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Warding Off Evil In African Religions

By Yamaya Cruz

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Published: 25Feb2012
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I couldn't help but get back to my favorite scary movie, the "Exorcist." It's not only a movie that defined my childhood, it was a work of art, a classic that revealed the basic protocol for dispelling negative energy from people who are possessed. First, you must pray, and then you throw around a little bit of holy water. Then you hold up a cross, look away, squeeze your eyes tight and hope for a miracle. I like to watch and write about fantasy and horror movies because it allows people to " walk on the wild side." It allows us to enter a gateway where the physical and spiritual worlds collide.

The cross, in the movie and in real life has a number of meanings. For one, the cross is used to ward off evil. It can also provide a gateway or chamber to higher worlds. An X also obstructs or blocks negative energy. Wearing a cross as a necklace works as your own "do not enter sign" for the symbol protects you from marauders and other negative energies.

Holy water is used for many purposes. Throughout the years, spiritualist and shamans have understood that water has significant healing qualities. Our bodies are mostly water and so is the earth. Water molecules have north and south poles just like our earth. Each water molecule has a dipole length, as in a magnet. In dummy terms this means that water can actually store information. Both mystics and shamans understand that the earth has its own memory. Everything in our universe is energy. When energy is concentrated, it creates physical matter. This happens through the power of intention.

The power of intention is not really a new concept. In fact, our ancestors understood the power of sound. They believed that everything on earth was created by sound. Now, self -help gurus are jumping on board and teaching people that high frequency sounds work to energize the brain, and to attract energy. While low frequency sounds drain energy.

Some scientist and spiritualist say that sound originates from light, and that it even has an effect on our DNA. This is why prayer is so important. It is our way of communicating with God, so we can attract and deflect energy. It also works as our protective shield to ward off evil, to keep us grounded, to help us reflect, and develop our character. So if there are times when you feel like your head is about to spin. Take some time out, get a glass of water, hold a cross, and say a small prayer.

Yamaya Cruz is the author of When The Shadows Began To Dance. She writes about African spirituality, chakra healing, shamanism and much more. For more information go to http://www.newafricanspirituality.com

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