The Alchemy of Cacao
Cacao Creative Course Study
Designed to teach self empowering tools while deepening and developing our relationship with Cacao formulations and usage in a ritualistic and practical manner
4 Meetings • 32 hours
The Alchemy of Cacao
Cacao Creative Course Study
Designed to share healing Earth Art practices and techniques, while deepening and developing our relationship with Cacao- in a ritualistic and practical manner.
4 Meetings • 32 hours
32 HOUR Course Study of Cacao theory and techniques that explore the alchemy, formulation and usage of Cacao in the practical and spiritual realm. You will learn the language and spirit of Cacao in food, skin care, herbalism and in ritual.
We will explore Cacao and other herbs, flowers and natural medicine formulations and conclude with the art of Altars in a guided ritual that connects us to the intelligent ways of generational healing and the Remembrance of our Ancestry..
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Cacao Creative Course Study Includes:
- Revealing the secrets and practical methods of Cacao Formulations
- Recipes and Alchemy of Remedies/ Potions/Elixirs/Salves/ Tinctures/Extracts
- Cacao and creating community for the collective
- Indigenous practices of Cacao from the Mayan tradition of Central & South America
- Working with the Elements of Life: Water/Fire/Earth/Air
- Raising a Ceremonial Space
- Ancestry through Altar Work
- Musical journey, song and movement
- Cacao Ceremony with the Medicine of Remembrance
Day 1 - FIRE
CACAO • CREATION • COMMUNITY
The first day will focus on the transformative Alchemy of Fire and Cacao, in combination with select herbs, flowers, resins, and roots, to formulate preparations for everyday use. Participants will be introduced to fundamental yet invaluable methods, tools, and practices of the herbal apothecary, techniques passed down through generations and still relevant today.
- Opening Circle and introduction to the magical realm of Cacao on the beauty way.
- Fire and Alchemy preparations of Cacao from Bean to Paste to Medicine
- The Medicinal value of Cacao in our life learned through practical recipes, healing remedies and ancient home apothecary teachings
- Infusions, extractions, powders and salves and how to DIY
- Ointments for Skin, Body and Face Care
Day 2 - Water
WATER • PURIFICATION • RITUAL
Our second gathering will explore the Alchemy of Water and its profound influence on our lives. We will delve into creating recipes and formulas, as well as learning rituals designed to empower our daily existence.
- Healing with the Water
- Cacao as a daily supplement and power booster
- Cacao extracts and tonics, as made by our ancestors
- Cacao and its role in our family
- Cacao as a healing Remedy
- Herbal Purification Ritual for Women – Special Guest
Day 3 - Earth
ALTARING • ACTIVATION • ANCESTRY
Day three will focus on connecting with the Alchemy of the Earth and understanding the art and purpose inherent in creating an altar. We will learn to construct altars using natural materials such as soil and mud, while exploring the foundational principles of this practice. Additionally, we will introduce various sacraments and rituals that can provide support on both a personal and professional level.
- Altar Activation and Mud work
- Working with the Sacred Sacraments
- Working with the Elemental Alignments
- Opening the Gate for the upcoming Maestra Cacao Ceremony
Day 4 - Air
MAESTRA CACAO – THE CEREMONY
Empowerment and Remembrance
Our final day together offers a powerful opportunity to focus our work into a unified ceremonial intention for collective action. This will involve group participation, shared Cacao preparation and connection, the sharing of sisterhood wisdom, and ritualistic preparations culminating in the Maestra Cacao Ceremony – a ritual dedicated to the Medicine of Remembrance. Our journey will guide us into the dreamtime, supported by the Cacao, the element of fire, and the sacraments of the Earth, its inherent songs, and each individual’s expression of their life and origins.
- Ceremonial preparations
- Medicinal Cacao preparation
- Ceremonial practices and set up
- Ancestral Ceremony
- Purification Ritual
- Closing ritual for Cacao Creative course students
The Maestra Cacao Experience
Next Maestra Cacao Course
Start date to be announced.
Next Cacao Ceremony
02.05.2025
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