What Pomba Gira Represents

Pomba Gira is the manifestation of feminine energy in its fullest and most earthly form. She represents the opposite of stereotypes of submission or passivity, embodying:

• Feminine Strength: She symbolizes the woman who had an intense life, broke social taboos, and did not conform to limitations. Her story generally involves lives of luxury, forbidden passions, or social exclusion (such as prostitutes, gypsies, or courtesans).

• Domain over the Paths: As an Exu, she is the messenger and the guardian of the crossroads (encruzilhadas), which makes her the Queen of the paths to be opened or closed in material life.

• Passion and Love: Pomba Gira is the specialist in matters of love, working with attraction, seduction, and the return of joy and self-esteem. However, she demands respect, sincerity, and responsibility in intentions.

Common Names and Manifestations

Pomba Gira is not a single spirit, but rather a Phalanx of feminine spirits, each with her own history and specialty. Some famous names include:

• Maria Padilha: One of the most popular, often associated with royalty and luxury. Works with love and financial power.

• Maria Mulambo: Associated with overcoming difficulties and transforming pain. Helps those who need to reverse situations of misery or humiliation.

• Queen of the Seven Crossroads (Rainha das Sete Encruzilhadas): One of the leaders of the phalanx, possessing great power over the opening of all paths.

• Gypsy Pomba Gira (Pomba Gira Cigana): Brings joy, intuition, and the breaking of ties, being an expert in reading the future.