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Surely, more than once you saw a santera person with necklaces and bracelets posts that are of a specific color and that are never removed and are always used at all times. It is normal for curiosity to be aroused, since many santeros use them.
This is because it has a reason for being and is closely linked to everything that the cult represents. If you want to know more about this, keep reading this article.
What is the meaning of the Santeria Necklaces?
The use of these necklaces comes from the religion practiced in Africa that was transferred to Cuba. They are called elekes and they are used by the faithful who practice said cult because they are elements of protection, power and guidance according to the Orisha for which it is designated.
These have an initiation meaning to the cult or baptism in this religion and symbolize respect, faith, belonging and devotion. For this reason they cannot be used for fashion or taste.
How to wear the necklaces?
As you can see, I am not talking about any accessory that you can buy in a store and use whenever you want, it is something that goes much further and that has implications and shapes to use. If you don’t know them, I’ll show you here:
You must use them in the neck, unless there is a particular case. They must be stored properly and not in your pockets, wallet or some bag. If you are going to change clothes, you should take off your collar first. When visiting hospitals, cemeteries or jail, you must take it back. When it is time to put it away, you should do it in a white handkerchief, leave it stretched out so that the beads do not get tangled and you should stay away from people.
If you are a womanyou must use the necklace Above the clothes.
if you are a manyou must use the necklace below or inside of the clothes.
How to clean the necklaces?
When talking about cleanliness in Santeria, it does not refer specifically to cleaning the exterior, but to eliminating all those bad energy that accumulate in said object. If you don’t know how to do it, here are the steps you have to follow:
wash the servant horn necklaces. Then you must wash them with the strong essences. Remember that there are seven in total. Proceed to wash them with rum, cucuy and brandy. Rinse them with the strong scents. Remember that there are nine in total. Place them on a plate to perform the vigil submerged in the three drinkswith the three candles in the form of a triangle, placing the blue one in front, the red one on the left and the yellow one on the right. You must smoke three cigars that are previously conjured, you make a request to the queen mother and the three powers so that the necklaces are cleaned of all those bad energies and that they fill them with positive energies.
What are the necklaces for?
After the necklace is imposed on you by means of a godfather and a ceremony, he is in charge of provide protection against any evil that may affect you.
This is thanks to the fact that the Orishas indicate the protection and see because of the problems that you are going through that can be health, destiny, some threat, among others, and this is a protection that lasts forever. until the day you die.
What are the necklaces in Santeria?
This type of necklaces can vary greatly depending on the color and the saint to which it is bound, so it is important that you have a little knowledge about this. Here I show you some:
Blue bead necklace: It represents the goddess Yemayá and uses beads in various shades of blue.
Green (dark) beaded necklace: this represents Inlé and green, blue, orange or yellow beads are used.
Red and white bead necklace: It belongs to Shango and red and white beads are interspersed.
Red necklace with black beads: represents Eleggua and means life and death. Black and red beads are interspersed and peonies can be added.
Yellow bead necklace: This necklace represents the oshun deity that symbolizes wealth. For this reason, this necklace is made with yellow beads in different shades. Combinations can be made with Oló Yemú and Ibú Yemú.
White beads necklace: this represents the Almighty Obatalá and transparent beads are used. It can be from Obamoró, Ayáguna, Alaguema or Aguema.
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How are the necklaces delivered?
These necklaces can only be delivered by santeros that are consecrated or by Ollorishas. They cannot be delivered by some Babalawo because they are only in charge of delivering Orula’s necklace.
This lasts for one day, but with the participation of two Olorishas who would be the special godfather or godmother and an assistant. Taking all this into account, the following is done:
The Olorishas and the person to whom the necklace will be delivered must go to the room of the house where the santeria ceremonies. The person to whom the necklace will be delivered must kneel on a mat. With the help of an agogo, that is, a bell, it is played and each one is placed on his body. After this, they perform secret ceremonies at the end of the individual and cephalic introduction of the collars.
Note: Necklaces are received once in a lifetime.
How to receive the necklaces?
We already saw how to deliver the necklaces, but now it is important to know what to do when time to receive them and for this there are also a series of steps to follow:
The first thing is that the person must perform ceremonies and rituals during the day so that the plane is prepared both mental, physical and spiritual. The Obá must make an appearance to direct not only the ceremony, but also the Oloshas who are included as witnesses. They are placed one by one the necklaces to the initiate and in turn, the godfather or godmother must explain the regulations that must be respected and complied with. The person is bathed with a ritual of sacred herbs and then must break old clothes that she is wearing with a pair of scissors that are new. After this, you must put on clothes White color from head to toe. Before finishing, a ceremony known as “Head Pray” to strip the person of bad energy. To finish, you place the necklaces.
What should not be done with necklaces?
As I mentioned before, the necklaces are sacred because they represent a connection with the spiritual type deity and therefore, there are certain things that you cannot do while wearing them and here I mention them:
You should not use them if you are going to have sexual intercourse. You cannot use them if you are going to consume drugs or alcohol. They should not be kept rolled up or stored, as it is a disrespect for the deity. I don’t know can lend. Not allowed undress with the necklace on. should not have fights while wearing the collar. Unless you’re sick you can’t sleep with the necklaces on. You can’t get them wet. This includes the fact of bathing with them, going to the beach or river because they lose their energy.
Why can’t the necklaces be touched?
Normally, when many people see the santeros necklaces, they are curious and want to touch and hold them, but this is something that must be done. avoided within the cult.
Necklaces and bracelets should not be touched by other people because they can leave charge and negative energy impregnated in the necklace inadvertently and this affects the person who wears it and can even break.
How to make Santeria necklaces?
Remember that this type of necklaces cannot be bought in exotic stores or of any other type, instead, these are made by the same santero or an expert in its elaboration is contacted. The way to do it is as follows:
are performed rituals, prayers and songs for the consecration. A cotton thread is used so that when it is time to refresh it can absorb positive energies.
Depending on the necklace you want to make, you should use the right colors. While making the necklace, the person should perform a prayer.
Each religion or cult has objects that provide great meaning and provide great benefits, how to cure any disease, ward off bad energy and even protect. That is why we must give them the respect they deserve.
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