By Mambo Shoshana | Spiritual Teachers Voodoo
Not all love stories begin with butterflies. Some begin with bruises—emotional, spiritual, ancestral. Some of the most beautiful people I have ever worked with come to me not broken, but guarded—because they’ve been hurt. Used. Lied to. Ghosted. Betrayed. Told they weren’t good enough. Or simply taught by life that love is dangerous, painful, or out of reach.
But let me tell you something powerful.
When you love again after fear—when you choose to open your heart after it’s been shut down—you are doing one of the most sacred and courageous acts on earth.
And there is a spirit who walks with us in that moment. A protector. A transformer. A goddess of deep magic and sacred empowerment.
Her name is Santa Marta La Dominadora.
Santa Marta, also known as Santa Manta or Santa Marta la Dominadora, is a powerful mystery in both Vodou and folk Catholic traditions. She is not a soft spirit. She is not a spirit of fantasy. She is a serpent goddess—a dominator, a tamer of fear, and a protector of those walking through spiritual fire.
And yet—she is also a powerful spirit of love.
Not the glittery kind. Not the easy kind. The kind of love that comes after pain. The kind of love that takes root in soil that was once scorched. The kind of love that knows what it’s like to hide, and chooses to rise anyway.
When we call on Santa Marta for love work at Spiritual Teachers Voodoo, it’s usually for clients who:
Her love magic is not about seduction. It’s about sovereignty.
It’s about learning to be emotionally open without being spiritually exposed.
When we work with Santa Marta in love cases, it is not the same energy as Ezili Freda or La Sirène. With Marta, we are working with shadow healing, control reclamation, and internal trust restoration.
We often say, “Santa Marta doesn’t just bring you love—she brings you the strength to love without losing yourself.”
Here’s what clients receive during this sacred work:
Santa Marta is not a spirit of quick attraction. She is a spirit of deep rebuilding.
She will teach you how to speak love in your own voice again.
Case One: “Tanya” – After the Divorce, Could She Trust Again?
Tanya came to us six months after leaving a marriage that left her emotionally numb. Her ex was controlling, cold, and spiritually manipulative. Tanya was beautiful, intelligent, and accomplished—but she could not imagine loving again. “I feel like a door slammed shut in my chest,” she told me.
We began with a Santa Marta reading, followed by a 30-day healing process using snake oil baths, candle work, and journaling rituals. Slowly, Tanya came back to herself. Her voice changed. Her dreams returned. One day, she texted me, “I wore red lipstick today. I haven’t in years.”
That was her turning point. Three months later, Tanya met someone kind, playful, and emotionally available. Not only did she open her heart—she reclaimed it.
Case Two: “Michelle” – Always Attracted to the Wrong Men
Michelle had a pattern: chasing emotionally unavailable, often narcissistic men. She was stunning, charismatic, and successful. But she couldn’t stop falling for people who treated her like an option.
Santa Marta revealed the wound: Michelle had learned to earn love through overgiving. Together, we broke that pattern. She did command work with Marta to remove a toxic ex’s spiritual hold, and we helped her retrain her love blueprint. For the first time in her adult life, she said no to a man who wasn’t right for her—without guilt. Two months later, she started dating someone radically different: grounded, respectful, and sincere.
Case Three: “Elena” – Fear of Intimacy After Sexual Trauma
Elena was referred by another healer. She wanted to love but could not allow physical touch without panic. Santa Marta came through clearly in her first reading, promising protection and guidance.
Elena received sacred serpent energy baths and was coached through body-reclaiming rituals that helped her slowly reconnect to her sensuality. She wasn’t rushed. There was no pressure. Only devotion. After months of gentle, committed work, Elena began seeing someone. Her note to me was simple but powerful: “For the first time, I kissed someone and didn’t dissociate. I was present. I was safe. I was ready.”
In Vodou, we honor many spirits of love. Ezili Freda governs beauty and romantic sweetness. La Sirène brings seduction and spiritual magnetism. Dantor defends and nurtures.
But Santa Marta does something different. She cuts cords. She reclaims power. She does not polish your pain—she transforms it.
Her love magic is not light and floral. It is serpentine, earthy, fierce. She walks with those who are no longer interested in illusions. She builds love through integrity, trust, and courage. She helps you love again without losing yourself.
1. The Snake Bath
Boil basil, cinnamon, black pepper, and lavender. Strain and pour into your bath. Speak aloud your fears. Then say:
“Santa Marta, show me how to trust again.”
2. Clean Your Bed Altar
Strip your bed. Clean with Florida water or snake oil. Leave one rose petal under your pillow. Pray:
“Santa Marta, make this bed a safe place for love to return.”
3. The Written Release
Write down a name or fear. Burn it in a fireproof bowl. Scatter the ashes at your doorway. Say:
“My heart is sovereign. My spirit is free. Let the path to love be clear.”
Is Santa Marta love work safe?
Yes. It is empowering and deeply healing. Marta helps you reclaim your space, your voice, and your heart.
Can I get an ex back?
If it is in your highest good. Marta does not restore toxic dynamics. If your ex is aligned, she may open the way. If not, she will bring someone better.
Will this work if I’m afraid?
Yes. This work is for those with fear. Marta transforms it into power.
What should I never do?
Never force love. Never lie to yourself. Never skip the inner work. Never disrespect the spirits. This is sacred ground.
You came here for a reason. Something in you still wants to believe. You want to feel safe, seen, desired. You want your heart to wake up again.
This is your moment.
At Spiritual Teachers Voodoo, we walk with the mysteries and the brave. We honor the ones who rise from pain to power, from silence to seduction, from fear to freedom.
If you are ready, Santa Marta is ready.
Book a reading. Begin a ritual. Reclaim your story.
The snake clears the path. The spirits are listening. Your new love story begins now.
With power, beauty, and abundance
Priestess Shoshana, CEO of Spiritual Teachers Voodoo and Temple de la Luna, Spirit Worker, Instructor, Psychic, Healer, Herbalist, Author
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