Santa Muerte Plants & Herbs
Different rituals and practices related to Santa Muerte may involve various herbs and plants, with different associations and uses. Here are a few examples of such plants:
1. **Marigolds**: Marigolds, particularly the Mexican variety known as Cempasúchil, are often associated with the Day of the Dead and other death-related ceremonies in Mexican culture. They may be used in altars or offerings to Santa Muerte.
2. **Roses**: Roses, particularly white and red ones, are also commonly associated with Santa Muerte. They may be used in rituals or as part of altars.
3. **Copal**: This tree resin is often burned as incense in rituals associated with Santa Muerte.
4. **Tobacco**: Tobacco is sometimes used in rituals associated with Santa Muerte, often as part of offerings or in rituals aimed at seeking protection or favor.
5. **Marijuana**: Marijuana is sometimes used in rituals associated with Santa Muerte, often as part of offerings or in rituals aimed at seeking protection or favor.
6. **Mug Wort**: This herb, known as "Artemisia," in Spanish, may be used in some traditions as a means of cleansing or protection in relation to Santa Muerte.
7. **Basil**: Basil is sometimes associated with protection and love, and thus may be used in rituals seeking these outcomes from Santa Muerte.
8. **Aloe Vera**: Is often placed on the altar of Santa Muerte as an offering.
9. **Verbena**: Used in ritual baths for cleansing and good luck.
10. **Rue**: Used in rituals for cleansing and good health.
11. **Rosemary**: Used in rituals for cleansing and removing negative influences.
12. **Maguey**: Used in rituals for good health.
13. **Bay Leaf**: Used in rituals to bring a good job and prosperity.
Please note that the specific plants and herbs used, and the rituals they are part of, can vary greatly depending on local traditions and personal beliefs. Additionally, Santa Muerte is often associated with color symbolism, and different colored candles or other items may be used in conjunction with these plants and herbs in rituals and offerings.
Santa Muerte Bath of Luck for Money
Make this bath of luck to attract prosperity. The best day to make this bath is on Sunday after 7:00 PM.
Materials:
• Five Liters of Water
• Quarter-Ounce of the Herb Verbena
• Small Bag of Angel Grass
• Quarter-Ounce of Sweet Basil
• Small Piece of Brown Sugar
• A White Candle
Procedure:
1. Bring to a boil all the herbs and brown sugar in the water and simmer for three minutes.
2. After simmering strain the water into another container.
3. When your bath water is warm in the tub add the essence you create and mix thoroughly.
4. Bath as accustomed cleaning your whole body while visualizing your economic success.
5. After your bath, dress in light colored clothing and clean your whole body with the white candle by rubbing it over your body, starting at your head and finishing at your feet, then light the candle.
6. Recite the following prayer: “Santisima Muerte, darling of my heart, never forsake me of your protection, during the day and through the night. My Lady, I ask you to please open all my roads, make them successful, prosperous, and of good fortune, that through this holy flame all my requests to you will be answered. Thank you, My Lady, for listening to me.” (Now make your specific request)
7. Leave the candle until it burns completely.
Perform this ritual as often as you feel necessary.
Santa Muerte Court Case Help
Ingredients:
9 Santa Muerte candles or 9 white candles
1 piece of road-opener twig
1 piece of 15-centimeter-size white paper
1 meters of white hemp thread
1 small bottle of Santa Muerte essence (clear)
1 packet of Santa Muerte powder
1 black pen
Procedure:
Sprinkle the Santa Muerte essence over all the candles and then dust them all with the powder. Then take the black pen and piece of paper and write down the number of your court case and the name of your enemy. Next place the road-opener twig on the paper and roll it up and then tie it up tight with the hemp thread and place it next to your Santa Muerte statuette. The next step-is to-light one candle per day, reciting a prayer to Santa Muerte asking for help to win your court case. Every time you light a candle you should make your petitions, asking that the doors to your problem or legal case be opened. When nine days have passed, bury the bound twig in a vase and offer Santa Muerte a dozen white roses, asking her to make your wishes come true.
Santa Muerte for Luck in Love
Ingredients:
1 Small Bone-Colored Statuette of Santisima Muerte (Pocket Size)
2 Pieces of Red Fabric
1 Small White Plate
1 Bottle of Rose Oil (Patchouli)
1 Bottle of Cinnamon Oil
1 Red Fabric Bag
1 Small Piece of Red Cloth from Your personal Clothing (Piece of Red T-Shirt)
1 Piece of Binding Stick (A Twig Found on the Ground)
1 Strainer
1 Bucket
Petals of Three Red Roses
Matchsticks
Water
Procedure:
Put your article of clothing in the middle of the plate and immediately place Santa Muerte on top of the clothing and then cover her with rose petals (lay her down if it's easier). Drizzle the rose and cinnamon oil over the petals and then put the binding stick on top.
Cleanse yourself from head to toe with a red votive candle lit with match sticks. Pray to Santa Muerte (you can use the Santa Muerte prayer that best suits you). When the candle burns out, remove Santa Muerte and wrap her up together with your article of clothing in the red fabric.
Wrap the small white plate and binding stick in the second piece of red fabric. Put the wrapped plate and binding stick into the red bag. Then put the rose petals to boil. Once it has boiled, let the water cool down and then use it to rinse yourself after bathing.
You should always carry this amulet [the bag] with you and shouldn't let strangers or acquaintances touch it.
Remember that the baths are from the neck down.
Santa Muerte Ritual for a Struggling Business
Ingredients:
12 of your own coins
1 small yellow cloth sack
1 Victor Stick
1 Saint Death charm
l bottle of Saint Death cologne
1 glass of water
l gold Saint Death votive candle
9 spoonfuls of sugar
1 vial of Good Luck Powder, the kind that contains a consecrated stone
1 china plate
1 plastic bag
Matchsticks
Procedure:
Go ahead and make the sign of the cross with all the coins and then place them in the glass of water.
Now put the sugar, Victor Stick, the powder along with the stone, and the charm on the plate. Mix them up well and light the candle with the matches. Recite the prayer printed on the candle and make your petition asking Saint Death to open the doors of your business and that this offering to her may be the start of your success and prosperity.
Place the candle as close as possible to the plate and leave it there for two days. After two days have passed put the contents of the plate in the plastic bag and sprinkle a bit of powder in your place of business or at the entrance and in your cash drawer.
Spray a bit of the cologne in the same places.
Regarding the glass of water, take the coins out of it and put them along with the Victor Stick and the charm in the little yellow cloth sack. Tie it up tight and always carry it with you. This will serve as special protection. Don't let anyone touch it.
Santa Muerte Ritual for Good Health
Ingredients:
1 medium stalk of rue
1 meter of purple ribbon
1 votive candle for health (purple)
1 bottle of Santa Muerte lotion
1 cigar
1 maguey leaf
1 black pen
Procedure:
With the black pen write down all your ailments on the ribbon and then use the ribbon to tie up the rue in a bunch. Apply a bit of the Santa Muerte lotion to the bunch of rue. Light the cigar and blow smoke over the rue.
Next, cleanse your entire body with the rue, starting with your head and working down to your feet, making sure you pass the rue several times over the part of your body that's most ailing. As soon as you finish, wrap the rue in newspaper and throw it away.
Take the sharp tip of the maguey leaf and write your full name along the width of the candle. Now cleanse your whole body with the candle, starting with your head and ending with your feet, again making sure to pass over the most affected body part several times. Light your candle and recite the prayer printed on it. It should burn in front of your Santa Muerte or place it on your altar, but always ask her to take care of your health.
Santa Muerte Ritual for Removing Negative Energy
Ingredients:
A Square Mirror, as this represents the four elements with which Santisima Muerte works.
A Santa Muerte Prayer Card
A Brick of Charcoal
A Dinner Plate
A Bottle of Santa Muerte Oil (it should be clear)
A Bottle of Road Opener Oil
White Glue
Procedure:
Glue the Most Holy Death prayer card to the mirror. Now light the charcoal and place it on the plate. Pour a few drops of the Santa Muerte and road-opener oils over the charcoal, and you will see aromatic smoke rising up. As soon as you see the smoke, wave the mirror through it and pray: “O Most Holy Death, I call on you; I implore you that with your power you remove (give the name of the person who is causing you problems). May envy and bad luck be sent away and may all witchcraft and works of Santeria, Voodoo, Palo Mayombe, black magic, and any evil against me be reflected by this mirror. Thank you, my Lady.”
Now you can make any other personal petition that you would like. Remember that your faith and spiritual strength should be put into this ritual.
The mirror, now that it's consecrated, should be hung at the entrance of your house or business, so that it stays up front and reflects everyone who comes in (this works to repel any bad energy). Let the charcoal burn two more minutes, as this works to purify your house or business.
Santa Muerte Ritual of Health for a Loved One
When you have a family member or close friend admitted to a clinic or hospital, you can help them with the following ritual.
Before an image of Santisima Muerte light a triangular candle of Santisima Muerte. It is recommended that the candle be purple or blue. Put the name of the sick person on all sides of the triangular candle, that is to say, write the name three times.
On the back of the candle place the name of the hospital where they are interned. On the front of the candle place a holy card with the image of Santisima Muerte. Say the following prayer for seven days:
Santisima Muerte, protector, most supreme lady of life, angel that our Father created to help and serve.
Today I beg you, I beg that you grant the health and the life of (name of person), that his/her days on Earth last, that his/her body recovers full vigor and energy. You can save him/her and return him/her to a perfect state of health.
I implore you, I ask that on this day, at this hour, by the victory of Jesus Christ on the Cross, that you move and return (name of person) to good health. Amen
If the candle finishes before seven days, obtain another one. After the seven days, give an offering of thanks to Santisima Muerte, and offer the holy card used on the candle to the person in the hospital.
It is recommended that a triangular candle always be burning until the patient gets out of the hospital.
Santa Muerte Spell to Ward Off a Person
It is recommended to perform this ritual on Thursday or Saturday before one in the morning. It is necessary to wash your hands before and after performing this ritual.
Materials:
• A Deep Medium Size Clay Bowl
• A Small Bottle of Black Oil
• A Small Bottle of “Go Away Evil Cologne” (Available Online)
• A Large Lemon
• One Meter of Black Hemp Thread
• A Small Piece of Black Paper (4” X 4”)
• A Pencil
• A White Santa Muerte Candle (Not In Glass)
• A Small Stick from an Ash Tree (6”)
Procedures:
1-Empty the black oil and go away evil cologne into the clay bowl.
2-Next write the name and address of the person you wish to ward off on the black paper. If you don’t know their address just write their name.
3-Roll the black paper with name and address around the ash tree stick.
4-Cut the lemon in half and put the stick with paper between the two halves. Wrap the black hemp thread around the stick and lemon halves so they can not come apart then place them in the clay bowl.
5-Light the Santa Muerte candle and pray to Santa Muerte with much faith and firmness stating your petition.
6-The candle should be a little withdrawn from your clay bowl so you do not accidentally ignite the contents of the bowl.
7-When the candle has completely burned, put the bowl in a bag and throw it away far from your house.
Santa Muerte Ritual to Obtain a Good Job
Ingredients:
A Yellow Robed Santa Muerte
A Photo of Yourself
Three Green Candles
A Piece of Green Cloth and Some Green Sewing Thread
One Laurel Leaf (Bayleaf)
A Glass of Mineral Water or Spring Water
One Paper Bill (Money) of Whatever Denomination You Like
Carrying Out the Work:
First place the laurel leaf (Bayleaf), your photo and the monetary bill on your altar/table.
Using a glass, ideally one made of crystal, fill it three-fourths full of mineral/spring water, put one laurel leaf (Bayleaf), the monetary bill and your photo in the glass of water in the same order that you placed them on your Santa Muerte altar/table.
Around the glass arrange the three green candles and light the candles in order from right to left. You must leave everything like this for 21 minutes. While the candles are burning pray to Santa Muerte from your heart asking for help in finding a good job. End the 21 minutes of prayer with these words:
Santisima Muerte,
You who clarifies everything for me,
You light up all the roads,
So that I can reach my ideal place.
I want to ask you through,
This humble prayer,
That you never turn from me.
My greatest wish,
Is to be with you and my loved ones,
In your perpetual grace,
And to find a good job.
Thank you, beloved and adored Santa Muerte,
For your love and mercy towards me,
And my loved ones. Amen.
After 21 minutes, put out the candles in the order from left to right and remove the objects from the water carefully so you don’t break your photo. Situate the items on your altar/table on the piece of green cloth in the following manner:
First place the laurel leaf (Bayleaf), then your photo and lastly the monetary bill. Sew everything into a little pouch, always carry it with you and place it under your pillow when you rest.
When you go to sleep at night, place your pouch on Santa Muerte’s altar/table and say a pray of thanks for the favors you have received.
The Hand of Santa Muerte
Ingredients:
1 bone colored statue of Santa Muerte, one that you can move and remove the right hand
1 small sheet of white paper
1 white Santa Muerte candle
1 new needle
Tobacco of any kind (pouch, cigar or cigarette)
On a Friday at noon, with the new needle, write on the white candle your major wish, which can be employment, personal success, love, removal of obstacles from your family or self, protection, or general good luck.
Next, with black or blue ink, write the same wish on the white sheet of paper. Deposit the paper and some tobacco in a small cylindrical tube like the kind cigars come in, and then seal it with a little paraffin or wax. You must not use adhesive tape or plastic glue.
Put the roll of paper and tobacco in the right hand of the Senora, which should be the hand that you can move or remove. Light the candle and place it in front of Santa Muerte. Say a prayer of your preference and ask with all your heart that your wish be fulfilled.
The Star of Five Points
Ingredients:
13 White or Red Candles
1 Mirror
1 Piece of White Paper
Sugarcane Alcohol (Aquardiente)
Granulated Salt
This ritual should be done outside so you don’t burn down your house. At three o’clock in the morning, assemble the thirteen white or red candles, which ever color you prefer. Place the thirteen candles on the ground in a circular pattern and light them. While the candles are burning, make a five-pointed star in the center of the candle circle with the salt and place the mirror in the center.
Before the candles burn out by themselves, say a prayer to Santa Muerte. The request must be written on a piece of white paper and the name of the person for whom you are performing the work. When there is only one candle left burning, put a good amount of sugarcane alcohol on the salt, light the alcohol on fire with the flame from the last candle, then burn the white paper on which you have written in the flames and wait for the mirror to shatter which indicates that what you have asked will be fulfilled without delay.
This ritual should not be performed more than three times in a row; it is so strong that whoever practices it may suffer some disorder because it accumulates too much power.
Triple Curse
This curse is very strong and very hard to break and counter.
Ingredients:
1 statue of the Nina Blanca (removeable scythe) and 1 white plain candle and 1 white 7-day Santa Muerte candle
1 statue of the Nina Negra (removeable scythe) and 1 plain black candle1 Santa Muerte 7-day black candle
1 statue of the Nina Rojo (removeable scythe) and 1 plain red candle and 1 Santa Muerte red 7-day candle
3 pieces of white paper
1 cigar
whiskey
salt
black mustard seeds
chili powder
Write the name of your enemy three times on each paper and your justice on the other side of each paper. Roll each one up and place around the scythe of each statue and place scythe back in her hand. Now carve your enemy’s name three times in each plain candle and sprinkle some salt, mustard seeds and chili powder on each candle; make sure the name gets some on it. Offer your whiskey to get them fired up and read the curse while smoking your cigar, blowing the smoke in the face of the 3 Santisima Muertes. After the curse is said light all 6 candles.
The Curse:
For all the pain and suffering you caused me, I place upon you the curse of three. Three times your heart will ache. Three times your body will ache. Each time more painful than before; until love, good luck, and happiness no longer knocks upon your door. Now I even the score. You hurt me badly, broke my heart. This cannot not break or be lifted until I crush your spirit.
Now light your candles, the curse is done.