Homage to the Caboclos
and Caboclas
Homage to the Caboclo da Lua | "Caboclo of the Moon"
Dawn is the lyrical embrace of the soul. From deep within, the world is still, adorned by the firmament. In the sparkle of the stars, in the vastness of the infinite, the being finds itself closer to a higher power. God. So necessary, often questioned, but always indispensable.
Space feels lighter, more subtle, allowing the heart to expand with all its emotions. Sensitivity reveals the purity of our feelings, often buried under the weight of our duties in a material world. The promise and dawn of a new day mark the beginning of another journey and another step to be taken.
Happy are those who understand just how beautiful life is and the existence of a perfectly harmonious being. Often, in our daily lives, challenges disrupt our harmony with the entities that guard us. But in a moment of silence and reflection, we can find the majestic presence of someone who guides us, assists us, and inspires us.
The presence is truly felt. At dawn, I find you, my dear Caboclo of the Moon. My father, my friend. I accept your guidance, teaching me how to navigate a difficult path, but one that is greatly rewarding in my journey through this earthly existence. Here, understanding, forgiveness, and assistance to others must always be present.
From an infinite space, with a great spiritual essence, your presence is a beacon in the lives of those who renounce for you, help others, and seek you through acts of charity, deserving your protection.
The boy I once was, the man I am now. Yet, in essence, I will always be a boy in your presence.
How happy I would be if I could share with everyone the faith, certainty, truth, and victory that you bestow upon all who seek and understand you.
How beautiful the sunrise is for those who feel your presence in their harmony—in their mental, physical, and spiritual balance. And after dawn, they could then say…
“Good Morning! My friend, my Father, Caboclo of the Moon.”
-- Babalorixá Paulo Newton de Almeida --
Homage to the Caboclo Cobra Coral | “Coral Snake Caboclo”
Just by looking at your name, much is already revealed: you are vibrant and colorful in the way you live.
In your happiness, we come to know the world better; in your contagious warmth, we see life through a different lens. In your teachings, we lean on you in our times of need; through your power, we heal our weaknesses; and in your truths, we cast away our doubts.
More than ever before, today we come to revere you, our dear Cobra Coral, who manifests in the form of a brave indigenous spirit. You return here with a humility that only you can truly understand, for by coming to us, you lower your level of knowledge so that we can reach and comprehend.
How can we ever thank you for everything you have taught us? How could we understand our religion without the presence of Cobra Coral, who often lifts its disciples from their most sorrowful state to the most optimistic and content state of soul?
How difficult it would be without your presence! How impossible it would be to believe in spirituality, and how empty a prayer or circle would be without Cobra Coral.
-- Babalorixá Paulo Newton de Almeida --
Homage to Caboclo Arranca-Toco | “Pulling Stump Caboclo"
Within the wilds of nature, amidst thorns, fierce beasts, and venomous snakes, you lived. In this land where danger was ever-present, you feared. Today, after having climbed the steep and difficult cliff, full of fear and sacrifice, you have reached the summit, able to observe your children as they pass, hopeful in search of the reality of their dreams.
What have you learned from the days of struggle in the past?
What hardships or delightful emotions have come from this journey?
From these mixed moments, allow us to share as well, and to partake in the sublime understanding of spirituality. Through your vibration, we feel illuminated by this light that we have already reached.
Hail the Strength of Caboclo Arranca-Toco!
-- Babalorixá Paulo Newton de Almeida --