Understanding the 7 Rays Deity in African Mythology
Understanding the 7 Rays Deity in African Mythology
7 rays is a deity of African mythology that syncretizes with Shangó and with Santa.
Bárbara is a warrior character who in her past was a king named Cetewayu; the collars
that uses are red and white or those that contain its favorite stone with several colors. This
deity protects and helps with romantic relationships, used in both wars and
the jobs, being very protective of all his daughters, having his prayers and songs for
to be able to worship it. If you want to know more about this deity, keep reading.
History
Some believe that 7 rays was in real life a king of South Africa, known by the name
of Cetewayo, who lived in the late 19th century, considered as the personification of the god
of thunder, others considered him a king who had been captured and turned into a slave;
as he is also referred to as a great wizard.
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One of their garments is used by the paleros as protection, it is an invisible shield that
provides protection against all evil directed towards the owner of this
garment; it can be used both as defense and as an instrument for war, that is,
when the paleros are in periods of war.
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To create the 7 rays, cemetery soil, bones of the dead, and brain are necessary.
of a person who has committed suicide, a madman, or who has been murdered.
The 7 rays is a nail that is about 50 centimeters long, it can even be 1 meter.
the surface has a cylinder made of iron which is larger than a cream can,
this one is given a human head appearance, having eyes and mouths to form it.
they use snails, having inside remains of bones and pieces of brain.
Sentence
when I am weaker.
to overcome evil.
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Signatures are a graphic representation used in Palo Mayombe to identify.
certain natural phenomena, used to open paths, close paths, solve
problems of any kind as well as used to identify the nganga (it's similar
a urn that is used to place the remains of deceased relatives or spirits being the voice of
God on Earth) and the gangulers (knowledgeable in the mystical arts of nature).
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The first is the Sambranú Ensasi Sun Sun Vira Vira: this is used to destroy at 12 o'clock.
night to a religious person who is in the cemetery.
The second is the Sambranu Ensasi Ceja Monte: this is used to control the four
winds.
The third is the Sambranu Ensasi Ensila Kongo: in the case of this firm, it has two utilities, the
The first is to hold the four corners, and the second serves to provide for the Lucero.
Pitilanga food.
The room is the Sambranu Ensasi Patikongo: it is used to take a bad person out of the home.
nfumbe (spirits).
The fifth is the Sambranu Ensasi Vence Guerra: this serves the function that when a
gangulero has problems with another gangulero, then he places himself behind the door almost at the
ground, and a rooster is given to him, then he throws it in the opponent's house.
The sixth is the Sambranu Ensasi Desbarata and composes: this has two functions, the first serves
to destroy and the second to create a nganga at the foot of the ceiba. It is important to know that
To make this signature, the belt of the pants needs to be loose.
The seventh is the Dambranu Ensasi Seven Rays Burgundy Candle Samalongo Munamanza Tengue:
this aims to feed Sambranú Nsasi which is placed at the foot of the trunk of
the Nganga, in other words, in the palm.
The eighth is the Sambranu Ensasi Sambranu Bolombo Seven Rays Seven Hills Musindi: this is
a flag of the Good Journey of Santo Cristo.
The ninth is the Sambranu Ensasi Munalongo: this firm has the utility of controlling the four
waste winds mountain, having only two moments, the first in the afternoon and the second in the
six in the morning.
The tenth is the Sambranu Ensani Nunga Nunga Munanfilo: it has many uses, in
First, we find that with this signature a detachment is achieved.
a spirit, to the guardian of the nganga, to a father, to feed the 7 Rays both
in the mountain as in the savannah and control it with about fourteen loads of fula. Secondly
we have to serve to achieve a break and remove the dark dead from the home. It is used
when the dead have not returned or have lost their trace, as well as when to the
a person caught the dead one from their garment, to later give 7 rays a rooster of color
black so that he resolves the situation.
The eleventh is that of Sambranu Ensasi Munuanco Suerto: this has the purpose of
control the 7 rays with 7 charges of fula on the mountain.
The twelfth is the Ensasi Laguna Negra Briyumba with Mayombe: It has different
functions, in a situation when the nganga is asleep and does not respond to the call, if it is the deity
Two black hens are placed on the zarabanda, then covered with a cloth.
black in color which must be added aguardiente or chamba (sacred liquid of Palo
Mayombe), then with pica pica it is placed above the signature, and then control them with the
twenty-one loads of gunpowder, then cover it and wait for about seven days.
At the end, three white roosters, a white guineafowl, and a dove are placed.
of the same color as the previous two, to then call the parameter seven times from the garment,
and then it is controlled again with twenty-one charges of gunpowder, to ask the fume
(spirit) if it is asleep. Another of its uses is to consecrate a steward.
The thirteenth is the Sambranu Ensasi Corta Lima Briyumba with Mayombe: This firm was born
by the old treaty of Corta Lima Makiribono Bacheche as well as when they gave him the
caiman in Sagua La Grande to Corta Lima (he was a fisherman who cut off Lima's head, another
fisherman).
The fourteenth is the Sambranu Ensasi Engo La Finda Briyumba Kongo: this is used to carry out
a birth or a consecration, as well as to carry a funeral drum due to
that this treaty does not have a loaded drum because seven tatas are needed to have it, without
Embargo, this treaty only has three tatas, which are Lazaro Alfaro, Juan Carlos Rojas and
Kongo River.
To do this, it is required that the garments be touched with the Jewish drums and they can
touch people who are not scratched, then the drum or sinsigoma (is the guide of the
dogs are sacred, therefore, it is very sacred) is carried by a nganga, for this there exists
many stray dogs that are dislocated and are on the ground, however when
They come, they don't know the older grandparents.
The fifteenth is the Sambranu Ensasi Munianko Suerto: This signature is used for when the
a woman is consecrating herself but she has her menstruation, starting with what she should
place the signature on the ground and then place two candles so that it can be completed
consecration. Another of its functions consists of checking strength using another
gangulero, so that on Good Friday at midnight and at noon the cat is given
what is black a Sambrani Ensasi, as it also serves to control the nganga behind
of the godchild who disrespects the father or commits offenses.
To carry out this signature, a jicotea (a type of turtle) and about four roosters are needed.
grouse and about two quails, to then take to the nganga in the garden when the moon is full and
It is twelve o'clock at night, to be able to do it you have to be naked and control ten and
seven loads of fula or also known as gunpowder.
The sixteenth Sambranu Ensasi Premañongo: this signature begins when for the first time 7
lightning ate a calf on the hill of Adekaida, it's used to collect a dark dead person
that is found both in the manufacturing of Osain (very respected and deity of Palo)
Mayombe) and a house that has a gathering or prayer seeking good vibes.
identities that are being called.
The seventeenth is the Sambranu Ensasi Tengue Yaya: this begins when the goat mounted.
the caiman as well as when the tribes, kongo kasimbo wanted to reach an agreement with it
Kongo korama, why change food for wisdom, however the kongo kasimbos do not
they wanted nothing of the wisdom that the korama would give them, so they started a war
lasting about five years.
It is important to mention a significant fact that in the case of nkisi mothers, they cannot
assemble the nganga because if they do, they will have serious problems in the abdomen and in the bones.
which have occurred in some mothers who tried it.
The nineteenth is the Sambranu Ensasi Mala Vianda Briyumba Con Mayombe: this is
only used when the gangsters are at war at midnight, and never
use it at any other time, to be able to know if the war will start in a
It is necessary to ask the herd at the right moment and then feed them, if the herd says
Yes, you will have to write the name of the enemy on a piece of brown paper during
seven times making a cross, then chewing it to place it on the floor below
of the foundation, to control it with the twenty-one loads of fula and finally these are placed
powder residue on the enemy's door.
The twentieth is the Sambranu Ensasi Dark Night Briyumba Kongo: this is used for a
change of life, if the person is in the hospital and cannot be present during the
To carry out this procedure, it is necessary to bring the clothes you entered the hospital with.
as well as a photo, seven leaves of everlasting and some beans. With the clothes, a
a doll, the herbs are ground and placed around the neck of the doll before adding the beans
And the photo, some roasted corn, fish, and hutias, after this it is asked what you want to eat, the
What he asks for is given to him, finishing by covering it with a white cloth and controlling it with twelve.
powder charges to later ask which path of life to choose.
The twenty-first is the Sambranu Ensasi Seven Gate: this signature is very sacred and with it one
perform the kongo craft on top of the nganga, for this signature to work it has to be done once
once a year give a dove that is black with work (sacred liquid), dry wine, aguardiente and
honey, having understood that in order to carry out the signing it must be consecrated to the
open your mouth.
The necklaces within palo mayombe have a function to protect against all evil to their
carriers, giving them strength to overcome difficulties, being
indispensable, and it is the initiated who carry them or those who received them as a gift as
protection. 7 rays is a deity from African mythology, it is a warrior deity and which is
used for witchcraft work that is difficult and fast, it has some handkerchiefs that
simulates rays. The 7 rays necklace is of a flag, sometimes with its stone in some cases.
favorite.
Stone of 7 rays
The stones enhance magical powers, with those created by nature being the ones that have
skills stronger than those created by man, having to sanctify them with work
(sacred liquid). The stone of the 7 rays is linked to healing processes, it is a
a black monolith that is elongated and has a peak at one end, this stone helps to
energize the body and cleanse the aura, as it also represents the strength of this deity.
The lightning stone is of utmost importance, as the mayombero always has to have one.
It is believed to originate when a lightning strike hits the ground and creates the stone by melting it.
temperature generated on Earth, there is no need to polish it or give it a
figure.
The following mambos are sung to 7 rays, which is praised by all the paleros as
also those who dedicate themselves to evil, considered the first palero, the king of this
religion, even as the greatest of the magicians.
First canto
Zarabanda is my shoe
Lucero is my shirt
Second song
The starlight is beautiful, the starlight is bright
I am Sweetened
He is in heaven
This mambo explains how 7 Rays reign in the heavens, in the case of their enemies they send a
ray, taking over all the celestial bodies. 7 Rayos is the most handsome of the Nkisis (they are
spirits that were in objects or that contain male spiritual powers.
Offerings that are given
His herbs are red bledo, guanaco mucus, planillo, banana, sarsaparilla, palm leaves,
elm, jujube, baria, banana, and Chinese berry, their favorite colors are red and white, their
animals are quails, roosters, and goats. The ceiba cannot be offered, if you do so
this deity will neither visit nor protect, so instead of offering the ceiba, it should be
the one you have to give is the palm, which is its main stick.
The favorite drinks are aguardiente, red wine, and rum; its condiment is oil.
palm and its fruits of red bananas and red apples. It should also be known that the
Daughters of 7 rays are very protected by this one, so they should not be mistreated, because he will know.
The greater garment will also be made, also known as the foundation.
like nganga or nkise, this is generally made of clay or iron. In order to prepare this
it is necessary to know the treaty of each deity as well as what they ask for and what
I needed, even some shamans put blessed water in it.
This garment must be placed in a private area of the house or outside with soil.
on the floor, it always needs to receive attention so that 7 rays can answer its questions like
also feed him when he asks and celebrate his parties, ceremonies, and work.
Zarabanda in Palo Mayombe is one of the main deities, and he is the lord of all the
iron just like Oggun; this deity is very strong, and always intervenes with what is related
a 7 Rays, which helps him to solve problems. Zarabanda and 7 rays respect each other.
mutually, as they also help each other by allowing a strong bond to be created between them, of
Seven rays taught fire to Zarabanda.
Zarabanda
7 rays of Shangó
7 rays are syncretized with Shangó due to their very similar characteristics as well.
it syncretizes with both it and Spiritism like Santa Barbara.
Sentence
This is the real spell, for all my enemies, in the portal of Bethlehem my Lord was born
Jesus Christ. Before him I must conjure them. If they have pacts with the devil, prayers to the Just One.
Judge, reversed creeds, black masses, conjured prayers to the Solitary Soul, prayer of the Kid
Blacks, may the Eternal Father take them away from you. I conjure them in the name of the Father, in the name
of the Son, and in the name of the Holy Spirit. Amen. So that no mortal and immortal, man
O woman born of the earth, may you fight me, for I carry in my soul the Holy Cross.
blessed of my Lord, and in my power this powerful royal spell, which will free me from my
enemies. Amen.
I conjure and reconjure them, face to face or by betrayal (so-and-sos) so that they come meekly,
humble and repentant, and that none of them come with the cross of the Eternal Father; may they suffer.
my enemies, as my Lord Jesus Christ suffered: pains, kicks, slaps, laments and
torments, as my Jesus suffered them. I conjure them by the God of Abraham, the God of Jacob
and the God of Isaac.
With this spell, I re-conjure them, so that they are denied of their principal and of everything else.
humanity, as my Lord Jesus Christ was denied by the apostle Saint Peter. This spell conquers
all black masses, creeds and reverse works, returned prayers, tacit works and
compounds, and the other sentences known and to be known.
Christ Peace, Peace Christ, Peace, Peace. Amen. (A red candle must be offered upside down and
a Creed).
I conjure the seven rays of Changó, by the holy name of the Almighty, so that
let the hearts of my enemies tremble. I conjure you, oh powerful Saint Barbara, to
may your eyes be mine, and my eyes be yours. Make sure that no evil entity can
come to me, let your rays make tremble the dwelling of those who fight me, dissolve
every obstacle. Oh mighty elemental spirit of the earth: combine your forces with mine
that the power of the evil one may depart. Amen.
Shango
7 rays in metaphysics
The 7 rays found in metaphysics are due to a light that emanates from divinity.
any religion that one may have) has a white, almost transparent glow and
purissima, curiously it is not white as is commonly thought, since this color
it is in all the colors present in the rainbow, due to gravitational action does not allow
appreciate this transparent color, the white if it decomposes the light we could obtain a
spectrum of all colors.
Therefore, we have that these rays are seven, and we have that white is the first, the
the second is blue, the third is yellow, and the fourth is red (or also pink). In the case
of these last three colors are the ones that represent the primary colors that with their
combination derives the following colors, which are the fifth, which is green, the sixth
orange (or also ruby gold) and the seventh is violet.
The blue ray represents in the person the will or virtue, as well as peace and happiness.
faith, balance, power, and good. The yellow ray is that of intelligence, enlightenment, peace,
wisdom and understanding. The pink or red ray represents worship, beauty, divine love
and abundance.
The white ray obtains ascension and resurrection, representing peace, purity, and art.
Green symbolizes truth, music, peace, sanction, health, and concentration. Orange
it represents the food of each day, peace, grace, and providence. The violet ray represents the
peace, mercy, transmutation, and forgiveness.
Daily meditations must be carried out, each day has a specific ray, it can be done.
this meditation at any time of the day, however, it must always be read. We
we find that Sunday is dedicated to the blue ray, Monday to the yellow ray, Tuesday
the pink ray on Wednesday, the white ray on Thursday, the green ray on Friday, the orange ray
And Saturday is the violet ray.
7 rays is a deity from African mythology, in palo mayombe, it has some handkerchiefs that
simulating lightning, this deity has a brotherly relationship with Zarabanda since
both share the strength starting their relationship because 7 rays taught him the fire. This
always protects her daughters and helps those who make their prayers and respects him, having as
favorite attributes the palm and its favorite drinks the aguardiente, red wine and rum, being
his favorite colors are red and white; it is worth noting that 7 rays syncretizes with Shangó and
with Santa Barbara.