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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Laura LaBrie
- Dec 17, 2022
- 5 min
Maya Oracle Guidance
It is the beginning of a new trecena, Ok the dog. Ok is your guide and so when I started thinking about what Ok would like to do to guide...
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Laura LaBrie
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Nov 14, 2022
- 6 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Oct 28, 2022
- 5 min
Maya Majiks Come Out to Play!
Today the Maya Majiks cards told me they wanted to come out to play! It is the first day of the trecena Etz'nab, the knife and as I am worki
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Laura LaBrie
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
The Descent of Kukulkan: Fall Equinox at Chichen Itza
The pyramid of Kukulkan, ancient, feathered serpent god of the Maya, loomed above us, intimidating despite the modern crowd gathered at...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Shaman or Charlatan?
Shaman or Charlatan? This is a subject often brought to our attention by local Maya people. First, I want to say that you may not agree...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
A Maya Cleansing Ceremony
I sat on the little silver-painted stool in the middle of the room, having agreed to a cleansing by Francisco, the herbatero (Maya shaman)
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
How to Manifest a Maya Shaman
A white pillar candle burned on a green wooden table surrounded by a few herbs and a plastic bottle with a bright green liquid in it.
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
The Secret of the Talking Tree
What secret lies behind the walls of this humble Maya church? There is a legend in the Yucatan Peninsula about a tree that saved the
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
Meet Francisco: A Humble Shaman
Like an enthusiastic teacher, Don Francisco captured our attention one at a time as he let us look through the stone at each other.
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Ak Na'am & The Guardian: Two New Entities
We discovered the existence of another entity that lives in the fields and forests of Yucatan. Francisco, our shaman friend and guide,...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Shaman and Shape-Shifter
It’s called a yui (pronounced “why”). It is a shapeshifter. It was causing trouble, but before I can tell you the story about it, I have...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
Maya Temezcal Ceremony
It was dark inside the low, round temezcal hut. Thick steam filled the air so that I could see nothing. I was lying on a towel breathing...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Moving Stones: A Modern Mystic & An Ancient Mystery
The following takes places in two different locations (Kaua and Chumpon), at two different times (October 2019 and November 2018), and...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Discovering A New & Dangerous Entity in The Jungle
Just the other day we were out in the milpa (corn fields) with our friend and guide, Francisco. As we walked down the narrow, red earth...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
Ceremonial Tamales
The room was smoky and dim. No windows offered natural light, only the open door. A hot fire burned merrily in the corner and a big pot...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
Magical Deer and Blood Sacrifices
There are many stories to tell about this hotel for it holds many secrets. But this story is about a slow evening when the hotel manager and
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
The Hat That Turned Into a Snake
"This is where the hat turned into a snake." We were standing on top of The Hill of The Aluxob (plural for alux). Certainly it was once a...
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