Santa Muerte is often considered a comforting guide to the afterlife, as well as a mystical figure who can save people from death with her healing powers. Officially, the Vatican doesn’t support the worship of Santa Muerte since she’s not a canonized saint in the Catholic church. [2] X Research source
The media and Catholic church try to dissuade worship of Santa Muerte by portraying her as the saint of criminals. In reality, her followers are largely working-class people who pray to her for genuine support. [5] X Research source More than 10 million people are estimated to worship Santa Muerte regularly, not including those who turn to her on special occasions.
You don’t necessarily need physical objects like a rosary to pray to her—your relationship with Santa Muerte comes from the heart. Santa Muerte’s powers are strongest at night or just before dark. Plan to perform rituals, prayers, or altar work after sundown for the best results. [7] X Research source If you want to connect with her with spellwork, make sure an experienced spellcaster is there to guide you and help you complete the spell safely. [8] X Research source
Our Father: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Hail Mary: Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end. Amen.
Almighty God, before your Divine Presence, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I ask permission to invoke the Santisima Muerte. Holy and Miraculous Mother, at this time I beg for your presence and intervention. Through the great power, which God has given you, I beg of you to hear my prayers and grant me all the favors I ask of you until the last day, hour, and moment when the Divine Majesty shall call me before his presence.
Santisima Muerte, beloved of my heart, do not abandon me without your protection. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Mother Death, Beloved of my heart, do not leave me without Your protection, neither by day nor by night. Illuminate me with Your wisdom, and comfort me with Your love. And when my time has come, by Your decree, Take me into Your arms and carry me into eternal life. Lady in White, Lady in Red, Lady in Black, I place upon Your altar this rosary, and plead for Your blessing upon it. Servant of God, may this image of You be blessed to serve Your child who trusts in You. May it bring me and my loved ones peace, prosperity, and hope, And safety in our homes and upon our journeys. May we have always a roof over our heads and bread upon our table, and all of our needs met. Free the prisoners, heal the sick, and comfort the forgotten with Your holy love, O our Guide upon Heaven’s path, and keeper of the doorway into the life eternal. Amen.
I believe in the power of Santa Muerte. She, who is the keeper of the living and protector of the dead. Who sees all things and forgives all sins. Whose authority is vast and her power absolute. I believe in the power of Santa Muerte; Whose judgment can be both swift and sure; I accept your power under the cloak of your protection And ask that you guard and guide me on my path now. Amen. It’s appropriate to pray on protective amulets or pendants other than an official Santa Muerte rosary.
Our Father Alternate: Death, beloved of my heart, do not leave me unprotected by day or by night. Guide my steps along life’s path and grant me a peaceful and painless death. Amen. Gloria Patri Alternate: O’ Santa Muerte, I give gratitude and thanks for your protection, influence and Blessings. Amen. For information on how to pray the entire Santa Muerte rosary, click here.
Replenish the water in Santa Muerte’s glass every day to keep it fresh and pleasing to her. Keep your altar clean to repel negative energy. [16] X Research source Wash your tablecloths regularly and scent the air with essential oils, white sage, or eucalyptus. Dedicate your altar solely to Santa Muerte. She doesn’t like to share space with other saints unless there is a special reason.
Light an altar candle in her honor at the start or end of every day to acknowledge both her pagan and Catholic identity. [17] X Research source
Glorious Santa Muerte, love of my heart, do not forsake me in this moment in which I most need protection and your blessing. You who are always hovering around the world, you who are the guide. You are the one who will help us to cross the wonderful world. Thanks, I give you for bringing what I need most at this time.
Love has knocked on my door dear and most holy death, but it has behaved capriciously with me. I feel sorry because I love and I am not reciprocated. I beg you with sadness so that you hear my prayer, feel how my being throbs when I speak to you and beg my beloved girl. That is why I come to you, you are miraculous and kind. I want and wish that [mention the name of your impossible love] correspond to your love, as I love them. I will beg you for the time necessary for my wish to be fulfilled, while I will prove my loyalty offered for your grace [mention what your offering will be] for [mention a term]. So be it.
Write your afflictions on the ribbon with the pen, then tie the rue in a bunch with the ribbon. Sprinkle some oil over the rue, then light the cigar and breathe smoke over the rue too. Cleanse your entire body with the rue. Start at your head and work down to your feet, passing over the most ill part of your body several times. Wrap the rue in paper and throw it out. Write your full name along the width of the candle with the sharp tip of the maguey leaf. Cleanse your body with the candle wax in the same manner as with the rue. Light the candle so the flame lights up the front of your Santa Muerte image. Pray and ask for Santa Muerte to ensure your health.
