The term "Ponto Cruzado" translates to "crossed point" or "intersection" in Portuguese. In Umbanda, it refers to a specific location where the spiritual and material worlds intersect. This intersection is believed to be a nexus of energies, where the paths of various spiritual entities, guides, and energies converge. Ponto Cruzado is often associated with the crossroads, a symbol present in various cultures and spiritual traditions, representing the intersection of different dimensions, planes of existence, and spiritual paths.
The heavy embroidery helps "anchor" the entity to the medium. It provides a focal point that assists the spirit in stabilizing the material body during the trance state. ponto cruzado umbanda