{"product_id":"papa-legba-spiritual-cleansing-70899","title":"Papa Legba Spiritual Cleansing Hand-Carved Candle + Vodou + Protection + Open Roads","description":"\u003cp\u003ePapa Legba is the revered lwa of crossroads, roads, gates, and spiritual pathways. As keeper of the gate, he stands between the physical and spirit worlds and is traditionally the first mystery addressed in ceremony before calling the other lwa. He is worked with to remove obstacles, open roads, create opportunities, recover lost objects, secure employment, attract blessings, protect children, and guide important life decisions. As guardian of all pathways, he may also close roads when neglected or disrespected. Papa Legba is a powerful force of transformation, knowledge, communication, wisdom, and translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sanse and the 21 Divisiones, Papa Legba is syncretized with Saint Anthony of Padua, whose feast day is June 13th, and sometimes Saint Peter. Many honor Papa Legba with offerings such as brown candles, coffee, hot chocolate, bread, bananas, cigars, popcorn, candy, water, roasted chicken, gold rum, palm oil, and red wine. While many serve Papa Legba on Mondays, some lineages may honor certain vueltas of Legba on Tuesdays or Thursdays with the Rada, depending on the Legba and lineage. In Haitian Vodou, he is often linked with Saint Lazarus. Within some houses of Sanse, Saint Lazarus represents Papa Legba Viejo, the elder manifestation of Legba. He accepts tobacco, gold rum, corn meal porridge, bread, and purple and yellow candles. The cane, walking stick, and crutches associated with this aspect symbolize the support we receive through life’s challenges. A youthful manifestation of Legba is known as Legbasito, who is syncretized with El Niño de Atocha. Legbasito likes toys and sweets and is often served with the Marassa. Some houses in Sanse identify him as Elegua. Another important vuelta is Legba Manosé, associated with San Antonio Abad. He guides those traveling barren and lonely roads and helps provide the strength and resources needed to endure hardship and continue moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Legba is also the sacred trickster. His lessons are not always straightforward. Through unexpected events, delays, detours, and reversals, he teaches wisdom, patience, humility, and discernment. He reminds us to align with and trust our intuition (often through healing), pay attention to spiritual signs, and recognize that every road, whether smooth or harsh, carries lessons that help shape our destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe fix vigil candles with our oils, appropriate herbs, crystals, bones, dirts, and even gold, silver, or copper leaf to assist with manifesting your desires. We pray over your candle as we fix it for you. Custom requests are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Legba Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Legba, mighty spirit of the crossroads, Guardian of the gates between worlds, I humbly stand before you with reverence and respect, Seeking your guidance and blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou who hold the keys to both the physical and spiritual realms, You who open the way for communication and wisdom, I ask for your presence in my life, To clear the path and remove obstacles that hinder my journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Legba, trickster and wise counselor, Test my intentions, and may they be pure and sincere, As I embark on this spiritual path of cleansing and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the doorways to understanding and insight, As I seek to purify my spirit and release all that no longer serves me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI offer you this token of my respect and gratitude, [Offer your chosen token here, such as tobacco, rum, or another suitable gift], In exchange for your assistance and blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuide my steps, Papa Legba, and protect me from harm's way, As I walk the crossroads of life with courage and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandle Burn Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can also burn these candles for you for an extra fee. We pray over your candle every day until it burns out. We photograph the burn result, provide a full report\/reading on the signs and interpretations we see in the candle burn, and pull a card (SSA Playing Card or La Baraja Espanola) for insight regarding your situation and the energies involved. Your report may also include suggestions for further workings that could help improve your situation and move you closer to your goal. We refund shipping for this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will ship your candle to you within 8 weeks of purchase. If we set and burn your candle for you, it may take up to 8 weeks for the candle to burn and for us to provide a candle report\/reading and card pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you chose for us to set these lights for you, please message us with additional information, which may include names, birthdates, and photos. There can only be one intention per candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree candles can fit well in a priority box. You may choose to purchase three candles to get the most benefit from the higher shipping cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAUTION: ALL PRODUCTS ARE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAUTION: OUR PRODUCTS ARE NOT HYPOALLERGENIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAUTION: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF PETS AND CHILDREN. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHESE PRODUCTS ARE FOR CURIO USE AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL. WE DON’T ACCEPT RETURNS OR EXCHANGES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTS AND HERBS: SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW IMPORT OF PLANT PRODUCTS. THIS MAY PREVENT US FROM SHIPPING PRODUCTS CONTAINING PLANT INGREDIENTS TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. IF WE BECOME AWARE THAT YOU PURCHASED AN ITEM THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SHIP, WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS, OR YOU MAY CHOOSE A FULL REFUND. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANIMAL PARTS: SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES REGULATE THE IMPORT OF CERTAIN ANIMAL PARTS. AS A RESULT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REPLACE ANY PIECES IN BONE SETS OR ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING ANIMAL PARTS TO ALLOW FOR THE LEGAL SHIPMENT OF THIS PRODUCT INTO YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY. IF WE FIND THAT YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY DOES NOT ALLOW THE IMPORT OF CERTAIN ANIMAL PARTS, WE WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOU REGARDING THIS MATTER TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO CREATE A LEGAL PRODUCT FOR YOU OR YOU DO NOT WANT THE NEW PRODUCT OPTION, WE WILL OFFER A REFUND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORT: ULTIMATELY, YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE AND COUNTRY. SERPENT SPIRIT ART, SERPENTINE SPIRITUAL ARTS, JENNIFER MEDWAY, AND EMPLOYEES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LEGAL MATTERS, LEGAL FEES, TARIFFS, CONFISCATION, TAXES, OR CUSTOMS DUTIES THAT ARISE FROM THE PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, YOU AGREE TO THIS. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCANDLES: DO NOT LEAVE CANDLES BURNING UNATTENDED. BURN THE CANDLE ON A FLAT AND HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOILS: OILS ARE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP OILS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. AVOID GETTING OIL IN YOUR EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND GENITALS. IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. PERFORM A SKIN PATCH TEST PRIOR TO TOPICAL USE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHERBS: HERBS ARE FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DO NOT INGEST. KEEP HERBS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRESULTS, RISK, AND RESPONSIBILITY: WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY OUTCOMES OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES LISTED OR SOLD. BY READING THIS AND PURCHASING THIS ITEM, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS, THUS RELEASING AND HOLDING HARMLESS SERPENT SPIRIT ART, SERPENTINE SPIRITUAL ARTS, JENNIFER MEDWAY, LEAH McGRAW, AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY THAT ARISES FROM THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION RECEIVED IN CONSULTATIONS, READINGS, AND COACHING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAMAGES: IF FOR ANY REASON THIS PRODUCT ARRIVES BROKEN, ISN'T AS PICTURED IN THE AD, OR IS NOT TO YOUR LIKING, PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO LEAVING A REVIEW. WE VALUE OUR CUSTOMERS AND TAKE MUCH PRIDE IN OUR PRODUCTS. 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