Me on a Mexican beach wearing my amulet. Don Francisco once placed an amulet in my hand — small, ordinary-looking to anyone else, but heavy with something deeper. He told me: “When you need something, hold it and think of the outcome — not the problem. Imagine what you want as if it has already happened.” I listened, the way you listen when an elder speaks — with more than ears. Later that year, I flew to the United States to visit my son. In my rush at the airport, I forgot

Last night we used a pendulum to talk to my alux. A small group of us gathered in my home to do the monthly feeding and afterward, we asked the alux (I call him aluxito) some questions about where he came from, how he decided to come to my house and how he feels today. It's a bit like talking to your puppy. So, I used my pendulum, and Sue used her divining rods (dowsing rods) and we didn't look at each other, but we got the same answers to the questions.... until Aluxito deci

The offering is for the four Chaacs, the Maya rain gods whom are honored here and who care for the people by bringing fresh water to fill the ancient wells and quench the thirst of the land.

Have fun finding as many symbols as you can! There are 20 different symbols and more than one meaning for each. Tzolkin day signs, magic, and ancient lore!

Out with the old energy and in with the new! This is a powerful ceremony!

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

The ceremonies observed by these lovely, dark skinned Tzolzil people, were of origins both ancient and powerful. For on the floor, sacrifice

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!

The next night, something amazing happened. I went to bed and as things began to quiet down around me my mind began to drift. I remembered

He prayed in Mayan for a few minutes. I sat with my eyes closed, still a bit in awe and just trying to relax and take it all in.

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.

Its energy is tangible. Its smooth contours were made by the careful hands of Don Sergio, a master potter who lives in a remote village

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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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!”

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.

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 ..

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

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

The edges of the pages are tattered, and the writing is faded, but within its covers lie herbal remedies, astrological forecasts, prayers, a