Caboclos de Xangô – The good spirits that rule their destiny

the strength of Caboclos de Xangô goes far, goes beyond the Umbanda fields. The power of the Orixá Rei is linked to indigenous deities and gives rise to entities celebrated in various Terreiros across the country. Shall we know a little more about these protective beings? See now the history, meaning, divinity and cults of these spirits.

Understanding the Caboclos of Xangô

This fusion of cults between the teachings (of the African Yorubas with the light and courage of the ancestors of the indigenous peoples of Brazil) brought to the world entities that govern the destinies of many people.

In an attempt to conceptualize, many Umbanda religious say that Caboclos and Orixás differ in their essences. It is necessary to separate them in order to understand such force. Let’s see your definitions below.

The origin of the Caboclos of Xangô

Orixás are spiritual guides worshiped for thousands of years by the people of Africa. The belief in these deities comes together with the slaves brought to Brazil. The Yoruba people (the main ethnic group that helped to colonize the country) did not fail to celebrate their ancestors, who take the form of elements of nature such as trees, rivers, stones, etc.

It was not difficult for these African representatives to identify in the new land, spirits that correlate with the Orixás. We are talking about Caboclos, that much more than a race, Umbanda has them as the spirits of great indigenous warriors, who join the list of entities of this religious group.

An important example is the Caboclos de Xangô, deities of the lineage of the Orixá of lightning and thunder, who fight against oppression and injustice in the world of men. Caboclos from the Xangô line are revered with their great father.

It is worth saying that this lineage of Caboclos is not formed only by warriors; healers, midwives and those who care for the land complete these generations of spirits. This is important because the Caboclos’ specialty will dictate their power. And when you seek the spiritual guidance of the different Caboclos de Xangô, you will know which one to find your needs.

The cult of the Caboclos of Xangô

Xangô is associated with great figures who have passed through the world. Politicians, kings and religious for many are influenced by the forces of this Orisha. Likewise, the Caboclos of Xangô are linked to the spirits of the chiefs of tribes, healers, shamans and shamans.

Xangô’s children celebrate the lightning and thunder in the sky, because they know that the forces of the great King are lit and ready to bring justice on earth. When they want protection, they focus their prayers on the “Prayer for Xangô”, and with conviction they proclaim:

“Lord my father, infinity is your great abode in space, your point and energy is in the stones of the waterfalls.

With your justice you made a building worthy of a king.
My Father Xangô, you who are defender of the justice of God and men, of the living and beyond death, you, with your golden hatchet, defend me from injustices, covering me from injuries, debts, evil persecutors. intentioned.

Protect me my glorious Saint Jerome, Father Xangô in Umbanda.
Always righteous in the paths I go through with the strength of this prayer, I will always be with you, getting rid of despair and pain, enemies and envious, bad-tempered individuals and false friends.

Kaô Xangô, Kawó-Kabiesilé!”

How to make the offerings of Caboclos de Xangô

Through prayers and offerings, his followers seek justice, power, more knowledge and love. Love is also the domain of the Caboclos de Xangô, who like to receive varied offerings, from the simple combination of tobacco with amalá, to small animals such as sheep.

At the sound of the atabaque all your achievements are remembered. In Xangô’s wheel, his great power is exalted. And when Caboclos are incorporated, they don’t spend much time in the medium’s body. His messages are quick, but the chosen one usually can’t handle that much power and goes to the ground.

The Caboclos de Xangô are represented by the two-blade ax (Oxé). It is with the movement of Oxé that these deities change and dictate the rhythm of events.

The colors that celebrate these spirits are combinations of red and white, brown and red, or brown and white. The best day for prayers is Wednesday.

In syncretism with Catholicism Xangô receives the names of:

Therefore, the important dates to celebrate it are June 24th and 29th and September 30th.

Caboclos de Xangô and their deities

The most common names among the Caboclos of Xangô are: Caboclo Quebra Pedra, Caboclo Justiceiro, Caboclo Machada de Ouro, Cabocla Cínara, Cabocla do Trovão, Caboclo Treme-Terra, Caboclo Trovoada, Cabocla Chama Dourada, Caboclo Ribanceira, Cabocla do Sol, Caboclo Arranca-Toco and others.

The Caboclos de Xangô always bring wisdom to their children. They arise in moments of doubt and that spiritual help is often needed to make a decision. They are on the threshold between good and evil and will always point out the best way. Pay your tributes to these spirits of strength, and lots of Axé!

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