
Santa Muerte
The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death
By: Tracey Rollin
Paperback | 25 October 2017
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Santa Muerte is a complete ritual guide to working with this famous-and infamous!-Mexican folk saint. It takes us beyond the sensational headlines to reveal the truth about why Santa Muerte is so beloved by so many. Author Tracey Rollin presents simple, straightforward methods for working with Holy Death that may be used alone or easily incorporated into your own magical practice.
About the Author
Tracey Rollin has been practicing and teaching magic for over twenty years in both public and private settings. She is the administrator of The Bone Mother Facebook group, a 65-thousand-member strong community of Santa Muerte devotees.
Industry Reviews
This is a comprehensive and well-researched guide to the Mexican folk saint Santa Muerte, the female personification of death... associated with protection and safe passage to the afterlife. Rollin begins by citing the beliefs and practices of religions and cultures across the world that may have influenced or been influenced by Santa Muerte. In particular, she addresses the qualities, powers, and influences of Santa Muerte and discusses many spells, or prayers, that allegedly help to heal relationships, cure illnesses, bring good luck, and increase sexual pleasure, among other things. Rollin also explores the Aztec origins and other parent religions from which the veneration of Santa Muerte arose, as well as the factors that may contribute to the unofficial folk saint's growing popularity in current times, which she attributes to a mix of folk status and subversive appeal. While the book focuses specifically on one saint, Rollin's understanding of a variety of religions grounds the book in a broad and inclusive understanding of the world's many mystical beliefs. At times, the work can be so straightforward that it takes on a textbook quality, but the wealth of information contained here will appeal to those seeking a studied and historical understanding of Santa Muerte. (Oct.) --Publishers Weekly, Reviewed on 08/11/2017-- "Reviews"
Tracey Rollin does an excellent job of laying out and explaining Santa Muerte. I particularly appreciate how she explores the history and beliefs of Santa Muerte, while balancing the theory with practical magic and suggestions for how people an integrate Santa Muerte into their existing spiritual paths. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow, but also encourage people to discover how to develop their own relationship with Santa Muerte. If you want the authoritative book on Santa Muerte, this is the book to read. --Taylor Ellwood, author of Pop Culture Magic Systems-- "Reviews"
Tracey Rollin's Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death is a serious work dedicated to providing historical insight combined with spiritual application in the ways of the Holy Death. Rollin's book provides sound research and a unique inside perspective into the customs and rituals associated with one of the fastest growing religions in the world. This book brings together two important perspectives of both a historical and magico-religious worldview without alienating either one. A valuable contribution to this area of study. --Tony Kail, author of Santa Muerte: Mexico's Mysterious Saint of Death and A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers, and Spirituals-- "Reviews"
Tracey Rollin's very well written book Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death avoids a dogmatic approach to Santa Muerte. The author, who hails from New Mexico, where Dona Sebastiana, Lady Death, presaged Santa Muerte, incorporates more research on Santa Muerte than other books aimed at devotees. -Professor R. Andrew Chesnut, author of Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint-- "Reviews"
ISBN: 9781578636211
ISBN-10: 1578636213
Published: 25th October 2017
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 256
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 15.5 x 23.1 x 2
Weight (kg): 0.41
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