Created from cowrie shells and seed beads, the Macuto is an amulet prepared for the Orisha, a spirit or deity in the Santeria or Yoruba system of beliefs. Generally representing the colors of this Orisha. Take the love, power and protection of your Orisha with you, so you may walk with the Guidance of your Orisha in every footstep. When not carried with you make sure to keep it in on your altar where it will be fed when you are not using it. May feed with Power Waters or colognes or an Offering. These amulets are designed to be carried and not worn. Each amulet is hand made and therefore varies slightly.
The 7 African Powers are deities of the Yoruba religion. These deities are known as Orishas. Specifically they are Obatala, Yemaya, Oshun, Eleggua Chango, Orula, and Ogun. Anyone can pray and connects to the 7 African Powers to get guidance and protection. Any religion and any spiritual path because the Orishas are of a pure energy.
The specific Orishas who are most involved in human everyday matters may be invoked together as a group known as the 7 African Powers. By petitioning these Orishas en masse rather than individually, one is assured that all bases are covered. The 7 African Powers provide all Earth’s potential blessings and protections.
7 African Powers Prayer: “Oh 7 African Powers that are the Saint amount Saints. I humbly kneel before your miraculous picture to ask your intercession to protect all creation, living and dead. I ask in your most sacred and sweet name, that you accede to my plea and return me to spiritual peace and material success, receding from my house and removing from my path the dangers that are the cause of my evils without ever being able to torment me again. With your powers please give me the strength to fight and win my daily battles. AMEN.”
Orishas are spiritual beings who have been tasked with maintaining this Earth, watching over the affairs of humanity and each has dominion over a portion of nature. Each Orisha is identified with natural forces as well as with human interests or endeavors. These Orishas are mediators between humanity and the Supreme Being.
Pray to Orishas because they are already in heaven, and they can intercede for you. In moments of anxiety, you need to hope and believe in something that helps you recover faith and maintain peace in your life.
Approximate size is 1-1/8 inches tall (29mm) and 23mm wide (~7/8 inches) from cowrie to cowrie.
