Candelo is the fiery passion, the raw energy, the sexual drive of the drums, which is visualized as a female vagina, while the drum sticks or human palms striking the drum are symbolic of the male penis. He bestows the mysteries on humans on how to work Palo, “wood magic” and how to make music with palos, and he enjoys to mount during times when Palo music is being played. Therefor Candelo is a Palero in the sense that he works with roots, he is a Misterio of fire and passion. He is a Palero in the sense that the sacred music to Dominican Vudu, la 21 Division is termed as Palo music after the hollowed out tree trunks that are used to make the sacred drums, which are sacred to Candelo. This misunderstanding stems from the fact that the Lwa Candelo holds the wisdom to much root and wood magic, is a fiery spirit, in the aspect that his Roots or wooden staffs inflamed give us light during the uncertainties of the dark nights, and he enjoys music, with the beat of sticks upon cow bells, and drums. Many who hear that Candelo is a Palero instinctively confuse him as a Mpungo Spirit honored in Palo Monte or Palo Mayombe, this is not the case, and far from the truth. Belie Belcan governs over air, earth and fire, while Candelo governs over fire and air, together they work together, fueling each other which helps the Ogun Division forge their metals and weapons. īelie Belcan is a noble Misterio and his Compadre and closest companion is the Palero Misterio known as General Candelo Sedife. The Rays of the Sun are a symbol of their power and authority over earthly matters and are their most sacred weapons of choice. He is the personal messenger of Papa Buen Dios and Gran Solier, the latter who is syncrenized with the Sacred Heart of Jesus or Ecce Homo, and is the Jefe “chief” in command of Gran Solier’s army, this title he shares alongside his brothers Tindjo Alawe and Gran Cali whose fiery swords are viewed as the rays of the Sun. He is also considered a part of the Lebane Division “Legba” as he, like his brothers are divine messengers. In this role and association with the Guede, at the hour of death, Saint Michael descends, weighs each soul within his scale, gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing, and carries those souls that have passed through the gates of elevation, for those that have not, some will be reborn, others must cleanse themselves of earthly sins in purgatory, and others are to receive harsher punishments.Īlthough Belie Belcan is a part of the Rada Nation and is the leader of the Belcan Division, he is considered an Ogun Lwa, as he is a great warrior Misterio, always ready for battle with those evil demonic forces that attack humanity and helps dominate over the evil within the living. This role comes from the teachings of Saint Michael Archangel who is also seen as an angel of Death, in this role one sees Belie Belcan’s association with the Guede Lwa. The Rada has nothing to do with the limitations of earthly race or color, what it means is that the Misterios within this nation are highly elevated Spirits and can also come from African and Indigenous origins.Ī statue, image or photograph of Belie Belcan is often placed in the center of the Tableau Espiritual where he guards, protects and bestows his wise council and judgements upon the living and the dead. He is a leader within la Nacion Blanca, the White Nation “Rada Nation” (Rada means “light or sun”, which some say he governs alongside Asaca Dipié “Cosmic Earths”, Damballah Wedo “Primordial waters” and Gran Solier, “Solar Fires”, while Belie Belcan is viewed as the Air or Breath of Papa Buen Dios. Red and blue ribbons are also tied to the waist of his statues or around the forehead. Usually he is dressed in green and red garments with red or blue rosary beads around his neck and is placed on top of an altar with a royal blue and red cloth, which would show that the person is a follower of la 21 Division del Panteo Sancista. While in Dominican, 21 Division his colors are red and green in Puerto Rican Sanse, blue is also added to his colors. He is known as the ancient wise and benevolent king, who brings fair judgement and justice to all who do good and evil. One of the most respected and loved Misterios in Puerto Rican, Sanse and Dominican, 21 Division traditions is the Lwa known as Belie Belcan. Good Evening to all the Societies! I am Belie Belcan…
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