Attention
A focused practice that takes the context and purpose of each piece of work seriously.
STARNBERG · NEAR MUNICH
A house for depth.
A path into your own life.
Umbanda · Candomblé · Ifá
Spiritual development and mediumship rooted in Umbanda, Candomblé and Ifá. We work with Orixás (Orishas), Entidades, divination and ritual in a close circle in Starnberg near Munich.
In person · No previous experience required
Getting to know us: a reading and a ritual on two separate days, €150 once. Joining the group depends on available space and mutual resonance.
10+years of house practice in Starnberg
~35people in an international circle
In personDivination, ritual and development
01 / OUR APPROACH
Simple forms.
Deep inner work.
CASA DO ASHÉ is a spiritual family. We bring inherited knowledge into contemporary life with reflection and care. Our shared path develops over years, through trust, learning and responsibility for one another.
Development includes serving the purpose of the work and the community: helping, keeping commitments, sharing knowledge and supporting others. Mediumship, trance, incorporation and ritual sit alongside study, conversation and examining our conduct. This is a continuing relationship, rather than a series of bookable classes.
Community
Reliability, mutual support and a contribution to the shared path.
Understanding
Questions, study and independent thought are welcome. We explain concepts and their background.
02 / PRACTICE & KNOWLEDGE
Many roots.
A considered house practice.
Umbanda, Candomblé and Ifá are our central references; Catimbó and Kimbanda broaden this foundation. Orixás, Entidades and Odù belong to our knowledge and practice. We respect differences between traditions within our own contemporary house framework.
People familiar with Santería / Lucumí may recognise related terms and connections. Our way of working is distinct: personal development, deeper understanding and sustained participation are central.
Umbanda: understanding and serving its lines
We work with all commonly recognised lines of Umbanda, distinguishing their forms of expression, roles and rituals. In our teaching approach, a Caboclo works in a more shamanic way, while an Exu entity works in a more alchemical way. We teach these differences to our mediums so that perception, incorporation and ritual practice can be understood and developed responsibly.
Connecting outer and inner worlds
Within our house, we understand Umbanda particularly as service and development directed towards the world around us. Work with the Orixás turns more towards inner worlds, the psyche and self-understanding. We understand Entidades as a connection between people and the Orixás. This perspective describes our house approach while respecting the distinct identities of the traditions.
Kimbanda: a distinct neighbouring tradition
For us, Kimbanda is a distinct tradition neighbouring Umbanda, with which we also work. Ancestral energy is central to our approach. Its foundations and ritual forms are taught in their own context and distinguished from those of the other traditions.
Spiritism as a complementary perspective
People with a background in the Spiritism of Allan Kardec are also welcome. We see this perspective as complementary to our traditions. CASA DO ASHÉ is not a Kardecist centre and follows its own house practice. A spiritual line of Dr. Fritz occasionally works within this framework. This work also forms part of our spiritual accompaniment.
Guidance & divination
An in-person reading explores your concerns and spiritual questions in context, helping clarify possible next steps.
Mediumship & trance
Perception, incorporation and work with Entidades develop through accompaniment, grounding and integration.
Ritual & harmonisation
Cleansing, protection, connection and harmonisation are considered according to the situation. Our practice involves no animal sacrifice and takes place in person.
Relationships & development
We also explore personal and family relationships through spatial work reminiscent of constellations. Trance and incorporation are part of this spiritual approach.
Understanding the words
Orixás / Orishas / Òrìṣà
Sacred powers and relationships in Yorùbá and Afro-Brazilian traditions, understood in their cultural and ritual contexts.
Entidades
Spiritual guides in certain Brazilian traditions. Here, work with them belongs to a shared developmental process.
Mediumship & incorporation
Spiritually understood perception and embodied trance, approached with care and reflection.
Orí & character
Inner direction is connected with how we act, listen and take responsibility.
Odù / Odus
Transmitted signs and bodies of knowledge in Ifá divination. Stories, proverbs and teachings are interpreted in the context of a personal consultation.
Catimbó
A Brazilian tradition with its own forms of spiritual work, contributing to our house practice.
03 / PEOPLE & VALUES
A spiritual family.
Growing together.
Around 35 people with diverse backgrounds form our international circle, with strong connections across Europe and the Americas. Religious background, nationality, previous experience or academic qualifications are not admission criteria. What matters is resonance, reflection and willingness to learn and contribute over years.
Connection with independent judgement.
We do not proselytise or expect guru worship. Leadership means responsibility for the framework and the transmission of knowledge. Questions, personal boundaries and independent thinking have a place here. Belonging grows through relationships and mutual contribution.
A circle where development can take root.
Spiritual searching can become lonely without relationships and space to reflect. A stable community can offer support: people know one another, learn together and accompany change over time. Your history and experiences belong here. We ask for continuity and a willingness to sustain a shared path, beyond moving from one ritual to the next.
CONNECTION & TRANSMISSION
A tradition has people.
The house’s spiritual roots include Babá Tilo’s connection with his Pai de Santo Marcos de Jagun from Rio de Janeiro. Knowledge is also transmitted through working together, listening and a relationship developed over time.
DAILY
IFÁ
IFÁ
Explore further, at your own pace.
DAILY IFÁ is Babá Tilo’s independent publication. The free reading library and newsletter offer background on Ifá, Orixás and Afro-Brazilian traditions. Reading or subscribing is not a condition of joining the house.
04 / MEETING THE HOUSE
A personal process.
No automatic admission.
The house is very busy and space and time are limited. Long-term development takes priority. New people join when capacity and mutual resonance allow. You must be able to come to Starnberg in person.
- 01
Written enquiry
Explain why you wish to come and what you expect. We assess your request and capacity. Contact is by form, email or WhatsApp; we do not offer introductory phone calls.
- 02
Acceptance, contribution & reading
If your request fits, we send payment information. Appointments are arranged and confirmed only after receipt of the one-time €150 contribution. The first meeting is an in-person reading.
- 03
Ritual on a different day
The process includes a ritual at a separate appointment. Reading and ritual do not take place on the same day.
- 04
Deciding together
Afterwards, we consider possible membership of the circle. Admission is not guaranteed; space, trust and resonance matter.
THE INTRODUCTORY PROCESS€150 once
For the reading and ritual on separate days; there are no further costs for participation in the house. Our work is not profit-driven. The contribution covers part of the effort and establishes commitment. It does not guarantee admission.
A personal concern without joining the group?
Yes. You may contact us about a significant personal concern without seeking group membership. Individual accompaniment remains exceptional, assessed according to the concern and capacity. Explain why you seek our work. Reading and ritual require attendance on separate days.
We do not offer ongoing individual advice on everyday matters or spontaneous conversations with Entidades. We do not perform Amarração: rituals intended to force a bond or control another person. There is no remote work or unannounced visiting.
Health, addiction and the ritual framework.
We need advance knowledge of illnesses and addictions to assess the appropriate framework responsibly. People with alcohol or drug addiction may receive spiritual accompaniment, but cannot participate in mediumistic sessions for safety reasons. Tobacco and alcohol are used ritually in certain Umbanda incorporations. They are not used outside that context or in work with Orixás. Spiritual accompaniment does not replace medical care or addiction treatment. Prescribed medication must not be stopped without medical advice.
The 24 hours before rituals and sessions.
For the preceding 24 hours: no alcohol, sexual abstinence, and avoid large crowds where possible. This preparation forms part of the agreed framework.
Even occasional drug use, including cannabis/hashish, is incompatible with our spiritual development path and group practice. In our house’s understanding it interferes with development. People with addictions may receive separate spiritual accompaniment, without participating in mediumistic sessions.
FAQ
Before you write
Do I need previous experience?
No. We explain the foundations and explore whether this path suits you.
Is this a course or a long-term community?
We understand the house as a spiritual family. Development takes years, regular participation and contribution to the community. Exceptional personal concerns can be considered separately.
Can I come without joining the group?
We may consider significant individual concerns as exceptions, depending on capacity. Everyday consultations and Amarração are outside our work. All meetings take place in person.
Can I drop in to speak with an Entidade?
No. Participation requires prior agreement and a personal introductory process. There is no open drop-in circle.
Can I come from Munich?
Yes. The house is in Starnberg and especially welcomes enquiries from people able to attend regularly from the Munich area. Arrival details are arranged after acceptance.
Do you work remotely?
No. Readings and rituals are exclusively in person.
Must I have a particular religious background?
No. We do not proselytise. Our house framework must be understood and respected.
How is trance work approached?
An agreed framework with accompaniment and time to reflect. Boundaries and confidentiality matter. Illnesses and addictions must be disclosed beforehand; people with alcohol or drug addiction do not participate in mediumistic sessions.
Does this replace therapy?
No. We offer spiritual accompaniment, not medical or psychotherapeutic care or an emergency service.
What does the €150 cover?
The reading and ritual on different days. Appointments are arranged after acceptance and payment. Admission is not guaranteed; there are no further participation costs.
Can we speak by phone first?
No. Please send your motivation, context and expectations in one complete written message through the form, email or WhatsApp.
05 / YOUR ENQUIRY
First understand.
Then get in touch.
Why do you wish to come, and what do you expect from our work? Are you seeking development in the group or bringing an exceptional personal concern? Explain concretely in one message, without intimate details. This is an enquiry, not a booking or payment.
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