Do you know how the sons of Xangô are?

The sons of Xangô are haughty, charismatic, rigid, and above all, they are righteous by nature. Therefore, if a son of Xangô sees someone being unjust, he will do everything he can to restore that balance of justice.

Those born of this orixá are people who usually stand out in everything they do, representing a real mystery to many. Below, check out the characteristics of the children of Xangô and understand more about people who vibrate in the energy of this orixá!

Xangô in Candomblé and Umbanda

In Umbanda and Candomblé, Xangô is a powerful Orixá associated with divine justice, representing the law of return. Thus, he has characteristics linked to rationality, righteousness and even a certain rigidity.

Below, you can see that all these characteristics are present in the sons of Xangô, besides many others, such as being flirtatious, ambitious and charismatic. Check it out!

Who are the Orixás?

Firstly, the Orixás are deities that originated in Africa and were brought to Brazil during the slavery period. These divine beings represent interpretations linked to the forces of nature and human beings, with each one having different characteristics.

Inclusively, it is worth noting that the Orixás also represent ancestry, being a very important cultural component.

Who is Xangô?

Before becoming an Orixá, Xangô was a human being who had his existence proven. He was the fourth king of Oió, Nigeria, being considered by the population as a just and impartial man.

In this way, he brought prosperity to the kingdom and was loved by his people, who trusted in his judgment. Later, he became an Orixá, being the ultimate symbol of the fulfillment of divine justice.

Xangô is the orixá of justice and is associated with fire and stone. He has several wives (among them Oxum, Iansã and Obá), which reflects the dating characteristic of his children. In addition, he has the colors: brown, to represent his association with rocks, red, for his active form, and white, for peace.

His day of the week is Wednesday, having 12 as the number associated with him. His ceremonial greeting is Kaô Kabecilê, which means "come and greet the king". In addition, his highest symbol is the Oxé, which represents a two-edged axe, symbolizing the impartiality and justice of this orixá. Xangô is the agent of the law of return, being firm and just in his actions.

How do I know if I am a son of Shango?

To know if you are son of Xangô, the first option is to play on the cowrie shells, in which it is verified which are your Orixás in Candomblé. Moreover, the other alternative is to go to a medium, so that, with the support of some entity, he can verify which are the Orixás that accompany you, in Umbanda.

Even so, you can get a better understanding of whether you are influenced by this Orixá or not by looking at the characteristics of the sons of Xangô.

What are guide lines?

The guide lines in Umbanda explain the energetic vibrations through which entities work, according to their characteristics. There are seven guide lines in Umbanda, being Iemanjá, Oxalá, Oxóssi, Ogum, Iori, Iorimá and Xangô himself.

Including, the guiding line of Xangô is composed mainly by caboclos and pretos velhos, which are highly evolved entities.

Characteristics of the sons of Xangô

Xangô is the enforcer of the law, being directly related to justice. The children of this entity are justiceiros by nature, highly rational and follow several of the characteristics of the Orixá. Thus, understand in depth about the personality of the children of Xangô and know a little more about this fascinating archetype below!

Justiceiros

If you have seen someone committing some injustice around a son of Xangô, be prepared for the reaction. After all, the sons of this entity value justice and are extremely strict with their own attitudes, which is reflected in the judgment of other people's actions.

Besides that, a son of Xangô will always be voluntarily just, rationalizing his emotions to proceed as honestly as possible, even in the face of adversity. Therefore, it is very difficult to see a son of this Orixá committing any injustice.

Charismatics

With a haughty posture, marked by a very firm gait, the son of Xangô arrives in the environment as if he were a king. He is usually very funny and is an extremely sincere person, easily gaining the trust of others.

In this way, children of Xangô are charismatic and win the admiration of those around them. Even if they are more direct in their communication and do not give turns in their conversations, especially in the workplace, they can attract the friendship of many.

Franks

Sincerity is one of the main attributes of the sons of Xangô and also one of the reasons why some people do not like them. After all, some people misinterpret their words, as if the sons of this entity were dry and insensitive, because their communication is done in a few words.

Therefore, it is important for Shango influencers to improve their communication, avoiding misunderstandings. It is helpful for them to cultivate dialogue, giving the other person the opportunity to express what they think and feel about the topic.

Boyfriends

The sons of Xangô are also known for being flirtatious, hardly attaching themselves to a specific person. However, they are always very transparent in their conduct, as is to be expected of a son of the Orixá of justice.

The tricky thing is that during a monogamous relationship, the one born to Shango will have to go through many temptations, due to the fact that they attract the attention of the people around them.

Ambitious

Ambition is one of the pillars of the children of Shango, since they always crave for growth in professional and academic areas. After all, because they always see themselves in a prominent position and have a very strong self-esteem, they usually see themselves as deserving of good things, which greatly increases their ambition to have them.

It is worth pointing out that the son of Xangô will never harm someone out of malice, just to achieve his ends, since he values justice more than ambition. Therefore, it is expected that those born of this Orixá do not try to take advantage of an illicit situation to make more money.

Enjoy the good things in life

Children of Xangô are very appreciative of the good things in life, enjoying seeing small daily progress and enjoying the moments of everyday life. They appreciate the affection of people close to them and like to receive compliments, being admired for their achievements.

If the son of Xangô adopts flexibility with himself and doesn't charge so much, he will enhance these moments, being able to enjoy the small victories of life much more. For this, he must recognize the good moments, without blaming himself for living them.

Eater

It's no secret that children of Shango eat a lot. They always know a good place to eat because they love the best, even if they are very strict with their finances and spend very little.

Even the stomach and intestine of the son of Shango are two organs that are very sensitive to his emotions, and both can become unbalanced when he goes through a crisis. Often, constipation can occur when these people are disharmonized.

They have nerves on the edge of their skin

Children of Shango are easily stressed and highly irritable, although they avoid acting on impulse as much as possible. As such, they are prone to heart problems and have a higher risk for hypertension.

Therefore, it is important that those influenced by this orixá take care of their emotions, so that they do not consume them inside, making their lives more stressful and heavy. To take care of the emotional area, it is good that they are not so rigid with themselves, as if they were advising a close friend.

Inflexible

Rigidity in one's own conduct is one of the main characteristics of the sons of Shango, who are very disciplined about creating routines at work or physical exercise. It can be difficult for them to forgive themselves and others, which demands a lot of flexibility from them.

For this reason, the son of this Orixà tends to project this rigidity in everyone, having high expectations that they will be able to correspond to his ethical ideals and competence, which generates frustration. Children of Xangô must be careful not to become bitter because of frustration, demanding greater management of their emotions.

Other information about the sons of Xangô

Besides the characteristics present in the personality of the son of Xangô, there is also other important information to keep in mind about who is born of this Orixá.

With this in mind, understand how the children of Shango are in love, in the profession and in health, as well as better understand how are the personalities of these people in each gender!

The man of Xangô

The physiognomy of a Shango man is very clear, since, due to the fact that he has a great appetite, he has a propensity to gain more weight. Thus, they have a greater amount of body fat and wide bones, although they may also have a more upright posture and be thin.

Men of Shango are people with well-defined shoulders, usually having a lower stature and a deep look. Therefore, it is not usual to see individuals of this Orixà very tall, despite the fact that these men usually maintain a haughty and dominant posture.

Xangô's wife

It is interesting to note that a woman of Xangô has more masculine traits, with a firmer way of walking and with more intense rhythms than what is categorized as female in society. They also maintain the habit of having excellent taste for fashion, always appreciating good clothes, whether they are popular or not.

Xango women are more expressive and have a strong tendency to follow a career in the commercial area, because of their high charisma and honesty, which facilitates the formation of bonds. They are more communicative and can maintain a routine with greater ease, being highly disciplined.

Sons of Xangô in love

In love, the sons of Xangô are sincere and flirtatious, being highly seductive and conquering many people who are around them, thanks to their high levels of self-esteem and charisma. There is always someone who is interested in a son of Xangô.

They usually have several relationships, but when they are in a monogamous relationship, they hardly betray, even if they have a strong temptation. This is due to the sense of justice and ethics highly present in the son of Xangô.

Sons of Xangô in profession

Professionals like lawyers, judges and merchants are highly connected to Shango and if they are not fair, they will reap very bad consequences. Children of this Orixà in profession are very ethical with a certain centralizing tendency.

Even the son of Shango likes to have the last word in decisions, which can cause them to get into disagreements with co-workers, having a conduct that is read as harsh. Therefore, it is important for these individuals to be flexible about decision making, accepting opinions of others, too.

Sons of Xangô in health

Children of Shango are prone to certain health problems. They are prone to obesity because of their habit of overeating. Therefore, it is important that the individual son of Shango maintains a certain discipline in his diet if he begins to put on a lot of weight.

In addition, they are also prone to hypertension, due to the fact that they are very strict in their conduct, which generates stress in their daily lives. They may also have cardiovascular problems, mainly due to excessive cholesterol intake.

Are Sons of Xangô justice-keepers by nature?

The children of Xangô are justice by nature and it is natural that they always try to act with honesty in everyday life, and demand that other people also have fair conduct. Therefore, they are very pragmatic and rigid, because they want to avoid unbalance or the possibility of committing some injustice in life.

Because they value fairness, the children of Shango can get frustrated with other people's behavior and blame themselves deeply when they see that they themselves have acted wrongly.

Thus, when doing something inappropriate, it is common and important that the individual son of this Orixá tries to redeem himself from this attitude. After coldly analyzing his emotions, he always tries to do what is right.