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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.
Embracing Healing: A Forgiveness Ritual Inspired by the Mayan Tzolkin Sacred Calendar
come heal from the wounds of unforgiveness as you come into alignment with this ancient Mayan ritual using candles, prayers, and the power of your words. Includes cacao recipes with forgiveness herbs
6 min read
The Story of Cacao, YOUR story, and a Traditional Recipe
Sip your cacao with gratitude for the process that brings you life. Cacao is your ally. Allow it to warm your heart, comfort and strengthen you. For this is the goal of the ceremony of the cacao.
3 min read
Festival of the Three Crosses
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.
3 min read
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!
4 min read
Rescuing a Dream
This Maya woman was given a fish farm. A few months later, it was destroyed by
4 min read
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...
2 min read
New Fire Ceremony: Cleansing for A New Beginning
Out with the old energy and in with the new! This is a powerful ceremony!
8 min read
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
3 min read
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.
4 min read
Abundance and The Simple Life in Leona Vicario
My Maya friend lives in the sleepy little village of Leona Vicario. Her home is simple, warm, and welcoming and abundant
3 min read
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
5 min read
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!
3 min read
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...
2 min read
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
5 min read
Horchata: A Bedtime Treat
This favorite drink of Mexican children is sure to become one of your favorite drinks too!
2 min read
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!
2 min read
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.
9 min read
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...
6 min read
Pottery and Deep Magic
The is a story about heavy warnings from a shaman, shapeshifting, and pottery. I loved a book called Incantations. It’s written by Maya wo
6 min read
How to Find Your Place in the Universe
"If you don't find center, then you can never find your place in the Universe!" With the weight of foreboding, this proclamation made by...
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