Origin of the Cacao Ceremony
The cacao ceremony originated in the ancient cultures of South America, particularly among the Incas, Mayans, and Olmecs. It was created to restore balance between humanity and nature, honoring the goddess of the cacao tree (Ixcacao). Cacao was revered as a sacred plant by the Mayans and Incas, and they used the ceremony to express their gratitude and humility towards it. Cacao ceremonies have evolved across many different cultures, but their fundamental elements have remained. Today, they are practiced in many countries around the world and are used by people to reconnect with nature and their inner selves. It is a sacred, ancient ritual that offers a sacred space to enter into stillness, feel and open your heart, and experience transformation. In shamanic rituals, ceremonial cacao is used as a core element; the raw, unrefined cacao acts as a gentle but powerful guide to the inner world, supporting you in seeing and releasing emotional blockages and developing your deepest intuition and heart intelligence.
Cocoa portions and their effects
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8-10 grams
These tins are particularly well suited for your first encounter with Mama Cacao.
They trigger an activation in your body.
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20g - 35 grams
These doses will lead you into an inner and physical experience.
Depending on your sensitivity, doses from 20g upwards can take you on a journey of answers.
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from 42 grams
Considered a full ceremonial dose, this dose leads you into intense inner processes and reveals the full power of Mama Cacao; therefore, this dose is not recommended for use on its own.
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60 grams
The first symptoms of poisoning appear, and you may experience severe headaches and nausea, as well as other physical symptoms.
We strongly advise against this dose.
The Heart-Opening Journey to the Inner Self
Every person is unique, so listen to your body.
Start with a small amount and then drink a little more to see how you feel.
It takes between 30 and 60 minutes for cacao to enter the bloodstream.
Close your eyes and breathe slowly and consciously into your belly, imagining the cacao flowing from your belly into your heart.
You will come into contact with the aromas rising from the cacao. Let yourself be touched by the energy of the cacao and observe mindfully where it touches your senses and the very core of your being.
The frequency is felt differently by everyone, because each cacao has a unique and very specific imprint of energy; this varies depending on the growth of the tree.
Each cacao not only has a different taste, but each one carries a different message and an incomparable effect within it.
Cocoa preparation
Heat 150-200 ml of water or plant-based drink and melt approximately 20-35 g of cacao in it over low heat, maximum 42°C.
You can add the following spices according to your preferences:
Cinnamon, salt, pepper, vanilla, tonka bean, chili, cayenne pepper, cardamom, clove and anise
Prepare your cacao with an intention; you can sing, pray, bless the plant spirit, have loving thoughts, or speak words of gratitude while preparing your cacao.
The process of your cacao ceremony
Rituals: Moments of Transformation
A cacao ceremony is a sacred, ancient ritual that offers you a sacred space to go into silence, feel and open your heart wide, and find transformation.
Raw, unrefined cacao acts as a gentle yet powerful guide, helping you to release emotional blockages and unlock your deepest intuition and heart intelligence.
This ritual not only touches your physical and emotional levels, but also opens a spiritual dimension that connects you deeply with Mother Earth and the universe.
Always remember:
A small change brings about a redesign and realignment of the big picture.
But you will only truly understand the magic when you perform your own ceremony.
Setting your intention
Setting your intention forms the protective vessel and determines the frequency of your cacao ritual or ceremony.
Ask yourself:
- Why are you holding this ceremony?
- Which aspect of your spiritual growth would you like to explore?
- In which area are you seeking enlightenment, peace, and joy?
- What messages are you hoping to receive in your life right now?
A sacred space is created through intention, respect for the plant, and with utmost mindfulness.
It is a place of tranquility that supports, elevates, comforts, and transforms your inner and outer states of consciousness for the highest good of your self.
Here you connect with what is meaningful to you.
Sacred Heart Space Exercise
Send your roots through your feet into the center of the earth and connect with its golden heart.
Feel the grounding energy of Mother Earth flowing through your roots into your body.
Come into your heart space.
Open the crown chakra, your connection to the divine source.
Now invite Mama Cacao through the heart space.
Please ask for a protective shield around you and for a blessing on your space.
Create a loving space for yourself
Create a loving and inviting space. Use incense, such as palo santo or sage, to cleanse and prepare the room.
Light candles and put on some music, create a cozy place for yourself where you can just be.
An altar serves as a "visible prayer." Choose objects for it that enhance your spiritual energy and help you establish a deeper connection with your inner self.
Invite the cacao
Take a deep breath in and out and connect with your heart; as soon as you feel your heart space, invite the medicine in and call upon it.
Open yourself to receive
Open yourself to receive. Meditate, dream, paint, journal, explore nature, play an instrument, move consciously and listen to your body, be still or be creative.
Connect with your intention.
Allow the answers, symbols, and feelings to come from within.
Take a deep breath and allow the experiences to flow into your roots and settle in your spiritual body.
The Spiritkeeper is a protective, nurturing, and wise force that spirals up into your heart.
Closing of the sacred space
Speak the words that come from your heart and express your gratitude.
Thank the spirits and forces you have invited and allow them to leave the room now:
"I thank the goddess of cacao (Ixcacao), the forces of nature and the spring."
Thank you for your love and guidance.
You can close the space however you feel, or by saying, "I hereby close the sacred space."
Afterwards, take time and quiet to anchor the spiritual experience in your body.
express gratitude
Give thanks for the beauty of Mother Earth and give as a token of gratitude:
Flowers, seeds, nuts or fruits to the spirits of nature.
Share your gratitude with your words and feel how nature responds to you and returns its love in its own way.
Important NOTE
Support the process and flow of released energy by drinking plenty of fluids.