Purple and Yellow Candle
Nanã (Nana Buruku) and Oxum (Oshun) together: prosperity with patience and the judgment of the elders in money
Purple and Yellow Candle
7-day candle · stays lit for 7 days7 dias
The purple and yellow candle is a two-color candle, almost always manufactured in a 7-day format with a strip of each color. It is not a traditional color of an old congá, but rather a contemporary combination that the terreiro welcomes and reads through the meeting of its forces. It is sought in moments of material decision, when a person needs solid and lasting prosperity, but knows that money without judgment and without patience slips through the hands.
The foundation of this candle unites two great iabás of the waters. The purple half belongs to Nanã Buruku, the oldest among the ancestral mothers, lady of clay, of memory, and of the time that matures without haste. The yellow half belongs to Oxum, regent of fresh water, lady of gold, of beauty, and of fertility. In Umbanda, both are usually honored on Saturdays. In Candomblé houses, Nanã often has her worship on Mondays, and it is up to each terreiro to respect its tradition.
When lit at home, the candle asks for mature posture and respect for its cycles. It is not for bets, easy gains, or promises of quick enrichment. Its force works in the patient rhythm of Nanã and the welcoming sweetness of Oxum, blessing honest work, the care of retirement savings, and the support of parents and grandparents. It teaches that true prosperity is born from constancy and the wisdom to save.
What is it for
What is the Purple and Yellow Candle for
Half purple of Nanã, half yellow of Oxum. The two-color candle joins the oldest of the iabás with the lady of gold and is lit to ask for lasting abundance, judgment to keep what is earned, support in old age and a blessing over the family.
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Abundance that stays, not that passes
For those who earn and see the money disappear in the same month. The flame asks Oxum that the gain arrives and Nanã that it be kept with judgment. The control of spending follows you.
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Support for parents and grandparents
Lit with the name of an elderly relative, it asks for health, comfort and financial tranquility for those who have already worked their entire lives. It is a way to care for the elderly also in prayer.
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Decide calmly about money
Before a large purchase, touching the reserve or signing a financing. The purple of Nanã holds back the impulse and helps think twice before risking what took years to gather.
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Plan for your own home and old age
For long-term projects, such as retirement, the land or the renovation that is being done little by little. The candle sets the intention and asks for constancy in the years that the plan requires.
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Thank the two mothers for the blessings
When a period of hardship has passed and the table has returned to abundance, lighting the purple and yellow candle on Saturday is a way of saying thank you to Nanã and Oxum at the same time.
Who rules this candle
Orixás and spirits of the Purple and Yellow Candle
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Nanã Buruku
The oldest of the iabás, lady of time
Nanã is worshipped in lilac and purple, guarding the primordial mud and ancestral memory. She brings to this candle the strength of patience, the calm that matures financial decisions, and the prudence necessary to not spend on impulse.
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Oxum
Iyalodê, lady of gold and fresh water
Oxum rules the rivers, the waterfalls, fertility, and material wealth. She enters the candle with the bright yellow of gold, attracting prosperity, beauty, and abundance to the home, uniting her axé of abundance with the enduring wisdom of Nanã.
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Also settled for
- Pretas Velhas
- Caboclas of the waterfall
Prayer to light
Prayer of the purple and yellow candle to Nanã and Oxum
“Grandmother Nanã, who saw everything begin and knows the time of each thing, teach me not to be in a hurry. Mother Oxum, who makes the river flow and the gold shine at the bottom of it, bless the fruit of my work. I ask that what enters this house finds a place to stay, and that I know how to separate what is for today from what is for tomorrow. Deliver me from the spending born of anxiety and the easy promise of quick money. Care for the elders of my family, and may I reach my old age with a full table and a peaceful heart. Receive this light as thanks for what I already have. Salubá Nanã! Ora Yeyê Ô!”Light the candle and pray
Step by step
How to consecrate the Purple and Yellow Candle
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Remove iron and blades from the area
Nanã has quizila with iron and sharp objects. Before you consecrate, remove knives, scissors, and metal candle holders from the table. Use a porcelain or clay saucer to support the candle safely.
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Hold the candle and affirm your purpose
Hold the candle with both hands and clearly visualize the stability you wish to build. Think of your family's safety, a peaceful old age, and the commitment to value every gain with judgment.
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Arrange the water and honey nearby
Place the glass of clean water next to the saucer for the two iabás. If it is the custom of your home to offer honey to Oxum, place a small spoon in a porcelain plate, reinforcing sweetness and abundance.
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Call the two iabás upon lighting
Light the candle with a match, greeting Nanã first for her ancestry and then Oxum for abundance. Make your requests serenely, without anxiety, and recite the prayer with a calm heart.
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Follow the burning daily
The 7-day candle burns slowly. Check on the candle every day, keep the space clean, and change the water if you notice dust. The energy of Nanã values constant dedication and respect for the right time.
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Let it finish and dispose of everything calmly
Never blow out the flame: let the candle burn until the end. Pour the water onto the soil of a pot and place the leftover honey in the garden. The wax remains should be wrapped in paper and discarded in the common trash.
Precautions before lighting
- 7 day candles require a resistant container, such as a clay plate or thick pottery, kept on a level surface, away from curtains and out of reach of children or pets.
- This home firmeza expresses devotion and personal faith. For deeper rites, obligations, or assentamentos of Nanã and Oxum, always consult the leadership of your terreiro de axé.
- When requesting for the well-being and health of elderly people, remember that the prayer accompanies health treatments and never replaces medical follow-up and guidance.
- Do not light this candle expecting magical results for games or bets. It acts on patience and merit, supporting those who work and seek to manage life with judgment.
Ceromancy
What the flame of the Purple and Yellow Candle shows
Traditional terreiro reading. Before interpreting, check if there is no wind, crooked wick, or poor quality candle.
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Low flame, but firm and constant
Many houses read this as a sign that the prayer request was welcomed in the time of Nanã. It shows patient spiritual work, settling the bases of stability without upsets.
- Good sign
High, golden, and lively flame
It is usually interpreted as the blessing of Oxum bringing brightness and opening for material prosperity. It indicates an open path for the fruit of your work to yield.
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Uneven burning between the colors
It usually occurs due to natural variations in the paraffin or small drafts in the environment. Turn the saucer slowly and continue your prayer with tranquility.
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Flame that jumps or crackles
In many traditions, it indicates anxiety from the one who asked or haste in seeing material results. The message is to take a deep breath, control impulses, and review the planning calmly.
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Wax spilling excessively
Many houses read this as emotional wear or attachment to old financial worries. It is worth reinforcing the prayer, cultivating patience, and keeping attention on the week's expenses.
Ritual bath and smoke cleansing (defumação)
Herbs that combine with the Purple and Yellow Candle
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Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Herb linked to Nanã and spiritual tranquility. A warm ritual bath with its leaves before consecrating the candle helps to calm thoughts and clear anxiety.
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Alfavaca
Ocimum gratissimum
Sweet relative of basil, very associated with Oxum. Placing some fresh sprigs next to the saucer attracts harmony, lightness, and axé of abundance to the environment.
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cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
Classic element of attraction and prosperity. A dry cinnamon stick on the saucer, away from the fire, reinforces requests for material stability and perennial gains.
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Place on the altarFrequently asked questions
Questions about the Purple and Yellow Candle
What is the purple and yellow candle for?
It serves to attract solid, stable, and lasting prosperity, combining the wealth of Oxum with the prudence of Nanã. It is a candle highly sought after by those who want to keep reserves calmly, plan for retirement, or ensure support and tranquility for elderly family members, avoiding impulsive financial decisions.
What is the best day to light the purple and yellow candle?
Saturday is the most recommended day, as in most Umbanda houses it is consecrated to both Nanã and Oxum. However, in various Candomblé traditions, Nanã receives tributes on Monday. If you attend a specific terreiro, it is worth following the guidance of your terreiro leader.
What is the difference between the purple and yellow candle and the yellow candle?
The yellow candle belongs solely to Oxum and focuses on brightness, love, and the attraction of quick resources, while the purple and yellow one unites Oxum with Nanã to bring financial maturity. This bicolor combination does not seek only the arrival of money, but mainly the discernment to preserve it without waste.
Can I blow out the purple and yellow candle and light it later?
You can put it out if there is a safety need, but never by blowing on the flame. The ideal way is to smother the fire using a saucer or a ceramic lid, since Nanã rejects contact with iron or metal snuffers. When you return home, relight it with a match and reinforce your prayer with tranquility.
What to do with the water, the honey, and the wax left over from the burning?
The water should be poured onto the ground or into a plant pot, while the saucer with honey can be left near a flowering garden. The paraffin remains on the saucer should be collected with paper and thrown in the common trash. The ceramic or clay plate can be washed normally and reused.
Can someone who is not initiated in a terreiro light this candle at home?
It can be lit without restrictions, as the 7-day candle in a domestic environment works as an expression of faith, respect, and personal devotion. It is not necessary to be initiated to ask for the blessing of the two iabás, just keep the space clean, without iron objects around, and cultivate an honest intention in the heart.
Who are Nanã and Oxum in the foundation of this candle?
Nanã and Oxum are two sacred iabás of the waters that govern complementary aspects of life. Nanã governs the primordial mud, ancestral wisdom, and the time of reflection, while Oxum governs the fresh waters, wealth, motherhood, and beauty. Together in this candle, they balance the attraction of material goods with the judgment necessary to prosper in peace.
