The Sacred Umbanda: MALANDROS & MALANDRAS Sacred Swagger, Street Wisdom, and Elegant Resistance They don’t preach. They wink. They don’t knock. They tip their hats—and suddenly, your heart knows it’s not alone. In this daring and luminous book, bestselling author and Babalorishá Tilo Plöger de Àjàgùnnà —creator of DAILY IFÁ and author of The Sacred Umbanda —invites you to walk with the spirits of Malandros & Malandras : archetypes of urban wisdom, sacred charm, and joyful resistance. ✨ What You’ll Discover Inside: 40+ archetypes including Zé Pelintra , Maria Navalha , Zé da Lapa , Maria do Bar , and others - Falanges (spiritual groups) such as: Malandros of Justice, the Night, the Boemia, and the Crossroads - Malandras of Resistance, Joy, Rhythm, and Feminine Power - Stories and myths of survival, elegance, and sacred rebellion - DIY, fully vegan rituals using cigars, hats, mirrors, bottles, rhythms, gestures, dice, and laughter - Techniques for: Energetic protection and charm - Emotional boundaries and dignified “no’s” - Prosperity, strategy, and spiritual swagger - Ancestral healing through joy, style, and grace 🎩 To Walk with a Malandro Is to Dance with Truth in Your Pocket These spirits arise not from temples—but from train stations, favelas, street corners, and night bars. They are protectors of the vulnerable, allies of the queer, whisperers of dignity to those who’ve forgotten their worth. They teach us to speak softly, laugh loudly, dress well, and never apologize for surviving with style . 📚 Part of the Sacred Umbanda Series This volume expands the foundational teachings of The Sacred Umbanda with a deep dive into this electrifying spiritual line. Perfect for: Diaspora practitioners with no access to traditional terreiros - Seekers navigating emotional survival, recovery, or injustice - Spiritual rebels, artists, queer mystics, and survivors of shame - All who believe laughter is sacred and elegance is armor 💡 Series Principles: 100% vegan, ethical, and DIY-friendly - No domination magic, no spiritual coercion - Clear distinction between lines —no mixing - Story as initiation, elegance as protection - Rituals for real life : urban, low-cost, and high-frequency This is not a fantasy. This is a manual for sacred mischief, strategic elegance, and spiritual liberation. Saravá, Malandros. Saravá, Malandras. May our stride be clean. Our laughter sharp. Our spirit untouched.