The green veladora is used mainly for legal matters and justice, though in some regions it's also associated with health and healing.

Both meanings live side by side within the tradition — there's no single consensus, and many devotees simply state their petition aloud when lighting it, rather than relying on the color alone.

Did you know?

The green veladora carries two main readings depending on region: justice in legal matters, or health and healing. There's no single consensus — both meanings coexist in the tradition.

When is it used?

It's lit ahead of an ongoing legal process, or to ask for improvement in a health problem affecting oneself or a family member.

How is it combined?

If your petition is for health, many devotees recommend accompanying it with an apple or honey in the offering, as an additional gesture of intent.

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