Dear participants,
here are the pictures and report for the first edition of the Todos Los Santos Service!
Since this service is an all-purpose one, it requires the combination of many different energies that need to harmonize together. For that, I have used one of the best tools I have ever created in all my magical work: my Master Herbal Powder, which is made with over twenty different herbs for all my Custom Spellwork. With it, the inner circle of the service altar is created, anchoring and grounding the power of the Spirits into your life.
Around it, a second circle has been made with my Golden Salts, which is used to expand and fuel the energy of the herbal Powder even further. This Salt, as all of mine, is made with artisanal salt from the salt marshes of the island, and contain (among many other ingredients) real gold leaf flakes, to amplify their energy and vibration. Salts are charged and prayed over daily, so their power is truly unmatched.
But, the star of this service are four Dende oil lamps, made with African Dende and my own magical oils, using a selection that matches the multiples purposes of the ritual. The lamps sit on the sides of the statue of Our Lady Of Candelaria, intercessor and voice for all the Saints, and the true chief of the Corte De Los Santos.
The incense, placed on the center of the table, is very special too: since all Saints are actually ancestors, I made a unique mixture of three types of Copal (Holy, Golden, and Black) to honour them. Copal is the incense of this season, the one that feeds and empowers all Spirits this month, so it's just perfect for this ritual!
Finally, as always, flowers to let the Santos know how much we love them and respect them: the most beautiful roses from the farmers' market. It's also one of the most powerful offerings this season, especially when it comes to Ancestors. Don’t forget that this week is the Enramado De Muertos, the decoration and renewal of flower decorations on all the graveyards of the islands.
After the whole table was set, it was time to perform the casting of the work: each and every participant received a full set of prayers, focused on connecting them with the right spiritual entities for their needs and desires. This is why our beloved Mary is such an important part of this work: because as the head of this Corte, she will be assigning this. After this first series of prayers, another full set honouring Our Lady and the whole Corte was recited, to elevate them and empower them - and this is, as you can imagine, another offering.
That is all. The lamps will stay lit all day, offerngs of incense will be made regularly, and as always, all remains of the work will be offered to Exu Okkada, so he opens the road to all your petitions.
Many Blessings
Carolina