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General considerations about rituals to close the body
The energies that are around you are able to influence your emotional state and your mood towards life. You may feel heavy, unmotivated and even feel that you are overloaded, it is in these cases that the rituals to close the body act in a way to return the necessary enthusiasm and motivation to move forward in life.
Many times, when faced with the difficulties experienced in our routine, we notice a series of problems in our family, professional and love life that affect our self-esteem, depress us and attract negative energy towards us. This energy is channeled by these difficulties and we feel the weight on our back, losing our mood.
However, you can overcome these adversities through some powerful rituals. You will be able to prevent, or ward off, all negativity from your life and the most impressive thing is that you can perform it without needing any assistance. Find out now about the rituals to close the body in the following reading!
Rituals to close the body, when and how to do
There are in the world several rituals capable of protecting the spirit of negative energies, they are the sympathies, prayers, magic baths, among others. Each ritual has a different way of dealing with the problem and they can be applied together for you to cleanse these energies and protect yourself. Check in the sequence what are these rituals, their importance and how they will change your life!
What is a ritual to close the body
The rituals for closing the body can be practiced by several religions in Brazil. Umbanda, Candomblé and even Catholicism have their rituals and methods ranging from baths to prayers that are able to ensure the protection of the physical and spiritual body of the individual.
The rituals can be performed in terreiros by Candomblé and Umbanda, being done on passion friday, that is, the week that Easter occurs. Despite being a practice in a common place between them, the practices involve different stages and customs.
In Candomblé, for example, small cuts are made on the head, torso and arms of the initiate, or Yaô. These cuts symbolize the Kuras and Atim, a powder with properties that will guarantee protection to the novice, is applied to the wounds. In Umbanda, the closing of the body includes less invasive techniques.
In their shrines, incisions are not made, but a mixture of herbs and talismans that have a meaning for the ritual able to ensure the closure of the body. They must be prepared by the mother or father of saint, who at the end make the sign of the cross on the body of who is closing the body.
While Catholics follow a different procedure, first that they should be done daily and through prayers. Generally, the faithful should turn to the saints that guarantee this kind of protection such as Saint George, for example, who is revered as a warrior capable of protecting his followers from enemies.
When to do a body closure ritual
As said before, the indication about when to perform the closing of the body ritual will depend on the religion you belong to. As in the case of Candomblé and Umbanda, generally, they are performed only once a year and on Easter Friday.
There is also an exception that must be respected in Candomblé, in which rituals should only be performed for Yaôs. These people are normally preparing to receive the Saint, or Orixá, and need to close their body so as not to affect their spiritual integrity nor that of the Entity.
In relation to Catholicism, the ritual can be done on any day, since it proceeds through prayer. In this case, you do not need to be directly associated with the religion to do the closing of the body ritual, there are no restrictions. The most important thing in this case is to have faith and believe in the power of the sacred spirit.
How to do the ritual to close the body
Generally, the closings of body made by Candomblé or Umbanda are made by mothers or fathers of saint, or Babalorixás. These people are bearers of knowledge and have the authorization of the Orixás to perform such rites and channel the correct energy to the Yaôs.
However, you can perform the body closure ritual anywhere you wish, as long as you keep your belief and channel positive energies towards yourself. You will see some options in the following reading, so you will be able to cleanse your energies and protect yourself from these negative vibrations.
Ritual of closing of the body with Prayer of Saint George
One of the best known in Brazil is the Prayer of St. George, it is so popular that it has become a song through Jorge Ben Jor. This powerful prayer should be practiced whenever you are going through difficulties in your path, or feeling that some negative energy is hanging around in your life.
You can also make this prayer for people close to you, if you want to protect them from the dangers of everyday life. Especially, if you believe that the person is in need of extra protection in relation to professional or love life. Make the prayer below with great faith and receive the protection of the saint:
"I will walk clothed and armed with the weapons of St. George so that my enemies, having feet cannot reach me, having hands cannot grasp me, having eyes cannot see me, and not even in thought can they harm me. Firearms my body will not reach, knives and spears break without my body touching, ropes and chains break without my body binding.
Jesus Christ, protect and defend me with the power of your holy and divine grace, Virgin of Nazareth, cover me with your holy and divine mantle, protecting me in all my pains and afflictions, and God, with your divine mercy and great power, be my defender against the wickedness and persecutions of my enemies.
Glorious St. George, in the name of God, extend to me your shield and your mighty weapons, defending me with your strength and with your greatness, and may under the paws of your faithful rider my enemies be humble and submissive to you. So be it with the power of God, of Jesus and of the phalanx of the Divine Holy Spirit. St. George, pray for us, Amen."
Ritual of closing of the body with bath
Another very common ritual for closing the body is the bath with coarse salt. This is considered a powerful element of purification and capable of ensuring long-term protection for those who bathe with this substance.
First prepare the ingredients below:
- 5 liters of water;
- 1 basin;
- 3 tablespoons of coarse salt;
Now you should mix all the ingredients in the basin, mentalizing in the process your desire for protection and purification. Only through your faith you will ensure the benefits of the bath, keep your thoughts positive and push away all the negativity from it. This way you will be attracting all the positive energy in the world for you.
First take a bath to cleanse the body, then you should take the bath with coarse salt always wetting from the neck down. After the bath you will feel your body lighter and clean of all negative energies.
It is recommended that you rinse your body with normal water after bathing, so you will energize it again.
Baths for body closure using different materials
The baths are rituals often used by those who wish to cleanse the body of negative energies and away any negative vibration to which it is subjected. You can perform different baths and with different materials, understand more about these baths in the following reading.
Origin of the baths to close the body
In African customs, before beginning any ritual, they used to take a bath with herbs. It is believed that the purifying power of the water and the sacred herbs would be able to annul bad energies and drive away envy and negative vibrations. This discharge is one of the best alternatives to close the body against evil.
They then always used this resource to combat the symptoms that negative energy overload brings with it, such as: demotivation, tiredness, malaise, apathy, stress, irritation or lack of spirit.
Baths to perform the closing of the body
Generally, herbs and natural products that have magical properties are used, each item in the baths to perform the closing of the body has a meaning capable of ensuring the body and spirit energy and health. There is also a fundamental rule for those who perform the bath, which is never throw water on the head, only from the neck down.
Strong bath to close the body
As the name implies, the strong bath is a powerful alternative to close the body and remove any negative influence from you. To perform it you will need:
- 3 tablespoons of coarse salt;
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar;
- 5 to 6 liters of water.
Then you should mix all the ingredients in a basin and prepare the solution. After sanitizing your body normally you should wet your body with the mixture always wetting from the neck down.
Bath to close the body in the full moon
This bath should be performed when the night presents a full moon. First, you will have to prepare yourself for the ritual by taking a bath and washing your hair. Then, you should put a spoonful of salt in a mixture with warm water.
In the bath, place a basin under you, so that when you wet your body from the neck down the water flows into it. Take the basin with the bath water and pour it when cold into a vase with flowers repeating the following phrase:
"Out with misfortune. Out with misfortune! From now on, in my life, only happiness will reign".
The bath has been done and now you are already with the body closed!
Bath to close the body using herbs and petals
The bath to close the body using herbs and petals should be done with yellow rose petals, or white, and plants such as rosemary and lavender. Then, you should boil 3 liters of water in the pot, when it is hot you should put the plants and petals in water and leave to infuse for 8 minutes.
After this time, strain the solution you prepared and throw the herbs in the yard. With the mixture in a container take a bath with it, throwing it from the neck down.
Bath to close the body using essential oils
You can also prepare a bath to close the body using the essential oils of ginger, cinnamon, peppermint and vetiver. Also, use a cup of sea salts in the bath, they will act in cleansing and provide extra protection to your bath.
Now prepare the solution that you will bathe in, first pour 5 to 6 liters of water in a basin, then put 2 drops of ginger and cinnamon essential oil, 4 drops of peppermint essential oil and vetiver, then finish by putting the sea salts.
After bathing, you can also light a juniper incense and spread its smoke over your body, being careful not to burn yourself. This aroma will help ward off any negative influences from you.
Bath to close the body with rosemary
Using rosemary is also a great option, because it is able to eliminate negative energies, reducing stress and anxiety. To make the bath to close the body with rosemary is very easy, you will need only 3 tablespoons of coarse salt, 5 liters of water and rosemary. Thus, you will bathe from the neck down and ensure the protection you need.
Bath to purify the body with rue
To make this bath you will need to separate a branch of rue, half an apple, a branch of rue and a sword of St. George. Cut all the ingredients very small and then put in a pot with water to boil, when everything is ready wait for the water to warm and you can take the bath.
Additional sympathies to ensure the protection of the spirit, home and family
The sympathies are also a great resource for various situations, even to ensure the protection of the spirit, the home and family. To perform them you will have to follow a series of steps, learn what they are in the reading below.
Sympathies for protection
The sympathies for protection are diverse, have undergone changes and may have different ingredients depending on the type and its history. None of this will prevent the final result, the important thing is that you follow the recommendations as described in the text, so you will be ensuring your protection, or that of your family.
Sympathy for protection
The first sympathy for protection will require the following ingredients from you:
- 3 sprigs of guinea;
- 3 yellow roses;
- 6 sprigs of rue;
- 1 St. George's sword;
- 3 liters of water.
Next, you will need to boil the water with all the ingredients in the pot. After it reaches boiling point, wait for your solution to warm up and then strain it. When everything is ready, you can take a bath, mentalizing tranquility, peace, and protection for yourself.
Sympathy for protection of the spirit
For this sympathy you need only one pink or blue ribbon (depending on your sex) with the length of your body. Then, you should make 3 knots in the ribbon, thinking that no evil can shake your faith. Now you need to place the ribbon near the image of St. Rita of Cascia in a nearby church.
At this moment, you need to pray 3 Hail Marys, 1 Our Father, 1 Glory be to the Father and 1 Hail Holy Queen to the feet of the Saint. Leave the place and as soon as you get home light a 7 days candle with the same color of the ribbon used in the ritual. While it burns, you should pray every day a prayer to Saint Rita.
Sympathy for protection of the home
The sympathy for home protection is also very simple, in this case you need coarse salt and a glass of water. Then just mix the salt in water and leave it at the entrance of your home for 3 days. After that time, throw away the water and get rid of the glass. If you want to have a better result is advisable to change the water with salt every day.
Sympathy for protection of the family
Regarding the sympathy for family protection, you will need some materials such as:
- 1 envelope with photos of family members;
- 1 yellow rose;
- 1 white rose;
- 1 bible.
Next, you will need to put the envelope with the photos and roses inside the bible and leave it there for 3 days. After that time, put the photos back where they were and pray 3 Hail Marys and 3 Creeds.
Regarding the roses, you should pour the petals into a basin with 2 liters of water and ask everyone who was in the photos to bathe their legs and arms with this water. Then just get rid of the envelopes and petals and wait for the result.
Are there any contraindications in the ritual to close the body?
The ritual to close the body allows you to ward off negative energies and ensure your protection and well-being. The ritual itself does not offer any risk to those who do it, thus being a great alternative for those who are feeling the symptoms of a spell, or of negative vibrations in life.
So, there is no specific contraindication for the ritual, because it will always be done in order to attract the good, health and tranquility for those who do it. You can perform it whenever you want, it is only advisable that you wait a week in relation to the baths. Because, they can get to the point of not only removing, but draining your energies.