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In most religions there are a series of objects and elements that are associated with a deity. In the particular case of the Yoruba religion, they are necklaces. They are well known to many people.
If you are interested in performing the consecration ritual or obtaining any of the Elekesyou should continue reading this article to know much more about this very important tool of Santeria.
What are Santeria Elekes?
The Elekes are the necklaces used in santeria. Due to the link between the Catholic deities and the Santeria religion, the ritual is better known. There are some rituals such as baptism or first communion in the Catholic religion.
The Elekes are hand made. It can be done with a Babalawo or with an expert in the area of jewelry. The eleke demonstrates what is the union that exists between the believer and the deity. In addition, it serves as a guide to guide the person in the paths and the destiny of the Orisha that best suits himself.
Why can’t you touch the Santeria necklaces?
Known as a sacred foundation of religion, believers respect them too much. Both at the time they are given and in daily life. Today many people have it on at all times and cannot be touched by another person.
What are they for?
It is important to know what the purpose of these necklacesin this case they are in charge of the protection for the person who is using it.
The Aleyos have the opportunity to request a start to worship and religion. After this, the babalawos will make interpretations of what they should make the orishaswill determine which necklaces can be placed and which are the corresponding elekes, in addition to the five initials.
the orishas understand what the problems are through which the person passes, they can be of love, work, exit, destiny or another. The gods indicate to the Babalawo the use of the necklace for protection.
How many are there?
There is a lots of necklaces worn by Santeria believers. The colored beads represent the orisha as well as their particular paths.
The main necklaces are the following:
Choose. Red and black beads.
Obatala. White beads.
Yemaya. White and blue beads.
Shango. Red and white beads.
Oshun. yellow beads.
Hey. Red beads, brown with black and white stripes.
orula. Yellow and green beads.
Oggun. Green and black beads.
Oshosi. Blue, honey and amber beads.
Babalu Aye. Purple beads with blue stripes.
Olokun. Light blue, dark blue, white and crystal beads.
Protection collars.
Dead necklace. It is from the mayombe stick.
Peony necklace.
Saint Lazarus necklace. To get his blessing and protect yourself.
Nanu necklace. It represents the mother of Babalu Aye.
Asoji or Asoyi necklace. White, camelite and blue beads.
Ayano’s necklace. White and blue beads.
Flag Necklaces. Related to warrior deities.
Snails Necklace. For the divinatory arts with 16 shells. Protection against the evil eye. Related to Eleggua and Ochosi.
Necklace of the 7 powers. Crystal or glass beads. One of the most powerful, representing Obatala, Eleggua, Oggun, Shango, shun, Orunmila and Yemaya.
How to refresh the elekes?
Once you have with you the necklace of an Orisha, you must do the following. the ritual to know how to refresh santeria necklaces and you must do the following:
Find a plate of White color. It must be deep.
place the necklace or the eleke on the plate. now put natural honey and coconut water newly obtained. Wait at least 24 hours or more than a day. After this period has passed, withdraw the plate collar. Now clean the eleke with a white cloth. This will help effectiveness.
How to clean Santeria necklaces?
We all know that believers always carry their elekes to go everywhere. However, there are some occasions where wearing the necklace may be perceived as negative. For example, when you go to sleep, when you are taking a bath or when you are having sex.
You have to do the following if you want clean your elekes:
place your necklace inside a casserole. Now place in the coconut water container
minimum wait 24 hours.
Now you can remove the eleke
Next, clean the necklace with a white towel or any other white object. already your eleke is ready and clean for you to use again in your daily life.
How to care for elekes?
It is important to remember that these necklaces are not ornaments or unimportant objects. Now we will explain how to care for your necklaces. First, when you are not using them you must place them in the tureens of the orishas to which they correspond.
In the event that you do not have a container or a tureen of the saint, you must place the eleke in a White cloth so that it rests Also, you can’t bathe with them This is because the water takes away its power and weakens it.
In the event that your necklace breaks, do not consider it a bad sign, since it means that the saint sacrificed the necklace to save you from harm. That is, the eleke was in charge of collecting all the negative that was around you and it broke.
How to use them?
It is relevant to remember that necklaces are a representation of the deep connection both intimately and spiritually between the believer and the saints. You must have a lot of respect in front of the protection elekes and take care of it in a very special way.
The necklaces are always used on the neck. This is not true in very specific situations. After using them they have to be stored very carefully. They should not be kept in your pocket, purse or purse.
Are are some considerations to keep in mind to use them properly:
they can’t be tangled or coiled. This is a lack of respect for the saints. Do not wear the necklaces when have sex.
if you are consuming alcohol or drugsYou must not have the necklace. You can’t put your necklaces on it to another person. Its use is very personal and intimate.
Do not sleep with the necklaces on. This can only be done if you are sick, and it is only with Obatala’s necklace.
if you bathe, On the beach, in the shower or in the river, you cannot wear the necklaces. They take away energy. if you are in a fight or in an argument, you shouldn’t wear it. if you walk into some hospital, graveyard or jail, you should not have them on.
don’t undress with the necklaces on. The moment you take off the collars, you have to do it in a safe and remote place of people. Then put it on a white cloth. They cannot be tangled.
Why do elekes get tangled?
The elekes are made in one act where the appropriate rituals, songs and prayers are performed. The Babalawo is in charge of indicating which are the necklaces that correspond to each person, to then contact a specialist to begin with the elaboration and its proper preparation so that they do not get entangled.
It is important to remember that elekes should not be bought in stores esoteric or botanical. In particular cases, it can be the same believer who does it.
should be used with a cotton thread, it is not allowed to do it with other material. The cotton thread allows those positive properties and energy to be absorbed. The accounts can be of different colors for each necklace.
It should be remembered that, to start using them, it must be done in the ceremony of imposition of necklaces. This is a very important ceremony that is only done once in a lifetime. Due to how special the elekes are, they use an order and this depends on the holy house in which it is done as well as the one to which the believer belongs.
The order it is usually the following, following the Osha rule.
Elegguá necklace. Obatala necklace. Yemaya necklace. Shango necklace. Oshun necklace.
While the beads are being placed on the thread, they have to be recite prayers and the expected rites. In Santeria this is often known as Moyugbar. The prayer in the case of Obatala is as follows:
«Your ashé Obatalá to (name of the Aleyo),
My ashé to (name of the aleyo)
Obatalaisa Obatalocha your Ashé Elekes,
My ashé elekes babamí lerí catiogue ocuní
Obatalá your Ashé eleke ayuba Obatalá.
Maferefún Obatala.”
The elekes are one of the most important tools of the santera religion, since they serve for the protection of the Aleyos in front of the situations of daily life. We hope this information has been useful to you.
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