▷ Shango《Day of Attention, Petition, Offerings and Paths》✔️

Last Update: June 20, 2022

In the Yoruba religion there is the supreme God who governs in one of his representations (Olofin) several orishas or deities that attend, help and maintain contact with humans who keep their faith.

Among the orishas, ​​there is the deity Shango, which is one of the best known, being part of the warriors.

Who is Shango?

Shango is the osha rule king in the Yoruba religion, being one of the most important divinities within this religion.

This is the orisha of thunder, lightning, storms, and fire, as well as being associated with justice, virility, and dance. This king was a warrior and sorcererwho became a deity after destroying his house along with his wife and children by mistake.

In Spiritism?

Some time ago, in spiritualism Shango came to work as Shango Rey or Shango Nigeria, however, treated differently than in Santeria. In any case, it was lost, and now this orisha is associated with Santa Bárbara.

Shango Rey or Shango Nigeria

they were not made animal sacrifices either living beings. It was not treated with the necklaces that are used in Santeria. was not done head wash. He did not become a saint. He was just summoned for protection.

Saint Barbara

It is invoked against sudden death and as protection against the rays. She is the patron saint of those who work and manipulate gunpowder and fire. She was killed by her own father for accuse her of being Christian. Both Shango and Santa Bárbara are associated with the Thunders. She is offered, prayed for and cared for on the altars, without any sacrifice.

In Palo Mayombe

In the palería religion, Shango is associated with what is known as seven rays, which can also be called by Nsambi Munalembe, Nsasi, Mukiamamuilo or Mariwanga. The features are very similar:

is the god of thunderof the fire and also of ray. It represents the imperfections and virtues that the human being has. It represents manly beauty Like Santa Barbara. He is a warrior who was once a king. His care requires visits to cemeteries, bones, brains and sacrifices.

What are the characteristics of this orisha?

It is quite important that you take the time to know the elements and characteristic qualities of each one of the orishas, ​​so that you can understand and have a better relationship with them by knowing their roles as deities.

The characteristics of this orisha are the following:

It is popularly known as the Lord of Thunder. Her greeting is “Kao Kabiesile Shango Alufina”. His number is 4. Shango’s colors are the white and the color red. The days of this deity correspond to the Saturday. This orisha speaks through Obbara and Ellila Sebora. His attributes are the axe, lightning, swords, shells, the crown, drums, a saber, a cup, a mace and a güira maraca. He should be seen dressed in a Red shirt and with pants White color.

What is your day?

Shango must be attended to on his famous day, which is established on December 4, where he must receive attention, offerings, songs and dancesin order to celebrate his work as a protective and caring deity.

The days of attention are said to be on Saturdays, however, there are many people who contradict it for Friday, just as many assure that the day more effective It’s on Wednesday.

How to care for Shango?

Each orisha must be treated differently, this will depend on the tastes and demands that each deity has. It is important that you comply with their rules and tastes, otherwise the orisha may take it as a great offense and not listen or respond to your requests.

To attend to the Shango deity, all you have to do is follow the following steps:

You must treat it with firmnessvery safe and with a unbreakable will. Your altar should be prepared by keeping it fairly clean and serene. Make the greeting respectfully, addressing him as king, majesty, highness or anything similar. spread out in soil. Pray from the love and faith. Place the offerings before him.
You must get up when you feel that this deity is doing it.

Remember give face when addressing him, since this orisha finds it in bad taste that they hide his face or hide from him, so he may get upset.

What is asked of S?

His children turn to this deity every time they feel unable to face any problem or situation, so that he fills them with courage and braveryto face the obstacles that come your way.

He is also asked for justice and abundance, health, peace, love, strength to defeat his enemies and above all, he is turned to for protection.

What are your offerings?

As we have already mentioned, each of the deities have different tastes that differentiate them when choosing the offerings that are going to be made to them, in addition, not everyone enjoys certain rituals.

For that reason, if you want to start attending to this orisha, you should know that the offerings that you like are the following:

Cornmeal accompanied by okra and milk (amalá). Indian and green bananas. Oti. Toasted corn. Red wine. Birdseed. Barley.

If you prefer to immolate some animal sacrificethese are the following:

pigeons. The turtles. River turtles. Ameros. Guinea fowl. Roosters and quails.

Besides, their ewes to offer are:

Ceiba. The Paradise. the camagua The flamboyant. The mamey. The breaksaraguey. The rue. The peony. mahogany.

Where is Shango from?

Shango before becoming a divine being or orisha, was a legendary king of oyoa city that is located in Nigeria, being the fourth to receive the crown of his family line, having a wife and children.

Even this deity is described by the group called odus obará and ejilaxebora in the dynamics of merindilogun.

How many roads does he have?

Shango has several paths, however, most are attributed to his title as king of Oyo, for his art of legislating and making war, his strength, his relationship with fire and lightning and his performance.

These paths have been the following:

Shango Obadimeyi. Shango Obakoso. Shango Bumi. Shango Dibeyi. Shango Alafin or Alafi Alafi. Shango Arira. Shango Olose. Shango Kamukan. Shango Obbara. Shango Yakuta. Shango Ko So. Shango Lubbe or Bara Lubbe. Shango Olufina Kake. Shango Obalube. Shango Obaluekun. Shango Bangboshe. Shango Addima Addima. Shango Obana. Shango Eyee. Shango Alayé or Eluwekon. Shango Obaya. Shango Lubbeo. Shango Omangüerille. Shango Oban Yoko. Shango Alufina. Shango Ebbora. Shango Ladde or Larí. Shango Dedina. Shango Luami. Shango Deima. Shango Deizu. Shango Tola. Shango Obba Bi. Shango Yumi Kasiero. Shango Asabeyi. Oluoso Shango. Shango Okanami. Shango Nipa. Shango Gbogbagunle. Shango Gbami. Shango Fayo. Shango Deyí. Shango Obanla. Shango Tapa. Shango Godo. Shango Odúnbadeyí. Shango Oba Tola. Shango Oluoso. Shango Nupé. Shango Oba Yoko. Shango Okanami. Shango Bola. Shango Oloke. Shango Oba Tayo.

What characteristics do your children have?

Shango’s children are all your believers who pay homage to him, attend to him, ask for and offer him, to which this deity answers his prayers. The characteristics of his children are the following:

they have the gift of guess and to be clairvoyants. They are not attached to work, but they have a great ability to make money. They are brave people with enough energetic, intelligent and stubborn. They are one of the most creative and organized people. tend to be about great leaders. They have a great sense of humor. his attitude is very kind and affectionate. They are destined to achieve success in their lives without so much effort. In love they are very jealous people and not never forgive an infidelity of your partner. They are hot and sensual. do not tolerate The injustices. Women tend to be gossipy, but very hard-working. They are lovers of partiesof the dancethe drink and the good food. They tend to be prone to fits of anger and end up acting violently on various occasions. They have a lot of vocation for jobs policeof firefighters and for the arts, such as music wave paint. Just like Shango, his children are also tenacious, so they are people who will always achieve their goals, counting on the protection and help of the great orisha.

Among various believers or connoisseurs of this Yoruba orisha, there is a great debate as to whether Shango is good or bad, many arguing with phrases that allege that it is the punisher of enemiesHowever, this orisha helps with health, well-being, and prosperity.