▷ Santeria Bracelets《Meaning, Types, How to Make Them》

Last Update: September 26, 2022

If you are not yet part of the Santeria cult, but want to start, surely you have noticed that the people who make it up use certain types of necklaces or bracelets. This is because they are a vital element within santeria And it brings a lot of meaning.

Not all bracelets are the same, since, as I mentioned above, they have a different meaning and the deity also influences. If you want to know more about it, be sure to read this article.

What is a Santeria Bracelet?

Santeria bracelets are those that represent the union between the Catholic beliefs that we know and the Yoruba culture and are in charge of providing not only protection and security, but also establishing a bond of union with the protector god.

This is like a bracelet that goes together with the necklaces elekes to be able to begin with the initiation to the Yoruba religion. The color depends on the saint with which it is associated.

In which hand do the Santeria Bracelets go?

Many people always wonder what hand it goes in and this is important, even if it doesn’t seem like it because depending on the hand in which you use it, you are or are not closing the pact with the deity.

The reason why it is placed in the left hand to close the pact, it is because just like an engagement ring. It is in that arm that the vein that goes to the heart is found and that is why it represents firmness. This also applies to everything that we are going to give to the saints.

What are the Santeria Bracelets called?

The bracelets are called elekes, but their names, in turn, are related to the saints to which they are linked, but there may be different combinations depending on the case. The names are as follows:

For the elaboration of the same, two types of accounts are used: honey color and of yellow color and must be done with full respect.

What are the bracelets for?

Because the protection of the person who is entering the cult is so important, the purpose of the bracelets is that, provide security and protection to people who wear them before any kind of enemies or people who intend to cause harm.

Take into account that there are things that you cannot do if you are wearing the bracelet out of respect for the deity. It is best that you avoid any behavior that is not appropriate, so read carefully:

Carrying it when having sexual intercourse: Because in the world of Santeria, saints are considered to be in a state of divine peace, having sexual relations it bothers them because the body temperature rises.
Use it during menstruation: in the case of women, when they meet these days, they should remove it from your arm and they cannot greet the saint in the meetings that take place on those days.
Take her to parties: during a party or celebration, it is important that the person does not have the bracelet because sudden changes in heat, affect the stability of the saint.
Letting a stranger or other person touch it: It’s normal for people to be curious about this item, but you can’t let them touch the bracelet because they would be contaminating itthat is, it would take the negative charge of the person and make you carry a bad fortune that does not belong to you.

Types of Santeria Bracelets

Since Santeria is a fairly broad cult, there are various bracelets that you can use depending on the problem you have or the use you want to give it. Here I show you a few briefly:

How to make bracelets step by step?

If you want to have your own bracelet, you can do it on your own, but if you don’t know, here are some steps that serve as a guide. The materials you need are:

Preparation:

Enter the thread Nylon on your needle. Place a red crystal and a white crystal and then you are going to place 5 beads alternating colors white and red.
Then you must place a 4mm glass and again the 5 beads alternating the colors white and red. Pull everything until it is 20 cm down before the end of the thread. Hold it and pass the water through the middle of the 8 crystals upwards.
By pulling it all over again, you are left with a shape similar to that of a ring. You must repeat all of the above the right side. By pulling this new part that you just made, you will be left with the two largest crystals in the center surrounded by the little ones. Proceed to place an 8 mm crystal and a 4 mm crystal, 5 beads, a 4 mm crystal again and finally 5 beads. For the needle through the 8mm crystal to do this and place a white crystal to start with. Then you must repeat this procedure on the other side and so on until you have the size you want. In the end, you must put the clasp. First place a rondel and pass it through the thread that is left over. Add a red and a white crystal and again another rondel. place your button or brooch, passing the needle through the middle so that it is reinforced. Make a knot and pass the excess thread in the middle of the beads that you have already made. Tie a knot again. From the other end, make a circle similar to the size of your brooch or button with the nylon. place so many beads as necessary interspersing the colors and that’s it.

Meaning of the Santeria Bracelets in a dream

As you know, dreams have meanings that must be identified and interpreted because they are usually the beginning of something great and good for our good, so if you come to have a dream with this object, it is best that you be aware. Here some explanations:

The bracelets in this Santeria cult have great meaning and that is why they must be used in a respectful way to avoid disrespecting the deities and generating problems.

If you did not know anything about the use of the bracelets, you may notice that these they are not an accessory that you can take to any event or that you can buy in any store. It is best to give them the due respect they deserve so as not to make the deities uncomfortable.