PRAYER TO CHANGÓ: To defeat enemies, justice, and more

The God of thunder and lightning, fire, dance and justice, is one of the four main orishas of the Yoruba pantheon and one of the most revered, he can be asked for prosperity, health, peace, love and protection, through prayer to Changó.

If you want to know the different prayers depending on your need and some rituals and offerings that make them more effective, continue reading this article.

Prayer to Changó

First of all, it is important to know that Changó, Shangó or Ṣàngó is a deity belonging to the Yoruba Pantheon.

He is known as the Orishá or divinity, son of Olódumàrè, who is associated with power, justice, lightning and powerful electrical charges, thunder and fire, in the divine aspect.

In the historical aspect it is indicated that he was the fourth king in the city of Oyo or Aláàfìn Òyó, also called Yakutá which means the stone thrower and Obakoso, the king of Kosso.

His name means unruly and even though he is usually angry, with a strong, violent and righteous character, he is also described as a happy being, a lover of parties and beautiful women. He syncretizes with Saint Mark and Saint Barbara.

You go to this Orisha for whatever you need, whether it be problems in love, career or circumstances where courage is required. However, they turn to him a lot, when it comes to justice and protection. (See article; Madre de Agua in palo mayombe)

Asking an Orisha involves establishing communication with him, performing prayers, offerings, sacrifices and divination rituals.

Below are a series of prayers addressed to Chango to request his assistance in different situations.

Royal spell to defeat enemies

This powerful spell, also known as the prayer to the Seven Rays of Changó, is performed to ward off enemies, any work of witchcraft and witchcraft.

This powerful prayer is quite extensive, but it is indicated for all those who seek to protect themselves, free themselves and overcome enemies, bad energies and witchcraft.

Some fragments of it say:

«This is the real spell, for all my enemies, In the portal of Bethlehem my Lord Jesus Christ was born. Before him I must conjure them.

If they had pacts with the devil, prayers to the Just Judge, backwards creeds, black masses, prayers conjured to Ánima Sola, prayer of the Black Goats, May the Eternal Father take them away.”

Generally in this prayer, approximately halfway through it, an upside-down red candle is also offered and a creed is recited. To conclude with the following words:

«I conjure the seven rays of Changó, by the holy name of the Almighty, so that they make you tremble the hearts of my enemies.

I conjure you, oh powerful Saint Barbara, so that your eyes are mine and my eyes be yours. Make no evil entity can reach me, make your rays tremble the abode of those who fight me, dissolves every obstacle.

Oh powerful elemental spirit of the earth: combine your forces with mine so that the power of the evil one may withdraw. Amen”.

Prayer to Changó for justice

To request this type of request, Chango is given as an offering: four green bananas and four red apples bathed with honey and red wine. (See article: Prayer to Obatalá)

It is placed in a corner of the house for sixteen days and then placed under a palm tree or in a shady place, lighting a red candle daily and accompanied by prayer to Changó for justice.

In this, he first invokes himself with all respect, as a protective father, and then requests the favor he needs:

«My Father Changó, God of lightning and thunder,

great brave and powerful warrior, full of sharp wisdom,

Possessor of thunderous and powerful energy

that dominates justice, wealth, passion,

Today I thank you and ask you: (make the requests)»

Always remember the character of this orisha, go to him with respect and humility, asking for the justice that you need so much, which he will grant you at the appropriate time.

» Defend me and protect me from the traps and envy of my enemies, I was covered so that no harm is caused to me, and in material and corporal goods, Give me health, give me peace and prosperity.”

Changó represents the justice of Olodumare, so he usually punishes the unjust, the one who steals, the one who lies and deceives. If what he seeks is divine justice, he bows at the foot of the God of thunder, lightning and fire.

Prayer for trials, procedures and documents

Another prayer that is very common among devotees of the orisha is the one where they ask for a fair trial or agreement, and the satisfactory solution of any procedure or document they are managing.

This Yoruba deity is the Lord of Justice and his prayer to win trials, solve papers, permits and procedures, is in the opinion of his faithful devotees very effective.

Recite the prayer and if it is done with fervor, the results will be prompt and satisfactory, as the first lines of the prayer say:

«Justice has arrived! Make way for Chango.

Your scale has no favorites. tI see an emperor as a beggar, youboth the rich and the poor, andhe powerful as the unprotected,

Help me and defend meand the traps of my enemies. qthere is no judge on earthI obey your intercession.

Since your decision is“It will be the full and fair ruling.”

Prayer for love

Although many are unaware of it, Changó is usually in high demand to resolve relationship problems, overcome and forget unrequited loves, and in other cases recover or attract the loved one.

It is advisable that you accompany the prayer with a small ritual to give greater power to your request.

It’s quite simple, you just have to light one red and one white candle, while repeating the prayer to Changó for love:

Oh mighty Changó! listen and attend to my plea for love,

Monkey! You suffered and died for love, that is why today I turn to you, to ask you to place your merciful eyes on me, and grant me lat the request that my heart feels

Prayer to Changó for attraction and good luck

This prayer is useful to carry out specific projects and goals that you have set for yourself, in addition to attracting prosperity and better luck to your life.

It is advisable to light three white and three red candles, to give strength to your request and say the following prayer to Changó:

Oh, mighty Changó,

Remember that you have never heard of that none of those who you have resorted, none of those who have invoked your protection, I have implored your help, has been abandoned by you.

Today I turn to you oh powerful Santa Bárbara, Changó! to ask you for my progress, My luck, attraction of all good things and what is requested by me, so that it may be given to me, for your interception before God.

Monkey! My father: Look at me!

Protect me. drive away the bad thoughts of my enemies, the evil spirits, bad vibes and brings joy to me and mine, health and prosperity.

Remember that I am your son and that you are the owner of my house. Blessed are you Changó, So be it. (See article: Prayer to Yemayá)

Prayer for money

This prayer to Changó has a lot of power when you want to attract good fortune in the economic and professional aspects. It is also recommended to light a red and a white candle when the prayer to Changó is repeated to attract money.

In this video you can watch and listen to it in detail:

Other prayers for money and prosperity

There are different prayers addressed to this deity with this same reason, money, success and prosperity. Ask earnestly, focus your mind on that coming prosperity and success, and do not despair.

He Great warrior Chango, He is always happy to grant his devotees what they respectfully ask for, but at the right and appropriate time.

He knows how much his children require economic prosperity, so do not be afraid to ask that the god of thunder, lightning and fire will manifest his power in the life of those who respect and trust him.

«I present myself as your son, I receive you and I promise to be obedient, asking you only to lead me to success and thus achieve economic prosperity and multiplication of money.

I request that money flow like a river in my life. Also grant prosperity to my loved ones, my brothers, parents, children and other family may be covered by your goodness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEtISMfOctA

Short sentences

There are prayers, short phrases that you can repeat at any time of the day or place, when you feel that you need their help or help, some of the most common are:

For protection

-Oh, my beloved Changó, my father, listen to my plea and give me protection.

-I implore you Changó, give me that protection and protection that my home and family needs. We will be grateful to you.

-My father! Give me the protection that my life needs.

-Beloved Changó, I hope that this day you protect me wherever I go.

To request a favor or special wish

-Changó, grant me this special wish that I long for so much.

-Look at me and help me with this favor that I like, Changó loving father!

For the love

-Changó, kind and dear king! I implore you to give me the fortune to find love.

-Dear father and king, help me find the partner I need and I will respect and love her.

For money and business

-Monkey! I long for my businesses to be prosperous and give me the money I want and need.

For work

-My father, Changó! Help me at work, so that it is my main source of income and gives me good earnings.

To health

-Changó, my Father! provides me and my family with good health.

For children

Changó, loving and kind father! Give protection to my child(ren) and may they never lack for anything.

To bind, separate and dominate

-Oh, my king Changó! I hope you can help me: tie, separate or dominate these people (if it is one in particular and you know their name, you can say it). I will be thankful.

to win the lottery

-King Chango! Bless me by giving me luck with these lottery numbers.

-Changó, my king! I ask you to give me the joy of winning the jackpot.

Prayer to Chango in Yoruba

Being a deity of the Yoruba pantheon, it is to be expected that there are various prayers and prayers in the native language of this traditional African religious belief.

This prayer presented below is directed to the orisha Changó in lucumi. This language or dialect, known as Lucumi, is a variation of Yoruba, which was used mainly by the priests of this religion as a liturgical language, that is, in their ceremonies and rituals.

The lines were transcribed as they sound, clarifying in advance that no consonants or vowels should be omitted, pronouncing them all in their entirety.

Those lines or paragraphs that are identified as suyere They consist of the part of the prayer or prayer that can be sung.

Lube bara, lube

Oba osoti sieko

olufina koke

Ayala yiki

Obambi heard

Elueko asosain

Akatamasi, ogodomase

Olufin

Ayala yiki

Obambi heard

Suyere:

Oba lube lodide

Aluya, oh

Olufina lodide

Aluya, oh

Aluya agüimi

Obini obini mud

Obasufe, oba like that

Iya my awao

Aladola tilante ago morisa aleyo

Shango neither bara nor kuko arayo

Aguanguanguanguan parrot

Okan jere jey

Okan lowo beikuo…