



Commission of

the Madamas and Congos

One important historical case which took place in 1608 was that of African woman who proclaimed to have Mayorazgo "Spirit Guide" that resided within their stomach. The eldest of the women became possessed by her Mayorazgo Spirit and spoke in a man's voice. The spirit even said that his name was Pedro Lorenzo, and that in Africa all Spirit Guides resided within the stomach, abdomen. Miraculously these women lives where spared, and ordered to be taken to the The Catedral de San Juan and immediately exercised and properly baptized. Note if you look at most statues of a Madamas you will notice that either one or both hands touches their waist or abdomen.

There where African women who worked in black magic and roots, these women in Caribbean Hispanic communities where called Las Congas. While the Madamas had a motherly nature one thing is true about the Congas and the Madamas, as viewed in Espiritismo tradition, they have a strong character and are very opinionated and outspoken. One famous Conga is that of Negra Fransisca there are two historical Negra Fransiscas one was Dominican the other Venezuelan interestingly both where powerful Spiritists and well knowledge Witches. The Dominican Francisca was married to Don Francisco while the Venezuelean one was married to el Negro Felipe.

She was well sought of from both blacks and whites as a Macumbera practitioner of Macumba and because of her superior talents as a clairvoyance and a medium. She was married to el Negro Felipe Rodriguez who has been remembered as a womanizer and alcoholic. (His statues always depicts him poring liquor from a jug to a cup.) Negro Felipe was also a powerful medium and Macumbero, and is said to have been married to 9 Women, all named Francisca.

Francisca Maria Dolores was believed to have been barren, a curse placed on her by Felipe's other wives who where also all practitioners of Macumba and envious of her power, fame and beauty.

As the legend goes Francisca through a dream was told that Felipe's other wives had placed the barren curse upon her. The following day Francisca prepared a powerful bilongo (black magic) to lift the curse and return it to her enemies.

Shortly afterwards she became pregnant but miscarried after the death of Felipe. Deeply saddened she went into seclusion until her death. She is buried in the town of Ocumare de la Costa, and her tomb has been visited by Espiritistas from all over the Caribbean and Venezuela, as the tomb is always full of candles and offerings.









THE CONGOS









LOS ESCLAVOS





Some Escalvos fall under the Majordomo Court, or the Butlers. Other where Marronage or Cimarrón, the spirits of runaway fugitive slaves who hid in the mountain areas of Puerto Rico and lived amongst what was left of the Taino or in caves. The unpaved roads and heavy jungles and rain forests insured their safety and freedom.

LA MADAMA

ACTUALLY LA CONGA MAMA LOA, ALSO CALLED IYALOA





Names of Some Madamas





Negra Tomasa

Ma Fransisca

Dońa Elena

Doña Amparo

Tia Maria Calunga

Negra Josefina

Maria de la Luz

Maria Conga

Ma Cesilia

Ma Anabel

Mai Maria Cuatro Costal

Negra Ophelia

Ma Juana

Mama Ela





Offerings. Tobacco and black unsweetened coffee.

Color. Orange and Red

Flowers. Carnation

Patron Saint. San Martin de Porres

Ascended Spirit. Afra

Names of Congos and Negritos





Ta Jose

Negro Francisco

Negro Felipe

Candelo el Negrito

Pa Tomas

Pai Jose

Hermano Juan

El Prieto Candido

Congo de Guinea

Hermano Moises

Tata Jaquin





PRAYER TO LA MADAMA

PRAYER TO LA MADAMA

HERBAL BATH PRAYER TO LA MADAMA

La Madama are known for being Yerbateras and Santiguadoras, and they used herbal infusions for baths. This is a bath and not meant for human intake. Pregnant Women should not handle Rue (Ruda)

With Wormwood, Bonesett, and Sage (epasote, rompe zaraguey and salvia) to cleanse purify and remove bad thoughts, and evil vibrations.

With Marjoram (Mejorana) so that luck come my way.

With Wild Mint, and Holy Thistle (Yerba Buena, Yerba Santa) so that I can have light and clarity of mind.

Oh Madama, as I light this candle, illuminate my life and pathway. As I pour this herbal infusion over my body, cleanse and purify my aura.

Oh blessed and glorious Madama I place my faith under your protection. Amen





PRAYER TO THE NEGRA FRANCISCA

Oh Negra Francisca, bestow upon me courage, and values I so need in this life. Fill me with your spiritual fluids and faculties so that no evil under the Sun and Moon may not cause me harm. Lend me some of your wisdom and the knowledge to know the difference from what is correct and what is incorrect. Show me a sign and let me know that where ever I go and where ever I am, I will be in peace and tranquility because your guiding spirit is not far.

I implore you Negra Francisca, as my Centinela, protective Spirit Guide, protect me in all my journeys. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE

GLORIOUS CONGO SPIRIT





PRAYER TO THE CONGO OF GUINEA





PRAYER TO EL NEGRO FELIPE

& EL NEGRO FRANCISCO

Oh Negro Felipe and Negro Francisco, I ask that you make impotent those that wish to strip me of my freedom, and wish to conquer my mind, body, soul, and my freewill. Keep away from me all black magic, evil intentions and ill will. All this I ask with much faith and reverence of the eternal freedom bestowed upon you by the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

TO THE BROTHER JUAN





RAFAEL CORDERO Y MOLINA





10.24.1790 to 07.5.1869





PRAYER TO EL MAESTRO

RAFAEL CORDERO MOLINA, SERVANT OF GOD









Hermano Brujo Luis

Sanse Santerismo, Brujeria, Espiritismo Puerto Rico