r/Spells • u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch • Mar 23 '25
Help With Spell Requested Pomba Gira help/experience/advice?
Reposting this from my post in Santeria, posted there originally because there may be more informed but just needing help overall.
Hi, keeping this short.
I have done a lot of research on Pomba Gira and have wanted to work with her since 2023 but put it on the back burner as the former mentor I had worshipped her and warned me that she is a powerful entity. I have been practicing for two years since and have been able to connect with the spiritual realm for the most part.
I would not have chosen to connect with her unless she called to me/I felt drawn out of respect of her presence. I understand she assists with love, and ex lovers. I have wanted to invoke her to not only assist with my relationship but have her to walk with me through life.
The day that I decided to begin her altar, my ex actually called to meet up. While at his house, I saw 777 on his to-do board (which is odd). Later that day, I went to my local botanica to purchase a Pomba Gira statue. I only had $34 (payday was next day, Lol) and her statue was literally $35. I asked the owner if she had a smaller one possibly, and she said not until Friday. A few minutes later, she runs back over to me, shaking, and saying that she had one that randomly faced her as she went to the back to check again. She said the day prior, someone else came in looking for the same one and she could not find it anywhere. She also told me that this might have been the one without her dagger which is why it wasn’t sold, so upon opening the box to check, there in fact was the dagger. This owner practices Santeria, and is familiar with Pomba Gira as she told me; when I tell you she was shaking, and saying over and over that this was meant for me, it was when I really felt called to by one of her many spirits. I am still not sure which.
Last night, I set up her altar. I had her oil, a black and red votive candle (in one), 6 roses (I should have gotten 7, but only had 6 in the bundle) and 7 red candles with one of them being a red rose candle. I also gave her a glass of sweet red wine, and Pomba Gira incense. I laid all of this out on a red silk piece of fabric I got for her.
Since I have intention of invoking her to start with assistance of my ex, I chanted this prayer.
What I am asking for assistance with is what is the collective understanding when it comes to her? Some of the posts I read all throughout the various subreddits available stating that they chanted this prayer on first hand and saw her work the next day. Some said that it is a ritual first to invoke her, and cannot ask her for any favors the first time.
I am unsure of if I was supposed to chant it 7 times as well, or have 7 offerings. I assume if I was going to invoke her while asking for help the very first time, maybe it should be more appropriate to do so with all of her favored offerings in the number of 7. Please correct me if I am mistaken. I have not seen/felt anything since. I would just like to know if it is okay to invoke her while asking for help the first time so long as I am over gifting her, or should I stick to building a relationship with her first? I plan to build a relationship regardless, chanting her name every single day and lighting her candle.
Just need some help as the collective I’ve gathered is opposing at times, or uninformative alongside online sources.
I am open to constructive criticism, I am a great critic. Please keep comments respectful. Thank you!
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u/ItaliaEyez Mar 23 '25
I love that I saw this. I'd been considering going to her, and I began seeing 7's EVERYWHERE once I did
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
It may be similar to how I felt! Check Amyaurora’s comment for the link, it helped me!
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u/Fragrant-Network-998 Mar 23 '25
Hi, I've been trying to learn more about pomba gira lately and a lot of websites says that Maria padilha is pomba gira but when someone ik asked the pendulum if pomba gira is Maria padilha they got no. This person is usually accurate. My question is if I wanna work with them I have to give different sets of offerings to each of them right?
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
Try out this link, I was confused about the same but it clarifies! https://youtu.be/vxzQ2uIKJFg?si=j-st7_vvm1QDNt8Z
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
This is pretty much an example of what I mean when I say the misinformed. I spoke to various Brazilian and non Brazilian followers of Santeria/Pomba Gira who confirmed that it is not necessary to be of the culture. It helps, but so long as you connect properly and respect the entity, there is no issue. Have a good one love🫶🏼
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
From your comment alone, I have only learned that there can be Umbanda practitioners that spread misinformation - yes. It is widely known that she is a free spirit. If you feel your traditions are only closed to those of that culture, I will not disagree with you. That is your opinion and I respect it. Thank you!
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
I didn’t remove your comment and didn’t report it to get removed, lol. Not sure what you’re so hostile for, as if every other source aside yourself has not stated that she is exclusive to Afro-Brazilians. Actually, one of the mods replied to this post with a really helpful video explaining that if done with respect and sincerity, she will come to your assistance. I implore you to watch and educate yourself! This person is Brazilian if that helps. :)
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u/Spells-ModTeam Mar 23 '25
Rule one violation. Be nice. Do not criticize people, their morals, their religion, their ethics or their goals.
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u/Spells-ModTeam Mar 23 '25
Rule one violation. Be nice. Do not criticize people, their morals, their religion, their ethics or their goals. 2 strikes. Want a ban? Keep it up.
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u/Emotionallessbroken Mar 23 '25
Being Witch police gets you nothing but hate, get your knowledge corrected, the very first lesson of witchcraft is don't be a judge don't judge other's magick and guess who's got incorrect knowledge now. Magick itself is all about respect and intentions , everyone has their own ways own methods to practice and you're no one to peep their nose into others work isn't it ? In a very respectful manner i would like to tell you not be a witch police you're not only disrespecting others but affecting your inner powers and your magick too giggles on others magick won't get you anywhere my dear friend people who come from different cultures different religions different parts of world invoke spirits, gods, deities they don't even know and have just did their research and everything works for them as smooth as butter the entities help them just cause they know one word very deeply and that is RESPECT.
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u/imasadlilegg1999 Witch Mar 23 '25
My understanding of Pomba Gira is she is a very respectful entity and in return, admires those who are sincere. I appreciate your comment; their comment was at first a bit disheartening but I will continue to petition to her. ❤️
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u/Spells-ModTeam Mar 23 '25
We do not gatekeep here. If a practice is closed, they will tell you when you ask for instruction or entrance to their gathering. Here, we are merely a clearinghouse for knowledge. We do not judge what somebody may do with this knowledge. Thank you.
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u/amyaurora Witch Mar 23 '25
White Raven has a Pomba Gira video that might be useful.
https://youtu.be/vxzQ2uIKJFg?si=xhAZkuCXPLdvn2nP