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The colors of Santa Muerte

Death Saint is seen in many colors that represent different jobs

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SAN ANTONIO – The Death Saint is said to have seven powers and each are represented by a different color tunic she wears.

Beside the seven power colors, other tunic colors have been seen.

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Also, multiple colors can also be represented in one statue at once.

  • Gold: abundance and money
  • Red: love and family
  • Purple: a change from negative to positive and asking for good health
  • Silver: for good luck to bring money and success
  • Amber: health
  • Black: protection against black magic
  • Green: justice, legal matters
  • Copper: breaks negative energies
  • Blue: wisdom
  • White: purity

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