21/03/2021
It is important to first understand what Pomba Gira is not. She is not an Orixá, nor a Loa, a succubus nor an angel; the Lady is totally her own entity. She is not a flimsy, new-age entity with weak intentions. In many ways, she is Exu's female counterpart. She is a regal spirit of great power, strength, and presence. She is the great witch, the representation of the hidden power within all women. She is a lover of transformation, witchcraft, love, healing and divination, among other things. She is a warrior who loves to shed the blood of her enemies. Her nature is born of fire and earth. It can also be associated with female "fringe" behavior, such as s*xual freedom, rejection of male control, and lewd behavior. Her nature can range from good Lady to difficult and rigid. It is difficult to define due to their very nature. She can be totally charming and very scary at the same time. She is the best of allies, and also the worst of enemies, you have to know how to treat her. She represents the "lower soul" and the free woman par excellence. Working with her is inviting her attention, and you can be sure that she will ardently test those who enter her domain to determine whether or not they are worth her time. Those who approach her in a disrespectful way are often severely punished. Pomba Gira likes ci**rs, gin, cachaçha, sweet wine, champagne, wide open roses but without thorns (you have to take them off), perfumes, apples and the colors red and black in general. It is associated with dangerous places, the boundaries or the margins of different areas, such as cemeteries, forests, riverbanks, crossings and the ocean. People often approach her at T-type crossroads to work with her. There are many types of Pomba Giras. Although they have some similarities and behaviors in common, they are different spirits. Most of them are the souls of the dead, witches, sorceresses, gypsies and women of great power. These entities should not be played or worked lightly. They have their own minds and are living entities, not the interpretations of which occultists often read in books of esoteric traditions.
