Who is Xangô Aganju? History, umbanda, prayer, influences and more!

The orishas have African origins and are seen as gods, as they represent the forces of nature. Among so many orixás, there is Xangô Aganju, worshiped in Umbanda and associated with Xangô. Aganju is the orixá of justice, quarry, mountains and volcanoes. From this, Xangô is characterized by being rigid, strong, quarrelsome, temperamental and warrior.

It is noteworthy that all people are daughters of orixás and receive the protection of these deities. Thus, each person has three main orixás. Next, we’ll see how to find out which orixá you govern, who Xangô Aganju is, what are his main characteristics, qualities, curiosities and myths, what is the influence of the orixá in your life and much more!

Next, see how to discover the first, second and third orixá and see which is the one that governs you. But, before that, it is important to know what the orixás are. Check out!

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Orixás are deities that come from the Yoruba tradition, of African origin. The orishas carry with them divine forces and vibrations that are shown in the elements of nature, such as: fire, water, earth, air, metal, mineral, etc.

In addition, they have many virtues, such as: wisdom, love, justice, knowledge and revolution, being characteristics that mark each deity. Within umbanda, there are several orixás, such as: Xangô, Iansã, Ogun, Oxóssi, Oxalá, Iemanjá and much more.

In this way, the orishas are worshiped gods who represent the elements of nature. The greatest god within the orishas is Olodumaré, who brings together all these energies seen above.

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To find out who your orixá is, you need to talk to a pai or a mãe-de-santo. From this, it becomes possible to know which orixá governs you.

It is common and traditional, in temples where orixás are worshipped, to play buzios, in order to know the initiate of an individual and which orixá is his head. With that, you can ask your orisha for a blessing and wish it to protect you and open your paths to face life’s challenges.

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The first orixá is linked to the mental, to the head. That is, this orixá is the one who guides the individual throughout life, giving that person direction and discernment during this incarnation. So, the orixá takes care of accompanying that person during their trajectory here on Earth.

Thus, the orishas are deities that lead human beings on the earthly plane, but this occurs through vibrations and energies, both from the individual and from the deities.

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The second orisha is related to balance and strength. So, he assists during the journey of a person in his life.

This orisha helps the individual to make more accurate decisions and illuminates his thoughts and emotions, so that he does not get lost on the way. If he gets lost, the orishas help him to return to his journey, so that he has learned from his mistake and his loss.

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The third orixá is linked to the ancestral plan. That is, it accompanies the individual in all incarnations and is always with him. In this way, the orixá appears from the moment the spirit is created. For women, the deity is often feminine. For men, divinity comes in male form. So, the orixá has the function of guiding the human being, whether on the earthly plane or on the spiritual and ancestral plane.

Xangô Aganju is considered an older Xangô. His origin is African and he has a strong sense of justice. Next, we will see who Aganju is, what is the history and origin of this orisha, how to prepare food for him and much more. Check out!

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The orixá Aganju is an older Xangô. It has association with Xangô due to its history and origin. Aganju is known as the Lord of volcanoes, thunder, lightning, mountains and quarries.

Thus, this orixá lived inside a volcano, having an innate and uncontrollable force within itself. In this way, Aganju has fire as its element, being an orisha that carries with it the heat and the instinct of struggle and survival.

Therefore, Xangô Aganju brings to each individual the opening of paths, justice, strength and victory against enemies. He breaks down barriers, opens gates and does everything that can be applied to justice and to each one individually.

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In another time, a quality and path of Xangô called Aganju was created, which today is known as Xangô Aganju.

This is because Xangô and Oxum made a pact to have the same rights over the children of Aganju. So, whenever they couldn’t speak directly with their father, they would speak directly with Xangô and Oxum.

This pact occurred because Xangô tried to bring the rebellious people closer to their king (Aganju), who later discovered that the children had become rebellious, because they could not approach their father, since Aganju lived inside a volcano and could burn. the children. So, in the diaspora, Aganju became Xangô Aganju.

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The main characteristics of Xangô Aganju include being uncontrollable, fearless, hot-tempered, strong, rigid and explosive. The orixá is a defender of oppressed and enslaved individuals. Therefore, he carries in his essence the sense of justice. For Aganju, no battle is lost.

Another strong feature of Xangô Aganju is his strong personality. People who are governed by this orisha are endowed with great leadership power and intelligence. The children have the characteristics of the father and, therefore, are also great articulators and quite demanding.

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Xangô Aganju is an orixá that is related to Xangô, Ogun and Iansã. In addition, he also has a connection with the Oyó tradition. According to tradition, Dadá Ajacá is a blood brother of Xangô and Oyó reigned. Ajacá was very apathetic, peaceful and did not carry out a good government.

So Xangô realized this and dethroned his own brother, becoming the king of Oyó. After that, Ajacá was exiled and took the throne in another city near Oyó. He got married and had a son: Xangô Aganju, Xangô’s nephew. From then on, Xangô continued his reign for seven years.

Xangô, unhappy with the atrocities committed and with an angry people, abandoned the throne and committed suicide. After that, Ajacá returned to Oyó and resumed the throne, becoming king. After his death, his son took over: Xangô Aganju.

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Xangô Aganju is the Lord of justice, of mountains and volcanoes. Aganju can mean “firm ground”, as someone who has his feet on the ground. In addition, his element is fire and represents what is most explosive in the world, what has no control, and once it spreads, it is difficult to control.

However, “terra firme” does not only represent the strong connection with volcanoes, fire and nature. It represents his emotions and his way of acting: in addition to Aganju being decisive and fearless, he is concerned and always seeks justice, being a very correct orixá.

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The qualities of Xangô are many. He is very fair and correct in his actions and attitude. As much as he has a very explosive side and is impulsive, Xangô always acts according to his character. Always in search of justice, he represents what is fairest in the universe and has a high dose of energy and self-esteem, which makes him a somewhat egocentric orixá.

When he is contradicted, he can become violent and aggressive. Other Xangô qualities involve him being intelligent, wise and warrior, having good arguments and never committing an injustice.

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Preparing good food for Xangô is simple, just pay attention to what he likes. This orixá loves fruits such as passion fruit, melon, persimmon, lemon, etc. Another tip is foods that have palm oil, okra, sweet olive oil, shrimp and honey. You can prepare Amalah too, which is a food that Xangô likes very much.

Amalá takes the following ingredients: okra, palm oil, honey, large onions, dried shrimp, trough and a pan. It’s simple and quick to make, in addition to being a way to prepare Xango food.

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Santeria Cubana has roots in Yoruba and carries elements of religious syncretism. From this, Aganju is seen as the father of Xangô and identified as São Cristóvão. His clothes are few and his colors are red and dark. He wears brown necklaces made from elements of nature.

In addition, their children are characterized by being violent men, with difficult and powerful temperaments. However, through tenderness, they can be disarmed and become docile and gentle men. They become friendly, both to women and children.

Xangô Aganju is a highly respected orixá in Umbanda. He is a born vigilante and has great influence in the lives of his followers. In addition, he likes to receive offerings and to see that his followers pray for him. In this way, check out several ways to relate to Xangô Aganju below!

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The influence of Xangô Aganju in the lives of his followers is great, precisely because Aganju represents what is most human in individuals, such as strong temperament, explosive side, strength, justice, instinct for protection and much more.

In addition to representing what is most noble in human beings, such as the thirst for justice, Aganju also has character and a great power of resilience. Thus, the orixá influences the followers directly, with its qualities and its defects. Thus, with this influence on them, it becomes possible to achieve their goals and succeed in their lives.

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A simple offering to Xangô Aganju can be made with the following ingredients: six bananas and a can of dark beer (the beer needs to be that color and can be both canned and bottled). To start, find a place that has a lot of weeds or greenery. After that, put a paper on the floor, to support the ingredients.

Then place the six bananas on top of that paper. While placing them at the base, mentalize and ask Xangô Aganju to open his paths and protect you from all evil. Ask him for what you want at that moment.

Finally, place the beer next to the bananas and offer it to Xangô Aganju. It is important to say words of gratitude and make requests.