Preto Velho translates to "old black men", the reason is simple-they are the souls of Africans who were transported to America as slaves and thus experienced some of the most difficult experiences here on earth. They carry a deep wisdom of magic and shamanism, thanks to African traditions. They are the Indians of Africa who were forcibly uprooted from their land with their roots and spiritual heritage.
They were forced to survive in America, where they brought their spiritual heritage and teachings. Despite all they have been through in their lives, they are noble souls who enjoy the light and want to help other souls on their journey who are going through life in physical form.
They are the symbol of the strength of the inner spirit, despite the fact that they were broken as a nation, as an ethnicity, as a human being, now they are the ones who follow the path of light, making no distinction between anyone or anything and only helping all beings on the path to goodness. They are the bearers of mercy and love. They are a symbol of how to break out of one's own predestination, through place of birth or social classification, and follow the path of the Great Spirit and light.
They provide us with faith, hope and trust in the most difficult situations of life, they are those who embrace us and through this acceptance we can feel and perceive the strength of our own heart and find the courage to go on in difficult situations.
Pretos Velhos are those who help to find a balance between earthly and spiritual life. They teach us that humility, mercy and perspective are important pillars in the journey of finding balance. These qualities lead us to inner peace and to settle inward, where all our spiritual power originates.
Therefore, the Pretos Velhos are very important in the process of transmutation and transformation of beings, guiding them with their wisdom on the paths that bring the knowledge of light.
The Pretos Velhos carry the archetype of the mystery, who contain within them the image of an old man, grandfather, or grandmother who has known many spiritual practices and wisdoms through years of living.
They are the ones who encourage us to go through the processes of spiritual evolution and follow the path of life, in all its breadth, even in moments that are difficult and we want to give up. They give us the strength to be able to continue on our spiritual path with a clear mind, connected to Spirit and seeking peace, happiness and trust.
They connect us to our original ancestors because as many studies point out we are all children of Africa and our DNA is forever linked to it.
How to connect with the energy of Pretos Velhos?
- Can you think about what wisdom means to you ? HOW can you take care of yourself in difficult situations? Can you feel mercy and trust in your life? What is your relationship with your ancestors ? How do you care for your grandparents in your family? How is wisdom passed down in your family?
- Pretos Velhos colour: white
- Herbs: tobacco, rosemary, basil, arruda, guineas
Greetings to the Pretos Velhos, who we use and invoke their power:
Saravá os Pretos Velhos!
Adorei as Almas!
Orixás statues tradition in Brazil
Orixás statuettes can be found not only in Brazilian households that practice the Afro-Brazilian religion of Umbanda, but also in families that do not participate in these rituals, but believe in the power of Orixás to represent the forces of nature and to represent male and female archetypes. We can have Orixás at home that we identify with or, conversely, by acquiring a statue of a particular Orixás, we contact the qualities and abilities we would like to have. It is good to know that there are several Umbanda lineages in Brazil, and so it is possible that the information we bring you that we have encountered in central Brazil will be slightly different in other parts of Brazil. There are sometimes differences of opinion, for example, about the colour of the candles that are lit by individual Orixás - for example, Ogum is sometimes blue, sometimes red. Therefore, if you use Orixás statues for your rituals and energy work, we recommend that you take our recommendations as inspiration, but ultimately it is you who develops your intuition and defines how you honor your Orixás.
How to work with Orixás archetypes for your personal development
The characteristics of the individual Orixás and the archetypes they represent easily lead to projections in meaning: This Orixá will help me win love, another will give me courage. And to some extent, that's okay - Orixás give us the strength and the necessary approaches to deal with our life situations. However, it is the underlying perception that leads us to animism.
We, in working on ourselves, offer you an approach to Orixás as impulses that come into our lives and show us something essential. They teach us on a moral and spiritual level.
"When we imagine that we are walking on the path of our lives, Orixá is like a horse that appears on the path and invites us to ride. When we agree, it adds another dimension to our life's journey."
If you're serious about studying Umbanda and Orixás, get yourself a white outfit, which is typical of Brazilian umbandistas. White symbolizes peace, purity and positive energy.
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