This candle was made in reverence and honor to Shango the African king who transcended as an Orisha. Shango is one of the Orishas, an offshoot of the Progeny, who in turn are a race of extra-dimensional beings still worshiped as a gods in the Yoruba religion of Nigeria, Santeria religion of the Caribbean and Candomble of Brazil. He is the son of Obatala, the Orisha supreme and twin brother of Ogun, Orisha god of war. In ancient times Shango founded the city of Ife' and serves as the ruler of the Oyo Empire. Shango was taught how to be a warrior by Obatala and brought up in the warrior culture of the Orishas, who valued strength, courage, and loyalty above all else. He desired to be exactly like his father, the war hero, and received the powerful battleaxe known as Osho. Shango proved himself a great warrior, often leading his band of warriors, which included his brothers, Ogun, Ochosi, Eshu and Osun, also known as the Guerreros, Yoruba word for "warriors". The Guerreros were often accompanies by Shango's wife, Oya. As an Orisha, Shango possesses a number of superhuman attributes common among the Progeny. However, some are considerably more developed than those of the vast majority of his race. Shango is the second most powerful Orisha, tied with his brother Ogun and surpassed only by their father, Obatala. Shango is a Yoruba warrior god, trained and skilled in the arts of battle, and he has been doing it for eons. He has usually been shown to rely solely on his superior fighting ability, strength, and well nigh invulnerability. Shango is arguably one of the most powerful beings Earth has encountered thus far. Shango is the immensely powerful Lord of Thunder, Lightning, and Fire. Lover boy supreme, Shango epitomizes virility, male beauty, and procreative energy. Petition him to share a little of his essence: he provides fertility, luck in love, and male sexual prowess. Shango is invoked for courage and justice. In Yoruba cosmology, lightning is understood as an instrument of divine justice, retribution, and protection. As the wielder of lightning, Shango provides victory over enemies and protects from all evil. Shango breaks hexes, curses, and evil spells.
Prayer to petition help from Shango: Oh Sovereign and Mysterious spirit Shango who directs the destiny of our lives, watch over me. Humbly I pray that you light the way for me to obtain, through your secrets and great power as a warrior, fortune and luck in my job, business and gambling so that I can take care of needs and gain a joyful soul and peace of mind. I kneel before your image, I admire your power, strength, and knowledge, and I ask for your benevolence. In the name of Olodumare, Orishas, and intentions of my enemies. There will be no need to retreat because you will be with me and you will help me in all of my needs. Shango, my guide and protector, grant me [say here what you need help with]. Ase' wa!
All candles are blessed and have been placed with my shrines and altars to infuse them with the Ashe' of my spiritual guides, Egun, Ifa and Egbe. Sending you lots of love and light on your spiritual journey and elevation. Asé
