Espiritismo ~ Espiritista
By developing what is called their Cuadro Espiritual (spiritual framework) this unique network of ancestral spirits support and guide each person, enabling them to move into greater wholeness, personal power and spiritual effectiveness.
In turn, by stabilising the influence and power of these forces, they not only develop spiritually, but also illuminate and elevate the spirits themselves, aiding their evolution in return.
More recently, its evolution is entering back into the European psyche, from where it all started, and has begun to take hold. In and of itself, Espiritismo in its various forms is its own distinct practice. Yet it assimilates into the dominant cultures’ symbols, forms of praying and distinctive indigenous spirits.
Specific Ceremonies such as an Investigación are used to determine each person’s guardian spirit and various spiritual guides, be they an actual ancestor, or one from the varied and many Comisiones i.e. Vikingos, Gitanas/Gitanos, Chinos, Indios, Arabes, Madamas etc.
If a private Misa is held in the form of a small circle of people there is no official hierarchy as such, however there is always a Presidente heading the table who begins the initial songs and prayers etc.
Things are very different if a public Misa is held for the community, then only the Presidente and the Espiritistas 'working the table' may pass messages, do cleansings and perform healings etc.
As Espiritismo progresses and slowly, hopefully, touches more and more cultures it is sure to incorporate various traditions but at its heart is sure to stay the same, offering luz { light } and progress to whom ever it touches .
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