ᐈ Offerings to Shango 【For Love, Money, Herbs and MORE】

When we talk about the Orisha Shango, we are referring to one of the most important and representative deities of the Yoruba Religion. It is about the God of fire and thunder, who has a personality of great character and unique. If you want to know how to pray, pray and do offerings to Shango then this article is for you.

Offerings to Shango: Learn How to Treat It

Shango is one of the strongest deities to deal with within Santeria, which is why we will teach you how to deal with him here. However, you should keep in mind that he is a very particular saint. is known for having been chief of the city of Oyo and the Yoruba patakies describe him as a person with a great physique, extremely strong (both by muscles and by spells).

They attributed to him special traits like a deep voice, almost like a great thunder. In addition, they metaphorically said that fire came out of the mouth when speaking. You must make the offerings and rituals with all this in mind, you must in turn prove to be strong and worthy of being received by him.

In terms of food, Shango likes strong foods, that is, spicy or well seasoned. In turn, he consumes a lot of bananas, apples (specifically red) and his favorite dish, which is corn flour cooked and placed in various presentations, also known as “polenta”.

Besides Shango likes altars, especially those that contain a receptacle, that is, an element that makes a special allusion to God and that its similarity to fire or thunder can be appreciated. In addition, a carved wooden statue can also be included, which is a woman showing her physical attributes, especially one of her breasts, as a form of offering to the saint.

You must also carry a kind of ax on your head, which is cutting part of it. Despite this, the woman remains serene and calm, this tries to symbolize the amount of devotion that the female has obtained thanks to the Orisha Shango.

This is just one of the simplest and most basic ways to establish that first contact with the deity, there are other ceremonies and rituals which will be explained in detail in other sections of this article.

How to Make Offerings to Shango

Offerings to Shango can be very varied, ranging from love rituals and ceremonies to consolidate economically until consecrations made directly to the deity. In any of these cases you must be very clear about the procedure or method to follow. In this section we will explain and mention some elements/advice that you must follow when making an offering to this Orisha.

You can start by offering your favorite food dish which is the polenta. You can also complement the above with red wine, since this was the favorite drink of the warriors (the group to which Shango belongs) when winning a battle or war.

In this same sense, the ebbos, as it is known within the Yoruba cult (animal sacrifices) play an important role within the ceremonies of this deity. They can be pigeons, roosters or chickens, as a form of recognition or to ask for something.

It can be complemented with various special herbs for Santeria, such as: mint, bay leaf, sugar cane and sliced ​​onion or tomato. These herbs will be deepened in another section of this article.
For a better result, appropriate clothing can be used for the occasion, to please the Orisha even more. Said set of clothes can vary, and range from red shirts or flannels, to necklaces dedicated to Shango. That is, they contain white and red beads.

Last but not least, dances are a tradition for almost all Orishas, ​​especially for one with such a lively and joyful character like Shango. For this reason, it is customary to perform the warrior dance in the ceremonies. In this dance the man must simulate the conquest of a woman to the sound of the drums. All these small tips, but together they become a great ritual will help you to be seen with good eyes by Shango.

Offerings to Shango for Money

The Shangó ritual for monetary affairs has a red apple as its main instrument, since it is believed that this specific fruit has the ability to attract and collect money. The same ceremony works for bad business or economic problems.

The duration of this ritual has a limited period of time, it must be performed for seven days and then every month. If possible, it should be done at the beginning or end of the respective months.

The ritual begins with the opening of a red apple and then it must be placed on a kind of bed made up of red rose petals. A red light bulb or candle should be inserted inside the block, so that Shango is consecrated in that place.

In the surroundings place at least another six red apples, wealth oil, “come close to me” oil, corn oil and sunflower oil; paper or brown sugar and seven (7) coins of any value. The number seven is because it generally attracts or is of good fortune.

The money (coins) are placed inside the apple with the other previously mentioned elements, both the oils and the rum or rum liquor. Then you will light the candle and perform your prayers or explain your request to the Orisha Shango, ending with a “May riches flow like sweet waters.”

6 more whole red apples are placed. For this ritual money oil, come to me oil, oleo sesame oil, brown sugar, rum, sunflower oil and corn oil are used.

Seven coins of one denomination are also included, taking into account that the number 7 is the symbol of fortune. The coins are placed inside the hollow apple with all the oils, sugar and rum or brandy. The candle is lit and the request for the economic resource that is going to be requested is made, that the money flows like a river.

Offerings to Shango for Love

The Shangó love ritual is closely related to money since, despite having various purposes, its main instrument is a red apple. It also carries items like red candles, red wine, honey, and cinnamon.
However, the ritual that will be shown next bears the name «Amala Ila» and is considered by many devotees as the best ceremony for affection. The preparation of this can be somewhat rigorous and complex, so we will show you the steps in a more enjoyable and easy way to follow:

Prepare corn flour (yellow) Chop the okra Season with salt. Constantly stir the flour mixture into boiling water. Important not to let it adhere. When it looks cooked, lower the temperature. Cook over medium-low heat. Do not allow the bottom to char.

This recipe can last an average of ten minutes, It is advisable use a large spoon to easily stir the mixture of ingredients. After serving the last step, garnish the dish with the six (6) okra.

After all this you can start making your prayers to Shango, specifying what you want and why you want love in your life.

Shango in his day

Because this deity syncretizes with Santa Barbara, his day is in the month of December, specifically the fourth of this month. This then is the day of Shango within the Yoruba religion, so it is very important pay tribute on that dateso that this one feels recognized and if it is your Orisha, be kinder with what your path holds.

On the other hand, Saturdays (synonymous with dances and parties) are his day, but Fridays have become very popular and are also awarded to this saint. Unlike other Orishas who prefer weekdays or beginnings.

Herbs offered to you

Shango is a particular saint, so it is not strange to see offerings that are peculiar or at least different from the rest of the deities. In this sense, we can observe how within the Yoruba cult a series of herbs is offered, some easy and others difficult to access. Here is a short list of these species/herbs:

Rituals to Shango

As we have seen, there are multiple ceremonies addressed to Shango, but the request is addressed to the person who performs it. Almost none of these are to praise or magnify the figure of the Orisha, although they do exist. If you want to make a merely spiritual offering to Shango to greet you or let him know that it is important to you, you will find it below.

You must obtain the following items: Six green bananas (preferably large), reddish ribbon, large red candle and a large saucer only white. The process to perform the ceremony begins as follows:

Tie the bananas with the red ribbon. Place them on the plate. Light the large candle or candle on a separate plate. Right next to the bananas. Place the offering in a private place that is not visible to everyone.

To complete this cycle you must pray or pray, explaining your gratitude to Shango and requesting that he receive your offering. The offering must be set aside and not consulted again for six (6) days. On the last day, remove the offering and bury it in front of a treetrusting with full devotion that Shango will collect your offering.

This is how you can make various offerings and ceremonies in the name of this deity so that he assists you or guides you on the paths that your life holds. We hope you have found the answers you were looking for about the Orisha Shango and his offerings!

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