Resistance and freedom
Our house is a place of resistance and freedom. We proudly keep Umbanda's African roots alive, honoured and practised with truth, together with the fruits recreated and co-created in Brazil.
Our Manifesto
The soul and compass of our house.
Principles that ground how we live in the world - because only deeply rooted lives can grow towards the sun.
Conduct, joy and celebration
We value human conduct above dogma. Joy, gratitude and celebration matter as much as rites and ceremonies; axé blossoms through their harmony.
Nature as the sacred whole
To worship nature is to revere the sacred within and around us. We understand the Orixás as pure expressions of nature, its elements, phenomena and forces.
The legacy of our elders
We honour those who opened paths before us. Ancestral inheritance pulses in our veins; we do not walk alone.
Learning and renewal
The path of axé is one of constant learning and renewal, extending beyond the temple into each daily choice and experience.
Help without judgement
Help and relief are offered without the weight of judgement. We welcome everyone regardless of spiritual or moral choices.
Solidarity that transforms
We do not practise charity as an isolated or vertical virtue. Charity may be generosity; solidarity is also a commitment to social transformation.
Life in all its forms
We celebrate life's potential, nuances and forms, embracing the differences that make every seed unique and valuable.
A place of connection
We cultivate connection with others, nature, spirituality, oneself and purpose. The sacred reaches beyond the temple floor.
Knowing and honouring nature
We believe nature responds to those who know and honour its paths. We understand, worship and work with its forces as mystical power, care and circumstance.
The power of community
The collective is a living force greater than individual interest. Everyone has something valuable to share.
Gratitude and reverence
We walk with gratitude and humility, cultivating a continuous cycle of blessings and sharing.
Ori, consciousness and destiny
We recognise Ori as a sacred presence and principle of consciousness, identity and destiny. Caring for Ori means recognising each path's singularity and taking responsibility for our choices and transformations.
A collective path