Candomblé by Monique Joiner Siedlak

Author:Monique Joiner Siedlak [Joiner Siedlak, Monique]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oshun Publications, LLC

Xangô

Xangô is the Orixá of lightning, thunder, and fire, representing wrath and power. For that reason, he is thought to symbolize passion and temper. All this explosiveness is connected to ideas of justice. Many understand that Xangô is a God who enforces and establishes justice, consistent with Candomblé’s emphasis on balance. Xangô’s role is to establish justice which requires ire. Xangô punishes anyone who behaves unfairly, immorally or takes advantage of others.

If you feel wronged, he is the god you would petition for intervention. Xangô is considered brave and righteous because of his power and willingness to right wrongs. He has powers of wizardry while being a great combatant, and he is a tyrant king of the legendary city of Oyo. Some may say that Xangô is the most feared of the gods.

Xangô is represented by red, white, and brown. His sacred day is Wednesday, and the elements ascribed to him are fire, storms, sun, thunder, earthquakes, lightning, volcanoes, deserts, and rock formations. His domains are justice, law, governance, and state. He accepts tortoise, amala, lamb, and goat as offerings.

The children of Xanga are often characterized by their arrogance. They don’t like being disrespected, are very passionate, and want to have the last word. They are not comfortable with being alone. They may seem bold and selfish, but they usually have a strong sense of justice, and they will protect and stand up for the vulnerable. They won’t take nonsense from anyone.

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