Public Figure Profiles

Francisco "Chico" Xavier

Chico Xavier or Francisco Cândido Xavier, born Francisco de Paula Cândido ([fɾɐ̃ˈsisku dʒi ˈpawlɐ ˈkɐ̃dʒidu], April 2, 1910 – June 30, 2002), was a popular Brazilian philanthropist and spiritist medium. During a period of 60 years he wrote over 490 books and several thousand letters claiming to use a process known as "psychography". Books based on old letters and manuscripts were published posthumously, bringing the total number of books to 496.The books written by Chico covered a vast range of topics from religion, philosophy, historical romances and novels, Portuguese Literature, poetry, and science, as well as thousands of letters intended to inform, console and uplift the families of deceased persons during his psychographic sessions. His books sold an estimated 50 million copies and the revenue generated by it was totally channeled into charity work.Xavier was born in the city of Pedro Leopoldo, State of Minas Gerais and is popularly known as "Chico Xavier" (Chico is the Portuguese nickname for Francisco). Xavier called his spiritual guide Emmanuel, who according to Xavier, lived in ancient Rome as Senator Publius Lentulus, was reincarnated in Spain as Father Damien, and later as a professor at the Sorbonne.He often mentioned he could not contact a deceased person unless the spirit was willing to be contacted. His appearances on TV talk shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s helped to establish Spiritism as one of the major religions professed in Brazil with more than 5 million followers. Despite his health problems he kept working up to his death, on June 30, 2002 in Uberaba. In 2010, a movie biography entitled Chico Xavier was released in Brazil. Directed by Daniel Filho, the film dramatized Xavier's life.On October 3, 2012, the SBT television TV show O Maior Brasileiro de Todos os Tempos named Chico Xavier "The Greatest Brazilian of all time", based on a viewer-supported survey.

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Some of their strengths

Francisco "Chico" Xavier has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Brave, Honest, Intuitive, Passionate, Adventurous, and Loyal.

Independent and Brave

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Francisco "Chico" Xavier is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is known for being a good communicator.

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Francisco "Chico" Xavier well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Organized and Achievement-oriented

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Francisco "Chico" Xavier as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.

Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.

Assertive and Protective

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Francisco "Chico" Xavier is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Independent and Dynamic

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Francisco "Chico" Xavier tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.

Some of Francisco "Chico" Xavier's challenges

While Francisco "Chico" Xavier has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Francisco "Chico" Xavier can be Short-tempered, Impulsive, Stubborn, Suspicious, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, and Callous.

Short-tempered and Impulsive

One of Francisco "Chico" Xavier's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.

Francisco "Chico" Xavier must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be excessive and unrealistic.

Callous and Selfish

Francisco "Chico" Xavier is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.

Aggressive and Domineering

Finally, Francisco "Chico" Xavier also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.

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