Body Closing Ritual | Learn to do and protect yourself

Have you ever felt heavy, lack of motivation for life and the feeling of being with the world at your back? This could be related to the energies that are around you. In these cases, a body closing ritual may be just what you’ve been missing to get you back to having the same enthusiasm.

Sometimes, everyday problems, whether in the family, financial or professional, end up lowering our vibrational frequency. On these occasions, we end up channeling a heavier energy, which affects well-being and disposition.

But there are powerful rituals you can do to prevent or ward off this negativity.

What is a body closing ritual?

The ritual of closing the body is a practice that can be seen in different religions practiced in Brazil. Candomblé, Umbanda and even Catholicism in some parts of the country have prayers and rituals for the protection of the physical and spiritual body. In all three, these practices are called body-closing rituals.

In Candomblé and Umbanda, these rituals are performed on Passion Friday, that is, the Friday before Easter Sunday. The rituals are carried out in the terreiros and involve different practices in each of the religions.

In Candomblé, the closing of the body is done through small cuts in the trunk, arms and head of the Yaô, or novice who has already been initiated in Candomblé. Inside these cuts, called Kuras, Atim is applied, a powder that contains protective properties for the novice.

In Umbanda, body closure involves less invasive techniques. There are no skin incisions, and the ritual is done with a mixture of herbs and other talismans (like keys and chalk and chains). With this preparation, the father or mother of saint makes the sign of the cross over different parts of the body of the person receiving the ritual.

Catholics, on the other hand, close the body with prayers that can be said daily. One of the saints that the faithful most turn to for this type of protection is Saint George, considered a warrior capable of protecting the devotees against enemies.

In addition, there are baths you can also do to protect yourself from negative energies. Here are some that you can do at home:

When to do a body closing ritual?

The indication to do a body closing ritual will depend on the religion you follow. If it is Umbanda, this ritual is always performed on Good Friday, so only once a year is it possible to ask for the body to be closed.

In the case of Candomblé, in addition to this ritual only being done on that specific date, not just anyone can submit to it. Only the Yeôs, or people who are preparing to receive their Orisha in an integral way, can go through the ritual of closing the body.

But if you are of the Catholic religion, the ritual for closing the body can be done every day, through a prayer. Even if you are not a practitioner of Catholicism, but want to protect yourself, you can also take a bath, which can be done on different days of the year, without restrictions. The most important thing is to practice these rituals with faith and trust in the power of spiritual force.

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How to do a ritual to close the body?

The rituals of closing the body of Umbanda and Candomblé must be performed by pai or mãe de santo or by Babalorixás, respectively. Only these people have the necessary knowledge and authorization to channel energies and correctly perform a ritual as strong and powerful as this one.

But you can do your own body closing ritual at home, according to your beliefs and channeling your energy. Let’s give you some options if you want to neutralize negative energies and protect yourself from any threat that may come your way.

Ritual of closing the body with prayer to Saint George

The prayer of São Jorge is one of the best known in Brazil and has even become music in the voice of Jorge Ben Jor. Strong, this prayer should be said whenever you feel that something bad wants to come your way or when you feel that your energy is starting to vibrate in negativity.

It is also recommended to pray to Saint George for people who have to deal with dangers in their daily lives, such as those who have dangerous professions. Firefighters and divers are two examples. Pray the following prayer with great faith and ask the saint for protection:

“I will walk dressed and armed with the weapons of Saint George so that my enemies, having feet don’t reach me, having hands don’t catch me, having eyes don’t see me, and not even in thoughts they can hurt me. Firearms my body won’t reach, knives and spears break without my body touching, ropes and chains break without my body tying.

Jesus Christ, protect and defend me with the power of your holy and divine grace, Virgin of Nazareth, cover me with your sacred and divine mantle, protecting me in all my pains and afflictions, and God, with his divine mercy and great power, be my defender against the wickedness and persecutions of my enemies.

Glorious Saint George, in the name of God, extend to me your shield and your powerful weapons, defending me with your strength and your greatness, and that under the paws of your faithful rider my enemies be humble and submissive to you. So be it with the power of God, Jesus and the phalanx of the Divine Holy Spirit. Saint George Pray for Us. Amen.”

Body closing ritual with bath

Coarse salt is one of the elements with the greatest power of energy purification. Thus, this bath has the ability to close the body against negative influences and energies.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of coarse salt
• 2 cups of white vinegar
• 5 liters of water

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients, asking the superior forces for protection. Use your faith to ask that negative energies be removed from your life, and that only high vibrations can approach. After your normal hygienic shower, pour the mixture from the neck down, giving you protection and light.

This bath is very strong and cleanses all energies. Thus, it is recommended that soon after you take another bath to reenergize yourself. See some options:

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Rituals are moments of deep connection that you establish with your spirituality and with higher layers of divine energy — regardless of what you call it, or what religion you are. There are some rituals that have already been elaborated by esotericists of different orientations. But you can also create your own ritual.

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