What Are Spiritual Colonies?

Spiritual colonies, also known as spiritual cities, are organized communities in the spiritual realm where souls find refuge after physical death. Far from being abstract regions, they have structure, administration, study programs, and meaningful work — all focused on the moral and intellectual progress of the spirit.

In Spiritist Codification, Allan Kardec described the state of erraticity — the period when the soul remains outside the body between two incarnations. Later, through Chico Xavier’s psychography, André Luiz detailed these colonies in works like Nosso Lar (The Astral City), showing that they are not places of idleness, but living schools for spiritual growth.

Who Lives in Spiritual Colonies?

These cities are home to spirits in different stages of development. Some are newly disincarnated souls in need of care, while others are dedicated workers. Among them are spiritual mentors, disincarnated doctors, teachers, caregivers, and administrators — all committed to mutual support and regeneration.

Hierarchy and Spiritual Organization

Spiritual colonies operate like true cities, with government, administration, hospitals, study centers, and temples. However, hierarchy is not about power; it’s based on merit and service. More evolved spirits guide the less experienced, leading them toward progress.

Work, Study, and Growth in the Spiritual Plane

Life in spiritual colonies is active and educational. There is no idleness, since the spirit keeps learning, teaching, healing, rescuing, or preparing for a new incarnation.

• Spiritual hospitals: help newly disincarnated spirits recover.
• Educational institutions: courses and lectures to expand moral and scientific knowledge.
• Service areas: charity tasks, reincarnation planning, and assistance in lower spiritual zones.

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Spiritual Colonies vs. the Lower Zone

While spiritual colonies are regions of peace and growth, the Lower Zone (Umbral) is a denser vibration field, where spirits remain trapped by addictions, hatred, or material passions. Many are first received in this shadowy zone before being rescued to colonies of healing and renewal.

How Do Spirits Arrive at Colonies?

There are several ways:

• Direct rescue: spiritual teams assist and rescue suffering souls.
• Natural attraction: balanced spirits wake up already attuned to colonies.
• Prayers: sincere prayers from family members often open doors for assistance.

Location and Examples in Brazil

According to mediumistic reports, Brazil hosts several spiritual colonies in subtle dimensions above physical regions. Each works as a center for assistance and regeneration.

Some examples include: Colônia Regeneração (Goiás/DF), Colônia Amigos da Dor (Minas Gerais/Bahia), Colônia Redenção (Bahia), Colônia Arco-Íris (Amazon Region), Colônia Nova Esperança (Goiás), and the well-known Nosso Lar (Rio de Janeiro).

Below are examples of spiritual colonies described in Spiritist literature, along with their main purposes and characteristics:

1. Colony Regeneration
   Location: Between Goiânia (GO) and Brasília (DF), Brazil
   Mission: Support spirits who are severely weakened or carry deep perispiritual injuries
   Activities: Intense fluidic treatments, regenerative therapies, and moral encouragement for inner renewal
2. Colony Friends of Pain
   Location: Northern Minas Gerais and southern Bahia
   Mission: Provide assistance to newly disincarnated spirits in suffering
   Activities: Spiritual rescues, collective prayers, and care in spiritual hospitals; considered one of the oldest colonies in Brazil
3. Colony Redemption
   Location: Eastern Bahia
   Mission: Offer advanced fluidic assistance and preserve uplifting spiritual memories
   Activities: A spiritual laboratory serving incarnated souls and an archive of “living scenes” of love, including moments from the life of Jesus
4. Colony Rainbow
   Location: Spiritual line between Porto Velho (RO) and Manaus (AM)
   Mission: Spread hope and provide generous spiritual relief
   Activities: Workers known as the “children of the rainbow” directly support incarnated individuals
5. Colony Rays of Dawn
   Location: Northern Amapá, with branches in other countries
   Mission: Assist disincarnated children
   Activities: A spiritual park focused on education, joy, and the well-being of children in the astral plane
6. Colony Padre Chico (Colony of the Daisies)
   Location: Triângulo Mineiro (MG)
   Mission: Provide spiritual relief and train Christian workers
   Activities: Welcoming suffering spirits and organizing fraternal service teams
7. Colony by the Sea
   Location: Southeastern coast of Espírito Santo
   Mission: Conduct spiritual studies on ecology and natural balance
   Activities: Monitor the oceans’ impact on Earth from a spiritual perspective
8. Colony New Hope
   Location: Palmelo region (GO)
   Mission: Record the flow of spirits connected to Earth
   Activities: Catalog disincarnated and incarnated beings—estimated at nearly 30 billion spirits linked to the planet
9. Colony of Flowers
   Location: Broad area covering SC, PR, SP, and GO
   Mission: Care for disincarnated souls marked by the effects of cancer
   Activities: Specialized treatments for perispiritual relief
10. Colony Gramado
    Location: State of Rio Grande do Sul
    Mission: Research and help spirits with motor coordination challenges
    Activities: A set of colonies (Orchids, Sunflowers, Guaíba, Star of the Dawn) dedicated to spiritual health and rehabilitation techniques

In addition, Spiritist literature describes many other colonies: Morada do Sol (tropical diseases), Colony of Violets (heart research), Rising Sun (preparation for reincarnation), Nightingale (support for sudden deaths), Moscoso (spiritual self-knowledge), as well as several Indigenous colonies and new centers created to address modern needs.

Other notable spiritual cities include Nosso Lar, Colony Field of Peace, Temporary House of Fabiano, Colony New Dawn, Writer’s Colony, Sanatorium Hope, Spirit Meimei, Colony Port of Peace, among many others.

According to Spiritist teachings, Brazil’s spiritual dimension would host hundreds of colonies and assistance centers, invisible to the physical eye. What we know today represents only a fraction of this vast “astral map,” suggesting there is still much to discover about these spiritual cities and their contribution to humanity.

Nosso Lar: The Most Famous Spiritual Colony

The spiritual colony Nosso Lar (Our Home) is without a doubt the most well-known in Spiritism. First described by the spirit André Luiz through the mediumship of Chico Xavier in 1944, it became a global reference on life after death and the concept of organized spiritual cities.

According to the accounts, Nosso Lar is located above the state of Rio de Janeiro, in Earth’s ionosphere, positioned between the darker lower zones and the higher luminous spheres. This intermediate location makes it a transitional spiritual city, illuminated by the same Sun and Moon that shine on Earth.

Foundation and Purpose

Nosso Lar was founded in the 16th century by a group of Portuguese spirits who had disincarnated in Brazil. After reuniting in the spiritual plane, they decided to establish an organized community to welcome and guide souls in need of renewal.

Main purpose: to provide work, moral education, and spiritual recovery.
Function: to serve as a recovery station and a reincarnation planning center for spirits connected to Brazil.

Government and Ministries

The city was designed in the shape of a six-pointed star, with the Governor’s Office at the center and six ministries radiating outward:

• Ministry of Regeneration – assistance to suffering spirits and the newly disincarnated.
• Ministry of Assistance – fraternal support to both incarnated and disincarnated souls.
• Ministry of Communication – records, archives, and spiritual exchange.
• Ministry of Enlightenment – education, study, and moral learning.
• Ministry of Elevation – activities focused on advanced spiritual progress.
• Ministry of Divine Union – connection with higher realms and sublime tasks.

Each ministry is led by 12 Ministers, totaling 72 spiritual leaders who advise the Governor. The first four ministries are dedicated to Earth-related missions, while the last two are aligned with higher planes.

Daily Life and City Structure

Nosso Lar functions as a fully organized city, complete with:

• tree-lined avenues, plazas, and gardens;
• hospitals and schools for recovering spirits;
• temples, government buildings, and residences;
• a rapid transport system called aerobus;
• a social currency known as bonus-hour, equivalent to one hour of spiritual work.

By the 1940s, the colony was estimated to host 1 million spiritual inhabitants. A magnetic wall surrounds the city, equipped with protective barriers against lower spirits from the Umbral.

Life in Nosso Lar follows the law of work and rest: everyone studies or works according to their abilities, but also has mandatory periods of leisure. As the character Lísias explains:

“Everything here is an improved copy of what exists on Earth. In fact, earthly life imitates spiritual life.”

City Plans and Mediumistic Confirmations

In 1979, the medium Heigorina Cunha sketched the master plan of Nosso Lar with Chico Xavier’s approval, confirming the star-shaped layout and detailing its sectors. This mediumistic revelation validated André Luiz’s earlier descriptions decades later.

Legacy in Spiritism and Brazilian Culture

Nosso Lar is regarded as a model spiritual colony, symbolizing organization, cooperation, and purposeful life beyond death. The book inspired a film, doctrinal studies, and academic debates, and even became part of popular language in Brazil—many people now refer to the spiritual realm simply as “Nosso Lar.”

This work popularized the idea that spiritual life is active, structured, and educational—far from being a passive heaven, it is a community dedicated to growth, work, and service.

Are There Spiritual Colonies for Each Religion?

A common question among those studying Spiritism is whether spiritual colonies are divided by religion. The answer, according to Allan Kardec and trustworthy mediumistic accounts, is no. These colonies do not function as temples or human associations, nor are they designed to house only Catholics, Spiritists, Evangelicals, or followers of any other faith.

Admission Criteria in Spiritual Colonies

What determines alignment with a specific spiritual colony is not religious affiliation, but rather the vibrational state of the Spirit. This state reflects the individual’s choices, emotions, and values cultivated throughout physical life. Consequently, Spirits who live with integrity, compassion, and solidarity naturally connect with compatible communities, regardless of their earthly religion.

Living Together Beyond Traditions

Mediumistic reports describe Spirits from different traditions living harmoniously in the same colony. This coexistence teaches that universal love and the practice of good surpass dogmatic divisions. Even Spirits without formal religion—yet committed to ethics and moral growth—find welcome and opportunities for progress.

The Universal Character of Spiritual Laws

In the spiritual dimension, there are no privileges based on human labels. Each Spirit is welcomed according to its level of awareness, willingness to learn, and openness to inner renewal. Colonies divided by faith would not make sense, since the true purpose is integration, shared learning, and collective evolution.

Spiritual Colonies as Schools for the Soul

These spiritual cities function as genuine schools for the soul. They help each Spirit overcome personal limitations and develop universal virtues. More than a refuge, they are environments of teaching, service, and moral regeneration, where everyone learns that practicing good is the true path to spiritual progress.

The Importance of Preparing in Life

In Spiritism, we learn that life on Earth is a unique opportunity for growth and preparation before returning to the spiritual realm. Every choice, thought, and action we cultivate during our physical existence directly shapes the environment we will encounter after death.

Earthly Life as a Preparatory Course

Life on Earth can be compared to a preparatory course for the spiritual world. Just as a student studies before an important exam, each person is called to develop virtues and overcome weaknesses, ensuring better conditions after the transition to the afterlife. This is not about fear or punishment, but rather spiritual responsibility: we reap in the invisible realm the results of what we sow in matter.

Those who nurture positive thoughts, practice genuine charity, and strive for moral improvement gradually build a higher vibrational state. This conscious effort becomes a kind of spiritual passport, allowing the soul to be welcomed into harmonious and educational spiritual colonies, rather than dense regions tied to suffering or stagnation.

Practices to Prepare in Life

Preparing in life involves simple yet meaningful habits:

• Practicing kindness and compassion in daily actions;
• Watching over your thoughts, avoiding hatred, resentment, and selfishness;
• Valuing self-awareness, correcting harmful habits, and cultivating spiritual values;
• Maintaining rational faith based on study and personal experience, not just rituals.

The Result of Conscious Preparation

By embracing this mindset, the spirit becomes lighter, more aware, and more receptive to the guidance of spiritual benefactors. The return to the spiritual world then happens more peacefully, easing integration into spiritual colonies and accelerating the process of moral growth and continuous learning.

The Role of Spiritual Colonies in Reincarnation

According to Spiritist teachings, spiritual colonies are well-organized cities in the spiritual realm that function as schools for growth and preparation for reincarnation. Far from being mere resting places, these communities are vibrant centers of activity, fully dedicated to planning future lives on Earth.

In these harmonious environments, spiritual mentors — highly evolved and experienced Spirits — guide each individual in choosing the trials and challenges necessary for moral and intellectual progress. Importantly, this process is never imposed; instead, it is carried out consciously and with participation, respecting the Spirit’s free will and its commitment to the Law of Cause and Effect.

Beyond reincarnation planning, spiritual colonies are also places of reunion with loved ones and soul companions. Before a new earthly life, many groups reorganize to return together, strengthening bonds of affection and correcting imbalances from the past. Because of this teamwork in the spiritual plane, challenges faced on Earth are experienced with more support, clarity, and purpose.

Why is this understanding important?

• It shows that reincarnation is not random, but part of a carefully designed plan.
• It reinforces the idea of spiritual responsibility: today’s choices define tomorrow’s connection with higher colonies.
• It brings the reader closer to the concept of a spiritual family, which transcends a single lifetime.
• It highlights the importance of studying life after death and what awaits us in the spiritual world.

By understanding how spiritual colonies work in preparing reincarnation, the seeker gains deeper awareness of the value of each earthly experience and the personal commitment required for true spiritual growth.

The Role of Colonies in Reincarnation

Spiritual colonies are also planning centers for reincarnation. Mentors help each spirit choose tests and challenges for their next incarnation. These decisions are participatory and respect free will.

Families and spiritual groups often reunite, preparing to reincarnate together and support one another in earthly challenges.

FAQs About Spiritual Colonies

1. Does every person go to a spiritual colony after death?
Not necessarily. The initial destination depends on the spirit’s mental and moral state.

2. Are spiritual colonies like cities on Earth?
Yes, but they are far more organized and beautiful, filled with subtle and harmonious vibrations.

3. Is it possible to communicate with someone in a spiritual colony?
Yes, through serious and responsible mediumship, as shown in well-documented psychographic works.

4. What is the relationship between spiritual colonies and the Lower Zone (Umbral)?
Spiritual colonies send rescue teams to assist spirits in the Lower Zone, providing treatment, healing, and spiritual education.

5. Are all spiritual colonies the same for every spirit?
No. Each colony has unique features that vary according to the moral and spiritual evolution of its inhabitants. Naturally, like-minded spirits gather in communities aligned with their vibration.

6. Do animals also live in spiritual colonies?
Yes. Animal spirits also exist in the spiritual dimension and may receive care, healing, and preparation for future reincarnations, just like humans.

7. How do spiritual colonies influence life on Earth?
Spirits from these colonies inspire people, assist spiritual centers, transmit messages of guidance, and promote balance—directly influencing humanity’s moral and social evolution.

Conclusion: The Legacy of Spiritual Colonies

Spiritual colonies reveal that life continues in an organized, active, and meaningful way after physical death. These communities act as schools, hospitals, temples, and centers of work, offering opportunities for learning, healing, and moral growth.

Every colony serves a distinct purpose—whether welcoming newly departed spirits, rescuing those in suffering, developing talents, or planning future reincarnations.

By understanding their existence, we realize that our daily choices directly impact our spiritual journey. Positive thoughts, charity, self-improvement, and dedication to goodness prepare us for integration into these higher realms of peace, wisdom, and evolution.

Ultimately, spiritual colonies show us that progress is continuous and based on universal principles: love, fraternity, and cooperation. They provide inspiring models of moral and social organization, reminding us that harmony is possible when guided by the law of love.

Each act of kindness, every lesson learned, and every step toward compassion is an investment in our eternal future. By embracing these values on Earth, we prepare ourselves to be welcomed into these luminous cities and to fulfill our greater purpose in the Universe.

References

The information presented in this article is grounded in reliable sources of Spiritism and spiritualist literature, including:

• Paragem Torres de Luz Blog / Fraternidade Dr. Lourenço – reports on spiritual colonies and mediumistic activities.
• Book: Moradas Espirituais, by Vania Arantes Damo – detailed studies on the location, purpose, and functioning of several spiritual colonies in Brazil.
• Book: Nosso Lar, spirit André Luiz, psychographed by Chico Xavier – a classic work that describes the most well-known spiritual colony and its organization.
• Verdadeluz.com.br – complementary information about life in spiritual colonies and mediumistic accounts.
• Wikipedia (pt.wikipedia.org) – basic reference on Nosso Lar and its historical context.
• Book: Cidades Espirituais, by Luis Hu Rivas – descriptions of several spiritual colonies, their functions, and areas of activity.

Together, these sources provide detailed descriptions of the location, organization, and purposes of spiritual colonies, including Nosso Lar and many others said to exist in the astral dimension of Brazil.