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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.


Talking to a Mayan Magical Being
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
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The Warning Call of Jungle Birds: A Signal to Stay Away
I know the jungle is alive. I know it is a community, with the plants, animals, rocks, water holes, and unseen guardians all working together. But when you feel the power of it directed at you, when you are the one interrupting the peace, the awareness of the power of this connected wild community suddenly becomes very real.
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How to Open a Portal to the Underworld.
Xibalba. The Underworld. Place of Fear and Lords of Death. Why on earth would anyone want to open a portal to Xibalba?
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Picture Puzzle of Mayan Symbolism
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!
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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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Mexican Christmas Month!
Guadalupe-Reyes is the season from December 12th to Jan 6th. It is almost a full month of celebration, observances, food, music, and...
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Stepping into Sacred Time
Draw a circle on the ground. Do it slowly and with intention. If you like, you can set candles or flowers around it. . . Now step inside . .
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The Tree that was Swallowed by the Cenote
Little did I know, the story would connect to POWERFUL happenings in this tiny place.
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Breath of the Underworld
Powerful story of the dangerous entity that creeps out of the caves at night in the Mayalands.
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Wisdom from a Maya Story Keeper
Gods and goddess ringed the circle, Ixchel the goddess of childbirth, Yum Kaax the lord of the forest, and most importantly, Chaac, the red
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Shapeshifters in A Remote Pueblo
San Pedro is the name of the remote pueblo. It boasts no church, nor central park. I am not sure if it even has a tiny store where you can
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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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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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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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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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Journey into the Heart of the Goddess, Ixchel
I decided to make a little Ixchel image as an offering to the goddess. Sergio was so struck by my work that he said I have a “don” the word
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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 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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