Saturday, November 4, 2017

Santa Muerte: A New-Age Rosary

Santísima Muerte

Santísima Muerte is enjoying one of the fastest growing spiritual movements today. At one time, the only books available about her were in Spanish. Now, books in English are popping up, even from mainstream book sellers like Weiser and Llewellyn Publications.


My name is Ignacio Ceja. I was introduced to Santísima Muerte (her name, I was told, during that introduction) while on a business trip in San Antonio in 2006. She held a special place on my altar, but I didn’t start to work with her in earnest until 2014, when a friend came to me in dire need. I took my friend’s petition to Santa Muerte, and told the divine Lady that if she came through, that she could ride on my left shoulder forever in the form of a tattoo. Three months later, I was in the tattoo studio, and Santa Muerte and I became inseparable.

A New-Age Rosary?

This rosary to Santísima Muerte will come as a shock to some, and as a refreshing change to others. I didn’t write this rosary to change the world, or to change the way La Madrina is worshipped. I wrote it because although I have studied the Catholic rosary, and I respect it, I cannot use it. It feels foreign to me. Even though I was christened Catholic after I was born, that connection is not enough to make it feel comfortable. So, I needed another way to approach La Hermana Blanca, and to work with her. I have used this rosary successfully in my own worship. And so, knowing that I can’t be the only one who feels this way, I have decided to make it available to the public.

What You Will Find

This rosary was designed to reflect my connection to the Universe as a Pantheist who is also a Santa Muertero. The Rosary is a beautiful practice that affirms faith and devotion, and connects us to the Divine. If you have tried to connect with Santa Muerte using the Catholic rosary, but were left feeling disconnected, this rosary will open a new door for you. Click here to find out.