Joia Mística Laroyê
PT

Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas candle

Open path, authority, and firm decision with the Queen of the Seven Crossroads

Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas candle

7-day candle · stays lit for 7 days7 dias

Candle size

The 7-day candle stays lit for 7 days, without stopping.

PIX instantly. The candle is lit as soon as the payment is received.

Question? Talk to us on WhatsApp

The Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas candle is the point of light consecrated to the sovereign of open paths. It is a bicolor seven-day votive candle, red on top and black on the bottom, featuring a label with the traditional image of the Queen. In Umbanda and Quimbanda terreiros, this candle is consecrated at the tronqueira or on the left-hand side to break conflicts, unlock professional doors, and grant security to those who need to make a difficult decision.

In traditional Quimbanda, the Kingdom of the Crossroads is governed by the Queen and by Exu (Eshu) Rei das Sete Encruzilhadas, guardians of all passages. The most common day of worship is Monday, although many houses use Friday. Some traditions associate the title with Maria Padilha, while others revere her as an autonomous spirit, with her own festivals and pontos cantados. The custom always requires asking for permission from the King and respecting the guardians.

At home, the candle requires respect, a firm posture, and a clean location near the floor. It acts by strengthening personal authority, mental clarity, and courage in the face of hard choices. This candle is not for controlling anyone's will, interfering with free will, or harming others. The Queen's power lies in opening your own road, protecting your boundaries, and ensuring that you walk with your head held high, without accepting humiliations.

What is it for

What is the Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas Candle for

The Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas candle brings the red and black of the sovereign who rules the crossroads of paths in Quimbanda and Umbanda. It is lit to unlock blocked passages, clarify difficult decisions, and affirm personal authority with integrity and courage.

  • Unlock paths and closed doors

    Recommended for when your professional projects or life plans encounter constant barriers. The Queen acts by unlocking passages and opening roads for new opportunities to arrive.

  • Clarity to choose between two paths

    Ideal for doubts that take away sleep, such as moving cities, changing jobs, or ending cycles. The fire of the candle illuminates the pros and cons so that you can decide with security and lucidity.

  • Firmeza of posture and respect at work

    For those who need to lead, negotiate, or assert themselves in difficult environments without bowing their heads. The Queen's energy awakens self-confidence, dignity, and respect in front of those who try to diminish you.

  • Resolve impasses and old pending matters

    For stalled agreements, partition disputes, or misunderstandings that drag on in life. The flame is lit to cut through intrigues, unlock negotiations, and seek fair exits for both sides.

  • Spiritual protection against envy and intrigues

    When you feel the environment heavy or notice gossip and negative looks hindering your peace. The candle acts as a left-hand shield, pushing away dense loads and protecting your path.

Who rules this candle

Orixás and spirits of the Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas Candle

  • Illustration of Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas in sacred art

    Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas

    Sovereign ruler of the Kingdom of the Crossroads

    The candle carries her name and direct irradiation. The red and black reflect the traditional colors of her ritual attire, and it is lit to clarify choices, break heavy demandas, and affirm the sovereignty and dignity of whoever asks for help.

  • Illustration of Exu Rei das Sete Encruzilhadas in sacred art

    Exu Rei das Sete Encruzilhadas

    Guardian monarch of the seven passages

    In traditional Quimbanda, he governs the Kingdom of the Crossroads together with the Queen. Out of respect for the foundation, the terreiros ask his permission before consecrating the works of his partner, ensuring balance between the forces of the left.

  • Illustration of Maria Padilha in sacred art

    Maria Padilha

    Matriarch associated with the title of queen

    In various branches of Umbanda and Quimbanda, Maria Padilha receives the crown of Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas as an honorary title of leadership. Where this tradition is followed, the candle serves with the same respect to her spiritual legion (falange) of guardians.

Also settled for

  • Pombagira das Sete Encruzilhadas
  • Reino das Encruzilhadas
  • Pombagira Rainha
  • People of the Crossroads

Prayer to light

Candle prayer to the Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas for the path

“Lady Queen of the Seven Crossroads, I ask for permission from the King of the Seven Crossroads and all the guardians of the paths as I light this red and black candle. I place in your hands the crossroads of my life, where doubts weigh heavy and the roads seem blocked. Illuminate my discernment so that I may know which direction to follow with dignity and righteousness. Undo the knots that delay my professional and personal progress, pushing away envy and opposing words. Grant me your crown of respect and courage in the moments when they try to diminish my value. May your strength guide me with firm steps, head held high, and a serene heart before every choice I need to make. Receive this flame with all my respect to your sacred kingdom. Laroyê, Queen!”
Light the candle and pray

Step by step

How to consecrate the Candle of Pombagira Queen of the Seven Crossroads

  1. 1

    Ask permission from the guardians

    Before starting, greet Exu with respect and ask for permission from Exu King of the Seven Crossroads. In the terreiro tradition, every firmeza of the left begins by asking for passage and protection at the gate before greeting the Queen.

  2. 2

    Prepare a clean and reserved corner

    Choose a firm location near the ground, away from the altar of orixás (orishas) or saints. Place the candle on the saucer or alguidar, away from drafts, curtains, furniture, and out of reach of children and pets.

  3. 3

    Organize the elements of the setup

    Place the glass with champagne or water next to the saucer. Arrange the thornless red rose near the base, offering its perfume and beauty in homage to the sovereign of the crossroads.

  4. 4

    Light the flame and say your prayer

    Strike the match, light the wick and call upon the Queen of the Seven Crossroads. Perform the prayer with sincerity, verbalizing the paths you need to open and the decisions that require moral firmness, without wishing ill upon anyone.

  5. 5

    End the cycle without blowing out the candle

    Let it burn until the end without blowing out the flame. Discard the wax remains in the common trash wrapped in paper. The rose petals return to nature in a garden or vase, and the drink is poured out onto the earth or grass.

Precautions before lighting

  • Keep the candle on a non-combustible ceramic or clay holder, away from curtains, towels, flammable papers, and out of reach of small children and pets.
  • Assentamentos, external offerings, and complex crossroads ritual work require initiation and precept: always consult the guidelines of the priest or zelador of your terreiro.
  • Do not light this candle to manipulate wills, separate couples, or coerce people; the Queen's force is intended solely to open, protect, and illuminate your own path.
  • Serious issues of physical or emotional health or business require professional support: the spiritual candle brings clarity and peace, but does not replace doctors or qualified specialists.

Ceromancy

What the flame of the Pombagira Queen of the Seven Crossroads candle shows

Traditional terreiro reading. Before interpreting, check if there is no wind, crooked wick, or poor quality candle.

  • Good sign

    High, clear, and straight flame

    Many houses read the flame that rises firm and bright as a sign of an open path and full spiritual alignment with the Queen, indicating confidence to follow the choice made.

  • Good sign

    Strong flame that crackles softly

    In various terreiros, the crackle of the flame is understood as the Queen's energy undoing knots and working on breaking through impasses. Keep your thoughts serene.

  • Attention

    Flame that divides into two tips

    It is usually read as paths in conflict or internal hesitation when deciding. It is recommended to pray asking for more mental clarity, to analyze the scenario well, and not to rush choices.

  • Attention

    Dark smoke or soot on the glass

    Many traditions interpret this as the burning of heavy loads that were blocking life. Take a ritual bath with aromatic herbs and repeat the candle to consolidate the cleansing.

  • Observe

    Candle that goes out before its time

    First check for material causes such as wind or a defect in the wick. Once physical factors are ruled out, relight with a match, reinforcing the prayer request for permission and patience in the process.

Ritual bath and smoke cleansing (defumação)

Herbs that combine with the Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas Candle

Virtual Candle

Light the Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas Candle now

Choose the type, write your request, and pay by PIX. The flame stays on the altar and you follow along through the link.

Place on the altar

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Pombagira Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas Candle

Is the Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas the same spirit as Maria Padilha?

It depends on the tradition and the foundation of each terreiro. In many branches of Umbanda and Quimbanda, Maria Padilha receives the honorary title of Queen of the Seven Crossroads due to her authority in the left crown. In other temples, the Queen is worshipped as a singular and distinct spirit, possessing her own chants, garments, and rituals. Always respect the liturgical guidance passed down by the spiritual leaders of your house.

What is the best day of the week to light the Queen's candle?

The most traditional day is Monday, consecrated to the forces of Exu and Pombagira. However, many terreiros perform their work and left-hand rituals on Friday nights. Both dates are favorable for establishing devotional contact with the guardian. If you need urgent help facing a crossroads in life, you can light it on any day, always maintaining the necessary respect and seclusion (recolhimento).

Can I light the Queen of the Seven Crossroads' candle inside the house?

Yes, you can light the candle at home for personal requests and sincere prayers. For this, choose a clean, reserved location positioned close to the floor, away from the altar of the orixás and from high-traffic areas. Remember to greet Exu beforehand and to ask the spirit for permission with serenity. Elaborate ritual offerings or deliveries on the street should only be performed with the instruction and supervision of the terreiro's priest.

How should I proceed if I need to extinguish the candle before it burns out completely?

Extinguish the flame using a candle snuffer, a spoon, or a saucer, without blowing. In terreiro spirituality, the breath disperses the settled energy and can symbolize the annulment of the prayer request. When you return to the environment or feel safe to restart the vigil, strike a new match, greet the Queen of the Seven Crossroads again with reverence, and let the flame continue consuming the wax normally until the end.

What should I do with the leftover wax and flowers after burning the candle?

Discard the wax remains in the common trash wrapped in clean paper. Natural elements, such as the withered red rose petals, should be returned to the earth in a flowering garden, square, or plant pot, thanking the axé of nature. The liquid from the cup can be offered (despacho) on the grass or in living soil, while the saucer and the glass or ceramic cup can be washed normally in running water and reused.

What is the meaning of the red and black colors on the Queen's candle?

Red and black represent the classic colors of support for the povo da rua in Quimbanda and Umbanda. Red evokes vitality, passion, movement, and the transformative power of fire. Black anchors stability, deep earth, and spiritual protection capable of absorbing and neutralizing negative energies. Together, these colors symbolize the Queen's ability to act at the crossroads between matter and spirit.

To read before lighting

Discover other candles

See all candles