Ogum and his chosen ones

Ogum invites you to fight: for decency, truth, love, and faith in our Umbanda. All good fighters belong to Ogum’s heart. Fighting means that you will have to wield your sword many times in your life — as many times as necessary.

Fighting means you cannot shrink from conflict; you will have to take a stand, choose sides, and finally accept that most people will not like you. Why? Because being passive is comfortable, takes no effort, and creates no friction with the “living dead” who hover over the earth. They will also hate you because, in the struggle, you will make mistakes. Failing to see that every action carries the risk of failure is arrogance, and vanity can cost you dearly on the battlefield. Let everyone know that the only person who never makes mistakes is the one who does nothing. The stagnation and decay of standing water repel Ogum, the General in command.

Fighting means raising your sword, defending what is right, smoothing the rough edges of the ego, and saying things many people do not want to hear. Ogum is martial, a warrior, but he fights for good. Waging battle also means maintaining and protecting what has already been won. All of this demands balance, fighting strength, and endurance. Ogum demands movement, readiness, and energy. He does not champion the cowardly or the unjust. So be careful before crying “Ogunhê!” Ogum knows people’s hearts and does not hesitate to bring his sword down upon the false. May he bless you today and always, giving you the strength you need for your achievements.