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
- 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
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
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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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
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
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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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
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
A Lost Mayan Book of Prophecy?
The edges of the pages are tattered, and the writing is faded, but within its covers lie herbal remedies, astrological forecasts, prayers, a
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 5 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 2 min
Ancient Maya Gold and a Powerful Spell
There is a cenote, or freshwater sink hole, in a small village in Yucatan with a long and sordid past. It is across the street from the...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
A Strange Fog and Mayan Carvings on Catholic Churches
While exploring the ruins of an old Catholic church in the Maya pueblo of Piste, in Yucatan, Max and I made an amazing discovery. The...
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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
- 2 min
New Discovery: A Supernatural Animal Guardian!
I just learned there is an entity that guards the animals! On our last trip to see Francisco, my lovely friend and local Maya healer, we...
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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 4 min
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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Laura LaBrie
- Apr 3, 2022
- 3 min
Ancient Shape-Shifting Beings
A yui chivo (pronounced why chibo) is a shape shifter. I am still gathering information/stories about them, but so far, here is my basic
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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
- 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
- 5 min
Story-Teller Tapes Finally Translated!
Excerpts from the translated tapes of the Maya story-teller.
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