CEREMONY
The Origins of Cacao Ceremonies
It is well known that the ancient Maya consumed large quantities of chocolate. In ancient ceremonial use of cacao, the froth or foam was considered the divine essence of the drink. The cacao foam was seen as a cleansing substance that facilitated physical and spiritual renewal, embodying the concept of spiritual rebirth and purification—its most highly prized characteristic. The traditional method of creating this froth—an essential element in ceremonial cacao—involved pouring the liquid from one vessel to another while standing high above. This practice is vividly illustrated in numerous ancient Maya vessels, artifacts, and texts.
Chocolate's precious foam served symbolically as both a purifying element and spiritual protection for those who drank it. Today we have blenders, which are certainly more convenient and definitely less messy! Sacred, magical cacao foam ~ ancient wisdom for modern times.
Cacao and chocolate are still used in Maya ceremonies today, alongside artisan liquor, tobacco, corn drinks, beer, and many other offerings.
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How to do your own Cacao Ceremony
Cacao ceremonies are a beautiful way to connect with yourself and the world around you. While attending a ceremony led by a facilitator is popular, you can also create your own ceremony at home. The secret actually lies within you—it's all about embracing who you are and your own power, which comes directly from your heart and has always been there.
You just need to trust yourself and your own higher guidance and intuition. If you can sit with a like-minded group for your ceremony, even better. There is more capacity, resilience, innovation, and creativity in us collectively than alone. With collective consciousness, our awareness multiplies, and fears are more easily divided and dispelled.
So either gather a group of friends or go solo—blend or hand-whip your cacao to a frothy bliss, and set yourself and your space to be as comfortable as possible. Arrange your sitting space with whatever feels right: crystals, candles, music. Focus your intentions, then clear your mind. Give thanks and offer a bit of cacao to the earth first (if outdoors). Take your first sip of sacred cacao, and FEEL THE MAGIC!
Connect with the universe that lives inside you—connect with your own Heart Magic. Shift, energize your spirit, evolve, shine!
If you are in antigua, and would like to participate in a cacao ceremony:
contact our friend Aumrak:(instagram)
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