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Learn about the benefits of Oxalá's bath!
In case you don't know, Oxalá is one of the most important orixás in Umbanda. This is because he is considered the son of the Great Father, the most evolved being. Thus, the baths of this orixá are very beneficial for many things.
If you need a bath to open paths or even to ward off negative energies, you can be sure that an Oxalá bath will solve any problem.
With this in mind, we decided to share the main baths and what they are for, however, it is only fair that you know the story of Baba and what he represents. Below, understand more about the orixá and his true story.
Understanding more about the Oxalá bath
Even if you are an expert in the mystical world, it is necessary to know everything about it before making any decision. It is no use knowing a good bath to make money and not knowing the pros and even cons of this ritual.
Doing sympathy is no joke and, therefore, requires maximum attention and responsibility. Check out the story of Oxalá below!
History of Oxalá
For those who don't know, the orixás are African gods that were created with the intention that each one would take care of and preserve every corner of this world. Among all the orixás, Oxalá, also known as Orixalá, was the first to be created and was responsible for the mission of creating the universe, as well as all beings and all things that exist in the world.
In other religions, such as Catholicism, Oxalá is nothing more than a representation of the master Jesus. Oxalá can present two forms: Oxaguiã, representing a young man and Oxalufã, a lord.
Orixalá is a very intelligent and respected orixá since he is the greatest deity of the religion. Nothing goes unnoticed or unnoticed under his eyes. He reigns over all people, represents peace and helps all who need him.
Origin of the bath of Oxalá
It is not known for sure how the first ritual with the bath of Oxalá came about, however, due to the fact that Umbanda and Candomblé are two religions of African origin, it is quite possible that the Africans created this tradition along with the offerings and superstitions of the past. Bathing the gods is a very old ritual that passes down through generations.
What is the bath for?
It is impossible to list just one or two purposes of the bath of Oxalá, an orixá so powerful that he is able to block evil in any and all areas of your life. In general, the bath serves to filter energies and send away the negative ones.
In addition, it is a strong ally to ease headaches, chills, insomnia, difficulties in love and lack of employment. Thus, if you are looking for a job, you can count on a bath with Oxalá.
Main ingredients used together
The ingredients used together will depend on the purpose you want. There are some Oxalá baths that can be enhanced by mixing some herbs, salt, honey and even warm water. In addition, prayer and faith are very important when performing the ritual. Faith will always be the most important ingredient of any ritual.
Tips to potentiate the effects of the bath
There are a few tips that can help you enhance the effects of the bath, however, there is a very basic golden tip that is considered a standard in the mystical world. The way the energy of the plant is activated is very important when preparing it.
For example, if the herbs are fresh, the water should ideally be cold or warm, never hot. Conversely, it is also advisable to rub the leaves in a container using cold or warm water until you can extract the broth from the herb.
Another important tip is to connect with nature, ask for permission and be grateful to have the plant at that moment. Before taking the bath, if you let it rest for a few minutes, you are sure to have a much better potency in the result.
Care of the bath procedure
When preparing the bath - be it for Oxalá or any other orixá - it is very important that you be careful. Generally, some herbs are extremely toxic and, because of this, it is necessary to be careful and always wash your hands when coming into contact with them.
Besides, some baths don't allow the head to be washed. Other baths will demand a lot of intuition from you. Follow the guidance of the mediums of the terreiro or center you attend. This way, nothing can go as unplanned.
Boldo bath of Oxalá
Many plants and herbs are used in the preparation of baths in order to take care of our energy. In the case of Boldo, it is considered the mat of Oxalá in Umbanda. This is because its plant contains a large potent amount of energy, which benefits many areas of the body and health.
In relation to health, Boldo is used in physiotherapy to improve digestive disorders. In phytoenergetics, the same plant is used to purify and harmonize the vibratory field of the person who is using it. To learn more about this plant, keep reading!
Importance of Boldo to Oxalá
Among the religions of African matrix, such as Umbanda and Candomblé, boldo is considered the sacred herb of Oxalá. The herb connects the person who uses it with the frequency and vibration of the orixá. This ends up allowing spiritual cleansing and the potentiation of protection.
In addition, Boldo is also responsible for cleansing and enhancing the pineal gland, which is located between the eyes and is associated with mediumship. Because of this, it is extremely important for Orixalá and often used during the preparation of some bath.
Indications and ingredients
The boldo bath can be taken whenever you feel the need, but it would be nice to take it on Fridays, since it is the day of Oxalá. To make the bath you will not need much, just have in hand a handful of boldo leaves (fresh or dried) and a liter of water.
How to do the bath
To prepare the boldo bath, you will have to heat the water. If the leaves are fresh, rub them in the water container and do not allow the temperature to rise too high. Try to leave the water lukewarm or even cold. If the water gets too hot and boils, it will burn the plant.
During the preparation, it is important that you mentalize the desire for protection. After macerating the plant, cover and let the bath rest for about 10 minutes. After that, take it to the bath and when taking the hygiene bath, pour it all over the body.
In the case of dried herbs, the water can be hotter, at the same temperature of preparing a tea.
Oxalá's hominy bath
As with most baths, the main objective of the Oxalá's "canjica de Oxalá" bath is to discharge negative energies, purify and potentiate our energy field.
However, the bath of hominy has a different benefit from other baths, besides providing peace and tranquility, it is widely used to attract great love. To learn more about the bath and how to prepare it, read on!
Importance of canjica for Oxalá
Among the essential elements in the worship of Oxalá is canjica (a kind of cornmeal), which is why it is so important to the orixá. In general, people use it to prepare and offer offerings to Oxalá and, because of this, it becomes a good ally for the famous bath rituals.
Indications and ingredients
The ritual of the bath of hominy serves to open paths and ask for protection from the Orixalá. To prepare the sympathy, you will need to look for some ingredients that, perhaps, you do not have at home, but they are not difficult to find. Have them at hand:
- 1 kg of canjica corn;
- Coconut soap;
- Vegetable loofah;
- A large pot (12L capacity)
- Sugar;
- A 7-day candle in the color white.
How to do the bath
With the canjica corn in hand, try to separate only the good ones, that is, those that are not damaged, with black or yellowish spots. After that, cook them in a large pot with 10L of water.
When you notice that the water is boiling, turn off the heat, remove the water and let it cool down. Bring the corn back to the heat and add enough water to cook it. When it is cooked, let it cool down.
Take the water that you had left to cool down in the first moment and go to the bath. At first, you will take a bath with cold water from the shower. Scrub your whole body with the vegetable scrub and use coconut soap. Lather up your head a lot.
Rinse yourself and, still wet, take the water from the yams and place it near your mouth. Make requests to Oxalá and pour the water over your head. Allow it to wash your entire body. When the bath is finished, wait a little so that you can feel the energy circulating through your body.
Do not dry yourself. When you are dry, opt for light or white clothes. Leave the bathroom, fill a glass with cold water and add plenty of sugar. Place the glass inside a white plate, light the 7-day candle and place it next to the glass somewhere high up in your home.
It is important that the dish is in a place higher than you. After that, say a prayer and offer it to your guardian angel. It's not over yet. At the end, take the cooked hominy and throw the handfuls over your house, asking Oxalá to drive away all evil from the environment and bring harmony, peace, tranquility and whatever else you want.
Oxalá Bath to open paths
When someone's path is closed, it is possible to realize that nothing is going right. Many times, the person enters a bad luck streak that no one can explain why it is happening.
It is distressing and at the same time desperate, since not all people believe in mysticism. In these cases, an Oxalá bath can be essential. Thinking about it, we decided to share how to do the Orixalá bath to open paths. Check it out!
Indications and ingredients
Doing the sympathy on Friday is not a rule, but it would be great. For the preparation of the recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Petals of three white roses;
- Petals from three white carnations;
- Petals of three white palms;
- A spoonful of sugar;
- A glass of milk of animal origin (cow, goat, sheep).
How to do the bath
Bring 5 liters of water to a boil and when it starts boiling, add the ingredients. Use a spoon to stir them clockwise, then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for five hours. Strain the ingredients into a clean bucket, then add water from the shower.
After the bath, light a candle for the orixá and another for your guardian angel and offer a prayer to both. Finally, discard the used herbs in a compost bin or in some organic waste.
Oxalá Bath for protection and opening of paths
The Oxalá bath for protection and opening of paths is one of the simplest to do and, therefore, is the most common. However, there are two ways to do the bath. The first, considered the simplest, you will only need a natural boldo shampoo.
Before washing your head with shampoo, you need to scrub your scalp and wash it only with running water. Let it sit for about 3 minutes and then wash your head with boldo shampoo and mentalize what you want. To know the other way, keep reading the article!
Indications and ingredients
To make the bath Oxalá for protection and opening of paths, you will need:
- Three boldo leaves;
- Petals from 3 white roses;
- 3 lifting branches;
- A bucket;
- A white cloth.
How to do the bath
Follow the step by step to make the bath and acquire protection and opening of paths:
1) Rub the herbs and petals in water while making requests;
2) Let the ingredients rest for 4 hours in a bucket. Cover the mixture with the white cloth;
3) Strain the mixture and fill the bucket halfway with water;
4) Take your hygiene bath;
5) At the end of the hygiene bath, pour the mixture from the bucket all over the body, from head to toe.
6) Throw the rest of the ingredients into a garden.
Oxalá Bath for energizing and opening of paths
Among the Oxalá baths, the bath for energizing and opening paths is one of the most sought after.
This is because, besides opening our paths in order to conquer prosperity, the bath purifies our energy and potentiates our energy field. The bath is simple and really works. To know how to do it, just keep reading.
Indications and ingredients
For the preparation of the bath of energization and opening of paths, you will need:
- A few pinches of crystal sugar;
- Rue;
- Boldo;
- Field rosemary;
- White Rose.
How to do the bath
At first, boil the water and when it is boiling, turn off the stove. Add the washed herbs, a pinch of sugar and the white rose petals. After that, allow the mixture to rest for 3 hours. Take your hygiene bath as usual.
At the end, pour the bath of Oxalá from shoulders to feet. Do not wet your head. During the process, ask for energization and opening of paths.
Oxalá Bath for cleansing and spiritual peace
The Oxalá bath for cleansing and spiritual peace is little known, but it is excellent for the people who know it. It is extremely quick, easy and simple to do. In addition, the necessary ingredients do not require much from you, because they can be easily found. Check out how to do it below!
Indications and ingredients
You'll need:
- Basil;
- Rue;
- Boldo.
How to do the bath
The first step is to put the water to boil. After that, put the washed herbs and let them rest for 3 hours at most. Then, take your hygiene bath as usual. At the end, pour the bath from the shoulders down, asking Oxalá to bless you with peace, tranquility and open paths.
How can the bath of Oxalá help in your life?
Now that you know the history of Oxalá, it is fair to point out that all the baths mentioned throughout the article are excellent baths that actually work. When you know that Oxalá is one of the most important and powerful orixás of the divine realm, it is easier to believe that with him all things are possible.
It is worth mentioning that, for all the baths, the most recommended ingredient during the process is faith. Do not do anything doubting the power of this orixá. Remember that faith is the absence of doubt. If you believe, the baths can be great for your life.
They help you recharge your energies, keep people and negative energies away, besides opening your paths and filling you with good things. Therefore, do not hesitate to take an Oxalá bath if you feel the need or think you need it.