▷ All About the Spiritual Vault in Santeria ✔️

The spiritual vault represents one of the most important elements of Santeria, created from religious secrecy between the Yoruba and Catholic religions, from which different parts Phrases and sayings in Santeria.

Their belief extends not only to cleansing rituals, but also to the creation of santeria necklaces for protection and santeria bracelets, whose function is to safeguard and serve as an amulet.

What is a spiritual vault in Santeria?

It is considered a center of power where different spirits converge when there is a deceasedhere the powers can be evoked by the devotee for his or his family’s benefit.

This ritual is performed with a glass of water and a candle, also its term “vault” was adopted due to the fact that formerly the dead were buried in vaulted crypts.

What happens in a spiritual mass?

the spiritual mass represents a family cult that is carried out around the spirit of the dead, the one that is found in the spiritism of crossing.

In this sense, the presence of the supernatural being that is already part of the sacred dimension in the earthly field is established symbolically and temporarily.

Meaning of the vessels in the spiritual vault

The glasses in the spiritual vault are used to store the energy of both the spirit of the deceased and those who are invoked in the ritual, it also has important meanings which are linked to the precise location of the glasses.

the main vessel It has the meaning of guide and is dedicated to the deceased or deceased relativeThe second glass, on the right, is dedicated to known spiritsThe third glass to the left, It is for those spirits, gifts or forces that they wish to call in the ritual

The positions of each of these glasses can vary, the most important thing is to call the spirit through prayers, prayers or songs.

How to make a spirit vault?

To make the spiritual vault, you need to have the three cups or glasses with you, as well as a white tablecloth and a crucifix.

Locate the table where you want your vault to be Place the crucifix in the center, after that on each side in the shape of an inverted “V” you must place the three glasses Add a small amount of water in all three, the two that are at the sides must be in the middle and the one in the center, fill the main glass completelyDo not forget that the table must be covered by a white tableclothIn front of the cross place a white candle and light it once you start the ritualIf you prefer, you can add incense or rose petals, but the latter is only optional

Remember that the spiritual vault is the reflection of what you wantof the spirit with which you want to enter into communication and the strength of faith with which you believe in it.

Where to place the spirit vault?

The spirit vault should be located in a central point of our homewhere the energy that we can feel is as clean as possible, it can also be placed in the room or space where we rest.

In no case is the vault placed at floor levelbut on a table, rectangular in shape. In any sense, it must be covered with a white tablecloth or clothand on this surface they place the objects that make it upYou can also place it in a corner of your roomon a table with a tablecloth and surrounded by flowers, preferably white

make sure that the glasses are cleanthat the water you use does not have any particular smell, unless we are talking about flower water or perfumed with natural essences.

Vaulted Vase Positions

Depending on the spiritual guidethe positions of the vessels in the spirit vault may varymore, however, here we will leave you the most used and recommended positions for their effectiveness.

The glass or main glass should be locating in a northerly direction, since the spirit that we will call Las two remaining cups They must each go to the right and left side of the main one, both must be filled with water In front of the main glass, in a southerly direction, the candle should be located The light or candle that you use should preferably be white or a light shade , not yellow, blue or red.

Each of the glasses or glasses mentioned must be filled with water or floral liquid, here it is essential that it be clean and without bad odors.

Prayer to activate the spiritual vault

Once you have everything defined and you are about to start your vault, you must add a prayer to your ritual, this will be the opening, the song with which you will call your loved one and address the spirits of strength and protection.

oh mighty spirit
Oh powerful Eggun
I direct this prayer to you, so that you allow,
Grant my familiar to come to me,
May (name of relative) come to this room,
That I can communicate with him,
That I can make you feel my anguish
And be worthy of your help and relief
Amen.

This prayer must be done just at the moment you light your candle, which must be light or white.

How to talk to the spirit vault?

The first thing to take into account when carrying out the spiritual vault and the communication with it, is that We are going to “talk” with our relative, with that spirit of that person who in life belonged to our circle, knows us and we knew him exactly.

It is recommended speak clearly, evoking memories, but without neglecting respect. In addition, it must be made clear to the spirit that this ritual is only temporary.

And when you finish your ritual, announce to the spirit that you must close the cycle, and that he must return to the sacred plane to which he already belongs. Clarity and honesty are essential.

How to attend a spiritual vault in Santeria?

Taking into account that the spiritual vault is where our spirit will rest, it is the center that we create so that the deceased, deceased relative, can rest for the time that we carry out the ritual.

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clean the areaopen the windows so that the air runs cleanly, light the candle and add a crucifixRsurround each glass and candle with different petals of flowers, this represents the purity of the act that you are carrying out next. Begin to recite your prayer, after you light the candle, call your family member and tell them the reason why you bring them to this plane

Once you do all these parameters, your spirit vault will already have started. On the other hand, to close it you only have to put out the candle (do not blow, stick with your fingers) and throw away the water from the glasses.