Full Moon, Tuesday, September 17th in Pisces

  • Pisces Themes = water, compassionate, intuitive, imaginative, connected to the spirit world, symbol of the fish

  • Full Harvest Moon as it happens nearest the Autumnal Equinox and traditionally provided light to the farmers harvesting crops in the field into the evening hours.

Ceremonial Cacao

  • Cacao comes from the Cacao tree, tropical climate, jungles of Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala

  • It produces during the rainy season Dec-May

  • Origin is said to be the upper region of Amazon in Peru and Ecuador more than 5,000 years ago. Also evidence it was being used at the same time by the Mayans around what is now Guatemala and Mexico. 

  • Ceremonial-grade cacao production involves several carefully managed steps:

    1. Harvesting: Selecting ripe cacao pods from organically cultivated or native trees (such as the Chuncho variety).

    2. Fermentation: A 6-7 day process in wooden boxes, involving regular turning to ensure uniform fermentation. This process is crucial for developing flavor and reducing acidity.

    3. Drying: A 48-hour sun-drying process with careful management to allow proper evaporation of acetic acid and flavor development.

    4. Processing: Beans are hand-peeled, with moldy ones discarded. The remaining beans are then lightly roasted at lower temperatures (100-115°C for about an hour) compared to commercial cacao.

    5. Final product: The roasted nibs are melted at low temperatures and formed into blocks, preserving the natural fats and fibers of the cacao.

    6. This meticulous process results in a high-quality, ceremonial-grade cacao that retains its natural properties and offers a more balanced, pleasant flavor profile compared to commercial cacao products.

  • Benefits:

    1. Full of antioxidants

    2. Contains, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

    3. Enables the brain to be more clear and focused

    4. Stimulates digestion, reduces cholesterol, provides a good energy boost, heart healthy

Working with Guides

  • Ancestors

  • Goddess/God work

  • Angels

  • Spirit Animals

  • Plants and Nature elements

  • Ritual ideas:

    1. Make an offering to any guides you would like to work with

    2. Cast a circle and then call them into the circle to be with you

    3. Invoke (invite in/voluntary possession) or evoke (invite to join you in the circle) their energy and wisdom

    4. Spend time outdoors among natural elements and watch for animal spirit, plant spirit, or other nature element signs

    5. Create an altar space that holds physical and visual representations of the guides you are currently or would like to work with

    6. Use Oracle or Tarot cards

Initiation Invitation

  1. Using your cacao, create a personal ceremony, make your cacao, drink it, and then either use a Shamanic Drum Journey recording like the one below or find something else that resonates with you. You can also drum for yourself.

  2. Sit in silence after and record any messages that came through for you.

Recording