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the field notes
These are not legends. They are field notes from the spirit world.
Wild magic, shamanic healing, alux footprints, sacred places, ceremony, and the textures of Maya life — these notes are where it all gathers. The supernatural is not separate here; it moves through everything like wind through leaves. All is connected. All is alive.
Stories arrive like whispers in the dark —
alux footprints, healings, miracles, strange nights in the monte.
Join me, and I’ll send new field notes as they unfold here in the Yucatán.
No myths.
No fluff.
Just real magic, witnessed and written.
Seeing the Shaman
Don Francisco drying wild harvest medicinal plants When we arrived, Don Francisco took us out into the garden behind his traditional Maya...
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The Art of Dreaming
Don Francisco, our good friend and shaman, has often spoken of finding answers in your dreams. One day I was visiting with him and asking...
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How to Observe Hanal Pixan: Day of the Dead Maya Style
I hope this inspires you to take time to honor and remember those who have passed on. Keep in mind that this can be ancestors you have never
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Horchata: A Bedtime Treat
This favorite drink of Mexican children is sure to become one of your favorite drinks too!
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Enjoy the Ancient Power of Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds were one of Mexico's oldest super foods! This chocolate chia seed pudding recipe is easy and delicious!
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How to Protect Your Home from Negative Energy
Find out how to protect your home from negative energy
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The Hangry Alux
Magical guardians get hungry. I know because when mine gets hungry, he starts looking for attention. And an alux that dosent get fed might..
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Secret of the Speaking Cross: Part 4
I was thrilled. We stopped the car and I got out and approached the shrine. It was small, unassuming. Nothing about it shouted, “Here I am!”
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Secret of The Speaking Cross: Part 3
I must admit, the story was a bit troubling. So was the energy I felt from the intimidating stone cross. My stomach began to turn.
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Secret of The Speaking Cross: Part 2
It was a simple church, dark and empty of people. Candles were burning. The pall made it hard to make out the details, but it seemed like ..
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Secret of the Speaking Cross: Part 1
There is a secret religion here on the Yucatan. It is, unquestionably, powerful. I am guessing you probably want to know what it is and in
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A Magical Alux at Home Depot?
I love finding sacred places, unexpected magical places, places where nature spirits dwell. One would think they would live in the deep
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Mayan Wedding Traditions
I just returned from the wedding of the youngest daughter of my good friend and shaman (healer/herbatero), Don Francisco. It was a 3 day...
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Bringing a Magical Clay Doll to Life
The fire from the traditional stone kiln glowed against the cool Yucatan evening. Three of us sat not far from it, feeling its heat, and gaz
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In Search of El Dos: Lost City in Puerto Morelos
We turned onto the highway, which I hoped would lead us to the enigmatic ruins of El Dos. It lay before us like a long gray ribbon stretch..
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Ancient, Magical, Maya Hot Chocolate: Activate Your 3rd Eye!
Maya hot chocolate is an ancient, sacred, savory, spicey drink dense with raw cacao, cinnamon, vanilla and other warm-you-up spices. The...
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The World Tree Breathwork-Meditation
This is a Maya meditation that you can use to help bring you into alignment with the energies of the divine beings and to help you find...
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Is Ixchel a Modern Maya Goddess?
I ventured into the heart land of the Maya world on the Yucatan Peninsula to see what the local people have to say.
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Maya Ruins Lost in The Jungle
I was stunned at its size and its depth. A bit nervous, I moved toward the edge, assured by the men that the ground would not give way.
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Shapeshifting in Uayma
In animal form the person was much stronger and faster and could easily run into town in 15 minutes. Of course, this tended to scare some p
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