Maximon (San Simon) Glass-Encased Vigil Candle Questions and Answers

[Rev Ernest]

"The "man in black" seen on many Guatemalan folk charms is Maximon (pronounced "Mashimon"), a local amalgam of a Catholic saint and a Mayan deity, also know as Hermano San Simon, Don Pedro, San Simon Judas, and Brother Saint Simon Peter."
--- Catherine Yronwode

Maximon (San Simon) Glass-Encased Vigil Candle, Fixed

Use in Magic:
Patron of Guatemala; ancient Mayan god represented as a black-suited peasant; for luck and protection.

Spell Methods:
Dress and fix vigil light candles with oils plus optional herbs or dusting sachets, and pray for your desires, add a written petition, photo, or seal; burn in a fire-safe place.

Product Details:
Yellow wax, 8" tall glass-encased Vigil Candle, fixed with oils, herbs, and prayer.

CAN-GLC-MAXI
Maximon (San Simon) Glass-Encased Vigil Candle, Fixed
$13.00





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[Rev Ernest]

"Maximon is actually a pre-Columbian Mayan god of the underworld formerly known as Maam ("grandfather") or Rilaj Mam; his modern name is a conflation of Mam and Simon. Contemporary images do not depict the deity himself, but rather a life-sized carved wooden statue of the god dressed in early 20th century clothing. He is portrayed as a mustached man seated outdoors at a crossroads, wearing a black suit, red tie, and wide-brimmed hat. There are many such life-sized statues of him, enshrined in a number of Mayan towns."
--- Catherine Yronwode

[Rev Ernest]

Our prepared 8" glass-encased vigil lights come with a dressing of oils and herbs and will burn for 5 - 7 days, depending on ambient temperature and other factors.

If you wish to set a traditional Novena of nine days, you will either have to start and stop the candle (which can result in a smoky glass), or purchase two candles to run continually over the 9-day period.

Always practice fire safety when setting vigil lights. If you must keep them lit when you are away or asleep, be sure that no pets or children can get into the room with them, that they are not near curtains or flammable cloth or paper, and that you have a smoke alarm in your house. Placing lit vigils in the bathtub is quite common, but you must not have a shower curtain if you use this method. Setting them into a fireplace is ideal, as there is a ready-made chimney for them.