Spiritual cleanings are some of the most important ceremonies in Palo – almost like check-up at the doctor. The purpose of the cleaning (or “limpia”) is to remove all of the negative energy that has accumulated on someone over a period of time, strengthening their spirit, opening their eyes and giving them a fresh start in life.
Some people learn about Palo and immediately begin fantasizing about all sorts of “heavy” spells they would like to have done – spells to dominate their enemies, improve their sex lives, win money in the lotto, etc.
The problem is that NONE of these things will work (or work very well) if somebody is in a spiritually weakened or unclean state. And when that’s the starting point, they usually need a cleaning first.
The good news is that an effective limpia from a competent palero will often make such a difference in people’s lives that they discover they no longer need whatever it was that they had originally wanted – as their problems begin to lift, their lives become easier and more enjoyable and their goals will usually change as a result.
There are hundreds of different types of limpias in Palo, each with with its own special focus and purpose; here are a few of the most common:
- Abre Camino (“Open Roads”) : to clear away obstacles before setting out on a new venture, or to turn things around when someone gets “stuck”
- Rogazion de Cabeza : to remove spiritual and mental burdens and reinforce someone’s guardian angel
- Rompimiento : to remove bad luck or danger
- Cambio de Vida (“Change of Life”) : to remove the spirits of sickness, death and misfortune
Which particular cleaning a person needs – or whether they even need a cleaning at all – is determined by chamalongo divination in the initial stages of a consulation.
If you feel as though you might need a spiritual cleaning, please contact me today.
