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Learn about Magic, Shamanism, Supernatural Beings, Sacred Sites, Ceremony, Meditations, Food, Maya Life and Giving Back. The supernatural weaves itself through everything here, all is connected, all is alive.
A Season of Shadow
full blood moon eclipse The Mayan cosmovision is one of duality. It is very yin yang like in its embracing of both the light and the...
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New Fire Ceremony: Cleansing for A New Beginning
Out with the old energy and in with the new! This is a powerful ceremony!
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You Won't Believe What I Stepped On!
My heel hurt. I mean it hurt a lot. Every step was painful. I knew I injured it, but the really weird part was how. (I mean SUPER WEIRD)
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Shamanic Everyday Magic
A simple white taper candle, short and unobtrusive is standing on a plate in a tiny mountain of wax drippings. Can you imagine its calm flam
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A Sacred Cave of Healing and Ceremony
There is a cave in Yucatan where the locals have gone for millennia to perform the Chac Chaac ceremony, a ritual that brings the rain.
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The Chicken Church: No Photos Allowed.
The ceremonies observed by these lovely, dark skinned Tzolzil people, were of origins both ancient and powerful. For on the floor, sacrifice
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Sastun: The Shaman Stone
It is called a sastun in Maya and is powerful, magical, and necessary to be considered a shaman in the Yucatan. It is extremely rare!
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What Does Real Maya Magic Look Like?
And, though it may be powerful, it is humble and does not attract attention to itself. It is not filled with fanfare nor is it beautiful.
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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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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 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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Magic in the Cenotes
The magic of the cenotes is that they are portals to the otherworld, Xibalba! Peace, otherworldly, sacred, powerful, and stunning!
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The Center of the Maya World and a Powerful Entity
I stood at the altar at the center of the world. It was a simple church . . .
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Surprising New Details About Aluxes!
On my last visit to see Francisco, my shaman friend, I was so happy to gain more insight into the life of the alux! Just when you think...
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A Maya Birthday Party
Have you ever been to a Maya birthday party? One of the things I love most about living on the Yucatan Peninsula and spending time with...
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