Learn how to do the PRAYER TO ELEGUA, for any need

Learn what the prayer to Elegua is that the santeros adept at him perform, to make their various requests to this Orisha. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn it and with it solve or reduce those small problems that are bothering you.

Introduction

Elegua is a saint of the Yoruba religion, which is followed by many people today, and especially by African peoples, in some countries in America and especially in Cuba. His culture being followed by the so-called santeros, who are those who venerate their African saints in an exaggerated and sometimes even superstitious way.

For this reason, Santeria is considered a cult typical of Afro-Cubans, who have emigrated to many other nations in the world, and with them, their rituals and religious beliefs. This Santeria is also called Regla de OchaIfá, and whose culture was spread after their ancestors were enslaved.

Slaves began to practice Santeria, some clandestinely; Well, the Catholic Church has never recognized it as a Christian cult, but rather a pagan one (Worshippers of false gods), being at that time called the Lucumí cult, which in the Yoruba dialect meant my friend.

The Spaniards call it Santería, as a form of mockery for their devotion to the saints and the term spread throughout the world. Since slaves were prohibited from directly practicing this religion, they did so clandestinely. Therefore they begin to associate Christian saints with their own saints, and in this way worship them without fear.

Elegua is one of the deities that they worshiped, which they related to the Santo Niño de Atocha, San Martín de Porres or San Antonio de Padua, and he was part of their Yoruba Pantheon, which was made up of the main orishas of their religious culture, and whose life was divulged through stories called Pattaki.

When a person is going to be initiated into this cult, the first saint they must receive is one who is a Warrior and generally among them is precisely Elegua; which is the first protection Orisha, who is in charge of opening the paths or closing them. The Aleyos, as those who wish to enter the cult are called, receive or consecrate it as their first saint.

There are a total of four warriors: Elegua, Oggun, Ochosi and Osun, and Elegua is precisely the first, since he earned this place for his performance against Olofi, Obbatala and Orula. One thing that must be understood is that these saints have nothing to do with Catholics, they have only been used as a necessary way at the time to perform worship.

The legends or teachings that are called Patakki, allow us to know how these saints developed in the Yoruba culture, which are very interesting. Briefly, the appearance or origin of Elegua was by a little prince called Elegua, who found him inside a coconut. (See also shango)

The prince took him to the palace, because this coconut, in addition to having an inner light, asked the prince to take care of him and prevent the bugs from eating him. When the prince told what happened to his family, they laughed and the coconut was forgotten. behind the door, and during a royal meeting, everyone was horrified to see the coconut shining; but three days later Elegua dies.

The coconut illuminated throughout the wake, and was revered with fear, being a time when the prince’s people began to suffer devastation, so the king considered that everything was because the coconut had been abandoned. Therefore they decided to consecrate it so that it would last throughout history.

And they achieved this, through the use of Otá, which is a stone and began to symbolize the spirit of the coconut, which was baptized as Elegua, and it is precisely this Otá that those initiated into the cult receive from their godparents or priest. Which they must serve, honor and care for with great care and faith; obtaining in exchange the benefit of the help provided by Elegua for the solution of all his problems.

We make this whole story because the topic of prayer to Elegua is what occupies the content of this article, and with this we wish to offer all our readers a tool through prayer, to seek to resolve or at least alleviate, any conflict or problem that arises, as long as the prayer is carried out with great faith. In the image you can see an example of the Otá stone. (You can also see Voodoo Doll)

Prayer to Elegua

The prayer to Elegua is one of the most important elements to be able to call or invoke this Orisha, since it has great power that is invoked as primary protection, being also a warrior who can join others like Oggún and Oshosi, in the group of the Oddé, to guide all the followers of their cult.

Its symbol is the rocks and it can live behind the doors of houses or near the street outdoors. It is the only saint for this reason that has two thrones, one inside and one outside. His holiday is June 13 of each year, and Mondays are usually dedicated to him as well as the 3rd of each month.

This is indicated, as it is a good time these days to say a prayer to Elegua, who also likes to have a white candle lit, brandy poured over him, and tobacco smoked. On the other hand, since he represents a child, he tends to be somewhat capricious and playful, also liking sweets, candies and toys as offerings.

Prayer to call Elegua

Powerful Elegua come with me,

I call you and ask you to be my company every day,

I ask you to lend me one of your 21 paths,

In order to go and prepare for the conversation,

And with that, face what comes my way,

Always come to my side, beloved child, take me by your hand,

Give me a carpet of light to guide the path I must follow

That I must always venerate you, care for you and thank you. Amen

There are many types of prayers dedicated to Elegua, each of them has a specific goal or purpose, depending on what people want to achieve, which is generally the solution to a certain problem.

For santeros this is a practice that they must know how to handle, and in the case of Elegua, it is necessary to request the opening of the paths through prayer to Elegua, and it is precisely through this that spiritual development is achieved.

Also with this they learn to make their requests or wishes, which are accompanied by rituals carried out with faith and respect, in which candles are lit, tobacco is smoked, liquor is sprayed and delicious foods are offered, and in some cases They offer animal sacrifices. (We suggest you also see Mama Chola)

Therefore, below we show you how the Prayer to Elegua should be performed.

Materials

It is important to have some elements, because only through them will the prayer be carried out effectively, making it possible for Elegua to hear it.

White Candle Light Blue Candle Purple Candle Green Candle Honey Bee Image of Elegua Paper and pen

With all these elements, we do not prepare to start the ritual, placing the candles in the shape of a cross in front of Elegua; The white one is located at the top, then the light blue one is on the left side, the purple one is placed at the bottom and finally the green one is located on the right.

We spread the blue, green and purple candles with honey and write on the piece of paper the name of the person who is going to make the request through prayer, and this is placed in the middle of the candles. Afterwards, the candles are lit for about 15 minutes, enough time to perform the prayer and your specific request.

After 15 minutes the candles will go out and they must be lit daily for the same amount of time, until they are consumed. All of this can be done when you perform any prayer dedicated to Elegua, for love, dominance, opening the paths, controlling enemies or simply for spiritual cleansing. (You can also see The Hand of Orula)

Prayer for love

Once we know how to perform a simple ritual to this Orisha, as we have indicated by lighting the candles, we can pray a prayer to Elegua, which will be dedicated in a special way, to make a request related to health problems. love that you want to solve and for which we leave you prayer.

Prayer to Attract Love

In the name of God the Father Creator, I call and invoke you,

Elegua, lord and owner of 21 roads, who opens all the doors,

You manage all destinies, you direct opportunities and guide my life,

Both day and night, taking care of my health, giving me prosperity

And with my happiness in your hands, with which my soul is illuminated,

May my home be protected, and all my loved ones taken care of.

Let the paths of prosperity always accompany me,

Happiness and love and may they never close,

Elegua comes to me, moving my being and surroundings away from me,

Each of the bad influences, like the bad thoughts,

Remove from me the evil darkness that follows me or that has been imposed on me,

I beg you Elegua, to be the protector of my house,

From me (your full name), from my entire family, and from my work,

You who are the eternal messenger of prosperity,

Allow this to come into my life, and be granted to me,

All the good fortune that the Orishas reserve for me,

Give me the blessings of Olorun, so that all my being and,

May what I represent be illuminated,

Elegua omnipotent and powerful, come to my side,

Be my company at all times, open my way,

And if I have to face any obstacles, grant me wisdom,

Give me strength to overcome it so that I can emerge victorious.

I (Your full name) thank you infinitely,

I will bless your name forever, give me a safe path,

Protect me day or night, and make my heart enjoy complete happiness,

bringing to him a true love, so that he does not leave me,

Neither now nor ever, a love blessed by God and for you powerful Elegua,

And for all the celestial beings,

Thank you my Orisha guide, for attending to my most humble wishes, requests and

Favors be granted to me, for I know that you are working

My path so that all of them become reality,

Under the grace of God Amen.

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This is a prayer to elegua that must be dedicated to the saint, always with a lot of faith and devotion, which will be heard by him, and he will surely soon answer each of your prayers.

Prayer to Elegua to dominate

Prayers are also often addressed to Elegua to have dominion over other people, especially with the aim of making someone fall in love with them, or simply because it is necessary to subdue the enemy, to prevent them from harming them.

This type of prayer must be carried out by preparing the environment with the image of Elegua, and in the same way lighting a candle for the domain as well as offering it a tobacco, all of this to carry out the ritual of your prayer to Elegua, and that it can be attended to. by the Orisha, an example of which is the following. (See also Prayer to Oshun)

Prayer to Master

Mighty Laroye Elegua, omnipotent warrior,

With God’s permission, I (You…