Endless, Infinite and Supreme God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa, the Lord of Lords. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa wa, the God who is our Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Olorun, the God who lives in the great Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 148
In the name of Nzambi Olorun wa, the God of Gods. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluwa awon oluwa, the God who is the Lord of Lords. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun awon olorun Kabiyeesi, the God who is King. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba awon Oba, the King of the King of Kings. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olodumare, the Almighty God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Arugbo ojo, the ancient God of days. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun agbalagba, the God of the ancient days. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adagba ma paaro oye, the unchanging God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 149
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ti o yipada, the unchangeable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun kan lailai, the only God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan lana, the same God as yesterday. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan loni, the same God today. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ikan lola, the same God tomorrow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Okan titi aye ainipeku, the same God who is forever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti mbe nibi gbogbo nigba gbogbo, the ubiquitous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Metalokan, the Holy Trinity. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 150
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Baba, the God the Father. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Omo, God the son. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Emi Mimo, God the Holy spirit. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Abrahamu, the God of Abraham. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Isaki, the God of Isaac. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun Jakobu, the God of Jacob. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun owu, the jealous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ti kii s’enia ti yio paro, the God that no man can change. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 151
In the name of Nzambi Alewilese, the God that can Speak and Act. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aleselewi, the God that can Act and Speak. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Owibee sebee, the God who that Speaks and Act. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Awimayehun, the God who speaks and does not change his words. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asoromaye, the God who prophesize and comes to past. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onimajemu, the Covenant keeping God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olulana, the wonderful way maker. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun oro, the God of spoken word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 152
In the name of Nzambi Oba to ti o gbe oro Re ga ju Oruko Re lo, the God who exalts his word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutoju wa, the God who is our keeper. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onibuore, the God whose barn is full of blessing. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Afunni ma s’iregun, the God who blesses without asking for reward. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adanimagbagbe, the Creator who never forgets the created. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oyigiyigi, the Great and Mighty. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alakoso orun at’aye, the God of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atogbojule, the dependable God. 153
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In the name of Nzambi Alagbawi eda, the defender God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alagbada ina, the God who covers Himself with fire branded robe. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alawotele orun, the God whose underwear is Sun. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asorodayo, the God who gives joy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mu ‘banuje tan, the God who puts end to sorrow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ogbeja k’eru o ba onija, the God who fights for the defenseless. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Jagunjagun ode orun, the God who is the Great Warrior of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Olowogbogboro, the God whose hand is long enough to reach at any length. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 154
In the name of Nzambi Olorun awon omo ogun, the great warrior God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aduro tini bi akoni eleru, the faithful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eru jeje l’eti okun pupa, the most powerful God by the Red Sea. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mu iji dake roro, the God who commands the storm, peace be still. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alaabo, the God who is our keeper. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluso, the God who is our guard. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olupamo, the God who is the keeper of man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Oludande, the God who is our deliverer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olugbala, the God who is our saviour. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutusile, the God of freedom. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oludariji, the God who is our forgiver. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o se’gun agbara ese, the God who delivers from the hold of sin. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o san gbogbo ‘gbese wa, the God who pays the price for our sins. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ajinde, the God who is the resurrected Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutunu, the God who is our comforter. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Olufe okan wa, the God who is our lover. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o yan wa fe, the God who has predestined our destiny. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olusegun, the God who is the conqueror. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ajasegun, the God who conquerors. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Gbanigbani ni’jo ogun le, the God who is our defense in time of war. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ogbagba ti ngb’ara adugbo, the God who is the great protector. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o pin okun pupa n’iya, the God who parted the Red Sea. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o mu Jodani sa niwaju awon omo Re, the God who parted the River Jordan. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o bi odi Jeriko wo, the God who fell down the walls of the City of Jericho. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 157
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o kolu Egipiti l’ara awon akobi re, the God who killed the first born of the Egyptians. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi, The almighty glorious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o tobi ju gbogbo aye lo, the God who is greater than all the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o da monamona fun ojo, the God who created lightening for the rain. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aimope ani oje, Oba to j’ewe at’egbo lo, Oba to ni owa t’owa, the God who commands. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni olo t’olo, the God who commands the elements. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni k’owa, t’owa, the God who commands all men. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni k’omasi, ti o si si mo, the God who can close a door and no man can open. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’ao ri, sugbon t’ari ise owo Re, the unseen God that we can feel his impact and presence. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o n gbo adura, the God who hears prayers. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o n dahun adura, the God of prayer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’ape t’o n je, the God that you can call and he will answer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o n dahun adura pelu ina, the God that answered by fire. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eleda, the God who is the Creator of the created. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Akoda aye, the God who is first among all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Aseda orun, the God who established the Heavens. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o fi’di aye s’ole s’ori omi, the God who established the Earth on waters. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo wa, the God who is the potter. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo wa, the God that knoweth us. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o mo ohun gbogbo, the all knowing God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’o le se ohun gbogbo, the God who can do all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ohun gbogbo nbe n’ikawo Re, the God who has the whole world in his hand. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Oba to joko soke orun to f’ile aye se itise Re, the God who makes the Heaven his seat and the Earth his foot stool. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 160
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ntu won ka nibi ti won nti da’na iro, the God who causes confusion in the camp of the enemy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atererekariaye, the God who spreads out across the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eletigb’aroye, the God who is the great ear that hears all over the world. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alatilehin, the God who is succor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alaanu, the God who is a Merciful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti aanu Re duro lailai, the God whose mercies endureth for ever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba alade alafia, the God who is the Prince of Peace. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 161
In the name of Nzambi Oloore ofe, the God who is a gracious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ife, the God of Love. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun ayo, the God that gives joy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olutunu, the God who is the comforter of the lonely. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olubukun, the blessed God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onise iyanu, the God who is the miracle worker. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onise ara, the wonderful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onise nla, the Great God of Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 162
In the name of Nzambi Mimo, Mimo, Mimo, the God who is Holy! Holy! Holy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o ninu mimo, the righteous God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba alaya funfun, the Immaculate God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ologo meta, the God who commands the Holy Trinity. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olotito, the truthful God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olododo, the God who is the God of the truthful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Iye, the God who is the Resurrection. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aduro gboingboin lehin asotito, the God who is the defender of the truthful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava 163
In the name of Nzambi Imole ninu okunkun aye, the God who is the light in darkness. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alagbara l’orun ati l’aye, the mighty God of Heaven and Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nyoni kuro ninu ofin aye, the God who rescues from the dungeon. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofarati, the God who is our defense. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atogbokanle, the God who is always trustworthy. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofokante, the God who is our confidant. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adunbarin, the God who is worthy to walk with. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Adunbalo, the God who is worthy to follow. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Adunkepe, the God you can call on. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Apata ayeraye, the God who is the rock of ages. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atobiju, the God who is the Almighty of the Almighty. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atofarati bi oke, the God who supports and defends his children. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Apata wa, the God who is the rock of rocks of all ages. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Odi wa, the God who is our shield. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Alabarin aye wa, the God who is our companion. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olupese, the God who is our provider. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Olugbega, the God who is the lifter of our head. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oluranlowo, the God who is our help. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ireti wa, the God who is our hope. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olu aye, the God who is the Earth. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olu orun, the God who is the Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti gbobo oba nt’owo Re gb’ase, the God who is the King from whom Kings take directives. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adakedajo, the God who Judges silently. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Adajo ma fi t’enikan se, the God who is the Just Judge. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Oba ti kii s’ojusaju, the God who is a just God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’enikan o le pe l’ejo, the God who is the King that can not be judged. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba aseyiowu, the God who is the unquestionable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba tii s’agan d’olomo, the God who opens the womb of the barren. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Abiyamo ode orun, the God who is the great Mother of Heaven. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Atorise, the God who can turn bad to good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi As’oloriburuku d’olorire, the God who can remove the inadequacies from ones lie. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
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In the name of Nzambi Arinu r’ode, the God who sees the visible and the invisible. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olumoranokan eda, the God who sees the intent of the heart of man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oludamoran, the God who is the great adviser. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Baba wa, the God who is Abba Father. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ore wa, the God who is our friend. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ibi isadi wa, the God who is our refugee. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Aabo wa, the God who is man’s protector. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava In the name of Nzambi Oluwosan, the God who is the healer. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Asoku d’alaye, the God who brings the dead to life. 168
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In the name of Nzambi Olorun alaaye, the God of the living. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti n p’ojo iku da, the God who can change the appointment with death. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti emi gbogbo enia wa l’owo Re, the God who has the keys to our existence. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nti t’enikan o lesi, the God who shuts doors and no one can open. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti nsi t’enikan o leti, the God who opens the doors and no one can close. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Awamaridi, the unsearchable God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Eleruniyin, Abetilukara bi ajere, the God who is all ears. 169
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In the name of Nzambi Aiku,(Living God), Aisa, the God who always remains faithful. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ki sun, ti ki togbe, the God who is the king that neither sleeps nor slumbers. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba onise nla, the God who is the great worker of good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Onigbonwo wa, the God who is our sponsor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun pipe, the God who is the perfect God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun rere, the good God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Akiri s’ore, the God who goes about doing good. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi As’ore kiiri, the God who goes about doing good for the good. 170
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In the name of Nzambi Gbongbo idile Jesse, the God who is the root of the Tribe of Jesse. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o f’oro da ile aye, the God who created all things by his spoken word. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba to ti wa k’aye o towa, the God who was in existence before creation. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti o ma wa nigba t’aye o ni si mo, the God who will remain at the end of all things. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oloruko nla, the God who is the greatest name. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ologojulo, the God who is the glorious God. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Emi ni ti nje Emi ni, the God who is the I am of the I am. 171
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In the name of Nzambi Oba t’oni gbogbo ope, the God who deserves all praise. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Olorun t’oni gbogbo iyin, the God who deserves all honor. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba ti ko ni pin ogo Re pel’enikankan, the God that does not share his glory with any man. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba t’o ti wa, t’o si wa, ti o si ma wa lailai, the God that was, that is and that will remain for ever. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Ibere ati opin, the God who is the Alpha and Omega. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi Oba Akikitan, the God that eternity will not be enough to praise and honor you, O Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer - Sarava
In the name of Nzambi, The God of the Heavens and the Earth - Sarava 172
In the name of Exu Maioral - Sarava In the name of Exu Rei - Sarava In the name of Maria Padilla Reina - Sarava In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity – Sarava In the name of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms - Sarava By the Divine power of Exu Rei Das Encruzilhadas & Pomba Gira Reina Das Encruzilhadas of the Kingdom of the Crossroads, I do summon the nine Guardian spirits of this realm to give life to this sacred ritual. In the name of the Chief Guardian Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, the Divine Messenger of the Kingdom of the Crossroads, I do summon you here to grant my request on this most sacred of all nights. - Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, you are the Divine Messenger of the Crossroads.Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, you are the Keeper to the Mysteries of the Sacred Doors of our Fate and destiny.-Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, it is you who holds the keys of the opening and the closing.- Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, it is you who opens up up and locks the doors to our destiny.- Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas, on this most sacred of all nights, I petition you to bring success and positive change into my life as I stand at the Crossroads of Life. - Sarava O Most Glorious Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas through your Divine Intercession to Nzambi, the Father of the Heavens and the Earth, I ask that you grant my request on this most sacred of all nights. - Sarava - State Your Request Here While ringing the bell state your requests out loud and meditate for at least 20 minutes infront of the Quimbanda Cross before proceding to the next step. After the ritual pour the water over the spirit signature of Exu Tranca Ruas in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. 173
After petitioning the Spirit, Exu Tranca Ruas to intercede on your behalf to Nzambi do the following: Clap your hands together three times while saying the following prayer words: Ago Exu Tranca Ruas Ago Exu Tranca Ruas Ago Exu Tranca Ruas Sarava
AN INVOCATION RITUAL TO TRIUMPH OVER YOUR ENEMIES
- DO THIS RITUAL FOR 9 CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS AT 12 MIDNIGHT -
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PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity. Draw the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Meia Noite in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Place a cup with fresh water directly on top of the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Meia Noite in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Standing in front of the Quimbanda Cross facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. While ringing a bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite in the center of the Quimbanda Cross say the following prayer while visualizing what you desire and desire and to manifest. While ringing a bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite in the center of the Quimbanda Cross visualize the faces of all of your enemies: -If you are not able to have a bell it will be alright-
PRAYER
In the name of Nzambi, the Lord of Heaven - SARAVA In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity, who govern the Heavens and the Earth - SARAVA 175
Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I lay down my enemies at your feet - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do bind my enemies in thy most sacred and holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do blind my enemies in thy most sacred and holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do destroy my enemies in thy most sacred and holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings Give me victory to triumph over my enemies - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings Give me victory to defeat my enemies - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I wash my hands clean like Pontius Pilate - SARAVA
- STATE YOUR SPIRITUAL REQUEST -
After the ritual pour the water over the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. After petitioning the Spirit, Exu Meia Noite to intercede on your behalf to Nzambi do the following: Clap your hands together three times while saying the following prayer words: Ago Exu Meia Noite Ago Exu Meia Noite Ago Exu Meia Noite Sarava
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Prepare the Quimbanda Ritual Protection & Prosperity Bath using the following sacred items: -
Rose scented soap
PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity. Draw the spirit signature of the Spirit, Maria Padilla Reina in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Place a cup with fresh water directly on top of the spirit signature of the Spirit, Maria Padilla Reina in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Standing in front of the Quimbanda Cross facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. While ringing the bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Maria Padilla Reina in the center of the Quimbanda Cross say the following prayer while visualizing a brillant bright white light around your body protecting it: -If you are not able to have a bell it will be alright-
PRAYER Remember, O Most Glorious Maria Padilla Reina, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided in times of need or in troubled times. 177
Inspired with this confidence and inspired by this prayer, I invoke thee, O Queen of the Seven, my Mother; to you do I come, before you I stand seeking protection in the Divine Light of the Quimbanda Trinity. O Mother of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms and Divine Mother of the World. O Mother of the Seven Stars, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer my prayer. - SARAVA -
After saying the ritual prayer then pour the water over the spirit signature of Maria Padilla Reina in the center of the Quimbanda Cross and then take a spiritual bath with the Rose scented soap.
A SPIRITUAL INVOCATION TO EXU VOLAC Used in spells, rituals and invocations of discovery of treasure, discovery of hidden enemies.
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PROCEDURE Draw the spirit signature which represents the Quimbanda Cross on the floor using white chalk in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity. Draw the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Volac in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Place a cup with fresh water directly on top of the spirit signature of the Spirit, Exu Valac in the center of the Quimbanda Cross. Standing in front of the Quimbanda Cross facing the East do and say the following: Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times. While ringing the bell and focusing on the spirit signature of Exu Volac in the center of the Quimbanda Cross say the following prayer while visualizing a brillant bright white light around your body protecting it: -If you are not able to have a bell it will be alright-
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Holy Archangels and the Most Holy Quimbanda Trinity to manifest here to me and take my command. By the Supreme Power of the Great Guardians of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms who govern over the celestial mysteries of the divine universe and govern over the Heavens. I, (Say your Name), a servant of Nzambi do summon you and command you to come forth and hear my request. I, (Say your Name), a servant of Nzambi do summon you and command you to come forth and grant my request. By the power of the Divine Sword of Exu Maioral ye shall be commanded to come forth and grant my request SARAVA - STATE YOUR REQUEST HERE -
After saying the ritual prayer then pour the water over the spirit signature of Exu Volac in the center of the Quimbanda Cross.
SACRED DIVINATIONS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION
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In the Quimbanda religious tradition, divination is used by religious practitioners as a form of communication between the world of the living and the dead. Divination is the attempt to gain insight into a question or situation by way of a standardized process or ritual. It is an integral part of the Quimbanda religious tradition. If a distinction is to be made between divinations and fortune-telling, divination has a formal or ritual and often social character, usually in a religious context, as seen in traditional African medicine; while fortune-telling is a more everyday practice for personal purposes. Particular divination methods vary by culture and religion. Divination by cowrie seashells has been used for thousands of years by African Priests to determine the spiritual ailment and destiny of an individual. In the Quimbanda religious tradition, the initiated practitioners use several different distinct types of religious divinations. The first form of divination is by use of a set of 16 cowrie shells. The shells are believed to be the mouth piece of the Quimbanda deities and spirits which when interpreted will reveal the past, present and the future destiny of an individual. The divination of the seashells is known to Congo religion practitioners as “Vititi Nkobo”. In the Quimbanda religious tradition, seashell divination is also known as the “Chamalongo”. The word Chamalongo means “cemetery.” The literal translation of the Chamalongo is the divining by means of the spirits from the cemetery and of the spirit nganga. The second form of divination is by the use of four round coconut shells. This form of Quimbanda divination is called “Vititi Nkandian”. It is also referred to as reading the Chamalongos, but in a short abbreviated form by the Congo Priest. The interpretation of the “Vititi Nkandian” after throwing them after a ritual prayer will depend on how the four pieces of Chamalongo coconut shells land and to how they are positioned. The first pattern is called ALAFIA (four painted white sides facing up). When the pattern of Alafia falls, it means yes and the direct blessings from Nzambi and the Eggun Spirits from Heaven. The second pattern is called ELLIFE (Two painted white sides facing up and two black sides facing up). When Ellife falls, it means yes and the Congo Priest does not have to throw them again. The third pattern is called ITAWA (three painted white sides facing up and one black side facing up). When Itawa falls, it must be thrown again to ascertain a better response and answer. If the Congo Priest throws another Itawa, it means yes and is interpreted as a double oddu number (Melli). It would be translated as “Itawa Melli”. When a double oddu appears, it comes with twice the force and the client must listen very carefully to the interpretation of the oracle. If the second throw falls with two or four white sides up it means yes. If it falls with four black sides facing up or three black sides facing up it then means no. the fourth pattern is called OCANA SODDE (three black sides facing up and one painted white side facing up). When Ocana Sodde falls, it means no. the fifth pattern is called OYEKUN (four black sides facing up). When Oyekun falls it means no. Both Ocana 181
Sodde and Oyekun are extremely negative and the individual being consulted should seek a consultation oracle with the 16 Chamalongo Seashells of the Quimbanda Spirit Exu. If you are currently incarcerated, you will more than likely have to find other legal materials to replace and represent both the seashells and the coconut shells. For a complete ritual description of Quimbanda divination rituals for the incarcerated, please refer to the book, Quimbanda, Divination Rituals for the Incarcerated - Volume Three, The Chamalongo. If you are presently incarcerated you may want to seek a divination reading from a qualified Quimbandeiro Priest from an outside Quimbanda Temple.
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A DIAGRAM OF THE MEANINGS OF THE VITITI NKANDIAN DIVINATION RITUAL
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THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT SIGNATURES (PONTOS RISCADOS) In the Quimbanda magico-religious tradition, spirit signature sigils (a sacred mystical seal) are symbols connected to a set of ideas by which spirits or deities may be summoned to awareness and controlled. The spirit signature sigils connect the spirits to our earthly realm. In the Portuguese language they are called “Pontos Riscados”. The spirit signature sigils when used in the appropriate magical manner open up the doors to world of the supernatural. They are used in divinatory practices. The spirit signature sigil itself when drawn out on the ground or drawn on an object will call forth the spirit. The spirit signature sigil also serves as a physical focus through which the Quimbanda Priest achieves the desired state of mind. Spirit signature sigils represent the secret names of spirits and deities who manifest themselves differently to each magic practitioner. Once the Quimbanda Priest has summoned the spirit or deity he may control it, if necessary, by subjecting its sigil to fire or the use of a magical sword or machete. Spirit signature sigils can also serve as amulets, talismans, or meditation tools. Quimbanda spirit signature sigils may be of various signs, such as crosses, tridents, stars associated with different deities. Quimbanda Priests often times inscribe the spirit signature sigil on ceremonial ritual objects, candles or objects of silver, brass, gold, or glass. Such spirit signatures sigils are considered to be magically powerful. Quimbanda Priests also draw these very sacred and powerful spirit signature sigils directly on the ground in front of the spirit ngangas of the Quimbanda Spirits to invoke and to summon the deities to appear and to send them to do their bidding. The following Quimbanda spirit signature sigils (Pontos Riscados) can be used when doing the Quimbanda magical spells and rituals from this book and when making magical talismans and amulets.
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF NZAMBI
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF EXU MAIORAL
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF EXU REI
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF MARIA PADILLA REINA
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF EXU TRANCA RUAS
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF EXU MEIA NOITE
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A DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SACRED SPIRIT SIGNATURE OF EXU VOLAC
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FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES In the United States, freedom of religion is a constitutionally guaranteed right provided in the religion clauses of the First Amendment. Freedom of religion is also closely associated with separation of church and state, a concept advocated by Thomas Jefferson. The United States Constitution addresses the issue of religion in two places: in the First Amendment, and the Article VI prohibition on religious tests as a condition for holding public office. The First Amendment prohibits the federal government from making a law "respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" This provision was later expanded to state and local governments, through the Incorporation of the Fourteenth Amendment. Freedom of religion was first applied as a principle of government in the founding of the colony of Maryland, founded by the Catholic Lord Baltimore, in 1634. Fifteen years later (1649), the first enactment of religious liberty, the Maryland Toleration Act, drafted by Lord Baltimore, provided: "No person or persons...shall from henceforth be any waies troubled, molested or discountenanced for or in respect of his or her religion nor in the free exercise thereof." The Maryland Toleration Act was repealed with the assistance of Protestant assemblymen and a new law barring Catholics from openly practicing their religion was passed. In 1657, Lord Baltimore regained control after making a deal with the colony's Protestants, and in 1658 the Act was again passed by the colonial assembly. This time, it would last more than thirty years, until 1692, when after Maryland's Protestant Revolution of 1689, freedom of religion was again rescinded. In addition in 1704, an Act was passed "to prevent the growth of Popery in this Province", preventing Catholics from holding political office. Full religious toleration would not be restored in Maryland until the American Revolution, when Maryland's Charles Carroll of Carrollton signed the American Declaration of Independence. The First AmendmentIn the United States, the religious civil liberties are guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The "Establishment Clause," stating that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion," is generally read to prohibit the Federal government from establishing a national church ("religion") or excessively involving itself in religion, particularly to the benefit of one religion over another. Following the ratification of the 193
Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and through the doctrine of incorporation, this restriction is held to be applicable to state governments as well. The "Free Exercise Clause" states that Congress cannot "prohibit the free exercise" of religious practices. The Supreme Court of the United States has consistently held, however, that the right to free exercise of religion is not absolute. For example, in the 1800s, some of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traditionally practiced polygamy, yet in Reynolds v. United States (1879), the Supreme Court upheld the criminal conviction of one of these members under a federal law banning polygamy. The Court reasoned that to do otherwise would set precedent for a full range of religious beliefs including those as extreme as human sacrifice. The Court stated that "Laws are made for the government of actions, and while they cannot interfere with mere religious belief and opinions, they may with practices." For example, if one were part of a religion that believed in vampirism, the First Amendment would protect one's belief in vampirism, but not the practice. This principle has similarly been applied to those attempting to claim religious exemptions for smoking cannabis or, as in the case of Employment Division v. Smith (1990), the use of the hallucinogen peyote. Currently, peyote and ayahuasca are allowed by legal precedent if used in a religious ceremony; though cannabis is not. The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the religious civil rights. Whereas the First Amendment secures the free exercise of religion, section one of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits discrimination, including on the basis of religion, by securing "the equal protection of the laws" for every person: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. ” The affirmation or denial of specific religious beliefs had, in the past, been made into qualifications for public office; however, the United States Constitution states that the inauguration of a President may include an "affirmation" of the faithful execution of his duties rather than an "oath" to that effect — this provision was included in order to respect the religious prerogatives of the Quakers, a Protestant Christian denomination that declines the swearing of oaths. The U.S. Constitution also provides that "No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification of any Office or public Trust under the United States." As of 2007, seven states have language included in their constitutions that requires state office-holders to have particular religious beliefs. These states are Texas, 194
Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Some of these beliefs (or oaths) were historically required of jurors and witnesses in court. Even though they are still on the books, these provisions have been rendered unenforceable by U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Religious liberty has not prohibited states or the federal government from prohibiting or regulating certain behaviors; i.e. prostitution, gambling, alcohol and certain drugs, although some libertarians interpret religious freedom to extend to these behaviors. However, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that a right to privacy or a due process right does prevent the government from prohibiting adult access to birth control, pornography, and from outlawing sodomy between consenting adults and early trimester abortions. The "wall of separation"Thomas Jefferson wrote that the First Amendment erected a "wall of separation between church and state" likely borrowing the language from Roger Williams, founder of the First Baptist Church in America and the Colony of Rhode Island, who used the phrase in his 1644 book, The Bloody Tenent of Persecution. James Madison, often regarded as the "Father of the Bill of Rights", also often wrote of the "perfect separation","line of separation","strongly guarded as is the separation between religion and government in the Constitution of the United States",and "total separation of the church from the state". Controversy rages in the United States between those who wish to restrict government involvement with religious institutions and remove religious references from government institutions and property, and those who wish to loosen such prohibitions. Advocates for stronger separation of church and state emphasize the plurality of faiths and non-faiths in the country, and what they see as broad guarantees of the federal Constitution. Their opponents emphasize what they see as the largely Christian heritage and history of the nation (often citing the references to "Nature's God" and the "Creator" of men in the Declaration of Independence). Some more socially conservative Christian sects, such as the Christian Reconstructionist movement, oppose the concept of a "wall of separation" and prefer a closer relationship between church and state. Problems also arise in U.S. public schools concerning the teaching and display of religious issues. In various counties, school choice and school vouchers have been put forward as solutions to accommodate variety in beliefs and freedom of religion, by allowing individual school boards to choose between a secular, religious or multi-faith vocation, and allowing parents free choice among these schools. Critics of American voucher programs claim that they take funds away from public schools, and that the amount of funds given by vouchers is not enough to help many middle and working class parents.
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U.S. judges often ordered alcoholic defendants to attend Alcoholics Anonymous or face imprisonment. However, in 1999, a federal appeals court ruled this unconstitutional because the A.A. program relies on submission to a "Higher Power". Thomas Jefferson also played a large role in the formation of freedom of religion. He created the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which has since been incorporated into the Virginia State Constitution. Other statementsUnalienable rightsThe United States of America was established on foundational principles by the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; In 1944, a joint committee of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and the Foreign Missions Conference of North America, formulated a “Statement on Religious Liberty” “Religious Liberty shall be interpreted to include freedom to worship according to conscience and to bring up children in the faith of their parents; freedom for the individual to change his religion; freedom to preach, educate, publish and carry on missionary activities; and freedom to organise with others, and to acquire and hold property, for these purposes.” Following increasing government involvement in religious matters, Congress passed the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. A number of states then passed corresponding acts (e.g., Missouri passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act).
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RELIGIOUS LEGAL STANDARDS & CASE LAW FOR THE INCARCERATED Issues of religious freedom for prisoners permeate contemporary correctional life, and arise in a wide variety of contexts. Two major federal statutes govern the legal standard to be applied to prisoner claim that correctional officials or employees have imposed substantial burdens on their right to religious freedom. Under both of them, prison officials or employees must show that such actions or prison rules are justified by a "compelling" governmental interest, and also show that the "least restrictive" means available to further that interest were utilized. Initial decisions under the first of these statutes, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000bb included: * Jewish prisoners are entitled to a kosher diet. Friedman v. South, 92 F.3d 989 (9th Cir. 1996) and Ashelman v. Wawrzaszek, 111 F.3d 674 (9th Cir. 1997). * Rastafarians have the right to possess and use marijuana. U.S. v. Bauer, 84 F.3d 1549, 1996 U.S. App. Lexis 11460 (9th Cir. 1996). * Jehovah's Witnesses and Muslim prisoners must be allowed to meet on the same terms as other prisoners, including meetings without an outside religious leader. Hyde v. Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, 948 F.Supp. 625 (S.D. Tex. 1996). * A Muslim prisoner had a clearly established right not to handle pork in prison kitchen; kitchen supervisors were not entitled to qualified immunity for disciplining him when he refused. Hayes v. Long, 72 F.3d 70 (8th Cir. 1995). * A refusal to allow a Jewish or Muslim inmate to grow a beard violates the RFRA. Luckette v. Lewis, 883 F.Supp. 471 (D. Ariz. 1995); Lewis v. Scott, 910 F.Supp. 282 (E.D. Tex. 1995). * Fundamentalist Christian inmates have the right to receive publications that are "deeply offensive" to Catholics. Weir v. Nix, 890 F.Supp. 769 (S.D.Iowa 1995). * The denial of inmate's request to possess candles and incense and to perform Satanic rituals was a violation of his First Amendment right to religious freedom. Howard v. U.S., 864 F.Supp. 1019 (D. Colo. 1994). The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, however, was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in Boerne v. Flores, 521 U.S. 507 (1997) as unconstitutional as applied to the states. The Court found that the statute was beyond the powers of Congress under Sec. 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment. The Fourteenth Amendment "incorporates" the rights 197
contained in the First Amendment, and applies them to the states, and Sec. 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment gives Congress the power to enforce those rights against state and local government. The Court's reasoning, however, was that the scope of religious rights under the First Amendment are properly to be determined by itself, and that, in analyzing First Amendment claims before, it has ruled that neutral laws that impose burdens on religion must only be justified by a rational relationship to legitimate governmental interests. Congress could not, therefore, through legislation, adopt a more stringent test for such constitutional claims. Subsequent case law, however, indicates that the narrowness of the Supreme Court's ruling means that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act still applies to federal prisoners and correctional institutions, since Congress has more far- reaching powers over them. In response to the Supreme Court's decision, Congress passed the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA), 42 U.S.C. §2000cc, which relied explicitly on the Commerce Clause and Spending Clause of the Constitution, and the ability of Congress to put "strings" on programs receiving financial assistance, which most state, county, and local correctional institutions and detention facilities do, in one way or another. Rather than applying to all areas of state and federal law, as the RFRA did, the RLUIPA limits its scope to land-use regulation and religious exercise by institutionalized persons. Under Sec. 3 of the RLUIPA statute, "No government shall impose a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person residing in or confined to an institution, as defined in section 2 of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (42 U.S.C. 1997), even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person--" "(1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and "(2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest." Further, under Sec 4(b) of the statute "if a plaintiff produces prima facie evidence to support a claim alleging a violation of the Free Exercise Clause [...], the government shall bear the burden of persuasion on any element of the claim, except that the plaintiff shall bear the burden of persuasion on whether the law (including a regulation) or government practice that is challenged by the claim substantially burdens the plaintiff's exercise of religion." Before the enactment of these two statutes, prison officials who wanted to justify a policy, regulation, or other action that that imposed a burden on prisoner religious freedom rights only had to show a rational relationship to a legitimate penological interest, such as security, in order to prevail, a far easier burden to overcome. 198
The RLUIPA authorizes the award of attorneys' fees for its violation, and also states that it is not intended, in any way, to alter the application of the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA), which, as shall be discussed in a later article in this series, has an impact both on what remedies are available in prisoner lawsuits concerning religious freedom, and procedural rules that prisoners must comply with to have their claims heard in the court. Some correctional defendants sued under the RLUIPA challenged the new statute also, raising various arguments, including the theory that the statute constituted an impermissible "establishment of religion" in violation of the First Amendment, by giving preferential treatment to prisoner rights claims which were based on religious concerns, rather than on other concerns. In a case filed by inmates belong to Satanist, Wicca (witchcraft), and white supremacist religions, a unanimous Supreme Court thoroughly rejected this argument. The Court noted that prison safety and security are "compelling" interests, which can justify the imposition of substantial burdens on prisoner religious freedom, and expressed the expectation that courts applying the statute will give "due deference" to the experience and expertise of prison and jail administrators. In the case, Cutter v. Wilkinson, No. 03-9877, 544 U.S. 709 (2005), three Ohio prisoners who stated that they are members of "nonmainstream religions," named the Satanist, Wicca (witchcraft or pagan), and Asatru (Norse heathen or neo- pagan) religions, and the Church of Jesus Christ Christian (associated with the white supremacist views of the Aryan Nation) claimed that state correctional officials violated the RLUIPA by failing to accommodate their religious exercise in a variety of ways. Specifically, they claimed that they were retaliated against and discriminated against for exercising their nontraditional religions, denied access to religious literature and denied the same opportunities for group worship that are granted to believers in other, mainstream, religions, as well as forbidding them to adhere to the dress and appearance mandates of their religions, and withholding religious ceremonial items that are substantially identical to those that the members of mainstream religions are allowed to possess. They also complained that they were not provided with a chaplain trained in their faith. The Supreme Court overturned a prior lower federal appeals court decision, holding that the RLUIPA did not, on its face, exceed the limits of permissible government accommodation of religious practices. The RLUIPA statute defines "religious exercise" fairly broadly to include "any exercise of religion, whether or not compelled by, or central to, a system of religious belief," removing a requirement, previously imposed by many courts, that plaintiff prisoners show that the restricted practice they complained about had to be one compulsory "central," according to the established tenets of a religion. The Court rejected the argument that the law improperly "advances" religion by providing greater protection to religious rights than to other constitutionally protected rights. It also pointed to the fact that the statute did not distinguish among bona fide religions, neither giving any 199
particular religious sect "privileged status," nor singling out any religion for "disadvantageous treatment." The Court's decision emphasized that it was addressing only the facial challenge that the defendants had presented to the constitutionality of the law, and not the application of the statute to the particular claims asserted by the prisoners, or whether the requested accommodations were outweighed by compelling security and safety interests. Additionally, for purposes of the appeal, both the sincerity of the prisoners' beliefs, and their religious nature, were assumed. In a footnote, the Court noted that any concerns that prison gangs use religious activity to conceal unlawful and violent conduct could be appropriately addressed by courts in specific cases by questioning whether a prisoner's "religiosity," asserted as the basis for a requested accommodation, is legitimate and sincere. While the "truth" of a religious belief is not open to question by the courts, the question of whether the prisoner's beliefs are sincerely held may be. The Court also pointed to the fact that the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, for more than ten years, has managed the largest correctional system in the country under the same "heightened scrutiny standard as RLUIPA without compromising prison security, public safety, or the constitutional rights of other prisoners," since the RFRA has widely been held to continue to apply to federal prisons. See, Kikumura v. Hurley, #99-1284, 242 F.3d 950 (10th Cir. 2001). As a result, the Court rejected the argument that "abusive prisoner litigation" under the RLUIPA would "overburden" the operation of state and local correctional facilities. A separate concurrence by Justice Thomas noted that the First Amendment only prohibited Congress from making laws "respecting an establishment of religion," i.e., an official governmental religion, and does not prohibit Congress from making laws which "respect" religion. While the Court's decision did not address the question of whether the RLUIPA exceeded the Spending clause powers of Congress, Thomas stated that the states' "voluntary acceptance" of the conditions imposed by Congress on the receipt of federal funds "undercuts Ohio's argument that Congress is encroaching on its turf." In addition to the Supreme Court's rejection of the "establishment of religion" attack on the RLUIPA statute, federal appeals courts have rejected various other constitutional attacks on the statute, including ruling that Congress, in passing the statute, did not exceed its powers under the spending clause of the Constitution, or violate the establishment of religion clause, or violate the rights of the states under the Tenth Amendment, the immunity of the states under the Eleventh Amendment, or the doctrine of separation of powers. See, for instance, Mayweathers v. Newland, #016505, 314 F.3d 1062 (9th Cir. 2002). In that case, the court held that Congress did not exceed its power under the Spending Clause to further policy objectives by conditioning the receipt of federal funds on compliance with federal mandates, including, in this case, compliance with the designated legal standard for prisoners' religious rights. It 200
noted that Congress has "great leeway" to determine which statutory aims "advance the general welfare," and that "protecting religious worship in institutions from substantial and illegitimate burdens does promote the general welfare." The court also found that the statute's conditions did "bear some relationship to the purpose of the federal spending," since "Congress has a strong interest in making certain that federal funds do not subsidize conduct that infringes individual liberties, such as the free practice of one's religion." Rejecting the argument that the statute somehow "usurps" the regulation of a "core state function" in violation of the Tenth Amendment (reserving to the states or the people those powers not expressly delegated to the federal government), the court acknowledged that "the prosecution and punishment of crime remains a basic police power," but found that the RLUIPA "does not regulate the operation of prisons." Under the RLUIPA, the court stated, "prison officials remain free to run their prisons as they see fit," but are prohibited from "unduly burdening inmates' free exercise of religion in the process." While Congress may not have the authority to "commandeer the management of state prisons," it does have the power to fix the terms upon which its allotments of money will be disbursed. "If states disagree with the requirements of RLUIPA," the court reasoned, "they remain free to forgo federal funding and opt out of its mandates." The court noted, in a footnote, that federal funding "comprises less than one percent of California's annual prison operating budget." The appeals court rejected the argument that the plaintiff prisoners' lawsuit against California state prison officials under RLUIPA was barred by Eleventh Amendment immunity. The Eleventh Amendment, the court found, prohibits lawsuits against the state itself. "This case, by contrast, involves a suit by citizens of California against officials of the state of California for prospective injunctive relief," and therefore "falls squarely within the Ex Parte Young exception to sovereign immunity and does not violate the Eleventh Amendment." Finally, the appeals court rejected the argument that the statute violates the principal of separation of powers. The correctional officials had argued that Congress, in passing the statute, was attempting to interfere with U.S. Supreme Court decisions interpreting the requirements of the First Amendment in the area of religion. The appeals court found that the RLUIPA "does not erroneously review or revise a specific ruling of the Supreme Court because the statute does not overturn the Court's constitutional interpretation," but rather "provides additional protection for religious worship," respecting that the Court's decisions "set only a constitutional floor-not a ceiling--for the protection of personal liberty." Indeed, the court found that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872 (1990), which held that laws general applicability that incidentally burden religious conduct do not offend the First Amendment, "explicitly left heightened legislative protection for religious worship to the political branches." Other decisions upholding the RLUIPA against various constitutional attacks include: Benning v. State of Georgia, No. 0410979, 2004 U.S. App. Lexis 24842 (11th Cir. 2004), Charles v. Verhagen, 348 F.3d 601 (7th Cir. 2003); Mayweathers v. Newland, 314 F.3d 1062 (9th Cir. 2002), and Madison v. Riter, 355 F.3d 310 (4th Cir. 2003). In theory, the less stringent "rational relationship to a legitimate penological interest" test could still apply to a prisoner's religious freedom lawsuit if they fail to raise an explicit claim under either the RFRA (in the case 201
of federal prisoners) or the RLUIPA (in the case of state prisoners). In such cases, prisoners might file a general First Amendment federal civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 or a direct constitutional claim under the First Amendment and Bivens v. Six Unknown Federal Narcotics Agents, #301, 403 U.S. 388 (1971) against individual federal correctional officials, while failing to rely on either of the statutes. At least one federal appeals court, however, has ruled that, in a pro se lawsuit filed by a prisoner over denial of access to a controversial religious text, the trial court should have, on its own, considered whether the prisoner had a claim under the RLUIPA, even though the prisoner did not refer to the statute in his complaint. The appeals court noted that complaints filed by prisoners who were acting as their own attorneys at the time are to be "liberally" construed, and that the courts should "apply the relevant law, regardless of whether the pro se litigant has identified it by name." Smith v. Johnson, No. 03-2014, 2006 U.S. App. Lexis 27178 (3rd Cir.). The court upheld summary judgment for the prison officials under the less stringent First Amendment legal standard, but ordered further proceedings on the possible statutory claim. The case involved a decision by the publication review committee of a Pennsylvania prison allegedly burdening a prisoner's ability to practice his religion of "Yoruba/Palero/Vodun" by denying him access to a religious text, two volumes of "El Libro," by Carlos Montenegro, a Palero priest. The committee disapproved receipt of the work as falling into a category of publications that "advocate, assist or are evidence of criminal activity or institution misconduct." In most litigation concerning religious freedom rights of prisoners and detainees, therefore, correctional officials must be prepared to show that their actions or policies arguably imposing a substantial burden on a prisoner's ability to exercise their sincerely held religious beliefs are both justified by an identified compelling governmental interest, and that the "least restrictive means" available is used to achieve that interest.
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Welcome to the AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH, a private non-profit religious organization that is consecrated to spiritual truth and dedicated to the transmission of sacred cosmic knowledge and the universal mysteries. The AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH was founded in the year 2003 by Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro and follows a 148 year old religious tradition of Latin American Spiritualism. The AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH is a Latin American mystic school of light, spiritual theology and self-improvement in which the members, by means of a progressive system of study, initiations and practical application of what is learned, become not only the masters of their own lives, and architects of their own destiny, but also incorporate the highest existing ethical ideals into their personality and transmit the secrets and knowledge of our spiritual fraternity. The AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH perpetuates the wisdom of traditional Latin American Spiritualism. We offer a religious education of religious mystic teachings and spiritual studies to individuals to develop their physical, mental, and spiritual abilities, and understand the relation-ship that exists between all people, the cosmos, the laws that govern it, and God, by whatever name He is known and however conceived. All of this is presented through progressive initiations and graduated studies that are typical of an initiatory order. By means of the wisdom acquired in our historic tradition members of our church become aware that all people can come to be all they should be and obtain what they need, regardless of class or other limitations, through the graduated structured study of the spiritual teachings of the AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH. 203
For this reason, the AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH declares that our religious tradition has been ordained by God and that it is a path toward the “Light of Knowledge” and personal realization. If you truly aspire to be the complete keeper of your own life, to ascend toward perfection, to know the secret cosmic universal laws that govern the physical realm and the mysteries of the mental and spiritual, we invite you to accompany us on the path of knowledge that is the AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH. If you would like to receive a new member application along with a booklet of more information regarding how the AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH can help and assist you on your spiritual journey. We invite you to write us if you are interested in discovering the World of Latin American Spiritualism. We answer all letters and inquiries. We hope that we can establish a lifelong friendship and spiritual relationship with you through mail correspondence or in person to answer any of your spiritual concerns or problems.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author, Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro is a member of the famous Montenegro Family originally from Eastern Europe who has been practitioners of Brazilian Quimbanda and Candomble De Congo for 148 years. In 1806, the Montenegro Family immigrated to Brazil fleeing the French invasion of Napoleon Bonaparte of the Iberian Peninsula along with the Portuguese Royal Family. While living in Brazil, the Montenegro Family became fascinated with the magical religious traditions of the Africans who were working on the Portuguese sugar cane and coffee plantations. In the year 1864, a black woman who worked on the Montenegro Family coffee plantation in the lush tropical mountains just outside of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by the name of Paola Fernandes initiated Matilda Andrade De BourbonMontenegro into the Mysteries of the Congo Religion. In the 1920’s the Montenegro Family immigrated to the United States of America and brought with them the sacred mysteries of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition of Quimbanda. In the 1920’s through the 1980’s, the "Casa De Montenegro" was governed by the Montenegro Family Matriarch, Maria Miranda De BourbonMontenegro until her death at the age of 98. In 1986, Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-GaldianoMontenegro inherited the hereditary position and became the Patriarch of the Casa Montenegro Spiritual Temple. In 2003, the Casa Montenegro Spiritual Temple was organized into the American Candomble Church to preserve the unique and historical Vititi Congo Bizango religious tradition and the Brazilian Orixa Mysteries that have been uniquely practiced by the Montenegro Family of Brazil and have survived successfully for more than 148 years. The author, Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro has been writing books for more than 20 years about the occult, supernatural and the paranormal. The author’s books are read and enjoyed by over 20 million readers worldwide. Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-GaldianoMontenegro is an initiated member of several occult magical religious traditions and he is an active member of several secret occult mystic societies. He is the founder of the American Candomble Church. He is a practicing spiritualist and resides in the United States of America. Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro is available for spiritual consultations, spiritual counseling services and traditional Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda and Candomble De Congo Orixa initiation ceremonies and rituals.
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THE GRAND RITUAL OF EXU MEIA NOITE
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THE GRAND RITUAL OF EXU MEIA NOITE TO INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE DEAD
The following Quimbanda ceremonial ritual is how to invoke the powers of the dead through the intercession of the Spirit, Exu Meia Noite. The Grand Ritual of Exu Meia Noite To Invoke The Powers Of The Dead, is used to summon the intranquil spirits to do your bidding for any spiritual request. The ritual must be performed at 12 Midnight on a Full Moon when the spiritual energies are at their most powerful and the spiritual portal is open from the Earth directly into the World of the Spirits. This magical spiritual portal is only open between 12 Midnight until 3 A.M. This magical ritual can be done directly in front of the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity or for the best results in the cemetery in front of a grave stone in the form or shape of a cross. If you will be doing this ritual at the cemetery, then use the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross as your focus altar point. All grave stones in the form or shape of a cross are the primary magical location in the cemetery to manifest the powerful Quimbanda spirits.
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RITUAL ITEMS NECESSARY
Blessed Olive Oil from a Catholic Church Human Bone Powder Magnetic Sand Crushed Quartz Crystals Black Pillar Altar Candle Two Black Household Candles One White Household Candle One Red Household Candle White Pemba (Chalk) Incense Charcoal Metal Incense Burner Carnation Fragrance Oil Rose Fragrance Oil Cinnamon Fragrance Oil Brass Bell
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STEP ONE The Grand Ritual of Exu Meia Noite To Invoke The Powers Of The Dead, uses a ritually prepared black pillar altar candle which must be prepared with the following ingredients in order to summon and invoke the Spirit, Exu Meia Noite and the intranquil spirits. The ritual black candle must be blessed and dressed and then consecrated before ritual use. After the black altar pillar candle has been dressed and consecrated, set it into a candle holder and then place it into and onto the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite. The black altar pillar candle should be ritually consecrated and dressed by preparing a sacred oil mixture consisting of the following magical items; Blessed Olive Oil from a Catholic Church Human Bone Powder Magnetic Sand Crushed Quartz Crystals
AFTER THE CANDLE HAS BEEN CONSECRATED THEN PLACE IT INTO RITUAL POSITION BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE GRAND RITUAL OF EXU MEIA NOITE TO INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE DEAD.
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STEP TWO Draw the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite using pemba in front of the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross at the foot of it. Draw a circle around the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite in a clockwise position.
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STEP THREE Draw a large magic circle using white pemba (chalk) (7 feet round in diameter) in a clockwise position directly in front of the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross. Draw the spirit signature of the Quimbanda Cross inside of the magic circle. The spirit signature of the Quimbanda Cross should be made large enough so as the six points of the Quimbanda Cross touch the edges of the magic circle.
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STEP FOUR Place the Household candles on the cardinal points of the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross by melting the bottoms of each candle and carefully attaching them so that they stick to the grave stone.
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STEP FIVE Place the dressed black altar candle into a candle holder and then place it directly into the center of the spirit signature of Exu Meia Noite.
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STEP SIX Light the incense charcoal and then place it into the metal incense burner.
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STEP SEVEN Pour the following fragranced oils directly on top of the burning incense charcoal; Carnation Fragrance Oil, Rose Fragrance Oil and Cinnamon Fragrance Oil.
-THESE FRAGRANCES ATTRACT THE SPIRITS -
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STEP EIGHT Light the candles on the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross.
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Light the black altar candle. Say the following as you begin lighting the black altar candle;
Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava
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STEP TEN Perform the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross using your index finger of the right hand. If you have been initiated into the Quimbanda mysteries and have the spirit nganga of Exu Rei, then use the ceremonial sword from his nganga for performing this ritual. The ceremonial sword of Exu Rei is used as a powerful magical tool to command the spirits.
THE LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS Facing East, with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the South with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the West with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the North with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. 219
Turn towards the East facing the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity, with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei in your right hand pointed towards the Heavens, say the following: In the name of Nzambi, The God of the Heavens and the Earth - Sarava In the name of Exu Maioral - Sarava In the name of Exu Rei - Sarava In the name of Maria Padilla Reina - Sarava In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity - Sarava In the name of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms - Sarava In the name of my ancestors who are kneeling at your feet in light, NzambiSarava By the Divine power of the Quimbanda Trinity, I do summon your Spirit, O Mighty Nzambi to come forth to give life to this sacred ritual and cause it into being. Sarava
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STEP ELEVEN Perform the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross using your index finger of the right hand or the ceremonial sword of the spirit Exu Rei.
THE GREATER INVOKING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS Facing East with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the South with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the West with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the North with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei.
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Turn towards the East facing the altar of the Quimbanda Trinity, with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei in your right hand pointed towards the Heavens, say the following: In the name of Nzambi, The God of the Heavens and the Earth - Sarava In the name of Exu Maioral - Sarava In the name of Exu Rei - Sarava In the name of Maria Padilla Reina - Sarava In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity - Sarava In the name of the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms - Sarava In the name of my ancestors who are kneeling at your feet in light, NzambiSarava By the Divine power of the Quimbanda Trinity, I do summon your Spirit, O Mighty Nzambi to come forth to give life to this sacred ritual and cause it into being. Sarava
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STEP TWELVE After successfully performing the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross and the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross then face the front of the grave stone in the form or shape of a cross with the candles burning on it and say and do the following; Using your right hand, make the sign of the Quimbanda Trinity Cross over your body. The Quimbanda Trinity sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand sequentially to the forehead, lower chest or navel area, and right shoulder, then left shoulder and then placing your hands together in a praying position and then kissing your hands three times. This is how to say and do this: at the forehead, IN THE NAME OF NZAMBI; at the naval, IN THE NAME OF EXU MAIORAL; across to the right shoulder, IN THE NAME OF EXU REI; across to the right left shoulder, IN THE NAME OF MARIA PADILLA REINA; and finally to the center of your heart while placing your hands together in a praying position, SARAVA; afterwards kiss your hands three times.
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STEP THIRTEEN Using your right hand, tap the foot of the grave stone seven times.
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STEP FOURTEEN Kneel down in front of the grave stone and begin to ring the brass bell. While ringing the brass bell say the following invocation;
Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava Ago Exu Meia Noite - Sarava On this most sacred of all nights I do summon you here and invoke your sacred mysteries to command the intranquil spirits by my desire and by my command. By the power of Nzambi and the Quimbanda Trinity, I command this sacred ritual into being – Sarava. Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Da Kalunga who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the cemetery at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Das Almas who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the lost souls at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Da Praia who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the beach at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Do Mar who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the sea at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Do Oriente who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the East at 12 Midnight - Sarava
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Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Das Sete Encruzilhadas who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the seven crossroads at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Da Capa Capela who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the church at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Do Cruzeiro who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the crossings at 12 Midnight - Sarava Behold the great Spirit Exu Meia Noite Da Mata who rules over and commands the intranquil spirits of the forest at 12 Midnight - Sarava O most glorious and powerful Spirit, Exu Meia Noite, I do summon and do invoke the powers of the legion of seven to command this ritual into being. I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Mirim - Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Pimenta - Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Male - Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Das Montanhas- Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Ganga - Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Kaminaloa - Sarava I do call, summon and invoke the spirit Exu Quirombo - Sarava By the power of the spirit, Exu Rei Da Kalunga, I do summon and command the intranquil spirits to, (state your request here) - Sarava By the power of the spirit, Pomba Gira Reina Da Kalunga, I do summon and command the intranquil spirits to, (state your request here) - Sarava
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STEP FIFTEEN Stand up and blow smoke from a tobacco cigar directly on to the grave stone, three times.
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STEP SIXTEEN Using your mouth, blow Cachaca liquor or whiskey directly on to the grave stone, three times.
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STEP SEVENTEEN Ring the brass bell and begin to state your spiritual request to Exu Meia Noite.
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STEP EIGHTEEN After you have completed saying out loud your spiritual request to the spirits then do the License To Departure Conjuration Ritual;
THE LICENSE TO DEPARTURE CONJURATION RITUAL A License to Depart is a simple banishing ritual that you will perform to rid the area of any astral entities and spirits that might have been attracted to you from the energies you are creating during these rituals. The License to Departure Conjuration Ritual can be done in the following ritual by reciting the following: O Mighty God Nzambi, you are the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth. O Mighty God Nzambi you are the great force of all that is seen and unseen. O Mighty God Nzambi, by the power invested in me through thy most sacred and Holy of Holies, the Divine Sword of Exu, I do banish from this sacred ritual area any and all spirits, beings and astral entities of any kind whom have been summoned and gathered here today to assist me in this hloy ritual of Divine Justice. O Mighty God Nzambi, by the mighty Sword of Exu, the Divine Sword of the King of Kings, I grant you the license to depart, so now return to the realm of God and be on your way. In the name of Nzambi, the Lord of Heaven, in the name of the Quimbanada Trinity, Exu Maioral, Exu Rei, Maria Padilla Reina and the spirits of the Seven Greater Quimbanda Kingdoms and the spirits of the Seven Lesser Quimbanda Kingdoms, I will this to be done. O Mighty God Nzambi, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in the great Heavens. SARAVA 230
STEP NINETEEN After you have completed the License To Departure Ritual then perform the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross.
THE GREATER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS The Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross is done in a counter clockwise rotation position. Facing East with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the North with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the West with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei. Turn towards the South with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei or using the index finger from your right hand do the following: In silence, trace the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross before you in the air using the Divine Sword of Exu Rei.
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Turn towards the East with the Divine Sword of Exu Rei in your right hand and say the following: In the name of Nzambi, the Lord of Heaven - SARAVA In the name of the Quimbanda Trinity, who govern the Heavens and the Earth SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I lay down my enemies at your feet - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do bind my enemies in thy most sacred and Holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do blind my enemies in thy most sacred and Holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I do destroy my enemies in thy most sacred and Holy name - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings Give me victory to triumph over my enemies - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings Give me victory to defeat my enemies - SARAVA Exu by the Divine Sword of the King of Kings I wash my hands clean like Pontius Pilate - SARAVA
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STEP TWENTY After you have completed performing the Greater Banishing Ritual of the Quimbanda Cross then leave seven pennies at the foot of the grave stone altar.
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QUIMBANDA A RELIGIOUS HANDBOOK OF AFRO-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUALISM FOR THE INCARCERATED
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INTRODUCTION Lately, I have received a number of requests from individuals who are currently inmates in either the State or Federal correctional institutions asking for help and guidance in relation to the magico-religious spiritual tradition of Afro-Brazilian Quimbanda. When I start to receive multiple letters of requests on the same subject, it is time to write up what I know so that I can, I hope, help as many people as possible. All of the following rituals and ceremonies should be followed exactly as they are presented here in this book if you want to experience the spiritual benefits of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda. I hope that your spiritual journey into the religious mysteries of Quimbanda will be as enjoyable and positive as they have been for me over the past years. It is my hope that this book will become an informational source for inmates who have a sincere desire to study and embark into the sacred world of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda. This book is the first in a series of volumes that were specifically written for individuals who are now and are presently incarcerated. The information has been divided among various volumes because the information is very thorough and extensive. This book offers the reader with a rich source of information that can assist you to begin your sacred spiritual journey. I believe that an individual must find a particular spiritual path and religious philosophy which is comfortable for you. There are many paths and roads to the “Sacred and to the Divine”.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY THE DEITIES AND THE SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA PANTHEON AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RITUALS AN EXPLANATION OF THE NGANGA OF THE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION THE MEANINGS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS SPELLS & RITUALS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS HOW TO PREPARE A SPIRITUAL ALTAR FOR THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE SACRED INITIATION MYSTERIES OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS SACRAMENTS / RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS QUIMBANDA INITIATIONS IN THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SOLITARY QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER & FORMAL QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONER SELF-DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES METHOD ONE - DEDICATION CEREMONY A FORMAL DEDICATION CEREMONY - BAPTISM INTO THE QUIMBANDA MYSTERIES SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION & INVOKING THE QUIMBANDA SPIRITS A SACRED RITUAL TO HONOR NZAMBI INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU MAIORAL 241
INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU REI INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, MARIA PADILLA REINA SACRED RITUALS OF THE FIRST LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM INVOCATION RITUAL OF THE SPIRIT EXU TRANCA RUAS AN INVOCATION RITUAL TO TRIUMPH OVER YOUR ENEMIES QUIMBANDA PROTECTION RITUAL & PROSPERITY BATH A SPIRITUAL INVOCATION TO EXU VOLAC SACRED DIVINATIONS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT SIGNATURES (PONTOS RISCADOS) FREEDOM OF RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES AMERICAN CANDOMBLE CHURCH
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INTRODUCTION The best part about casting Brazilian Quimbanda magical spells and cleansing rituals is that they work very fast. All of the following Brazilian Quimbanda spells and cleansing rituals are real and authentic. I have personally used all of them over the past years in my spiritual practice of traditional Brazilian Quimbanda with much success. All of the following spells and cleansing rituals should be followed exactly as they are presented here in this book if you want to see fast magical results and success. The following book was written to introduce interested individuals and religious practitioners from all magical traditions to explore and to experience the supernatural power and strength of Brazilian Quimbanda. I hope that you enjoy them as I have over the past years of working with the spirits and deities of the sacred Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms. SARAVA Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro May 23, 2011
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INTRODUCTION AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RITUALS THE MEANINGS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS SPELLS & CLEANSING RITUALS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION & INVOKING THE QUIMBANDA SPIRITS INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU MAIORAL INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU REI INVOCATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, MARIA PADILLA REINA EXU MEIA NOITE - AN INVOCATION RITUAL TO TRIUMPH OVER YOUR ENEMIES MARIA PADILLA REINA - QUIMBANDA PROTECTION RITUAL & PROSPERITY BATH A REVERSING CLEANSING SPELL RITUAL TO INVOKE THE SPIRIT EXU A SPIRITUAL CLEANSING SPELL RITUAL TO INVOKE THE SPIRIT MARIA PADILLA REINA DAS LIRAS A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE FIRST LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE SECOND LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE THIRD LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE FOURTH LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE FIFTH LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE SIXTH LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM A CLEANSING RITUAL OF THE SEVENTH LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM 245
HOW TO DO A QUIMBANDA SPIRITUAL CLEANSING HOW TO FEED THE EARTH - QUIMBANDA SPIRITUAL CLEANSING A LIST OF HERBS SACRED TO EXU & MARIA PADILLA REINA POMBA GIRA THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT SIGNATURES (PONTOS RISCADOS)
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA SPELLS & RITUALS TO DEFEAT YOUR ENEMIES AND TO WIN EVERYTIME
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INTRODUCTION The best part about spiritual war is “revenge”. All of the following Brazilian Quimbanda spells and rituals are real and authentic. I have personally used all of them over the past years to defeat and triumph over my occult enemies. All of the following spells and rituals should be followed exactly as they are presented here in this book if you want to see fast magical results and success. I hope that you enjoy them as I have over the past years of working in the world of Brazilian black magic in the “world of colored darkness”. Lately, I have received a number of requests asking for help and guidance in relation to psychic or spiritual attacks. When I start to receive multiple requests on the same subject, it is time to write up what I know so that I can, I hope, help as many people as possible.
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INTRODUCTION AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY THE DEITIES AND THE SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA PANTHEON AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA RITUALS THE SEVEN QUIMBANDA PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WAR HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN SPIRITUALLY ATTACKED HOW TO PROTECT THE FOUR (4) CORNERS OF THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSE HOW TO PREPARE THE SWORD OF SAINT GEORGE (MUKOMBE) PLANT FOR THE FOUR CORNERS A PRAYER TO THE MOST GLORIOUS SAINT GEORGE HOW TO CLEANSE YOUR HOUSE AFTER A SPIRITUAL ATTACK HOW TO MAKE QUIMBANDA RITUAL FLOOR WASH HOW TO MAKE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA SPIRITUAL COLOGNE (EAU DE PORTUGAL COLOGNE) HOW TO MAKE QUIMBANDA RITUAL CLEANSING INCENSE (DEFUMADORES) HOW TO PREPARE THE QUIMBANDA 9 DAY CANDLE CLEANSING SPELL RITUAL PRAYER TO EXU TO CLEANSE YOUR HOUSE AFTER A SPIRITUAL ATTACK THE HOUSE CLEANSING RITUAL THE QUIMBANDA MAGIC MIRROR HOW TO INTERPRET THE BURNING OF CANDLES IN SPIRITUAL WAR 249
THE PREPARATION OF THE CEREMONIAL ALTAR OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY HOW TO PREPARE A SPIRITUAL BATH FOR SPIRITUAL BATTLE (BANHO DE GUERRA) HOW TO PREPARE A SPIRITUAL CLEANSING BATH (BANHO DE DESCARGA) HOW TO DRESS A CANDLE FOR SPIRITUAL BATTLE THE GREAT QUIMBANDA RITUAL OF EXU TO DEFEAT YOUR ENEMIES RITUAL CEREMONY TO INVOKE THE POWERS OF THE SPIRIT EXU MEIA NOITE ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO WIN A SPIRITUAL BATTLE AND DEFEAT YOUR ENEMIES THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT METAL TOOLS (FERRAMENTAS) THE QUIMBANDA SPIRIT SIGNATURES (PONTOS RISCADOS)
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THE QUIMBANDA MAGIC MIRROR THE SACRED BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA ORACLE OF CHICO ITA-MONTENEGRO
Standard Book Edition, ISBN # 978-0-9838141-5-3 $65.00
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INTRODUCTION The following partial manuscript was taken from the original magical Grimoire of my Great Uncle, Chico Ita-Montenegro which is now in my possession. It is a translation from its original Portuguese version. Although the following manuscript is only a partial selection of the original manuscript from this very powerful book of shadows written by my uncle between 1880 and 1950, the magical formula on how to construct the Montenegro Quimbanda Magic Mirror is an invaluable artifact of the history of the occult, the supernatural and Latin American Spiritualism. If time permits and with the permission of the Quimbanda Trinity and of course the Spirit of Chico Ita-Montenegro, I may sometime in the future present the entire Grimoire to the occult world as a tribute and historical account of one man’s legacy in the world of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda and Latin American Sorcery. A sacred world shrouded in mystery, rich folklore and forgotten ancient magical mysteries to invoke and to awaken the power of the Universe. The following magical formula of how to prepare the Montenegro Quimbanda Magic Mirror and to give it life must be followed exactly how it was presented in the original Grimoire of Chico Ita-Montenegro. If it is not followed exactly and correctly, the results can be detrimental to your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. My name is Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro and I present to you in the following occult manuscript of my family, the cosmic keys to unlock the sacred door to the mysterious world and realm of the invisibles. This wonderful world of forbidden knowledge, I know too well. SARAVA CARLOS ANTONIO DE BOURBON-GALDIANO-MONTENEGRO May 15, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF THE MONTENEGRO QUIMBANDA MAGIC MIRROR HOW TO PREPARE THE MONTENEGRO QUIMBANDA MAGIC MIRROR A SPIRITUAL WARNING HOW TO PREPARE A RITUAL BATH BEFORE USING THE MAGIC MIRROR HOW TO PREPARE A BANISHING RITUAL BATH AFTER USING THE MAGIC MIRROR HOW TO MAKE BRAZILIAN QUIMBANDA SPIRIT AMACI BATH SACRED DIVINATIONS OF THE QUIMBANDA RELIGIOUS TRADITION HOW TO MAKE QUIMBANDA RITUAL CLEANSING INCENSE (DEFUMADORES) THE PREPARATION OF THE CEREMONIAL ALTAR OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE GRAND QUIMBANDA MAGIC MIRROR DIVINATION RITUAL HOW TO INTERPRET THE VISIONS OF THE SACRED ORACLE CONCLUSION OF THE DIVINATION RITUAL
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THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU THE GRAND QUIMBANDA RITUAL TO INVOKE THE SPIRITS OF DIVINE JUSTICE
Standard Book Edition, ISBN # 978-0-9838141-9-1 $65.00
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INTRODUCTION In the year 1989, on a starry night, while silently meditating on the great mysteries in front of the altar of the Most Holy Quimbanda Trinity, there did appear to me a bright and illuminated light. As my eyes searched the brilliant light of the night, there did appear in front of me in full form and in full regalia the Highest of all Angels, the King of Kings, Exu Maioral. Without fear, I gazed upon the spectacular and amazing sight. As he stared into my eyes, He knew me. Exu Maioral, holding the “Holy Book of Secret Truth and Knowledge” in his left hand and the “Divine Sword of Exu” in his right hand, he then did Knight me and then placing upon my head the “Divine Crown of Glory”, the divine knowledge of the secret celestial mysteries of invocation to unlock the forbidden doors to where the “Tree of Knowledge” grows to deliver the “Sacred Word” of Nzambi and the Seven Quimbanda Kingdoms to His children here on Earth. All Glory and Honor to you, O Mighty King. Hail Exu Maioral for you are the Sacred Light which sets our souls on fire with the Glory of the Divine Grace of God. - Sarava The following Quimbanda ceremonial magic book is a complete ritual about how to invoke the powers of “Divine Justice” of the powerful Spirit Exu as delivered to me by the Highest of all Angels, Exu Maioral. All of the following sacred rituals and ceremonies should be followed exactly as they are presented here in this book if you want to experience the spiritual benefits of the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition known as Quimbanda. I hope that your spiritual journey into the religious mysteries of Quimbanda will be as enjoyable and positive as they have been for me over the past years. Children of Nzambi, I present to you, The Grand Quimbanda Ritual to Invoke the Spirits of Divine Justice THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU.
SARAVA Carlos Antonio De Bourbon-Galdiano-Montenegro May 1, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU AND MAGICAL OPERATIONS OF THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU SACRED RITUAL AND LOCATIONS TO PERFORM OPERATIONS OF THE OCCULT ARTS CONCERNING THE HOURS OF MAGICAL OPERATIONS THE PREPARATION OF THE CEREMONIAL ALTAR OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE PREPARATION AND CONSECRATION OF THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU THE CONSECRATION CONJURATION OF THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU RITUAL CANDLES FOR THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU THE PREPARATION OF THE BLESSED RITUAL CANDLES THE CONSECRATION CONJURATION OF THE BLESSED RITUAL CANDLES THE EXORCISM OF INCENSE RITUAL THE PREPARATION OF THE RITUAL INCENSE PREPARING THE CEREMONIAL AREA FOR THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU RITUAL CONJURATION AND EXORCISM OF THE SACRED FIRE CONJURATION OF THE RITUAL INCENSE FUMIGATION THE PREPARATION OF THE CEREMONIAL RITUAL AREA THE FORMATION OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS QUIMBANDA CEREMONIAL RITUAL BATH CEREMONIAL AND RITUAL CLOTHING SACRED CEREMONIAL RITUAL JEWELRY 256
THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU THE GRAND QUIMBANDA RITUAL TO INVOKE THE SPIRITS OF DIVINE JUSTICE THE FORMATION OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS THE FORMATION OF THE MAGIC CIRCLES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE RITUAL LIGHTING OF THE SACRED CANDLES OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE RITUAL LIGHTING OF THE SACRED CANDLES OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS THE DIVINE RITUAL OF THE SACRED INVOCATIONS THE LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS THE GREATER INVOKING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE NAMES OF GOD THE SACRED CONJURATIONS OF THE FIRST GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL METATRON THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL GABRIEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL ANAEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL MICHAEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL RAZIEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL ZERACHIEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL URIEL THE SACRED CONJURATIONS OF THE SEVENTY-TWO SPIRITS OF EXU MAIORAL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BAEL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU AGARES THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VASSAGE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SAMIGINA THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU MARBAS
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THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VALEFOR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU AMON THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BARBATOS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU PAIMON THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BUER THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU GUSION THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SITRI THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BELETH THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU LERAJE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ELIGOS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ZEPAR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BOTIS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BATHIN THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SALLOS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU PURSON THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU MARAX THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU IPOS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU AIM THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU NABERIUS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU GLASYA-LABOLAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BUNE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU RONOVE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BERITH THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ASTAROTH THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU FORNEUS
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THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU FORAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ASMODAY THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU GAAP THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU FURFUR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU MARCHOSIAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU STOLAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU PHENEX THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU HALPHAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU MALPHAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU RAUM THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU FOCALOR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VEPAR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SABNOCK THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SHAX THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VINE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BIFRONS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VUAL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU HAAGENTI THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU CROCELL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU FURCAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BALAM THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ALLOCES THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU CAMIO THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU MURMUR THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ORBAS
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THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU GREMORY THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU OSE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU AMY THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ORIAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VAPULA THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ZAGAN THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU VOLAC THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ANDRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU HAURES THE SACRED CONJURATION OF ANDREALPHUS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU CIMEIES THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU AMDUSIAS THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU BELIAL THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU DECARABIA THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU SEERE THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU DANTALION THE SACRED CONJURATION OF EXU ANDROMALIUS THE SACRED CONJURATIONS OF THE SECOND GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, EXU REI THE SACRED CONJURATIONS OF THE THIRD GREATER QUIMBANDA KINGDOM THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL TO SUMMON THE DEITY, MARIA PADILLA REINA THE SACRED CONJURATIONS OF THE SEVEN LESSER QUIMBANDA KINGDOMS CONJURATION OF EXU REI DAS ENCRUZILHADAS & POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ENCRUZILHADAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU TRANCA RUAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE ENCRUZILHADAS
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THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DAS ALMAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MARABO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU TIRIRI THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU VELUDO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MORCEGO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE GARGALHADAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MIRIM CONJURATION OF EXU REI DOS CRUZEIROS & POMBA GIRA REINA DOS CRUZEIROS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU TRANCA TUDO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU KIROMBO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE CRUZEIROS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MANGUEIRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU KAMINALOA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE CRUZES THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE PORTAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MEIA NOITE THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU KALUNGA CONJURATION OF EXU REI DAS MATAS & POMBA GIRA REINA DAS MATAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU QUEBRA GALHO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DAS SOMBRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DAS MATAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DAS CAMPINAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DA SERRA NEGRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE PEDRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE COBRAS
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THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DO CHEIRO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU ARRANCA TOCO CONJURATION OF EXU REI KALUNGA & POMBA GIRA REINA DA KALUNGA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU PORTEIRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE TUMBAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE CATACUMBAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DA BRASA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CAVEIRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU KALUNGA PEQUENA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CORCUNDA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE COVAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CAPA PRETA CONJURATION OF EXU REI DAS ALMAS & POMBA GIRA REINA DAS ALMAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE LOMBAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU PEMBA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MARABA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CURADO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU NOVE LUZES THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE MONTANHAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU TATA CAVEIRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU GIRA MUNDO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE POEIRAS CONJURATION OF EXU REI DAS LIRAS & POMBA GIRA REINA DAS LIRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DOS INFERNOS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DOS CABARES
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THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU SETE LIRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CIGANO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU ZE PELINTRA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU PAGAO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DA GANGA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MALE THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CHAMA DINHEIRO CONJURATION OF EXU REI DAS SETE PRAIAS & POMBA GIRA REINA DAS SETE PRAIAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DOS RIOS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU CACHOEIRAS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DA PEDRA PRETA THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MARINHEIRO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DO LODO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU MARE THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU BAHIANO THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DOS VENTOS THE SACRED CONJURATION RITUAL OF EXU DO COCO THE CLOSING CONJURATION RITUAL PRAYER THE LICENSE TO DEPARTURE OF THE SPIRITS OF THE QUIMBANDA TRINITY THE LICENSE TO DEPARTURE CONJURATION RITUAL THE GREATER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS THE EXTINGUISHING OF THE SACRED LIGHTS OF FIRE THE QUIMBANDA RITUAL CLEANSING BATH HOW TO PERFORM THE RITUAL PLACEMENT OF THE SACRED ALTAR CANDLES HOW TO PERFORM THE RITUAL OF THE LIGHTING OF THE SACRED ALTAR CANDLES
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HOW TO PERFORM THE LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS HOW TO PERFORM THE GREATER INVOKING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS HOW TO PERFORM THE GREATER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE QUIMBANDA CROSS RITUAL SPIRIT SIGNATURES & SIGILS OF THE DIVINE SWORD OF EXU
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