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What is a Spirit Vault and when to mount it? Sacred attentions

by Claudia Rodriguez
What is a spiritual vault
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What religion does not give a primary place to the care of the ancestors?

The respect and care of the family are directed to them, since it has always been said that they are the deceased, the protectors of those who continue their path along the path of life.

Therefore, yoruba religion also enhances the attention to eggunes or deceased. Dedicating offerings to them and paying homage to them is one of its essential precepts.

Until now, the best known resource to render the well-deserved worship of the deceased is the spiritual vault, consisting of a table, with a white tablecloth and glasses full of water.

Each vase represents a certain deceased or a spirit of devotion of the santero. Photos and images of the ancestors are also placed on it.

What are the essential features of a Spiritual vault?

Spiritual vault
A Spiritual Vault

The place in the home where the spiritual vault It will also be the center of devotion to the deceased. It is usually set up in a clean and clear place in the house, far from bathrooms and bedrooms.

Through it, the spirits will be present in the life of the family without creating problems. On the contrary, they offer their protection and watch over the inhabitants of the home.

Water in glasses or cups is a practice adopted by various religions, as they represent an element of communication with spirits.

In addition to the glasses and portraits, flowers can be placed, and the tile signed by a Babalawo.

  • The name Bóveda is typical of the Cuban religious syncretism and it was adopted by the crypts of the churches, called vaults to bury the dead. They were sacred places and places of worship.

Importance of the Spiritual Vault as a religious element

La spiritual vault It serves as a receptacle for the energy accumulated by the ancestors and that power can be invoked by whoever installs it for their own benefit or that of those close to them.

It is important because through it we connect with the spirits, it is a portal between two worlds, the way to connect and ensure that their advice, guides and light protect us on the earthly plane.

Each vase in the vault is dedicated to a particular deceased and the central cup is dedicated to the Great Power of God by placing a crucifix on it.

If I am religious, should I install my vault?

IMPORTANT: Not all people must install the vault, but the request must be awaited by the Eggunes themselves or the dead, through a consultation or mass.

The attentions allow the spirit to feel well-being, tranquility and that it has not been forgotten on the earthly plane. Through this space beings receive light and peace.

Different Spiritual Vault Positions

The positions of the spiritual vault there are three: Rest, Defense and Attack.

  1. En Resting Time, protection and care of the home is requested.
  2. While the defensive position protects us from harm and enemies.
  3. La attack position on the other hand, it implies that the spirits solve some problematic situation in which we are involved and fight in our favor.

We leave you a very interesting video and below some articles to learn more about the spirit world.

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Hello, good afternoon, can a member of my family stand in front of my spiritual vault and do the ritual before leaving and then when arriving from the street.

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Lenny, blessings to you. Yes you can, in this way ask for the blessing of the beings of light that accompany you and your family, greetings.

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In truth, everything I read to whom with you is really very interesting, thank you!

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Thank you very much Jorge for your words, greetings to you

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Hello, Ashé! I loved your article, thanks for reporting on that topic. My question is still similar to that of the others ... can it be in the room inside a closet and every time I go to undress and dress ... close it? I would appreciate your answer ... and if I am going on a trip abroad for a long time, could I leave it the same and how would it be attended? Or can someone else take care of it for me?

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Thank you very much Mirlay for commenting. It is not recommended to have the vault inside the rooms, if it is the case that is the only place where you can have it because nothing happens, and yes, you must close it out of respect. If you go on a long-term trip, you can leave the glasses without water and upside down and when you return, replace the assistance. Blessings to you and greetings.

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Hello good afternoon ashe! The spiritual vault has to be visible to the people who enter or in a room just thank you I await your answer

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Thank you very much Monica for commenting, the vault is for you, a personal link with their spirits. Place it where you want.
You can put it inside the room, but remember that you must act with respect before it, you cannot undress or have privacy. Greetings and blessings.

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I have a lot of doubts. I have a roof tile, but it is outside the house, in other words, in the garden. I read that the roof tile and the vault go together… So, my table with glasses and white flowers must also be in the garden? In a remote place. If so, I can order a pergola for the sun and the rain. Please tell me. I can already imagine it. Thank you very much for your advice and suggestions. ASHE

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Magda good day
The tile never goes next to the vault.
The tile goes in the patio and the vault inside the house, as long as it is not inside a bedroom out of respect.
But if you don't have another place to put the vault, put it where you can. We send you these readings, in case they help you:

The tile: https://ashepamicuba.com/que-es-la-teja-de-eggun-el-rincon-del-muerto/
Attention to the tile: https://ashepamicuba.com/como-se-atiende-la-teja-de-eggun-devocion-a-los-difuntos/

Excellent article, I would like to ask the following question, can I place the spiritual vault in my room?

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Saray thank you very much, it depends on if you share your room with a couple but remember the vault demands respect, you cannot undress in front of it, blessings for you.

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