Creating Sacred Water: A Guide for Umbanda, Palo, and Spiritualism Practitioners
ABOUT THE SYNCRETISM OF THE HOLY WATER IN AFRO-AMERICAN SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS In the diverse world of spiritual practices, sacred water holds a special place, particularly in Umbanda, Palo, and some other Spiritualism traditions like Catimbó, Kardecism. These paths, though unique, share a common thread in their use of holy water for purification, protection, and blessings. […]
Exploring the Ritual of “Omi Tutu”: Why Do We Pour Water on the Street?
THE ROLE OF WATER IN AFRICAN-BRAZILIAN SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS Water holds a special place in African-Brazilian religions, playing a key role in numerous rituals. From the Ìpàdé ritual, where it’s used to calm the Ajé (female Orixás, also known as enchantresses), to the Águas de Oxalá ceremony, symbolizing the lustral cleansing of the “Egbé Ilé” (terreiro […]