#muerto

Its true...everything about me is atypical. But with my Aquarius craftiness, my oddity is accepted most times. I hate it when my husband mutes his Twitch channel when I banter though. I got good stuff! Ack, well, many don't appreciate my dark and anatomical humor... xD

I've had some neat moments with my grandpa Ben! He's been trying to fill gaps and inform me about the family. Its so fuckin cool! He mentioned him, my pregnant grandma, and two of my uncles living in Spaulding, Wisconsin before moving two hours East to Fond du Lac, where my dad was born. I never knew of Spaulding. Grandpa told me to look at the unincorporated town. There's not much on this place. Its just spooky when my grandpa tells me to look up something and its totally real. Lol! Muertos each have a rate of vibration. You can only feel it either by being near their spirit or by having their ashes/other DNA. That's another story, HTDE, my little theory. What is HTDE? Highly Transmutable Death Energy.

I think electricity, as energy and usable force, is gathered on the left side of the body because it is naturally receptive, i.e. the Yin. Therefore, the right side of the body stores the electricity as energy and usable force, i.e. the Yang. A human being is killed by 1 amp, which can hold us and make us seize but we cannot possibly make that much electricity with our bodies own electricity or, energy. So, we cannot kill ourselves with Death Energy. Seems silly! Or even psychic and magical energy. We simply do not have 1 amp in us. A capacitor that's 1 amp from a stereo can kill you, not any energy from death can.

HTDE, or Highly Transmutable Death Energy is Death Energy that has a very strong vibration from being born as matter (the soul) and has been transformed. It has an innate, bright and translucent quality. HTDE forms in a spiral of light, that twinkles like crystals. It is firmament. It has intelligence, strength, and staying power. Anyone can have HTDE who is deceased. It's unique and special for all. All you need to do is prepare your soul and body for it to come. The spiral is in us all. Think: Deoxyribonucleic Acid, or DNA, baby!! It's a spiral too!

What is done with HTDE? Primarily healing. Positive outcomes, no curses.

Divinity makes the rules and if you don't take this work seriously, your power will be negated. Curses can kill but rarely do - we are more likely to die from that 1 amp than a foolish magical operation to blow off steam.

There's more of this somewhere housed by Spirit, whoever chooses to channel it to me! :)

These are plants that I've researched that have necromantic properties. This comes directly from MY knowledge, not books or the internet. Reblog with credit please.

Acacia: Use this resin (commonly burned) to draw the dead to you.

Aloeswood (Wood Aloes, Oud): Sacred wood to burn for the dead, helps with Elevation and conjuration.

Anise: Opens portals to the dead. Protects the Medium.

Balm of Gilead: Used in Amatory necrosophic practices (strong love and lust) and helps the dead with materialization.

Basil: Protection, love of the dead. It is a very lucky herb and it vibrates with love energy for the dead.

Bay Laurel: Communication with the dead, protection, triumph, used in funeral wreaths.

Birch: Rebirth.

Cedar: Calling the dead, protection, purification. Good after graveyard visits as a smudge combined with a salt bath.

Comfrey: Healing and grieving.

Copal: Use Copal Oro from Mexico because it is the most authentic to what the ancients used. Copal brings dead. It honors them with the correct vibe and makes the vibes clear and strong.

Cypress: Endings, transformation, grounding. Sacred tree in Muertería.

Elder: Transformation (alchemy of the dead), draws Death Energy to you.

Epazote (Pazote): Relieves a heavy atmosphere after a funeral.

Espanta Muerto: "Frightens dead" or "Ghost chaser," this herb WILL get rid of the dead, low level demons, and ancarthic larvae. Combine with heather flower for more potency.

Frankincense: Elevation and purification.

Garlic: Protection against a home invasion of the dead.

Heather: The dead do not like heather.

Jasmine: Honoring Death Energy. Best in incense and perfumes. Also charm bags to set nearby while sleeping for dreams of the dead.

Kewda: All necromantic practices.

Lavender: Memories, peace, gentle offering. Use as a smudge.

Lemon Balm (Melissa): Immortality, happiness; used in tea for emotional cleansing and uplifting.

Lilac: Sacred scent of the dead. Use with Jasmine.

Lotus: Comfort after a death.

Lily: A flower long used to honor the dead. Resurrection.

Marigold: Flor de Muerto is a very popular flower to honor the dead with, particularly for Dia De Los Muertos. Being a "sweet herb," it can increase status of love and money. Marigold is sacred to La Santa Muerte and is used to decorate the tombs of the deceased.

Mastic: Materialization of the dead.

Mugwort: Inner sight, necromancy (divination), manifestion.

Mullein: Cleansing, some graveyard work. Not a substitute for graveyard dirt.

Parsley: A powerful liminal herb. Opens up the gates so you can experience Death Energy. Must be freshly boiled and imbibed with or without sugar to really get a chance to "see beyond." Don't doubt this little plant!

Patchouli: Only useful for scent profiles because of its unique earthy smell. Its not very useful in actual Muertería or Death Energy Keeping.

Rosemary: Very useful because it is for remembering and memories in general. You can carry branches during funerals for this symbolism and also use it as a smudge. It smells great!

Roses: Subtle but definite Death Energy flower. Use its leaves for banishing sadness and grief. Roses should always be near the workers of Death for extra protection. Does not matter whether fresh or dried. They both work. Roses cast a protective shield around you for about five or six hours.

Rowan: Protection from angry muertos.

Rue: Karmic completion, protection, purification.

Sage: Wisdom, purification.

Sandalwood: Great incense for the dead. They tend to pick this incense or Nag Champa.

Willow: Releases, cleansing.

Wormwood (Ajenjo): General work with the dead. Amplification of personal power. Curses.

Muertería's Reather. Please excuse the dust!

I suppose that I will cover the different glass and candle positions first! :)

My favorite position is what I call the Everlasting Circle. I use one large pitcher or vase in the middle of the altar and four alternating glasses of water and candles, making nine in total. As I said in my other post, nine is the sacred death number in more than one culture.

This arrangement on the Living Altar brings in the Death Energy clearly and crisply. Those with some psychic ability should pick up a nice energy flow and as your ritual goes on, you'll notice that everything is evenly moving in a uniform circular motion. The muertos do favor this layout. :)

The "Kinda" Trapezoid Placement is another top favorite of mine. It has SO much power!

This is one of the only times that there wasn't more water to match the flames. So, why only half the water? For extra muerto energy to send a spell out into fruition. There are only a few reasons to ever "over flame" the Living Altar. Sending important spells/magic that you do with your muerto tops the list. Another reason is waning energy if you are compromised in some fashion. Like magical attacks or illness.

The Upright Arrow Placement

A very old but tried and true layout used on bóveda's (ancestral altars in Santería) is the Upward Arrow. The candles and glasses alternate and form and upward arrow. This means that you are "putting the muertos to work." I don't have a photo of this one.

Upside Down Triangle Placement

I have to repeat this photo from another post. Sorry!

This layout really brings in power. It does flow downwards but it goes into the earth, grounding you, your muerto, and your magic effectively. It almost guarantees that your request will be heard and thoughtfully considered by your higher power. Your muerto will work harder with this placement.

The Square Placement

A controversial setting is my Square setting. Originally, this layout did not work. It caused a blocked energy flow and my muerto Rodolfo didn't like hanging out at his shrine. I revisited the setting after an Ah ha! moment. I realized that I could use something to interrupt the blockage. What is it?

It is simply a copper bowl, seen at the left front. It doesn't have to be a bowl - anything copper. It opens the blockage, interrupting the negative particles of Death Energy from overtaking the positive ones.

The Misa Placement

This layout is a classic only for Misa rituals. Daily Misas do not require this. These are special ones for special days like holidays, except for Muertería holy days, called Riptein. That's because during "ripping time" there is fixed Sighting (scrying). Only certain tools are allowed as well as certain muertos. Daily misas are casual and can be used for readings and just about anything. High Misas are formal, Sighting is set and fixed with only Quartz and Obsidian balls or mirrors and this altar is decorated for one. (I didn't have crystal balls for this one!)

Bubbles in the water. Good? Bad? I have learned that it just indicates activity. Count that as a positive sign though. I've had both kinds of muertos. Bad ones, for me, tend NOT to make bubbles. Just observe. :)

Death Energy Keepers!! Use these placements too!!

I mentioned in a last post that I'm going to try a new setting soon. It should be cool! Gonna check out the energy and make sure to take a photo. I'm going to clean Rodolfo's shrine and put his black cloth back on, maybe with some red cloth too, since red is his color. I've done Roddy's astrological chart, since he gave me his birth time.

He was born here in Ore - Cottage Grove. His chart is interesting!! He has a stellium in Virgo. He is VERY heavy in Earth which is weird for me. I never have gotten along with a Taurus with even more Earth! I'm getting a lot of info from Roddy about himself. So cool. That darn biker! I <3 Free Souls! Look at Roddy's chart! I know that I've missed stuff. Not a stellium in Gemini though - there's a node there, not a planet. Must be three planets. :)

Sorry - when I learn stuff, I get excited and write more.

So long!

I have only one image to post for this. It is the only one I've seen.

Grandpa Ben came through unexpectedly today. He just said that "You were right on correct about my mother and her ways (referring to her mean attitude, spiteful spirit, and how she hated people), her Indian tribe (Algonquin) and my dad (being French). I can't believe your accuracy, my dear. The things you have written about her and our family have been great - please continue to keep our family alive. The Thorp's are not long survivors physically so maybe we can be famous in the annals and torrents of spirit?"

Odd terms grandpa! He was a very smart guy who liked playing with words. I must of got that from him! Love messing with words. :) This may look trivial but it means a lot to me. He doesn't often speak this way, so I treasure it! And boy...I got his nose, and so did my dad. Lol!

<3 you my grandpa Benjamin J. Thorp! <3

The Living Altar, pretty recent. On the left, with the peacock feather is Muertería's Reather, another Vessel but portable. It has a pact with Rodolfo in it, along with herbs, stones, palos, and various kinds of dirt that is sacred. This is for Muerterísts only as are bottle Vessels. I make and sell Vessels but they are expensive because they require a lot of work. Its Palo work, not witchcrafty do-it-yourself shit. Get it? If you don't know the mambos in Palo, your ritual doesn't work. They aren't online or in books. These Vessels are Palo....so. Anyway!

The Living Altar should be a little sanctuary for both you and your muerto, when you either receive one or gather them yourself as a trained Reaper. The altar needs a lot of attention but in reality, the maximum time needed is about an hour and a half a day at most. The average day on a non-washing glasses day its about 45 minutes. Add another 10-15 for washing, depending on how many glasses you use.

I love this setup because it equals nine. That is THE death number in African faiths like mine, and for others as well. If you're really smart, you can research this number and check out the numerology too. Its eerie.

This works great doing alternate flame and glasses. I'm going to try a new layout soon - my client had an interesting take on my circle set. Need to check it out!

I take time to make Rodolfo's shrine look nice. The effort that you make with this altar - right down to washing glasses, gets reflected to your muerto, and in turn, your muerto makes your life easier and better. Very serious here. And ppl ask me the reasons for keeping a muerto. Quite a few reasons, but I'll address individuals because not everyone is "all muerto ready." Some ppl do not believe and some ppl get real scared or will bad mouth me and say I'm crazyballs. Lol!

Death Energy Keepers have to address the All Dead, or what Palo folks refer to as the Kalunga - the Vast Dead or collective Dead. The All Dead isn't too hard to grasp. I may not be a pagan, but I know that the All is real. I used to be pagan but in Palo, there is one God - I studied and l learned, then felt different. Nsambi. Creator. But this doesn't affect my teachings at all. You can be pagan, Wiccan, or whatever you vibe to. Muertería can be either a religion or path, its up to the practitioner.

Death Energy Keepers need to learn how to tap into the very root of necromantic practice by daily meditations (which I provide), specific chants (they are in African language - I use Yoruba, not Congo because I'm learning it), tuning into frequencies by listening on YouTube (Solfeggio frequencies) - these are healing sounds. You'll notice a difference pretty quickly. Pain lessens and mood lightens. :) Helped my chronic pain (gone) and my depression eased a bit (mine was very severe, its completely gone via ECT).

Also, the graveyard visits are imperative. They need to be at least three times weekly or you won't get the beneficial energies and awesome tuning that only a graveyard can supply. I'm talking about real visits where you stay for at least an hour, and not walking but sitting on the naked ground, pulling up the energy from that ground. Not ordinary earth but blessed by death earth.

It should feel good - cool and clear. Make sure you always carry nine pennies just in case of a random gnarly muerto. If it feels bad, start leaving. When you aren't too far from the gate, quickly scatter the pennies behind you and promptly leave. You've paid off the gnarly muerto and he won't follow you. Pennies create a barrier. Hence, "paying at the gate." Keeps the muertos in by using the coins, or the paying the gate dwelling deity to keep the muertos in. Never seen anyone else describe it like I do, but I have not read everything. I'm sure its out there somewhere. Heh! xD

Tuning into Death Energy isn't difficult, really. You can get "in the mood" by doing a void meditation, listening to ambient music like Aghast, my favorite, burning Aloeswood incense (Japanese, not Holy Smoke! Ehhh! Don't waste your money!!) or good quality (not Hem) Sandalwood incense - also real Copal Oro is excellent. Handle or wear Amethyst (A master stone in Muertería), Smoky Quartz (only channels muertos), Onyx, Tanzanite, Black Tourmaline, Yellow Obsidian, Leopardskin Jasper, and Yellow Jasper (these last three if you can channel with any being), Black Obsidian (A master stone in Muertería), Aqua Aura Quartz, Record-Keeping Quartz (for gathering muertos and a temporary muerto hold), Bloodstone (Vitality stone to muertos, a sign of life - important to them), and not a stone - mirrors. ALL Living Altars need one mirror that can stand on its own. My blog has it already but here's mine for quick reference:

Why the mirror? Partly for Sighting but really to see muertos during rituals. Its awesome and I love it! I see Rodolfo and other muertos too. The mirror is the proving point that says "Hey, muertos are visiting my rituals, its great!" Don't be scared. I wasn't. See your handiwork in action. Show yourself the power and energy that you shift. Its there, use it. Manipulate it. Death Energy is real - its actually pulsing with life! Its not about being morbid, though I personally always have been. Its my curious medical orientated mind, not much else. I do prefer darker shades of colors but always have, since I was 10? I'm too old to give a shit about ppl criticizing me about my wardrobe. I love white but instantly get it filthy. Rofl! Truth! Too much analyzing. Done.

Welcoming Misa for John K. Held for his arrival. Blue candle for Elevation and Coors for him and Rodolfo.

Candle Habit

The muertos need the bright halo of a flame to give them light. By giving them light, it makes their inner fire burn and gives them a reason to go on - to persist. To prep for Death Energy Keeping, start saving up for your Living Altar. It isn't terribly expensive except for candles. I suggest always using white and use tea lights if you want to save a little over $50. I usually buy from a Catholic supply - cheapest you can find! My order of 288 (2 gross) is now $102 with shipping. A bit rich for my habit of eight candles or more daily. So I get 300 tea lights from Amazon for about $47. The Sterno little candles suck for about $82, trust me. My big tea lights burn around eight hours - they ain't cheap crap. Muertos like them fine! And they are much safer!! You will need at least seven or eight holders for your candles. Amazon is cheap for large amounts. More is always better for this practice. We can go up to eleven.

Water Sippers?

Muertos are thirsty. Not like the living, but its their waning energy that needs water supplementation. Like flames, it gives them sustenance. Fuel for that inner fire. The water and flames have a kind of rhythm together. You'll notice it after a while. There's a few things to notice. For this D.E.K. (Death Energy Keeping) practice, you will also need at least six clear glasses. Any kind you find pleasing - but wine glasses are easy, cheap at the Dollar Tree, and look stately. We can go up to eleven. And - one glass must be bigger than the others, or use a clear vase. The water needs changing and glasses need washing every 3-4 days. Some ppl stop there and think this practice is too much. Well, use your vase and one candle! Save the others for Misas or other rituals. :)

This is paramount: There can always be one more flame than water glass. But water glasses cannot outnumber flames. Why? Too much water douses the flames. One more flame does not hurt the gentle balance created by water. How do I know? Exhaustive research of my own Living Altar for years - about three or four now. Daily, almost nonstop. I bleed science with my muerto!

One thing you can do now: Take a piece of Amethyst or Smoky Quartz jewelry to a graveyard. When you think you have found the heart <3 of the graveyard, sit down on the grass and place your jewelry there. Does not need to be a grave. Hold your hand on it until it sings. It feels different to everyone. May be a buzzing, a weird vibration, or maybe a heartbeat. After about nine minutes, put the jewelry on. You should feel a change. If not, try another time or a different graveyard.

A tiny peek into Death Energy Keeping...I've already gotten into the Living Altar!