The Prayer to Elegua is usually used by people who are experts in it or practitioners of the same culture, such as santeros. This saint has the power to be the master of the roads and the owner of destiny, his name can be understood as “the prince’s envoy” and he is identified as a mischievous and restless deity.
Elegua is a saint that is represented in the Yoruba religion, which has its origin in the African people, is followed by many people today and extends its influence also in America, where it experienced a great boom, especially in Cuba.
The cult of Elegua Santeria became known through the ancestors of these saints, since it was the slaves who initiated these beliefs when they were exploited. Although it is considered sacred by many, the Catholic Church has never recognized this culture as a religion, but instead emphasizes that the practice of said culture is an act of pagan nature.
This holy elegua can open or close the way to prosperity, good fortune, joy, love, but also misfortune. If ignored, it creates harm. Thus, every religious act must begin with a donation to the Orisha Elegua. To make your requests and prayers, use candles and offerings in red and black.
Prayer for Elegua
«Oh, great Orisha Eleguá! you who can do everything.
I am forced to resort today to your presence
so that you can solve what bothers me.
I (say your full name) ask you to (specify the request).
I know that you will not leave me adrift, my father Eleguá. Ashe»
Elegua is symbolized in the form of a rock and is the only saint who has two thrones, one must be inside the house behind a door and the other must be present outside the house. The saint’s holiday is July 13, where prayer is performed to Elegua. Every Monday is usually dedicated to venerating him and also on the 3rd of each month.
Prayer to Elegua for love
Dominating, controlling or having the lives of others at your fingertips is one of the goals of many people and the great Orisha can help you achieve it, as long as you do it for the right reasons. The prayer to elegua for love must be accompanied with a cigar and place a candle, this will give strength to your request.
Prayer to Elegua for love
Elegua, lord and owner of 21 roads, who opens all the doors,
You manage all destinies, you direct opportunities and guide my life,
Both day and night, taking care of my health, giving me prosperity
And with my joy being in your hands, with which my soul is illuminated,
May my home be protected, and all my loved ones taken care of.
Let the paths of prosperity always accompany me,
Happiness and love and may they never close,
Eleguá comes to me, distancing myself from my being and surroundings,
Each of the bad influences, like the bad thoughts,
Remove from me the evil darkness that follows me or that has been imposed on me,
I beg you Elegua, to be the protector of my house,
From me (your full name), from my entire family, and from my work,
You who are the eternal messenger of prosperity,
Allow this to come into my life, and be granted to me,
All the good fortune that the Orishas reserve for me,
Give me the blessings of Olorun, so that all my being and,
May what I represent be illuminated,
Elegua omnipotent and powerful, come to my side,
Be my company at all times, open my way,
And if I have to face any obstacles, grant me wisdom,
Give me strength to overcome it so that I can emerge victorious.
I (Your full name) thank you infinitely,
I will bless your name forever, give me a safe path,
Protect me day or night, and make my heart enjoy complete happiness,
bringing to him a true love, so that he does not leave me,
Neither now nor ever, a love blessed by God and for you powerful Elegua,
And for all the celestial beings,
Thank you my Orisha guide, for attending to my most humble wishes, requests and
Favors be granted to me, for I know that you are working
My path so that all of them become reality,
Under the grace of God, Ashé.
Performing this prayer for elegua is a ritual, that is why you need to have an altar with: meters, bells, toys, crosses, images of elegua, incense, candles and red and black tablecloths. Among the things you can offer are: tobacco, alcohol, confectionery, coconut cake, fish, yellow rice and grilled corn.
Prayer to Elegua to open paths
Since the beginning of time, Elegua is the warrior who opens the roads, since he is the owner of them and has the ability to guide people along the most indicated paths. The prayer to elegua to open paths will show you the light so that you know where you are going and thus do not have any stumbling blocks.
Prayer to Elegua to open paths
and be able to appease all the difficulties that are on my path or path.
Eleggua I ask you to chase away all bad influences from me (say full name),
curses or bad vibes that someone has given.
I invoke you all powerful Eleguá, as well as your powers and blessings that only you can fulfill.
I beseech your supreme majesty to remove me from dangerous paths
and so that my path is always illuminated by your immense luminosity
Also allow me and all that I represent,
be illuminated by the infinite vibrations of the universe
Eleggua, I implore that my closest and dearest people
Have your paths free of everything that dares to attack your integrity,
Ashe»
It must be taken into account that, due to the warrior character of this Orisha, at the time of being invoked, he can join other Orishas of the same character who are equally strong and important as him, in this case there are Oggun and oshosi in the group. from Odde. Through the elegua prayer, it is possible to achieve full spiritual development.
To place the order you must have an image of Elegua to place in front of you, then it will be necessary to take two large red candles and place them in parallel since they are the ones that will represent the path. It is also a good idea to place tools as warrior offerings. It is very important to emphasize the importance of praying this prayer to Elegua with great faith, hope and seriousness.
Prayer to Elegua for money
The elegua prayer for money is ideal for when you are facing financial problems, it will make your situation improve significantly. This saint is characterized by a pure and childlike spirit and as such he has a predilection for sweets. When you use sweets in offerings, they pave the way for abundance and money.
Prayer to Elegua for money
I invoke the sublime influence of your powers to request the opening
of paths in all the financial matters that arise in my life
I need your majestic hand, Elegua,
so that you illuminate my paths,
and don’t find any bad vibes or bad influence in them
that could harm my path to success.
I beg you not to have bad thoughts,
evil deeds, nor deceptions, nor tricks, against me.
Open for me the paths of success, of money, of fortune
and the financial fulfillment that all men in the world seek.
My person (your full name) then asks you with great treachery for your help.
to get more money.
In order to help my figure and that of my loved ones,
since life is difficult and riches are scarce.
I know you will not fail me, oh great Osha Elegguá. Ashe»
To ask Elegua for money you must pay a tribute. To do this you will need pepper, honey, coconut, seven high-value coins, seven white candles, a white bag and a small golden thread. For the ritual you have to take seven pieces of coconut, dip them in honey one by one and take them out and sprinkle them with pepper, put them with the coins in the white bag and tie them with the gold thread. This bag is placed behind the door of your house. You will light a candle every day.