UMBANDA 7 LINES - ANCESTORS ENCHANTED GUIDES

UMBANDA ENCHANTED GUIDES

The spiritual philosophical understanding of Umbanda teaches us a sacred language to connect, in many different ways, with familiar-positive forces of our Ancestors called Enchanted Guides. They are high level mentor spirits that connect with mediums practitioners of Umbanda to support the community with energetic healing and protection. They have been already incarnated as humans and the characteristics of their life trajectory led them to a spiritual evolution in vibration with the Axé energy of a specific Umbanda Line. For instance, the spiritual guide who spends their life by the ocean as a fisherman and achieves a level of enlightenment or get enchanted, naturally evolved inside of the Water Line of Yemanjá.

The uniqueness of the Umbanda Enchanted Guides is that the practitioner is not connected with just one spirit, but with a phalanx of spirits of the same energy that will be adapted to the practitioner's energetic frequency. A Umbanda practitioner can develop a relationship with the Enchanted Guide of the Forest Line of Oshossi called Cabocla Jurema, at the same time a different practitioner also works with Cabocla Jurema. They both are developing a connection with the same group of Enchanted Guides, however, it is not exactly the same Enchanted Guide because different practitioners have different frequencies. They can even have different names as Jurema das Matas and Jurema Rose, as well as diverse life trajectory and energetic support.

The Umbanda medium practitioners learn through a guided mentorship how to mediate the energetic support between the Enchanted Guide working in the Astral realm and the material world. It is very important to acknowledge that through the mentorship one will learn how to establish a health relationship with the Enchanted Guide that naturally vibrates with you in a familiar and positive way. The Umbanda Enchanted Guides are specific high level forces that work in communion with the energetic field (or aura) of the practitioner. They don’t enter in their body and they will never cause any harm. The guided mentorship of a trustful Umbanda priest (Pai or Mãe de Santo) and a safe ritualistic space called a Terreiro are absolutely necessary for this beautiful journey.

The Terreiro (Umbanda Temple) holds the Axé energy, which is a frequency of goodness and life force irradiated from the Orishas. The Umbanda practitioner learns about the map destiny of personal Orishas working with Axé energy in their Ori (head), as well as Axé practices as such the symbols of the Umbanda 7 Lines, herbal baths, offerings, sacred beaded necklaces and objects, altars, prayers, good intentions and serve in a genuine positive way. Everyone has the potential to become an Umbanda medium practitioner independent of ancestry, race, gender or geography location. The only requirement is to feel the heart calling for this practice.

Even thou, there are specific characteristics of the Enchanted Guides, the Umbanda practitioner develops a very unique way to work with their own Enchanted Guide that doesn’t necessarily follow exactly the descriptions recorded. The familiar-positive feeling of their own frequency based in respect and authenticity are the keys for a balance d relationship. It is important for the Umbanda practitioners to bring the truth of their heart instead of mimicking movements just to be accepted inside the group. Everyone is unique! The description of the Spiritual Guides from the Umbanda Lines below, are fundamental symbols to unveil together with the hearts full of Axé about the mysteries of the Spiritual Guide.

The Umbanda Enchanted guides are mentor spirits that achieved a level of enlightenment called Encantaria. They have been already incarnated as humans and the characteristics of their life trajectory led them to a spiritual evolution in vibration with the Axé energy of a specific Orisha, inside of the 7 Lines of Umbanda.

The Umbanda practitioner learns the Umbanda Fundaments (guidelines) to respectfully mediate the Axé energy vibration of the Enchanted Guide and the material world to support the community.

WHITE LINE

Main Orisha: Oshala

Enchanted Guides: Oshala Guides
The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the White Line carry the Oshala frequency of faith. They became a Enchanted guide by experiencing a lifetime of devotional services as a spiritual mentor. Normally their manifestation could be peacefully settled and quiet, vibrating the quality of silence. Their symbols are the Cruzeiro and sacred objects.

FOREST LINE

Main Orisha: Oshossi

Enchanted Guides: Caboclo Guides
The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Forest Line carry the Oshossi frequency of knowledge. They became a Enchanted guide by experiencing a lifetime as indigenous or any forest people like shamans, hunters, artisans, chiefs, etc. Normally their manifestation could have a lot of movement, hollering, animal sounds, shooting immaterial arrows that vibrates vigorously all qualities of the forest. Their symbols are bow and arrow, fathers, forest elements, and wild life.

WATER LINE

Main Orisha: Yemanjá

Another Orishas: Oshun & Oshumare

Enchanted Guides: Water Guides
The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Water Line carry the Yemanjá, Oshun and Oshumare frequency of unconditional love. They became a Enchanted guide by experiencing a lifetime close to the water. Normally their manifestation could have feminine expression, water movements, dance, empathy, and a motherhood kindness. Their symbols are mirrors, necklaces, bracelets, shells, fishnet, flowers, rainbow, ocean and river objects.

WARRIORS LINE

Main Orisha: Ogun

Another Orishas: Yansa & Shango

Enchanted Guides: Warrior Guides

The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Warriors Line carry the Ogun, Yansa, and Shango frequency of action. They became an Enchanted guide by experiencing a lifetime being a warriors or a hard workers. Normally their manifestation could have strong presence, spinning, precise movement with immaterial tools, swords and martial arts gestures. Their symbols are tools, arms, rocks, fans, and swords.

HEALERS LINE

Main Orisha: Obaluae

Another Orisha: Nanan

Enchanted Guides: Preto-Velho Guides

Carries the Almas Line (departure souls)

The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Healers Line carry the Obaluae and Nanan frequency of ancestral knowledge and healing. They became a Enchanted guide by experiencing a lifetime developing healing abilities. Normally their manifestation could have the slow movement of an elder, snapping their fingers, and taking care of everybody like wise grandparents. Their symbols are Cruzeiro, rosary, stamp, pipe, straw heat, coffee mug, popcorn, flowers, and herbs.

LEFT LINE

Main Orisha: Esu

Enchanted Guide: Exu & Pomba-Gira Guides

The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Left Line carry the Esu frequency of protection. They became an Enchanted guide by experiencing a challenge lifetime, sometimes in the streets. They take care of the crossroads. Normally their manifestation could be intense, growling, laughing, dancing, protecting, and enchanting. Their symbols are keys, trident, crossroads, skull, bones, sacred tobacco, and specific types of alcohol.

CHILDREN LINE

Main Orisha: Ibeji

Enchanted Guides: Ere Guides

The Enchanted Guides that vibrate the energy of the Children Line carry the Ibeji frequency of the inner-child. They became a Enchanted guide by experiencing their lifetime specifically in their childhood. Normally their manifestation could be playing, interacting, and dancing like children. Their symbols are toys and candies.