Folklore saint hero of Guatamala. In Guatemala, San Simón is said to answer prayers that might be too taboo for Catholic saints. A master shape shifter, reconciling religious traditions and offering guidance to indigenous Mayans who venerate him in Guatemala.
San Simón (pronounced sahn see-MOAN) / Maximón (pronounced “maw-shee-MOAN”) is a folk saint originating amongst the Mayan people of present-day Guatemala. His pre-Colombian beginnings are somewhat obscure, but it is commonly accepted that the epithet Maximon is derived from a combination of the words Ma’am, the name of a Mayan underworld deity meaning “Great Grandfather” and “Ancient One,” and Simón, as early efforts toward syncretization with the religion of colonizing Catholic forces linked him to the apostle Simon Peter (Simón-Pedro).
Later attempts by colonizing Catholic forces to annihilate the worship of this entity by associating him with the New Testament character Judas Iscariot also failed as this epithet was simply added to the others.
San Simón represents chthonic male sexual power and, as such, he is particularly fond of women, though his generous favor is available to all come to him with faith in his ability to meet their needs and desires.
San Simón is often petitioned for aid in matters of money and business affairs, housing, luck, love, protection, fertility, justice, revenge, healing, and uncrossing / spiritual cleansing. He is associated with the crossroads (any place where two paths meet at perpendicular angles) and with the mysteries of death and rebirth. As such, he is an “opener of the way” deity known especially for removing obstacles that stand in the way of wealth and worldly success. He is often referred to as “Hermano“ (Brother) due to his easy accessibility and his generous willingness to help the living achieve the conditions they seek.
Known names for this entity include: San Simón, Maximón, Hermano (San) Simón, Ma’am, Hermano Simon Pedro, Hermano Simón-Judas, San Simón-Judas, Hermano Monchito, El Viejo (the Old Man), El Tío (the Uncle), Hermano Pedro, Don Pedro, Champion of the Hopeless, and Saint of Gamblers and Drunkards
His feast day is October 28th, with some sources adding the Wednesday before Easter.
Saints are spiritual beings who have been tasked with maintaining this Earth, watching over the affairs of humanity and each has dominion over a portion of nature. Each Saint is identified with natural forces as well as with human interests or endeavors. These Saints are mediators between humanity and the Supreme Being.
Say a prayer of your choice each time you light the candle. As soon as you start to feel stressed, please talk to yourself with clear, gentle, and encouraging words that will help you intercede in the stress cycle and bring yourself back to calm.
Prayer is the master key. Prayer is the key to all earthy problems. Praying is more than just mere words, it myst come from deep within you, from you very soul. The exercise of prayer requires tranquility and peace of mind. The essence of prayer is faith, it is your motive power that comes from within you and its movement must be directed upwards to where all earthy favors come from.
Anyone can make their prayers come true. This is as sure as the rise of tomorrow’s sun. If you knew how you would feel if your prayer were answered, and if you could realize, consciously, just how you could awaken such a feeling in yourself, you will travel a long way toward learning how to make your dreams come true. Imagination is the beginning of creation. You must imagine what you desire and believe it to be true. True prayer can come only from within yourself.
Instructions: Light the candle with a match or lighter and say a prayer of your choice. You can put the candle out at anytime or let it burn to the end. Each time you relight the candle say a prayer to reenergize your goals. You can write your name on the glass of the candle to personalize the prayer. Use a black marker and write your name or another persons name on the candle. After the candle has fully burned down you can throw away the glass.
This candle is approximately 8” tall and weights 1 LB 11 OZ
