13 Magick Seals of Santa Muerte

By: Arnold Bustillo

SantaMuerteMagick.com

Copyright © 2021 Arnold Bustillo

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher.

Printed by Arnold Bustillo in the United States of America.

First digital printing, 2021.

First paperback printing, 2021.

Arnold Bustillo

www.SantaMuerteMagick.com

Cover Art by Sarah Bustillo

www.SarahBustillo.com

For my dad, “Padre”, who never believed in magick,

but who always supported my passions and adventures.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Altar

Magick Seal Color

Seal Destruction

Money Seal

Evil Eye Seal

True Love Seal

Justice Seal

Psychic Power Seal

Artist’s Seal

Enemy Destruction Seal

Health and Wellness Seal

Hearth and Home Seal

Law Keep Away Seal

Seeker’s Seal

Bridge-To-Beyond Seal

Mercy-On-Me Seal

Introduction

The concept for this book was inspired by another book, called “Los Siete Sellos Sagrados de la Santa Muerte”, which translates to The Seven Sacred Seals of Holy Death. I first saw that book, “Los Siete Sellos...”, for sale in the local botanicas, (spiritual supply shops) of Tijuana, Mexico, where I have lived for several years. It was a thin book, sold for around 5 US dollars, that gave instructions for using seven magick seals created in the name of Santa Muerte. I was instantly drawn to the book, and the idea of incorporating seals into the practice of Santa Muerte magick, but the book was not perfect.

For starters, the book was only published in Spanish, which I admit is not a fault in and of itself, but it did make me think that there was an entire audience of English speaking devotees out there that was missing out on the concept of Santa Muerte magick seals. The second issue I had with the book was the way it incorporated Catholic language and undertones. While it is true that many devotees of Santa Muerte identify as Catholic, the fact is that many devotees do not. Many identify as members of other religions, or as in my case, identify with no religion at all. Finally, the seals shared in “Los Siete Sellos...” were not easy to reproduce by hand, because the detail in the images was either too complex, or sometimes difficult to discern. If you wanted to use any of the magick seals shared in that book, you needed to either cut them from the pages of the book, or create a photocopy.

The purpose of this book, which you now hold in your hands, is to improve on the shortcomings which I identified in “Los Siete Sellos...”. First, this book is written for my English speaking audience, because English is my first language, and the only language in which I truly feel comfortable communicating.

All references to Catholicism have been removed, because I want to continue spreading the idea that Santa Muerte, or Holy Death, is for everyone, not just Catholics, and not just those who are religious. I know that Santa Muerte is for everyone because Santa Muerte accepts us all, evidenced by the fact that Santa Muerte, as death itself, will one day come for us all.

The seals shared in this book are also very simple in design. Each of these seals was created with the intent of making them as easy to understand and recreate as possible - whether you want to draw them on paper, paint them on a wall, trace them in powder on the floor, or scratch them into the dirt.

In all of the books that I have written about Santa Muerte magick, accessibility has always been top of mind - in other words, I want to make it as easy as possible for anyone who reads my work, no matter their personal circumstance or financial situation, to feel as if they too can perform magick in the name of Santa Muerte. One thing I like about the idea of magick seals is that they are very accessible. You do not need lots of money, time, experience, space, or privacy to create and place a magick seal.

As I have said from the beginning of my career as a writer for Santa Muerte, there is no wrong way to petition Santa Muerte. As long as you can clearly convey your intent in your magick petition, then you have just as much chance of getting what you want from Santa Muerte as anybody else. The use of magick seals is not the only way to create a petition. In my first book, “Santa Muerte Prayer Magick,” I shared a method for petitioning based entirely on the power of prayer alone. In my second book, “Santa Muerte Devotion 101,” I shared a more elaborate system of petitioning, incorporating herbs, candles, color symbolism, and magick prayers. In this book I share another system, another tool for your magickal toolbox, which you are free to adopt, adapt, or simply set aside. What all these systems have in common is that they are designed to convey your intent, to make your request to Santa Muerte as clear as possible. The system you decide to employ for the goal you want to achieve will depend on your personal preferences and the resources you have available. If Santa Muerte accepts us all, then by extension she also accepts all of the magickal systems and methods which her devotees choose to use in order to practice magick in her name.

Ultimately, the tools we use to convey our intent - be they magick seals, magick prayers, herbs, candles, et cetera - have no inherent magick power. The magick comes from Santa Muerte directly, by virtue of the relationship we have with her. She interprets our intent, and then decides whether or not to grant what we seek. In my experience, the more you build your relationship with Santa Muerte, the more you are likely to notice success in your practice of Santa Muerte magick. And all you need to form and build a relationship with Santa Muerte is to acknowledge her, to pray to her, to offer time and attention to her, to make petitions to her, and to embrace her presence in your life.

While the idea of Santa Muerte magick seals was inspired by previous authors, the designs and suggestions for creating and utilizing each seal presented in this book are my own work, based on my general knowledge of magick and my experience as a Santa Muerte devotee. Please understand that any suggestions I provide are not exhaustive, and you should feel free to come up with new and creative ways to make and use these seals in your own practice.

The Altar

In the instructions that follow, you will find that I recommend for you to create each magick seal at your Santa Muerte altar. While I have discussed the topic of the Santa Muerte altar in my other books and on my website (SantaMuerteMagick.com), I want the content of this book to stand on its own, so I would like to share here a few notes about the Santa Muerte altar and how it is generally viewed in the tradition of Santa Muerte. Feel free to skip ahead if you already understand the basics of the Santa Muerte altar.

If the relationship to Santa Muerte is the foundation for Santa Muerte magick, then the altar is a representation of that relationship. However, just as a wedding ring is a representation of a marriage, the absence of a wedding ring does not denote the absence of a spouse. A marriage is a relationship that exists whether or not a ring is worn, and devotion to Santa Muerte is a relationship that exists whether or not an altar is present. In other words, one does not technically need an altar to successfully craft a Santa Muerte magick seal, but if one is able to build an altar, then the altar should be constructed out of respect for the Santa Muerte. Likewise, a wedding ring is not technically required to enter into a marriage, but if you’re able to afford a wedding ring, then there is no reason not to invest in one.

The nice thing about Santa Muerte devotion is that there is no doctrine which dictates what an altar should be or how one should be constructed. Many devotees believe that any depiction or representation of death can serve as the foundation for an altar to Santa Muerte, and altars can be permanent or temporary. Large, life sized statues of Santa Muerte that are left permanently in place have been used as altar centerpieces, but so have simple prayer cards that are pulled out whenever an altar is needed, and stored away in a purse or wallet when not in use. A cell phone displaying a downloaded image of the Santa Muerte can form the basis for an altar, and so can a rosary or necklace that features a Santa Muerte medallion.

Keeping in mind that the Santa Muerte is the personification of death itself, an altar does not need to depict the Santa Muerte exactly, and any representation of death can serve as an altar to the folk saint. For example, an altar can be established using a plastic skull from a prop shop, or even using the image of a simple skull sketched onto a piece of paper.

For covert devotion, an altar may consist of a symbol associated with Santa Muerte, like a globe of Earth (to represent her power over us all), the owl (which represents her wisdom and knowledge of magick), the scales of justice (which represent death as the great equalizer that treats us all the same), and the scythe or sickle (which represents the power of Santa Muerte to cut the thread of life). Animal bones and dead houseplants can also serve as centerpieces of altars to Holy Death, because they also represent the energy of death itself.

In addition to the types of altars described already, I have spoken in other writings about the “altar in one’s heart”. If the only item that is necessary to erect an altar to Santa Muerte is a representation of death, then it is fair to consider here the creation of an astral altar - an altar that exists only in the mind’s eye of the devotee. If you’re able to visualize a depiction of death in your mind’s eye, then consider it a depiction as valid and powerful as any other.

If you are absolutely unable, for whatever reason, to erect even the most basic of altars, and if visualization in your mind’s eye does not come easy for you, then you may still craft the magick seals which are found below. Instead of creating each seal at a Santa Muerte altar, simply say the following words, out loud or to yourself:

“In your name, my Holy Death,

Magick seal I craft, be blessed.”

Then proceed to make and use the seal as described in the chapters that follow. This brief and simple prayer is sufficient to convey your intent of creating the magick seal in the name of Santa Muerte, which is the same intent conveyed when you create the seal at an altar.

It is absolutely your choice whether you erect a physical altar, an astral altar, or no altar at all, but I would personally caution you against being lazy in your work with Santa Muerte. Effort is just as important as intent, and it is generally believed in magick that like attracts like. If you are unable to erect a physical altar because you lack the resources, or the privacy, to do so, then working without an altar is not an act of laziness, but rather a way of rolling with the punches, which is to be commended. On the other hand, if you do not want to erect an altar just because you cannot be bothered to do so, then you are being lazy. If like attracts like, then you should not be surprised if lazy effort on your part attracts lazy results from Santa Muerte.

Magick Seal Color

As already mentioned, there are many ways to incorporate these magick seals into your practice of Santa Muerte magick. If you decide to recreate these seals using ink or paint, I encourage you to create the seal in the color which is associated with the aspect of Santa Muerte that you want to petition. In the instructions that follow, a recommended color is provided for each of the 13 magick seals. For example, if you are creating the True Love seal, then you should consider creating the image of the seal in red ink or red paint, because red is the color associated with love in the tradition of Santa Muerte. While it is true that every aspect of Santa Muerte is the same Santa Muerte - there is after all only one Holy Death - the reason I make this suggestion is because color is one way you can convey your intent, and the more representations of intent you can squeeze into a petition, the more clear your intent will be both to yourself, and to the Santa Muerte.

There may be some instances where incorporating the appropriate color is not possible. You may be carving the seal into a hard surface, or the bare Earth, or you simply may not have access to the appropriate color of ink or paint. Fortunately, Santa Muerte magick is a rather forgiving system of magick, so if incorporating the appropriate color is not feasible, then skip this step and work with what you have. As I stated in the previous chapter, rolling with the punches, and working within your means, is to be commended, and is not the same as being lazy.

Some other ways you can incorporate color into the creation of a magick seal if the appropriate ink or paint is not available is to create the seal in the light of a candle that matches the color associated with your intent - for example, creating a True Love seal in the light of a red candle. Another option is to draw or paint the seal onto a surface the color of which matches the intent, for example drawing the True Love seal on a red wall, or a red sheet of paper. Again, these are only suggestions to help you focus your intent.

Seal Destruction

When a magick seal has served its purpose, you can destroy it by whatever means seems most appropriate to you. You may toss the seal into a compost pile, burn the seal to ashes and toss the ashes to the wind, or simply rip the seal to shreds and discard the pieces as normal trash. If the seal was scratched into the bare Earth, or traced in powder on the floor, then you can sweep the seal away, or allow it to fade away naturally. Destruction of the seal is the best way to convey your intent to stop attracting the energy which the seal was designed to attract.

If the seal was intended to be more permanent, such as if it was painted or scratched into a surface, then the seal can be painted over, or filled in - again, this conveys that the energy of the seal is no longer needed or wanted.

If a magick seal is lost, or unintentionally destroyed, you can consider the seal retired and no longer working to attract the energy it was created to attract. Create a brand new seal if you still want to attract the desired energy.

Money Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to draw money and wealth into your life.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Gold Ink Pen - to  create your Money Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of an angled, double ended scythe. One end of the scythe turns upward, to catch a dollar sign, to represent money falling into your life. The other end of the scythe turns downward, to protect a shining crown, to represent the guarding of wealth you already have.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a gold ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Money Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Money Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Money Seal:

To use your Money Seal, simply place in or near an area where you want money to come. Place on your Santa Muerte altar in your home. Place in your wallet or purse. Place in the cash register or above the door of your business. When you place your seal, and once a day until your money situation improves, focus on the seal and recite the Money Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Money Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, Cloak of Gold,

Bring me cash, to have and hold.

Stacks of bills, pounds of silver,

Make my cup, runneth over.

Oh so full, my bank now be,

Let money rain down on me.

Evil Eye Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to protect against negative energy and curses / hexes cast against you.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Black Ink Pen - to  create your Evil Eye Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of the depiction of a skull. One eye of the skull remains open, and is designed to resemble the talisman known as the evil eye (mal de ojo, in Spanish). This evil eye design is believed to protect against negative energy and even curses / hexes cast against you. The other eye of the skull is shown as shut, representing protection against negative energy and curses / hexes which originate from the spirit world - the world which we cannot see. Surrounding the skull at each cardinal point is an outward pointing arrow, to represent the pushing away of any negative energy which might come near you.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a black ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Evil Eye Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Evil Eye Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Evil Eye Seal:

To use your Evil Eye Seal, simply place in or near areas you want to protect from negative energy. Carry on your person in a purse or pocket to keep negativity at bay while you go about living your life. Place on your Santa Muerte altar in your home. If your business is under attack from negative forces, then place this Evil Eye Seal above the door to your office, or under the computer where you work. When you place your seal, and whenever you feel unsafe, or surrounded by negative energy, focus on the seal and recite the Evil Eye Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Evil Eye Seal Magick Prayer:

Holy Death, Santa Muerte,

Keep me safe, both night and day.

Shield me with your magick cloak,

All bad luck now be revoked.

Curses, hexes, send them back,

My Saint Death, all dressed in black.

True Love Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to draw true love into your life.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Red Ink Pen - to  create your True Love Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts a heart pierced by Santa Muerte’s magick scythe. The heart itself represents the love you seek, while the scythe represents Santa Muerte’s power to kill the obstacles that might be blocking the manifestation of true love in your life. The teardrop of blood falling from the heart represents the sad truth that all love, even the truest of loves, must one day come to an end - a reminder to cherish any moment you get to spend with those you hold dear. The crown atop the heart is a symbol for loyalty, representing the loyalty shared by two people in love.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a red ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte True Love Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the True Love Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your True Love Seal:

To use your True Love Seal, simply place in or near areas in your home where you wish to invite the energy of your true love. Place under your mattress or in a pillowcase to attract a true love you can share your bed with. Place in your underwear drawer or in your closet to attract a true love you can share your wardrobe with. Place under the table to attract a true love you can share meals with. Place upon your Santa Muerte altar to attract a true love you can share your altar with. You may also carry this seal on your person when going on dates, or even while just running errands, because you never know where your true love may be waiting. When you place your seal, and once a day while you actively seek out your true love, focus on the seal and recite the True Love Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

True Love Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, hear this call,

In true love do let me fall.

True love sought, and true love found,

A true love for all year round.

Kiss of death upon this seal,

Bring me love, both true and real.

Justice Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to right wrongs, balance unfairness, and deliver retribution.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Green Ink Pen - to  create your Justice Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts an all seeing eye over the scales of justice, which are held in perfect balance by two pairs of the Santa Muerte’s scythe. The scales represent balance or retribution, and the two pairs of magick scythes represent the fact that it is the power of Santa Muerte which will help deliver the balance or retribution that you seek. The all seeing eye above the scales of justice represents the truth as seen by Santa Muerte, even though it may be hidden from all else.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a green ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Justice Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Justice Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Justice Seal:

To use your Justice Seal, wear on your person when you feel you have been wronged and are seeking retribution. Wear on your person when making a police complaint, or when meeting with an attorney to discuss legal options. Wear on your person when going to court or mediation. If your business is under attack from false complaints / false online reviews, then place in your business, or the area of your home where you conduct business. Place above your front door if you or someone in your home is under attack from false allegations. Place in your wallet or purse if money has been unjustly taken from you. If sending off official documents relating to retribution (like court documents, or demand letters), then place the documents under this seal, or fold the documents around the seal, for three days, before sending the documents as normal. When you place your seal, and once a day until you are satisfied that justice has been served, focus on the seal and recite the Justice Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Justice Seal Magick Prayer:

Justice blind, but Death does see,

This injustice done to me.

Holy Death, please fix this wrong,

Balance now what has been done.

By your power, and your might,

Take this wrong, and make it right.

Psychic Power Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to boost intuition, psychic visions, and prophetic dreams.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Purple Ink Pen - to  create your Psychic Power Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts a wide open eye which is surrounded by three crossed scythes that form the shape of a pyramid around the eye. The wide open eye represents your own third eye which you are seeking to open. The scythe represents the power of Santa Muerte to kill the forces which keep your third eye blind. In this seal, there are three scythes, which are arranged to form a pyramid around the open eye. The pyramid has long been a symbol of psychic enlightenment, as it represents ascension - in this case, the ascension of the mind, and the ascension of personal psychic power.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a purple ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Psychic Power Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Psychic Power Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Psychic Power Seal:

To use your Psychic Power Seal, simply place in or near areas of your home where you would like to raise the energy of your intuition. Place on the table or surface where you practice divination in order to encourage accurate readings. Place in the area where you keep your tools of divination, such as in the box where you keep your favorite tarot deck, or in the bag where you keep your favorite rune stones. Place on your nightstand or in your pillowcase before going to sleep to encourage psychic dreams. When you place your seal, and before engaging in activities where you want your third eye to be as wide open as possible, focus on the image of the seal, and recite the Psychic Power Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Psychic Power Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte show to me,

Future truths yet to be seen.

Open now, my third eye wide,

With the magick of your scythe.

Holy Death, to you I pray,

Signs and visions send my way.

Artist’s Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to manifest inspiration, creativity, skill, and success, especially of artists, writers, and designers.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Blue Ink Pen - to  create your Artist’s Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts an artist’s canvas on an easel; on the canvas is the image of a feather quill pen crossed over a scythe. The canvas and easel represent artists who create visual art, or art that is meant to be seen, from traditional illustrations and portraits, to works of pottery and dance. The quill pen represents art which is written, from poetry to music. The scythe represents the power of Santa Muerte to kill the forces which are blocking artistic inspiration.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a blue ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Artist’s Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Artist’s Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Artist’s Seal:

To use this seal, simply place in or near areas where you would like to raise the energy of your artistic creativity. Place above the door to your art studio, or on the desk where you write. Place in the notebook where you sketch, or write poetry. Carry on your person before performing for a live audience, so your efforts are appreciated and well received. Place on your nightstand, or in your pillowcase before going to sleep, in order to attract dreams that inspire artistic creativity. Place on your altar to attract artistic creativity into your life in general. When you place your seal, and before engaging in artistic activities where you desire inspiration, focus on the image of the seal and recite the Artist’s Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Artist’s Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, muse of mine,

Clear my head, and free my mind.

Holy Death, bring forth from me,

True talent and artistry.

Guide me well as I create,

Works of art to be embraced.

Enemy Destruction Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to encourage sickness and destruction to an enemy target.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Black Ink Pen - to create your Enemy Destruction Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of the depiction of a skull with the eyes crossed out; a bolt of lightning strikes the skull, and a tear falls from one of the eyes. The skull represents the target which you want to destroy, with the crossed out eyes representing the lifelessness and destruction you want to inflict. The black bolt of lightning represents your desire to strike the target down with powerful negative energy. The tear falling from the eye represents the sadness and pain which you want your target to suffer.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a black ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Enemy Destruction Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Enemy Destruction Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Enemy Destruction Seal:

To use your Enemy Destruction Seal, you can place something associated with your target, like a picture or business card, over the seal, then leave the seal at your Santa Muerte altar, until signs of your target’s downfall and misfortune become apparent. You can also write the name and date of birth of your target onto the seal, then fold the seal and place it in your shoe, so you can walk all over your target, and stomp down their good fortunes, all day long. Another option is to write the name and date of birth of your target onto the seal, then bury the seal in a pot of soil, to represent the literal burial of your target. When you place your seal, and each day you want to send negative energy to your target, pray the Enemy Destruction Seal Magick Prayer, found below, over the seal.

Enemy Destruction Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte with this seal,

Send a pain my target feels.

Send a bolt of lightning quick,

Strike my target deathly sick.

Let destruction now consume,

My poor target, to their tomb.

Health and Wellness Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to draw good health and wellness into your life.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Yellow Ink Pen - to  create your Health and Wellness Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts two scythes, bound back to back, and pointing in opposite directions; to the left of the scythes is a burning flame on a wick, and to the right is a teardrop. The two scythes pointing in opposite directions represent the power of Santa Muerte to cut down sickness and disease from wherever they may come. The scythes are bound to each other by the shape of a double helix, representing DNA, the building block of the human body, as well as the foundation of human health. The image of a burning flame represents wisdom and warmth - wisdom to make healthy choices and to recognize health problems as early as possible, and warmth to provide comfort through times of illness. The teardrop represents the sadness of mortality - a reminder to appreciate all the health that we have, for it is a sad truth that no matter how well we take care of ourselves, we must all accept the fact that one day our bodies will no longer be able to keep us alive.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a yellow ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Health and Wellness Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Health and Wellness Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Health and Wellness Seal:

To use your Health and Wellness Seal, simply place in or near an area where you want the energy of good health and wellness to radiate. Place in a prominent position in a sick room, or beneath the mattress / pillow of someone who is healing. Carry on your person to encourage health and wellness in your daily life, as you move throughout the world. If you take a prescription or supplement to promote good health, place this seal beneath those prescriptions or supplements, or tape an image of this seal to the bottles, or in the medicine cabinet, where you store them. When you place your seal, and on any day you feel the need to promote health and wellness in your life, focus on the seal and recite the Health and Wellness Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Health and Wellness Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, Holy Death,

Mind and body, please do bless.

May you keep all strong and well,

In good spirits, and good health.

Day to night, from head to toe,

Let good health be all that’s known.

Hearth and Home Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to bless and protect the home and all who dwell within.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 White Ink Pen - to  create your Hearth and Home Seal. You can create this seal on black paper, to make the imagery of the seal easier to see.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of a sun rising over the outline of a home; displayed within the outline of the home is a crossed set of keys, and within the spaces created by the crossed keys are the symbols of a skull, a heart, the scales of justice, and a dollar sign. The outline of the home represents the home which you want the Santa Muerte to bless and protect, and the shining sun represents the shining of blessings, and a bright future, for all who dwell within the home. The crossed keys represent protection, so only those who are welcome in the home can enter, and those not welcome can keep out. The skull represents the power of Death to destroy all obstacles and challenges which the occupants of the home may face. The heart represents the blessing of love, so all within the home can love and get along with one another. The scales of justice represent balance and fairness, so those who live in the home may not be mistreated or taken advantage of by those outside the home. The dollar sign represents the blessing of money, so those within the home may always have the money they need to stay happy and comfortable.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a white ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Hearth and Home Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Hearth and Home Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Hearth and Home Seal:

To use your Hearth and Home Seal, place in a position of prominence in the home which you want the Santa Muerte to bless. Place above the main entrances into the home, atop a fireplace mantle, or on the main Santa Muerte altar for your home. You may also place this seal beneath the welcome mat outside your home. When you place your seal, and at least once a month, pray the Hearth and Home Seal Magick Prayer, found below, over the seal.

Hearth and Home Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, in this home,

May love and abundance roam.

Family, and friends, and guests,

In this home, be safe from threats.

May you bless, and keep us safe,

With your power, night and day.

Law Keep Away Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to grant protection from police and law enforcement scrutiny, especially that which is unjust or discriminatory.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Green Ink Pen - to  create your Law Keep Away Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of a blindfolded skull, over the outline of a cracked police or law enforcement badge. The skull represents the members of law enforcement whose attention you want to avoid, while the blindfold over the eyes represents blinding those members of law enforcement so they may not see what you do, or notice you when you are near. The cracked badge represents the weakening of law enforcement’s authority over you, and the weakening of law enforcement’s ability to build a case against you.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a green ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Law Keep Away Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Law Keep Away Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Law Keep Away Seal:

To use your Law Keep Away Seal, simply place in or near an area that you want to protect from police scrutiny. Place in your car to avoid contact with overzealous traffic cops. Place in your home to avoid contact with detectives and investigators. Carry on your person to avoid random searches and inspections. When you place your seal, and whenever you fear attention from a member of law enforcement, focus on the seal and recite the Law Keep Away magick prayer, found below.

Law Keep Away Seal Magick Prayer:

Holy Death, in cloak of green,

from the law, make all unseen.

Blind police now in pursuit,

silence rats who dare speak truth.

When too near does get the law,

turn it back, and send it far.

Seeker’s Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to help those who quest for knowledge, such as students of academia, arts, and magick, as well as anyone wanting to learn the truth of things now hidden, like reporters, detectives, researchers, and other professional seekers of truth.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Blue Ink Pen - to  create your Seeker’s Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of an illuminated candle, upon which appears a skeleton key, and behind which appears a pair of crossed scythes. The flame of the candle represents the quest for knowledge and understanding - to shine a light on things now unknown. The skeleton key is another symbol to represent gaining access to knowledge and understanding. The crossed scythes behind the candle represent the cutting through of barriers in the world which might be preventing you from gaining the knowledge and information that you seek.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a blue ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Seeker’s Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Seeker’s Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Seeker’s Seal:

To use your Seeker’s Seal, simply place in or near an area associated with your quest for knowledge. Place at the desk where you study or conduct research. Place a seal in any book you are reading, or plan to read. If you are a journalist, detective, researcher, or anyone who must uncover facts as part of your job, then carry this seal on your person while you work. When you place your seal, and whenever you start work or study in pursuit of knowledge, focus on the seal and recite the Seeker’s Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Seeker’s Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, my Saint Death,

Bless me on my knowledge quest.

Light of wisdom, shine on me,

May I learn all which I seek.

Open now, the door to truth,

So I may freely pass through.

Bridge-To-Beyond Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to facilitate communication with the dead.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Brown Ink Pen - to  create your Bridge-to-Beyond Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal depicts the border between the land of the living and the land of the dead. The land of the living is represented by the symbol of a full hourglass, and the land of the dead is represented by the symbol of an expired hourglass. A bridge extends from one side of the seal to the other, to represent the connection you wish to establish between the two worlds. Above the image is a pair of crossed scythes, to represent the power of Santa Muerte to destroy the barriers standing in the way of the communication which you seek - barriers like fear, superstition, and doubt. At the bottom of the image is a pair of skeleton keys pointed in opposite directions, which represent the ability of those in the land of the living, and those in the land of the dead, to unlock messages from the other side of the bridge.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a brown ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Bridge-To-Beyond Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Bridge-To-Beyond Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Bridge-To-Beyond Seal:

To use your Bridge-To-Beyond Seal, simply place in or near the area where you want messages from beyond the veil to arrive. Place on an altar where you make prayers to the dead. Place under your pillow to dream of the dead. Place on a wall or surface where you seek to communicate with the dead using tools like ouija boards, pendulums, or tarot cards. When you place your seal, and before making an effort to communicate with the dead, focus on the seal and recite the Bridge-To-Beyond Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Bridge-To-Beyond Seal Magick Prayer:

My Holy Death, Crossroad Queen,

Lift the veil, that stands between,

Between this world, and beyond,

Give a voice to those now gone,

Only those who come in love,

Death keep me safe, from above.

Mercy-On-Me Seal

Primary Purpose:

This magick seal is intended to soften the hearts of those who may judge you, or those from whom you seek forgiveness.

You Will Need:

1 Small Piece of Paper - about 4.25 x 5.5 inches works well.

1 Green Ink Pen - to  create your Mercy-On-Me Seal.

Seal Symbolism:

This seal consists of the scales of justice, out of balance, with a bleeding heart weighing heavy on one side, and an all seeing eye weighing lightly on the other side; the image of a scythe crossed over a skeleton key appears above the scales, over the side of the heavy bleeding heart. The scales represent the judgement which has been or is to be made against you. The bleeding heart represents mercy, and outweighs the all seeing eye that represents knowledge of your actions and the eyes of those who look on you with contempt for what you have done. In other words, mercy outweighs the actual or perceived facts against you. The scythe in the image represents the power of Santa Muerte to destroy barriers and influence outcomes, and the skeleton key represents unlocking compassion from hardened hearts that seek to judge you. The crossed scythe and skeleton key appear over the side of the scales with the bleeding heart, literally tipping the scales from above in favor of merciful judgement.

Seal Preparation:

At your Santa Muerte altar, using a green ink pen, draw the Santa Muerte Mercy-On-Me Seal, pictured above, on your piece of paper. As you draw, recite the Mercy-On-Me Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Using Your Mercy-On-Me Seal:

To use your Mercy Seal, simply place in or near an area associated with the mercy or forgiveness that you seek. Carry on your person before standing to accept consequences for your behavior, such as into a trial, disciplinary hearing, or review board. If seeking the forgiveness of a specific person, place a picture of that person, or write the person’s name and date of birth, over your seal and let stand for three days before reaching out to make amends. When you place your seal, and before going to accept consequences or seeking forgiveness for your actions, focus on the seal and recite the Mercy-On-Me Seal Magick Prayer, found below.

Mercy-On-Me Seal Magick Prayer:

Santa Muerte, Holy Death,

With forgiveness I be blessed.

Mercy on me, do impart,

Mercy flow from bleeding hearts.

Those who judge, make them to see,

All the good I have in me.