Who is Exu Caveira?

Exu Caveira is not a person in fact, but a phalanx - that is, a group of evolved spirits who seek to do charity in the same line. In the case of the phalanx of Exu Caveira, they work with a very important mission, that of guiding lost souls to their correct paths.

In this way, since they are dealing directly with death, they are represented archetypically as skulls, wearing black cloaks and working tools in their hands, which may be shields, swords, scythes or whatever is necessary for the work.

As they also deal with Eguns (lost or harmful spirits), they are always requested in disobsession processes. They act in an emphatic way to solve the problem by directing the entity away from the affected person.

Another important work is the guidance of the souls so that they continue growing, without regressing in learning and preparing for the return. In this article, you will learn more about the Exu Caveira, its history, associations, characteristics, components of the phalanx and more!

What they say about Exu Caveira

The lack of information and prejudice end up leading to completely erroneous beliefs about the Exu Caveira. Below, understand better his history, what he represents in Umbanda, Candomblé and learn why he is still associated with the Devil by the church.

Your story

Archetypically, Exu Caveira is a representation of the essence that never dies, of denouement and transmutation. He is an older spirit than all who inhabit the earth, having already reincarnated a few times and going through human situations to understand his pain and suffering.

On the other hand, seen as representing a certain vibratory band, with a certain type of work, Exu Caveira is also a phalanx. This is composed of several spirits who are willing and able to work in this function, in favor of their brothers still in development.

In Umbanda

For Umbanda, the phalanxes of Exu skull are strong people, usually military, who know very well how to deal with any adversity. Battles do not represent threats and they know how to choose very well the right strategies to achieve the best results.

Its focus is as much for the one who is being attended by the medium, seeking the liberation of the demand and of the obsessing spirits, as for the spirit that is lost, still on earth. He not only undoes the energetic ties, but also seeks to guide that spirit to growth, if it is possible to do something for him.

These entities manifest themselves through the medium and advise, guide and teach everyone the paths to prosperity, protection and life. They do this always joking, laughing and in a relaxed way, but their voices are deep and their words are serious, containing great wisdom and imposing respect.

In Candomblé

For Candomblé, Exu Caveira was already incarnated, around 670 AD, in Egypt. Head of the Roman guard, he came from a simple family and, at that time, to marry, it was necessary to buy the wife of the other family. With no money and in love with an old childhood friend, he worked hard to achieve economic return.

It was then that he managed to buy land and other goods, forming a village. As soon as he was ready to ask for his beloved's hand in marriage, he spoke to his family and, hours before, his brother - who was very jealous of him - betrayed him and asked for her hand first.

Devastated by the betrayal, he moved away and focused on his village, which became very prosperous, attracting the greed of neighboring towns. Then it was attacked and they killed almost all the inhabitants, leaving only Exu Caveira and 49 other survivors. They gathered and massacred the enemy town, being captured and burned alive.

These women and men, who left to take revenge and united to do justice, formed the first phalanx, with 49 members and always focused on charity. The chief is Exu Caveira, being accompanied by João Caveira, Caveirinha, Rosa Caveira, 7 Caveiras and many other phalanxes.

Why is it associated with the devil?

Exu Skull has a different appearance, his body being made only of a skeleton, with a bright light around him and a black cape, being associated, many times, with the cemetery and death. Besides, he has a unique speech, a typical and very deep voice and is not afraid to tell the truth.

In this way, it can be easy for a religion or a political group to deliberately associate the Exu Caveira with the devil. Often, the intention of this is to draw people away from religions of African origin and bring them closer to their own, where there is always a savior, who prevents the attack of these creatures. This helps to maintain control of society, as happened at the time of slavery.

Characteristics of Exu Caveira

There are some characteristics that are very associated with the Exu Caveira, which has very striking features, being recognized by all who work with this line. He can be very playful and yet serious. He is extremely powerful and is usually direct in his statements. Below, learn more about these points and know more about this Exu!

Between jokes and seriousness

Full of tricks and small proofs of his presence - made only by his own will - the phalangere of Exu Caveira is always laughing and making jokes with his consulters. But when he speaks seriously, there is no one who does not listen, because the wisdom of his words echoes deeply in the heart.

When he manifests, there are moments of joking and others where silence reigns, remaining only the presence of his deep and grave voice. With a penetrating gaze and a unique seriousness, Exu Caveira speaks many truths and teaches how to get out of dark situations, improving your life.

Power and assertiveness

The phalanx of the Exu Caveira is one of the most powerful and should always be respected, because they are guardians of souls, caretakers of the path and protectors of those in need. Besides helping to direct and guide the souls, they also help in the relationship between incarnate and disincarnate, maintaining order.

When Exu Caveira speaks, it is good to be prepared because he will not measure words to express what he thinks. Despite his laughing, cheerful and cunning way, he speaks very seriously and assertively. Straightforward, he does not like winding up and, more than anyone, he knows that life is too short to waste time on nonsense.

Counseling and exhortation

The Exu Caveira may even have a little more patience and advise their listeners, either collectively or only to the consulent. But their advice is passed in a very deep way, without a trace of doubt or chance of questioning.

Besides counseling, he is known for giving very intense warnings, showing paths and directing the person towards himself, before anything else. He is not very fond of measuring words and puts intensity in his orientations.

The phalanx of Exu Caveira

The phalanx of the Exu Caveira is made of 49 survivors, men and women thirsting for revenge, blinded by the pain of losing everyone they loved and who were burned by the same people who killed their own.

After the disengagement, the will to do justice remained, but the knowledge of the greatness of the universe opened their eyes and softened their hearts. It was then that they got together and decided to work for charity. Meet some Exus of this phalanx below!

João Caveira

João Caveira usually speaks very seriously, without jokes, because, although he is an Exu, he vibrates in the line of Omulu, the old man of the cross, connected to the souls. It is a sub phalanx of Exu Caveira, which takes care of the direction of the disincarnated, as soon as the disengagement occurs with the physical body.

He is represented by a man carrying a skull in his hand, tending the gate of the cemetery, his workplace. He also helps to screen the spirits, directing the workers to the right places, depending on each one's condition.

Skull

Exu Caveirinha is an Exu Mirim who works in the vibration of Omulu, being part of the phalanx of Exu Caveira. He presents himself as a child full of energy and joy, contagious to those around him. Although he suffered a lot when incarnated, Caveirinha preaches love and joy of life.

For this lightness and energetic attunement, he is connected to magic, especially those involving elementals, neutralizing more dense works, of low energy, very easily. He can walk in the most dense places without being recognized and has the lightness of the child in his chest.

Skull Rose

Rosa Caveira is the presence of royalty in the form of simplicity. She works in the phalanx of the Exu Caveira and is called Pomba Gira, which is the name for the Exus in their feminine aspect. Focused on problems of love, fertility and prosperity, she works mainly helping women.

The Skull Rose can incorporate both women and men who have their feminine energy more active. When they do, they are the pure expression of haughtiness and elegance, with a sensuality and joy unique to this queen, always speaking with sincerity and without coaxing.

7 Skulls

The Exu 7 Caveiras, also known as Dr. Caveira, works in the phalanx of Exu Caveira, also in the line of Omulu, the Orixá affectionately called the doctor of the poor. He works in the area of spiritual healing and especially in breaking work involving black magic.

This happens because he has deep knowledge in magic, kabbalah and all aspects related to the immaterial, being able to solve even the heaviest jobs. After all, he is a guaranteed presence in the cemetery, he descends to the densest planes and can very well eliminate and direct lost souls.

Others of the phalanx of Exu Caveira

The phalanx of Exu Caveira is composed of 49 exus, each one with its own area of action and initiative, performing different work in each sphere. Usually, they vibrate at the frequency of Omulu, being ruled by this Orixá.

Some participants of this phalanx are: Chief, Tata Caveira, João Caveira, Maria Caveira, Exu Caveira da Porteira, Quebra ossos, Tata Molambo, Tata Veludo and many others, each one with its attribution, connection and importance.

What Exu Caveira does for people

Exu Caveira is a phalanx dedicated to the service of charity, guiding lost souls to their path of light or recovery. However they can also act in other areas, depending on the affinity of each one. See what this powerful phalanx can do for people below!

In material life

When it comes to opening paths, the phalanx of the Exu Caveira is a reference, because it removes the evil and allows the energies of abundance to circulate again in your life. Often, the difficulty of the moment is caused by energetic blockages, because the resources are available all the time.

Thus, working with the Exu Caveira can be a way to start walking and conquer your space again, bringing prosperity in your material life.

In love life

Pomba Giras are famous for working in this field, as well as in prosperity and strength to fight, they are the feminine irradiation of the Exu Caveira archetype, being specialists in the mysteries of the heart.

It is important to remember that, when it comes to love, the ideal is always to love yourself first - in fact, they can help a lot in the question of self-love. Moreover, although some entities pass themselves off as Pomba Giras to make love, it is not true and not reliable, so it is not worth risking.

In energy life

This is the best field of action of the Exu Caveira's phalanx, because they are exactly in charge of removing entities that are lost, harming the vibratory frequency or even doing harm to incarnated people.

They can also work towards the protection of the house against these eguns against the bad energy of the incarnated themselves, with their thoughts, visits, assisted programs, conversations and actions that generate a disturbance in the environment.

In the afterlife

In the act of disengagement, according to Umbanda, many things can happen, including the very difficulty of detaching from the body. Besides that, vampiric spirits can try to drain the rest of the energy that remains in the body or malign entities can attack the recently disincarnated.

Of course, all this will depend on the local vibratory pattern and on the person who disincarnated, but these are possibilities. In all cases, the phalanx of the Exu skull acts, helping these souls to find their path in life.

To please Exu Caveira

Some people choose to make works and offerings to Exu Caveira, and should be taught by a person specializing in the Exu chosen, to have no mistakes. But in general, they like similar things, whether to eat, drink or smoke. Below, check out the best ways to please them!

For Exu Caveira eat

The first thing to think of when feeding an Exu Caveira is pure dende oil, because of the Itã that talks about how the oil killed his hunger when he arrived on earth. This is the best option, but he also likes roasted corn, potatoes or chuchu.

For Exu Caveira to drink

For drinking, you won't have so much trouble, because Exu Caveira is not at all demanding. In his offering, you can use only cachaça, those cheap and famous ones. Don't worry about bringing expensive or fancy drinks, because it is not necessary.

For Exu Caveira smoke

Do not offer common cigarettes to Exu Caveira, because he really likes to be pleased with cigars, according to the belief in Umbanda and Candomblé. Normally, in offerings given to such an entity, a quantity of 7 cigars is delivered. Try to follow this pattern.

Offerings to Exu Caveira

Offerings to Exu Caveira should not be made indoors, just as one does not light candles for this phalanx indoors. The ideal thing for them, in fact, is to make an offering in a cemetery, which is their place of work.

But there are other ways. The correct is to consult exactly which Exu you want to please and only then do exactly what is recommended.

Exu Caveira is good?

Certainly, the phalanx of Exu Caveira is of good, because it always aims to help the brothers who are lost. They work amidst very dense energies and deal with spirits still immature and lost by hatred, helping them to calm down, teaching and guiding them to a better path.

Besides, these exus seek to protect and help the spiritual growth of incarnated people as well, being great allies for a fuller and worthy life. But it is always good to have attention, because, many times, someone who claims to be from the phalanx is just an opportunist, trying to take something from you.

So be very mindful, act wisely and always seek the good, as the good workers of the house of light will be ready to help you regardless of what you are in need of.