Bantu Religion + Kongo Shamanism in California
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 [...]
(Spanish) – Break up, Rupture
A Rompimiento is a specific type of spiritual cleaning paleros specialize in. The purpose of the rompimiento is literally to tear away and remove all of the bad luck and negative energy that has gathered around and settled onto a client over a period of time.
Sometimes this gets so advanced with [...]
(Spanish) – Open Road
Abre Camino is a type of ritual practiced in both Palo and Santeria. Its purpose is to remove the obstacles from a client’s life so that they can achieve their goals in relationships, business, etc.
The spiritual energy of the crossroads is an intelligent energy of communication, luck and opportunity. When it’s on [...]
SOURCE : The Baptist’s Head – The African Diaspora: An interview with an initiate
I think that in general the African traditions as found in the Americas lack any “spiritual” or “personal growth factors.” I think that most of the hard core practitioners are actually “unenlightening” themselves, as explained earlier. In fact, they are [...]
SOURCE : Ritual use of Mercury in Candomble, Palo Mayombe, Voodoo, Santeria and Obeah
There is a widespread use of elemental mercury (Hg) in a variety of Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian religious and folkloric practices. These include Candomble, Palo Mayombe, Voodoo, Santeria, Espiritismo, and Obeah.
Mercury is believed to attract good and to repel evil. Many of the [...]
SOURCE : Does Palo Mayombe work with Negative Energy?
Palo is working with Negative energy… [but] it is not that simple. Negative energy is earth energy, it is female energy, it is dark, and inward… not evil by nature just as the earth is not evil. Orisha is positive energy it is celestial, positive energy [...]
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SOURCE : About the Mayombe and Briyumba (Brillumba) Ramas of Palo
Most of today’s Mayombe ramas have Brillumba elements in them. Brillumba has been described as “an intelligent technique” used to construct an nkisi. This is why some people will hear some “Briyumberos” refer to “caminos” or “paths” of a prenda such as Siete Rayos Tronco [...]
SOURCE : An introduction to Palo Mayombe
Palo is a direct method of comunication with the Spirits: the belief is strongly animistic and similar to shamanism: all that exists is considered as animated by spirits, man in particular can become a doorway to other worlds through mediumship.
The spirits which are the most relevant for Palo are: [...]
SOURCE : National African Religion Congress rejects Komgo religion
It seem the National African Religion Congress, a certifying Board for Priests and Priestesses of African-Based religions (COG would be a rough Wiccan equivalent), doesn’t include Palo practitioners due to their ritual methods.
“Palo, which arrived in Cuba during the West African slave trade, has specific rituals for [...]
