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Voodoo Priest Botanica, Brooklyn, NY (2025)

09/08/2025

Ritual: Activation of the 7 Rays & Royal Congo Bloodline

"One who does not understand how the body that a person wears came to be will perish with it. How will someone who does not know the son know the father? All things are hidden from one who does not know the root of all things."

Marvin W. Meyer, The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus

Preparation:

Sit before your Bóveda.

Light seven candles, each representing one of the 7 Rays:

Red – Courage

Blue – Wisdom

Yellow – Love

White – Vision

Green – Transformation

Purple – Protection

Gold – Abundance

Place a sliver cup filled with red wine and a crucifix on your Bóveda. This represents the Holy Grail of the Order of Christ and the Divine Bloodline of the Royal Kongos, the first Kimbiseros, now Ascended Masters in the Celestial Court of Andres Facundo Cristo de los Dolores Petit.

Optional: a small vessel of water or wine to represent the flow of ancestral blood through your veins.

Step 1: Grounding and Calling the Court

Place your hands over your heart. Close your eyes and breathe deeply: in through the nose, out through the mouth, three times.

Say:

“O Celestial Court of Andres Facundo Cristo de los Dolores Petit,
Guardians of the Light, I call upon your presence now.
Ancestors of the Kongo, Prophets, and Divine Kings,
Rise within me, guide me, and awaken the power of our sacred bloodline.”

Visualize a circle of ancestral light forming around you, connecting heaven and earth, pulsing with divine energy.

Step 2: Activation of the 7 Rays

Hold your hands over your chest or extend them toward the Bóveda. Visualize each Ray entering your body through the crown of your head and filling your blood with its power. Speak each aloud:

Red Ray – Courage:

“I call upon the courage of the Royal Kongo Kings. Let bravery flow through my blood, conquering fear and doubt.”

Blue Ray – Wisdom:

“I call upon the wisdom of the prophets. Let insight guide my decisions, revealing hidden truths.”

Yellow Ray – Love:

“I call upon the love of Jesus and Mary. Let compassion and unity flow through me.”

White Ray – Vision:

“I call upon the vision of the messianic line. Let foresight illuminate my path.”

Green Ray – Transformation:

“I call upon the power to transform, to manifest the impossible, to renew all things.”

Purple Ray – Protection:

“I call upon the shield of the ancestors. Let all harm be turned away and all evil dissolve.”

Gold Ray – Abundance:

“I call upon divine abundance. Let miracles manifest, let all needs be met, let the sacred purpose unfold.”

Step 3: Bloodline Invocation with the Holy Grail

Place one hand on your chest, one on the Bóveda, near the sliver cup and crucifix. Speak with conviction:

“O Ancestors of the Kongo, keepers of prophecy, divine kings, and messengers of Christ and Mary,
Activate in my blood the Light of the Saint Christ of the Good Voyage.
Let the miracle-working power of the 7 Rays awaken fully,
Flowing from the Holy Grail of the Order of Christ,
Representing the Divine Bloodline of the Royal Kongos, the first Kimbiseros, now Ascended Masters in your Celestial Court.
Through me, through this bloodline, may your sacred work manifest.
May all things align with the divine plan,
And may nothing stand against the will of the Celestial Court.”

Visualize your veins glowing with colored light, pulsing in rhythm with the 7 Rays, infused by the ancestral power flowing from the Grail and Crucifix.

Step 4: Offering and Closing

Pour a few drops of wine from the sliver cup onto the Bóveda as an offering to the ancestors.

Bow your head and say:

“I honor you. I receive you. I am one with the Light of the Saint Christ of the Good Voyage, the Royal Congo Bloodline, and the Celestial Court.”

Extinguish the candles one by one, starting with red, ending with gold.

Step 5: Integration with Music, Incense, and White Light

Light three kings incense on the Bóveda.

Turn on Kimbisa Spiritism music.

Sit in meditation and visualize a pure white beam of light entering through the crown of your head, flowing down through your body, into your feet, and extending into the ground.

See this light connecting to the bones of the sanctified dead, linking your bloodline and the ancestors to the eternal Celestial Court of the Grand Invisibles.

Feel the energy circulate through your body, the Bóveda, and the space around you, anchoring the activation of the 7 Rays and ancestral power.

"For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth."

-John 4:24

09/08/2025

Prayer to Mama Francisca, Fire Witch of Congo, Keeper of Seven Lightning Bolts

Mama Francisca, Fire Witch of Congo,
Keeper of Seven Lightning Bolts,
Your fire runs through the veins of the earth,
Your thunder shakes the bones of the wicked.

Strike with your bolts against all evil,
Scatter the shadows with your flame,
Guard your children with the circle of fire,
And light the path of the righteous.

Mother of storms and burning truth,
Seven times your power shines,
Seven times your justice falls,
Seven times your protection seals us.

Mama Francisca, we call your name,
Keeper of Seven Lightning Bolts,
Fire Witch of Congo,
Walk with us, burn with us, fight for us.

09/08/2025

Prayer to Francisco Loango

Francisco Loango, faithful servant of the Most High,
Keeper of the Congo Mysteries,
Guide of the hidden paths where river and forest speak,
Hear our call today.

You who bowed in prayer before Allah,
Yet carried the wisdom of the Congo within your heart,
Teach us to walk between worlds—
With faith in the One God,
And strength from the Ancestors.

Protector of the sacred tradition,
Guardian of the mysteries carried across the seas,
You who stood firm in chains yet never lost the light,
Stand with us now in our trials.

Bless our words, our prayers, our works,
That they may serve truth and justice.
Open the gates of knowledge and healing,
So that the Congo spirit may never be forgotten.

Salaam upon you, Francisco Loango.
Sala maleko Kongo, keeper of the ancient flame.

Amen.

09/08/2025

Gnawa, Guinea, and the African Roots of Palo Congo Rituals: Tracing the Syncretic Path of Spirit Possession

The term Gnawa refers to the brotherhood groupings—and, by extension, the spiritual and ritual manifestations—of a minority ethnic-religious group of sub-Saharan origin, whose influence is particularly notable in Morocco and, to a lesser degree, in Algeria and Tunisia, where related expressions are known as Diwan and Stambali, respectively. Despite their ritual similarities to some Sufi orders, such as the Qadiriya, Issawiya, or Hamdushiya, there is no unanimity in classifying Gnawa as a formal Tariqa in the sense of orthodox Sufi paths. Nevertheless, the Gnawa share structural and ritual characteristics with these groups, particularly in their ecstatic ceremonies, spirit possession practices, and hierarchical organizational patterns, which lie within the broader framework of Islamic orthodoxy while integrating deep African animist elements.

The emergence of these syncretic practices was a gradual process spanning several centuries. During this period, ancestral animist rites adapted to the Islamic framework, shaped by geographic, social, and cultural pressures on the black communities who became part of the Maghreb. These adaptations were never uniform; local variations reflected the social realities and survival strategies of enslaved and marginalized African populations. One striking feature is the enduring reference to Guinea as an ancestral homeland. Indeed, alternative designations for Gnawa, such as Guinea, evoke historical memory and spiritual continuity with sub-Saharan Africa. Maureen Warner Lewis, in her studies of Congo-origin initiation rituals in both Africa and the Caribbean, highlights a striking practice: initiates are ritually struck with sticks for “sins committed in Guinea,” symbolically linking contemporary ritual practice to ancestral moral and spiritual accountability.

This transatlantic continuity is evident in the music and ritual life of Afro-Caribbean traditions, particularly Palo Congo and Kimbisa Espiritismo. Traditional songs such as “Congo de Guinea soy, sy si Buena noches Criollo” preserve this memory, embedding within performance and rhythm a connection to the African past. The persistence of specific ceremonial forms—including the use of Muslim greetings in ritual invocation—demonstrates that Palo Congo is not simply an Afro-Caribbean adaptation but carries direct spiritual and ritual lineage from West African and Maghrebian practices, particularly those associated with the Gnawa.

The shared musical and ritual vocabulary between Palo Congo and Gnawa underscores the hypothesis that a branch of the religion which became known as Gnawa in the Maghreb is a foundational root of contemporary Palo practices. Both traditions employ music, percussion, and ecstatic trance to summon, communicate with, and embody ancestral and spiritual entities, integrating Islamic, animist, and African cosmologies into cohesive ritual frameworks. While Afro-Caribbean practitioners may no longer identify these practices explicitly as Islamic, the underlying structures, greetings, rhythms, and spirit hierarchies reveal a direct line of cultural and spiritual continuity extending from Guinea through North Africa to the Americas.

Thus, understanding Palo Congo—and, by extension, Kimbisa Espiritismo—requires acknowledging the complex genealogical and ritual threads linking it to sub-Saharan African and Maghrebian origins, particularly the Gnawa. Far from being an isolated Afro-Caribbean phenomenon, these rituals reflect centuries of transcultural adaptation, spiritual resilience, and ancestral memory, preserving African cosmologies and ecstatic religious practices in new lands while remaining connected to their roots. The Gnawa-Guinea connection provides not only historical grounding but also a lens through which the mystical, musical, and ritual dimensions of Palo Congo can be fully understood.

09/08/2025

Prayer to San Luis Beltrán

San Luis Beltrán, great master of light,
Exorcist of demons and healer of the afflicted,
Miracle worker chosen by God,
we call upon you in the holy name of Andrés Kimbisa.

With the cross of Christ and the power of Kimbisa,
defend us from all evil winds,
break the chains of sickness and darkness,
and restore health to body, mind, and spirit.

San Luis, protector of the humble and servant of the poor,
walk with us in the path of truth.
Bless our prayers, bless our works,
and let the power of Kongo ancestors
shine through your intercession.

By the authority of Christ of the Good Voyage,
and the covenant sealed in the blood of the Royal Congos,
we entrust ourselves to your hands.

San Luis Beltrán,
heal, cleanse, and protect us,
in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.

09/08/2025

Prayer to Saint Michael of the Kongo

Saint Michael, Warrior of Kongo,
Defender of the Light of the Saint Christ of the Good Voyage—
the Christ of the Second Appearance
revealed through the Ancestral Shaker Court of Richmond—

Stand by us in the holy battle.
With your flaming sword of righteousness,
hunt down all evil, break the snares of the enemy,
scatter the witches and all who walk in darkness.

In the name of Tigare Bofour,
Lion and Judge,
we call upon your strength.
Defend us, shield us, and guide us
on the road of light and victory.

Sala Maleko Kongo.

09/08/2025

Prayer to Saint Anthony Kimbisa Saint of the Kongo

O Glorious Saint Anthony,
guiding light upon the crossroads of life and death,
you who walk with the travelers of this world
and open safe passage into the next,
shine upon us with your holy flame.

Saint of the Kongo, protector of the faithful,
you hold the keys to the paths of light and shadow.
No darkness can hide from your blessed torch,
for you lead the souls of Christ’s children
through danger, confusion, and despair.

Saint Christ of the Good Voyage,
Great Miracle Worker of Kimbisa,
bless our steps, bless our roads,
bless the boats and the wings that carry us.
When the storms of the world rise,
be our anchor, our compass, our shelter.

By the power of the Blood of Christ
and the Royal Congo Ancestors who walk with Him,
we call on you, Saint Anthony,
to guard us, guide us, and open the way.
Amen.

09/08/2025

Prayer to the Richmond Shaker Spirits and Christ of the Good Voyage

"The Shakers were very diverse in whom they communicated with during these visions. The journals record messages from a number of Native American spirits, as well as African, Arab, and Chinese spirits."

-Shaker Heritage Society

O Eternal Father,
we call upon the Shaker commission of spirits
entrusted to the Richmond family through generations.
Spirits of truth, of healing, of holy prophecy,
we welcome you to descend with peace and order.

You who sang and prayed in the Light,
continue to guide us on the path of simplicity and power.
Let your voices join with ours,
lifting up the banner of Christ’s Second Appearance.

Saint Christ of the Good Voyage,
Captain of the soul’s journey across the troubled sea,
shine forth as the guiding star of salvation.
Be the mast and the sail,
be the compass that leads us safely to the harbor of God.

O Light of the Second Coming,
burn in our hearts as the everlasting flame,
purify us with Your holy presence,
and make us vessels of Your divine will.

Through the prayers of the Shaker saints and spirits,
through the covenant of the Richmond line,
may the Kingdom of Heaven draw near,
and may we walk as children of the Good Voyage,
forever anchored in the love of Christ.

Amen.

09/08/2025

Prayer to Our Lady of Charity and the Seafaring Royal Congos

O Most Holy Mother, Our Lady of Charity of Cobre,
Patroness of the poor, the humble, and all who travel upon the waters,
we lift our voices to You through the path of Kimbisa.

Blessed Mother, You who appeared upon the sea,
spread Your golden mantle over us,
guide our vessels through the storms of life,
and bring peace to the troubled waters of our souls.

We call upon the Royal Congos,
the seafaring ancestors who bore the Cross of Christ across the ocean.
They founded Kimbisa as a living ark,
to preserve the holy Blood of Our Lord
within the hearts of their descendants.

O Mother of Charity, Queen of the Sea and the Mountain,
walk with us as You walked with the Royal Congos,
that we may remain faithful to the Light of Christ,
and keep His holy fire alive in every altar,
every bóveda, every soul who remembers.

May the Royal Congos, guardians of the ocean paths,
and You, Great Mother of Mercy,
intercede for us before the Throne of God.

Sala Maleko Kongo,
Glory to Christ the King,
and blessed forever be Our Lady of Charity of Cobre,
our refuge and our guide.

Amen.

09/08/2025

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09/08/2025

Awaken the ancestral power of the Kongo with this Palo War Chant, a sacred expression of the El Oficio Kongo tradition. Used in Kimbisa and Espiritismo rituals, these chants honor the spirits, summon protective forces, and strengthen your connection to the Kongo Christian ancestors.

📞 Call Minister Richmond at Voodoo Priest Botanica: 347-756-1877 for guidance, ritual tools, or personalized ancestral consultations.

🔥 Listen, meditate, and invoke the power of your lineage.

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