On October 2nd, which is the feast day of holy guardian angels, we honor our spiritual guides, including los indios, las gitanas, los congos, and la madama. La madama can be a personal spirit guide but also refers to a well-respected group of spirits in Puerto Rican Espiritismo. The madamas were healers, rootworkers, and midwives who are ascended spirits. Her tools include a broom to sweep away crossed conditions, a knife for protection and to pin down enemies, a pack of La Baraja Española...
