“I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves.” (Ann Drake)
Dear women!
It is my heartfelt pleasure to announce our two autumn women’s cacao ceremonies.
First ceremony will happen on October 5th in Ljubljana. We will dance with the archetype of our inner saboteur with loving support of cacao plant teacher. You will find more information here:
en.arianasyard.com/autumn-cacao-ceremony-for-women-1-oct-5-2019-dance-with-the-inner-saboteur/
Second ceremony will happen on October 13th in Lavrica (near Ljubljana). We will do a guided shamanic journey with cacao. You will find more information below.
Our encounters have brought us many insights, joys and wonderful heartfelt journeys with the goddess Ixcacao. In ceremonies we journey with cacao master plant teacher – dedicating our journeys to our four main personal survival archetypes. Please book your place for each event independently. There is no obligation to attend all four women’s circles in 2019. The number of places is limited so I can devote my attention to each participant and monitor their process during the shamanic journey.
Women’s Circle
The purpose of the women’s circle is to create a safe, sacred space in which you can hear yourself, your true inner motives and desires. Through the journey with cacao and sound you will experience loving, friendly support and receive spiritual guidance. You can also set a specific intent for the ceremony.
Cacao Plant Medicine
Cacao is a loving, gentle plant teacher who can take us to the immense depths of ourselves. In shamanism it is known as “The Heart Opener” and “Consciousness Awakener”. Cacao is one of the so called master plant teachers in shamanism – they are plants who are assisting in conscious evolution of humans. During the ceremony I (Tadeja) provide a sacred space for her to work with you and for you to do your work with her – the process goes both ways. You do your shamanic journeys and experience her wisdom, while I hold sacred space and keep an eye on you.
Psyche And Archetypes
Imagine human psyche as a wonderful, colourful microcosmos, where the principle “As above so below” applies. You hold a whole universe inside you. Cacao journeys unveil a new piece of your inner territory every time, so that gradually you can draw a map of yourself. We are aware of a very small part – the conscious part represents only about 10% of the human psyche. The most rewarding journeys are those through which we come to know our depths and our beautifully complex nature that this society, in which we live, has repressed so much. “Know yourself and you will know the whole creation!” was taught in practically every ancient school of mysteries and wisdom.
Saboteur
We will dedicate autumn ceremony to the archetype of the inner saboteur. As is the case with all archetypes, the inner saboteur is in itself a neutral energy that is presented every time we have to make a decision, a choice or are faced with discord and conflict. Because it usually operates out of our unconscious, it can consistently undermine our pursuit of happiness and success. It tempts us to reject opportunities. He always tests our courage. The lesson of the saboteur: he is the guardian of choice. The main challenge: fear of change. How many times do you happily accept the opportunities being offered to you? How many times does your fear keep you in the old toxic situations? How many times have you found every possible and impossible excuse for your inaction? Talk to your saboteur. Through working with him, he will become your strong ally. Once you are aware of him, he will make you alert and aware of the important opportunities and grant you courage needed to make optimal decisions.
We will do a guided shamanic journey with cacao in deep relaxation, supported by the sound. Albinca will play Himalayan and crystal bowls for us, harmonizing our bodies, minds and souls with her therapeutic playing.
Autumn and Full Moon in Aries
Autumn represents a time of abundance, a time of harvesting and storing crops, a time when nature is preparing for hibernation. We are happy to evaluate the fruits of our past work, to create a warm shelter (hearth), and to prepare ourselves for journey inwards that winter brings. We are creating our own safe space. Autumn represents a time of comfort, self-protection and balance – the day and night being in balance throughout this time of year.
Our ceremony will take place on the full moon in aries. The full moon is the moon at the height of its power. It represents the summit, maturity, activity and it gives us clarity and push that we need in setting our intentions. Aries is a fiery sign of new sparks, powerful impulses that bring new beginnings. It gives us the courage and energy to break through. Aries will provide us with the courage to break through with our inner saboteur, who too often keeps us trapped in old, “dead” situations for our fear of change.
You will find more details about the program below.
WHEN
Sunday, 13th October 2019
From 4.00 pm to approximately 8.00 pm
WHERE
Vrečarjeva ulica 15
1291 Škofljica
Slovenia
WHO
Tadeja Škorja: I am passionate about everything that helps me know myself and the world around me better. The more I learn, the more I am aware those two are not two separate things. Many of you know me as Nagual Uchu’s “right hand”. Uchu is a shaman from Latin America. Seven years of working and travelling with him have given me many things and experience for which I am deeply grateful.
Uchu introduced me to cacao. We held ceremonies together. Later on I met a shaman from the United Kingdom, Rebekah Shaman, who is one of the most known cacao shamans in Europe. I had the honour of training with her in one of her wonderful “Cacaoista retreats” where we worked with the plant deeply and intensely in a circle of women. It was a profound, life-changing experience. The connection I made with the plant captured my heart. The spirit of the plant, goddess Ixcacao, surprised me with her depths, wisdom and nurturing nature. She touched my heart like a true “Heart Opener” (the plant’s nickname in shamanic circles). I felt how important it is for women to offer safe spaces and gatherings to each other, where they can relax and just be who they truly are.
You can read more about me here:
Ph.D. Albinca Pesek: Albinca is a musician, music teacher, professor, author of primary school textbooks for music, skilled sound and dance therapist, and above all my dear friend. She devoted her life to her love of music which is felt all her work. She will pamper us with a sound bath to prepare us for the ceremony.
PROGRAM
Cacao Ceremony
An indigenous Mayan legend tells us whenever the balance between humans and nature becomes threatened, (ceremonial) cacao comes from the rainforest to open people’s hearts and return the planet to a state of harmony.
Ceremonial cacao was traditionally used by the Ancient Mayan Shamans to travel between the worlds. For them the Cacao Spirit was one of the most powerful deities. We will drink organic, raw, ceremonial grade cacao from the Ashaninka tribes of Peru. Ceremonial cacao leads you to the door to the heart, to the spiritual dimension, but it does not push you through like other plants. Ceremonial cacao gently invites you on a journey, to travel with the chocolate spirit through the veil if you choose to.
With over 1200 chemical constituents, the beans from Theobroma Cacao (translating from the greek: theo – meaning god and broma – meaning food), appear to be the most pharmacologically complex food in nature. Certain active ingredients help release ‘feel good’ emotions, therefore cacao is considered a heart opener that paves the way to transformation through self-love. It triggers release of dopamine, the ‘pleasure’ hormone. Through cacao you access the subconscious to reveal and heal the deepest aspects of yourself. It helps you to remove blockages in all areas of your life: relationships, career, personal growth, creativity, or wherever your focus is. Ultimately, cacao expands your capacity to love and be loved.
You may prepare questions or intent for your ceremony. Ixcacao may not take you where you expect her to take you. But you can be sure she will take you where you need to go. Allow yourself to be surprised!
Human Psyche and Archetypes
Archetypes are the forces that work in our psyche. Although we are all submerged (up to a certain degree) into the collective unconscious, each and every one of us has a unique personal archetypal map. By knowing and understanding your archetypes you can activate your best potentials and radically change your life in the desired direction.
Everybody has four basic archetypes of survival (symbols representing a certain type of energy). For the purpose of my work I will use the expressions of Caroline Myss, the author whom I respect deeply. Her works helped me a lot to steer my life into the desired direction. These archetypes live and work in each of us:
- Inner child (spring women’s circle)
- Victim (summer women’s circle)
- Saboteur (autumn women’s circle)
- Prostitute (winter women’s circle): Let me mention that the archetype of a prostitute rarely applies to literal physical prostitution. This archetype is active in all areas of our lives, whenever we bargain in the sense “I give you this in return for that”.
Saboteur
We will dedicate this cacao ceremony to journeying to our inner saboteur. Goddess Ixcacao, the spirit of the plant, will lead us to our inner saboteur, who blocks us in life and doesn’t let us move forward. When we meet him, we usually freeze unable to take very much needed decisions. Goddess Ixcacao will help us to open up and communicate with our inner saboteur. We put intention for our life path to be clarified and purified, releasing our moments of helplessness, blockages, fear and everything that hinders us.
A shamanic journey is similar to a guided meditation, however, you are actively involved in your process, shaping it. It is performed lying down in a state of deep relaxation.
Sound Bath
The sound of Himalayan and crystal bowls will prepare us for the ceremony and enable us to understand and integrate its messages better. During the sound bath with Albinca you will harmonize your energies, your mind, body and spirit.
Closing
We will close the ceremony with a talk, integration of experiences and socializing.
Journeying with cacao may trigger deep emotional processes, so try to spend the rest of the evening calmly, quietly and without stress.
A Note: Cacao is safe to ingest, however there are certain medical conditions where we need to adjust the dose. If you have heart conditions, take antidepressants or are pregnant, please let us know. If you have epilepsy, unfortunately we cannot invite you to cacao ceremony for your own safety. More details will be provided when you apply.
PRICE
Price of one women’s circle:
55 €
BOOKING AND INFORMATION
Due to limited places please book your place by applying to the following email prior to the event:
arianasyard@gmail.com (Tadeja)
You will receive further information when you apply.
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Painting: Sara Petretič