| Ancient Indalo symbol - magical spell for good luck |
Indalo Man . . The Rainbow Warrior . . one of Spain's magical spell symbols and ideal good luck presentThe Indalo is a good luck symbol (like the 4-Leafed Clover, Horseshoe, Ladybug, and other symbols / Gemstones featured in our good luck gifts shop ). It is used extensively as a lucky charm, amulet or talisman in many parts of the world . . but especially in Spain - being part of the history and culture of Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It is integral to the way of life of this part of Spain.
Our Indalo website Indalo Art has more information, but here is a brief summary:
For the native Indian tribes of North America, the rainbow was one of the most powerful qualities of the Great Spirit of creation and the Indalo Rainbow Man figure is often represented in sacred paintings and drawings by the Zuni, Hopi, and Navajo. Legends of these ancient tribes, as well as the Cree and the Sioux, foretell when the Great Spirit will once again rise up and the Rainbow Warrior will lead the world to freedom.
Although originally 'from' the caves of Velez Blanco, the Indalo has become a recognised symbol of the provincial capital Almería in eastern Andalucía, Spain - and is very much part of the local culture and heritage - taking over from the old Sun Symbol. However, to many, its adopted 'home' is a small village pueblo called Mojácar, in the southeast corner of Spain, and you can see the lucky symbol wherever you go - like a guardian angel representing to many, the patron saint of Almería, Saint Indalecio, whom some say originated the Indalo name. St. Indalecio, is venerated as the patron saint of the whole region. In 1084, emissaries of Sancho Ramírez, King of Aragon and Navarre, moved the relics of "Indaletius" to San Juan de la Peña near Jaca in the north of Spain, and some of these relics still rest in an urn under the main altar of the cathedral of Jaca. Thanks to the efforts of Bishop Rosendo Álvarez Gastón some relics were returned to Almeria and placed under the altar of the Cathedral of the Incarnatio (as well as and at the Conciliar Seminary of San Indalecio de Almería). Saint Indalecio's feast day is May 15, when a solemn procession moves through the city.
For some time, Mojácar, with its winding streets and the warm waters of the Mediterranean lapping at its beach front resort, has been a centre of the Indalo. In the past, people of the town were supposed to have been involved with faith-healing and magic spells, and little Indalos were ever-present in many of the rituals and spells of the time - to offer its powers of protection and to help people (and businesses) avoid bad luck. Even today it is vehemently believed that a lucky spell Indalo will bring good luck.
The Indalo / Rainbow Man has great spiritual appeal - whether it be religious / Christian or of a more mystical nature. Indeed, it is unclear whether the origin of the word Indalo itself relates to "Indal Eccius" (meaning Messenger of God in ancient Iberian) or to the Saint, San Indalecio, sent by Rome to evangalise the Iberian peninsular in the first century AD, who was subsequently martyred just north of Almeria city. Either way, hundreds of thousands of people put their faith in this little Warrior of the Rainbow, the Indalo, as a guardian angel, linking them to the "other world" and protecting them from evil and bringing them good fortune.
The Lucky Indalo makes the perfect gift for a New Home or for a friend or relative who is about to set off Travelling because it is reputed to offer protection. But in reality, it is suitable for a multitude of presents that pass on Good Luck Wishes, for example for an Interview, an Exam, Travelling, a New Start in Life, or even for Anniversaries and Retirement. "Luck is believing . . " said Tennessee Williams.
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