Hey all,
Today, I want to speak on Santa Muerte’s lights for her altar.
As we all know, Santa Muerte carries a lantern representing illumination, the openness and willingness to learn, and that even in darkness, there is a light leading the path to Justice, success, and understanding.
I had gotten a message the other day on TikTok asking to talk about why it’s not necessarily a good thing to leave her in the dark. The obvious would say, “Because would you leave her in the dark?”, however it’s deeper than that.
Because Santa Muerte does walk in the darkness, does have a darkness aspect to her & what she embodies, she herself welcomes light. The same way that she is “bone dry” and always needs water on her altar, she encourages the light.
Some devotees only use candles, but it’s always nice to add Christmas lights, holiday lights, battery operated candles, ect. Depending on your space is a big reason to incorporate these types of illumination. For those who live in studio apartments or do opt to have their altars in private spaces, like a walk-in closet, it is NOT advised to leave a candle unattended, even if the glassware is in a bowl of water. Fire safety first!
They are fairly inexpensive at your local dollar store, but they add a vibe to the altar no matter the color Santa Muerte statue and robe you have. I love the ones that are like flowers, roses in particular. Although batteries can add up, always just buy in bulk for SOLEY her altar and then for other household necessities.
You can also get really creative with the Christmas lights/holiday lights. You can layer them to give different effects. I’ve also seen people get lava lamps, disco lights, or even use lights from snow globes as a multipurpose offering & illumination tactic for her altar.
Again, be creative! She appreciates the effort & it does not need to be EXPENSIVE or potentially UNSAFE.
Love y’all!
Xoxo
Alexx
