 Santa Muerte Bracelet
In Mexico, where reverence for the Santa Muerte as we know it today was born, it's common to see people wearing any number of Santa Muerte amulets, bracelets, and other jewelry. It's also common for devotees to set up altars to the Santa Muerte in their homes. Where reverence for the Santa Muerte is high, local devotees have developed meanings for when seemingly bad things happen to their Santa Muerte items. In this article, we discuss what it means when damage occurs to a Santa Muerte amulet, charm, statue, figurine, or offering candle.
A Sign of Defense
Traditions vary, but my mother taught me that broken jewelry, or jewlery lost while you're wearing it, is a sign that the Santa Muerte has defended you against a curse or hex. Much like a plate of body armor will crack or break when struck by heavy impact (which is a sign that the plate worked to absorb shock from the impact), so too will your Santa Muerte jewelry break upon impact from negative energy. The same is true of statues and figurines that suffer breaks or cracks. Repair, Make New, or Trash If damage occurs to your Santa Muerte amulet, charm, statue, or figurine - and if you still have the item in your possession - you can either repair it, cannibalize it to make something new, or simply treat the item as regular trash. There is nothing disrespectful about throwing something away that bears the image of Santa Muerte. The Santa Muerte is death itself and understands wholeheartedly that all physical vessels are eventually discarded. After all, the power and blessings which Santa Muerte bestows upon us do not come from physical charms, her power and blessings come from the relationships that we hold with her in our hearts. Good Practice When you discover a break or crack in one of your pieces of Santa Muerte paraphernalia, you may find it good practice to make a special offering to Santa Muerte upon your altar to thank her for using her magick to protect you from negative influences. Breaks and Cracks in Candles The same is true of candles upon your altar. Remember that Santa Muerte is not a creation deity - she's the personification of death itself, and therefore can only kill, not create. When we petition Santa Muerte, we're not asking her to manifest our desires, we're asking her to kill the challenges and roadblocks keeping us from what we want. When a candle upon our Santa Muerte altar breaks or cracks, many devotees believe it's a sign that Santa Muerte is actively working to destroy the roadblocks standing in our way. Extinguish the candle and discard like normal. Light another candle on your Santa Muerte altar to finish the original working or offering. If the new candle burns completely without breaking or cracking, then consider the work done. Continue lighting new candles until one burns completely without breaking or cracking. Looking for a Santa Muerte Pendant?
82 Comments
Samuel Santos
4/16/2017 02:35:07 am
I bought a candle didn't see that it came cracked and still lit it what do I do
LillyL
10/7/2017 03:08:05 pm
My neck started hurting an when I looked at my necklace her legs were almost broke in half but still holding on. I put a small silver board behind her, to keep her from breaking. What should i do??? Traditions vary, but my mother taught me that broken jewelry, or jewelry lost while you're wearing it, is a sign that the Santa Muerte has defended you against a curse or hex. Much like a plate of body armor will crack or break when struck by heavy impact (which is a sign that the plate worked to absorb shock from the impact), so too will your Santa Muerte jewelry break upon impact from negative energy. If your Santa Muerte jewelry or other amulet breaks and you still have it in your possession, bury or burn it. Make a special offering to Santa Muerte upon your altar as thanks for using her magick to protect you from negative influences.
Missy Lopez
3/27/2020 08:41:33 pm
So I have a Santa Muerte reversible candle and I just got it today it has been fixed! I came out the restroom and it was off. The wick is fine not short or too much wax! What does that mean! The senora I see is not available so I can’t ask her!! @Missy Lopez - This may be a sign that more work needs to be done. The block standing in your way is especially strong, and more effort may be needed to break through it. More magick may be necessary, so another candle may be appropriate. Also consider what you can do in the physical world to help weaken the block. What effort can you make to move you closer to your goal?
Raymond
12/29/2017 04:07:46 pm
What if our Santa Muerte breaks.hand and scythe ? Same principles apply ? And if I can’t fix her do I bury her ?
Cherika Gamble
6/15/2018 01:22:51 pm
I bought a Santa muerte statue and when I was cleaning it the hand broke off that was carrying her scythe. I took a closer look at it and I believe the seller had it broken before, but glued it back with super glue. I glued it back on and it's staying. Do I have to get rid of it still?
Elvy d' lys
2/1/2018 05:22:00 pm
while doing a banishing spell, my Santisima Muerte candle melted and now is blurry only on face. What dose that mean? thank you Sorry for taking so long to respond. Since you were attempting a banishment, it could be a sign that you've made progress toward erasing the target of your banishment from your life. How have you felt since the spell? Any other signs? Any progress? What does your heart tell you?
Lee
2/25/2018 08:00:20 pm
Hello, I purchased a Santa Muerte black statue at a Botanica a few weeks ago. Her hands were broken but I felt like she was calling to me because I didn't feel a connection to the other statues. I was wondering if it is okay to have a broken statue or if it is bad luck or wont work? Thank you! The magick of Santa Muerte does not come from a statue - it comes from the relationship formed with the spirit of Santa Muerte, which exists beyond physical things. What you decide to work with in order to venerate Santa Muerte is up to you. Use your intuition. Do you like the statue? Does it make you feel connected to Santa Muerte? There's your answer.
Devine
3/29/2018 06:06:57 pm
I lit a road opener and it burned all the way to the bottom then cracked. the wax melted on my alter just a little bit . My gf moved out to.. very toxic person
Your friend
4/9/2018 08:25:47 pm
I have a Santa Muerte amulet on my necklace and her red ruby fell out while wearing it I did take it as a sign she protected or help me but I glues the red ruby back in her hand and still have the necklace and wear it any suggestions?or ?
Sophia
5/7/2018 04:56:38 pm
Hello, My Santa Muerte got broken during a move and then when i moved I couldn't have where i was living due to my parents not wanting her in the house so can someone help me I've had her for 6-7 years i don't want to bury or burn is there anything else i can do??? There's nothing wrong with treating the piece as regular trash. Many devotees would believe that the break was a sign that she protected you from some harm during your move. There's no requirement to do anything special if a helmet gets cracked because it protected a person's head, you just count your blessings and get another helmet. Same goes for the statue. There are no requirements working with Santa Muerte for burning or burying - they are only options provided as historically symbolic gestures in the practice of magick. Your relationship with Santa Muerte won't suffer just because you can't burn or bury something. Feel free to treat the piece as trash, sprinkle with Florida Water or basil to neutralize any negative energy, and let the trash man take it away with the remnants of whatever it protected you from.
SOPHIA
5/9/2018 08:34:57 pm
Hello, that's the thing i don't want to treat her like trash i want to keep the statues is there anything wrong with keeping the statues that are broke @Sophia - Nothing wrong with it at all. But I don't think throwing away a broken statue is treating Santa Muerte like trash. The Santa Muerte has existed for all time and will exist for all time as the energy of death. She crosses cultures and boundaries and is known in every language. She is so powerful that she will one day consume our own sun and universe. I find it hard to believe something so powerful would bat an eye at you throwing out a broken statue. Your relationship with her does not come from a statue, it comes from your existence as a human, as an entity which itself is slowly dying. But if you find power or comfort in keeping the broken statue, then feel free.
Gabe
5/21/2018 10:27:44 pm
What happens if you just take off the bracelet and there no cracks
nate
6/11/2018 12:23:58 am
when do i light/extinguish a santa muerte 7 day candle?
Alicia Zavala
6/29/2018 09:39:26 pm
I just ran across all comments and responses. And if i may i would like to share a story ty in advance. My family and I visited Tucson, AZ (we are from Cali) in feb 2018 went to a swap meet i asked the lady do u have bracelets of la nina ? She said YES !! When we got back to Cali. I gave my friend a lucky charm bracelet I had bought her. And in the bag was the nina's bracelet I had before I bought the new one. I looked at my 19 yr old daughter and said la nina wants to stay in your car with you ! My daughter said ok i put la nina in the middle arm rest. On June 21st Ramon Ayala Mexican singer performed at the san Diego county fair. I didn't want to go. Cause I had , had a rough week n told my coworkers I'm just gonna go see Ramon have a beer n let loose !! I got home had huge headache. My friend said lets go I have extra ticket. I said no have fun !! Couple hrs later my daughter calls me c'mon mom I wanna go with u to the concert!! We both went had fun I had no beer !! But I did let loose !! On the way home from concert we got into an Accident !! I tried to avoid the incoming car and he hit us head on. the other car rolled over. We both got out of the car and I looked at my daughter and said la nina saved us!! Thank you God and my nina I said!!! On the way to the hospital the paramedics asked where u coming from and we told them our story. When the sheriff came to the hospital I asked how is the other person doing?? He said my partner arrested him he's basically, DUI/DWI. I looked at the officer and said stay safe out there. I'm a firm believer things happen for a reason. This accident was meant for us 2 somebody else maybe wouldn't of been as lucky as my daughter n me. sore, bruises, nightmares !! TY for allowing me to share may God bless you all !! TY!! My Santa Muerte!!
Jenny
7/28/2018 11:30:16 am
Hi I had 3 , 7day candles burning they all burned in about 3-4 days but one broke in half an wax got all over my husband n my pictures. The candle that broke was a protective one .. I can't seem to remove the bottom part of the candle or my pictures .. Is this a good thing ?
Erika
8/1/2018 04:49:58 pm
My santa muertes hand broke and I’m not sure how? What should I do?
Glen
10/1/2018 10:07:22 pm
Hello Arnold,
Izzy
11/18/2018 03:46:34 pm
my santa muerte candle broke in a clean fashion from the top right. The glass cut my hand bad enough that it was bleeding. What could this mean? Different devotees may say different things. Your relationship with Santa Muerte is your own, as are your interpretations of the symbolism you relate to her practice. Some devotees might say this is a warning that while progress is being made in your petition, that you should approach with caution. Others might say it's a sign that Santa Muerte is working directly in your life in regards to the petition. It could also just mean you need to be more careful around broken glass. What were your immediate first impressions when it happened? What does your intuition tell you about cuts like this?
Caine
12/4/2018 07:11:13 am
What does it mean if the candles turn black on the altar
Alpha
3/6/2019 05:24:26 pm
What if my green candle stop burning and not even finished yet?is it bad or good
Danny Woolery
3/20/2019 07:12:24 pm
Hello to everyone. Flaka and I have been good friends for a few years now. As many here have mentioned Her and I have conversed many times for various resons. We talk often. Every candle given her has burned all the way down with no issues. However as a hoodoo practitioner I want offer a few tips. In my experience when the candle has a black ring on top or is dark on the way down as it burns it is signifying that spiritual and or physical offence is comming against you. If the dark part stops at any time and burns clear the rest of the way Flaka is on the case. If you see a white soot it is a very good sign that your petition has been heard and has her immediate attention. Lastly if anyone can tell me where to get a purple hand made Flaka necklace please inform me thank you.
Sandy
4/22/2020 05:44:56 pm
Thank you for giving that information. We have several candles that have the glass black/grey from top to bottom, some just the top to middle. My husband lights the candles most of the time but sometimes I light it. Does it make a difference who lights it?
Patty
4/5/2019 12:43:51 am
Hello this is my second Santa Muerte candle, the first one burned clean and clear. However the second one has a high dancing flame and is already forming black soot. Any information on what this could mean? Many devotees consider high flames and soot to be signs that Santa Muerte is burning through the obstacles in your life and making progress on your request. I guess there were fewer obstacles in the way when you burned your first candle. The world is a random place that can change from day to day - I don't see this as a bad thing at all.
Patty
4/11/2019 05:59:16 pm
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it because I am new to working with Santa Muerte and any information is helpful to me!!
Monica
4/10/2019 11:56:25 pm
I asked for my kids father to be more present and involved with my child I lit a prepared candle to my alter the top pice not completely but a piece broke off and looks like black only on the top what does that mean
Liz
4/20/2019 07:06:45 pm
Hi. I have a question and I’m wondering what the significance means. One of my candles broke but it was already over. I had 2 candles that were done but the other didn’t broke. My question is how come on of then broke and the the other? Thank you!
Vee F
7/24/2019 04:49:34 pm
my question is i use to wear a santa muerte pendant i would take it off only when i showered or when i would sleep and place it on my alter ..Well not too long ago when i was done showering i forgot it in the restroom when i went back for it, it was gone. what happens when she is stolen from you? Some devotees might say that the Santa Muerte is trying to get your attention. The pendant was not ripped from your neck, you simply didn't notice it. Perhaps the Santa Muerte has been trying to show you something, but you've been missing the signs. Or perhaps the Santa Muerte wants you on your toes for what she has to show you in the near future.
Maria Arellano
9/8/2019 11:55:45 am
My Santa scythe broke off, I’m really sad because I love my Santa and I don’t k ow what to do. Please help.
Linda Hernandez
9/8/2019 11:04:36 pm
What does it mean when a candle at my Flaquita's altar re lighted on it's own? I found it burning after I had blew it out. I was awed and thanked her for showing me she is present as I have been anxious for failing to see bubbles in her water. My husband is a non believer and is fearful there are evil spirits but I don't feel it this way. I blew out her candles so I can go take a shower and as always to avoid a fire hazard. I told her I was sorry and that as soon as I was out I would re light them. But when I returned to light her candles and incense, I found one candle burning. I'm new at this and have placed her altar in the living room and her candle flickers when I talk about her to my husband. I don't want money from her, I love her and want her guidance and protection. I feel my answer is pretty obvious but maybe there is something I'm missing, please help. Thank You Signs and symbols can be very personal things. If this occurrence made you feel comfortable and peaceful in your relationship with Santa Muerte, then I would tell you to listen to your heart. Practically speaking, it is not impossible for candles to re-light. I would encourage you to place something over your candle wicks to ensure they can't spontaneously light in the future - like a small saucer or non-porous thimble. Finally, there is no need to apologize to Santa Muerte for wanting to avoid a hazard. The Santa Muerte loves us all - even the cautious.
Antonio
9/11/2019 03:09:38 am
Hello, I would not consider myself to be a devotee in any fashion but I received a blessed santa muerte pendant and rosary from an ex girlfriend and I kept it on for sentimental reasons. But today while working and nothing too physical I might add. She broke at the head and scythe. Weird thing is I recently had a dream that she was broken. Any particular meaning to any of it? The Santa Muerte is death itself, and death is in all our lives, whether we acknowledge her or not. If a depiction of Santa Muerte broke or cracked, then many devotees would say that she protected you from some kind of physical or spiritual harm. There is no telling what she may have protected you from - I would count yourself as lucky and be thankful for each additional breath you've been given. The dream sounds like a premonition - they happen.
Maria
10/18/2019 02:31:46 pm
My altars of he Santa muerte that was in the wall
Gladys
10/21/2019 10:20:41 am
Hi! I been just wondering what this sign means and it happen twice already and just want to know what our saint is trying to tell us so the stick on our saint of death moved from her left hand to the right hand and has been pointing toward our green candle that keeps turning alittle black from the top. This is an interesting sign. The color green is associated with the law, but also with fertility. For many devotees, the black at the top of a candle is a sign that Santa Muerte is working to burn through a barrier on your behalf. Together, this may mean that Santa Muerte is calling your attention to the fact that she is making progress burning through some barrier in your life relating to the law or to fertility.
Cindy
11/23/2019 08:16:28 am
What would happen if a person no longer wishes to pray to her and breaks her statue will she hold that against him Statues have no power - the power of Santa Muerte comes from your relationship with her. All that happens when you break a statue is that you end up with a broken statue. As for whether or not Santa Muerte will hold anything against you, I don't think a force as powerful as Santa Muerte needs to be this petty. Pray to her or don't pray to her, she will come for us all in the end. Personally, I don't think the Santa Muerte holds petty grudges. If I ever turned away from Santa Muerte, knowing what I know about the power of building a relationship with her, I would not be so concerned about her coming after me, I would be more concerned with missing out on her blessings.
Michelle
12/18/2019 06:12:34 pm
Hello. I am not a devotee of Santa Muerte, but my mom is. However, I am a devotee of Santa Ana and I have an altar for her. The other day I saw the image of Santa Muerte in one of my candles that was burning. What could this mean? Many devotees would say that Santa Muerte is calling to you, or wanting you to build a relationship with her. The Santa Muerte accepts us all - because we will all one day die - even devotees of other saints. Since the image of Santa Muerte is a representation of death, the image you saw could also be a sign that you are approaching a new stage of your life, as in the death of the old and the arrival of something new.
Angelica
12/21/2019 05:45:18 pm
My fiancé has few candles of the Santa in our closet I do not pray to her but he does & I respect that , today I dropped one of his candles (where empty already) on accident , will she be mad at me in any way because of it? I apologized to her. But honestly feel so bad...
Tulip
1/1/2020 02:42:09 pm
My black candle of santa muerte burned nice and no residue left. But the second one my black candle of santa muerte broke in a clean fashion from the top. Im using it to protect my family from a malicious person who is trying to use black magic on us. What could this mean?
Lissandra
1/10/2020 08:05:26 am
i have believed in la Nina for years now and i try to always pray for her and she always has a lit candle. But last night I had a dream where there is my altar but in my altar there is a new statue and this statue moved the head and as it moved its head i felt like i was being strangled however i did not see another person there my dream felt so real i woke up but when i woke up i didn't feel scared or attack can someone please help me find an explanation This may indicate that you are feeling stuck or restrained, that you feel unable to express yourself, and / or that you are failing to address your own wants and needs. As a devotee of Santa Muerte, and since you admit you did not feel scared or attacked by Santa Muerte, I would say that Santa Muerte is trying to get your attention. Perhaps she recognizes your loyalty and would like to encourage you to treat yourself better.
Lissandra
2/6/2020 06:18:14 pm
So I had another dream but this time there was someone strangling me and my santita candle has broken twice . Any advice on what should I do A dream of strangulation may represent that you feel stuck, restrained, or trapped. My layman advice is to treat yourself better and address the underlying cause of your anxiety. Magickally speaking, you can place under your bed an egg in a glass or bowl of water while you sleep. More at: https://www.santamuertemagick.com/blog/egg-cleansing-santa-muerte-magick
nelly
6/10/2020 02:38:42 pm
hi i just want to know i lit my black white red and reversible santa muerte candles and my black one and red exploded iv been lighting my black candle for a while and it exploded today with my red one but my red candle exploded in half .what does that mean ?
Priscilla
6/12/2020 09:05:02 am
I have had my niña for a few months now, and my son accidentally broke her statue. He knocked her off the shelf and everything on there. I’ve found all the pieces. What should I do? You can glue it back together or throw the pieces away. The choice is yours. Statues do not hold power. Any power the Santa Muerte offers us comes from the relationship we form with her, it does not come from a statue. A statue is just a representation of our relationship with Santa Muerte, but just because a statue is broken, it does not mean the relationship is destroyed. Just because a person loses a wedding ring, it does not mean a marriage is erased. Many would interpret the breaking of a statue as a sign that Santa Muerte blocked some negative energy from falling on your home or on your son. The statue was like a bullet proof vest that absorbed whatever negative energy was sent your way. If I was in your shoes I would make an offering of thanks to Santa Muerte and then move on.
Darth_Sirius
7/14/2020 02:13:26 am
I don't normally do this.... but this dream I had has been on my mind since it happened (considering that it's extremely rare for me to remember my dreams at all) and I may have been in a state right before waking up.... Dreams are always subjective, but you mention some interesting symbolism. First, the fact that you awoke not feeling threatened by the dream is a good sign - it shows that whatever message you are receiving is not a dangerous one, or not a message you need to fear. The fact that it was the white cloaked Santa Muerte to touch your son is also a good sign, because white is associated with harmony, and blessings. Finally, death, ultimately, represents a new beginning. Perhaps the presence of Santa Muerte in your dream, and the focus on your son, is telling you to make the best of this chance at parenthood, that this opportunity to be a parent is the beginning of something new, and a path that will be blessed. The presence of two cloaks of Santa Muerte, white and black, could be a symbol for dualism - perhaps that your family is blessed on both sides of the veil, perhaps that the power of Santa Muerte blesses you and your loved ones in the world of dreams and in the physical world, or perhaps the duality is there to highlight the relationship between parent and child. Since you left this comment about a month ago, I would be interested to know if you have had any other dreams, or any other thoughts about this dream.
Luis
8/27/2020 05:43:31 pm
What does it mean when i have a white candle for mi santisima and it turns black? And how can i stop it if its bad? Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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