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Santa Muerte Blanca

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Santa Muerte generally appears as a female skeletal figure, clad in a long robe or colonial type nun habits(clothing), holding one or more objects, usually a scythe and a globe more commonly dressed as a bride (for those seeking a husband). She is also known as Señora Blanca ("White Lady")

The scythe symbolizes the cutting of negative energies or influences and, as a harvesting tool, symbolizes hope and prosperity. Moreover, her scythe, which reflects her origins as the Grim Reapress ("La Parca" of medieval Spain), represent the moment of death, when the silver thread is cut. The scythe has a long handle, indicating that it reaches anywhere. The globe represents Death's dominion over the earth, and can be seen as a kind of a tomb to which we all return. Having the world in her hand also symbolizes her vast power.

Other objects that can appear with an image of Santa Muerte include scales, an hourglass, an owl, and an oil lamp. The scales allude to equity, justice, and impartiality, as well as divine will. An hourglass indicates the time of life on earth. It also represents the belief that death is not the end, but rather the beginning of something new, as the hourglass can be turned to start over. The hourglass also denotes Santa Muerte's relationship with time as well as with the worlds above and below. It also symbolizes patience. An owl symbolizes her ability to navigate the darkness and her wisdom. The owl is also said to act as a messenger A lamp symbolizes intelligence and spirit, to light the way through the darkness of ignorance and doubt.

White is the most common color and can symbolize gratitude, purity, or the cleansing of negative influences.
Gold signifies economic power, success, money, and prosperity.
Green symbolizes justice, legal matters, or unity with loved ones.
Amber or dark yellow indicates health. Images with this color can be seen in rehabilitation centers, especially those for drug addiction and alcoholism.
Black represents total protection against black magic or sorcery, or conversely negative magic or for force directed against rivals and enemies.
Blue represent wisdom, which is favored by students and those in education. It can also be used to petition for health.
Brown is used to invoke spirits from beyond.
Purple and yellow, usually symbolizes health.
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