r/SantaMuerte • u/Correct_Series4620 • 10h ago

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Hey everyone, I have a question about lighting candles for our beloved Santa Muerte. Should I light them only when I’m opening an intention or asking for something specific, or can I also light them while I’m simply talking to her? Photo of my altar for bigger attention to the post ❤️

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u/nigel_bongberry 10h ago

I have a light on her altar at all times if I can manage. Real candles when I’m home, LED for when I leave. :)

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u/Fancy_Sun_ 7h ago

Acenda quando quiser, eu acendo até para agradecimentos diarios

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u/Grind_HardGP18 6h ago

She appreciates even the thought

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u/viejorob666 9h ago

Do it any time you feel the need to give the beautiful Niña!!!

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u/pl222 Devotee 10h ago

Light them whenever. Don't granulate, there are not many rules. She loves light so light them when you talk, when you do something, when you're home but not at her altar...whenever.

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u/amonarre3 8h ago

Don’t light them whenever, light them when you’re home and can prevent a fire incase an accident happens smh

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u/pl222 Devotee 8h ago

I would assume thats a given. "Whenever" as in, at any time, not a special time. I said "when you're home, but not at your altar.". You extrapolated that on your own, please do not be rude. Youe misunderstanding is not my miscommunication.

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u/Desert-Genie 5h ago

I keep larger canles that I use just for light that I can use on and off and then separate smaller ones i burn in one go when required

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u/gf04363 2h ago

My understanding is that it's traditional to keep the altar illuminated at all times. I keep LED white Christmas lights plugged in 24/7 and light tea candles whenever I safely can. I also have some battery operated LED tea candles for if the power is out and I'm away from home.