Spring Women’s Cacao Ceremony – Journey To The Inner Child, 30 March 2019, Slovenia

SPRING WOMEN’S CIRCLE WITH A CACAO CEREMONY –

»WONDERFUL DESCENT INTO PSYCHE – JOURNEY TO THE INNER CHILD«

“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”

(Algernon Charles Swinburne)

Dear women,

our encounters have brought us many deep insights, joys and wonderful heartfelt journeys with the goddess Ixcacao (the spirit of the cacao plant). We shared laughter, tears, stories and friendship. Each circle was very special and supported by strong energies. Therefore, with heartfelt joy, I announce that in the year 2019 we will have four women’s circles with cacao ceremonies, related to four seasons. Each season we will journey to one of our four main survival archetypes:

– Spring women’s cacao circle (inner child): March 30, 2019, Ljubljana

– Summer women’s cacao circle (victim): June 29, 2019, Ljubljana

– Autumn women’s cacao circle (saboteur): October 5, 2019, Ljubljana

– Winter women’s cacao circle (prostitute): details will be released soon

Each circle is an independent event. At each circle we will journey with cacao master plant teacher – each meeting will be dedicated to one of 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. There are limited places as I want to devote my attention to each participant and monitor the process of each one during the shamanic journey with cacao plant teacher.

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

This is the day for feeling nature’s rhythms, the incoming strong impulse of spring growth and the opening of the heart with a cacao ceremony with the support of the sound bath. 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 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, and gradually you can build 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.

We will dedicate spring women’s cacao circle to the archetype of our inner child, which is one of our four basic archetypes of survival and greatly influences our thoughts, actions and decisions. Archetypes are energetic forces that work within us. Through knowledge and awareness of them you can become the best version of yourself and building the life you’ve always wanted to live suddenly becomes so much easier. (You’ll find more information about the program below).

Spring And Moon In Aquarius

Spring brings in new growth, flourishing, life force and fertility in all areas of life. Nature is awakening, blooming in all its colourfulness, birds of migration are returning to us, everything around us is bursting with new life after winter rest and introspection. It’s time to decide which seeds we will nourish, it is time to decide what in our life should grow and what not.

On the day of our ceremony the moon is going to be in the Aquarius zodiac sign. The Aquarius is an air sign, a genius thinker with a broad perspective. He is a visionary, the bearer of enlightened insights for the benefit of the whole of mankind and the planet. The Aquarius moon helps us to obtain a wide, objective perspective, wherever we may need it at this time. This sign is also eccentric and original, so this moon can help you get out of the ordinary, out of the “average grey” and, with the help and support of cacao, shows life in different, completely new colours.

The expansiveness of the Aquarius moon is perfect for gaining new insights and clarity.

Sound

During the ceremony, we will also enjoy the healing power of the sound – a sound bath with Himalayan and crystal bowls.

Shamanic journey with cacao is guided, safe and deep.

For more information about the program please scroll down. Thank you.

WHEN

Saturday, 30 March 2019

From 3.30 pm to approximately 8.00 pm

WHERE

Dance School TEJ Dance

Kolarjeva ulica 47

1000 Ljubljana

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:

http://en.arianasyard.com/o-meni/

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.

Sara Petretič: During the ceremony Sara will take care of you as my assistant. She is an excellent support for keeping the ceremonial sacred space. She is also a great artist and designer.

PROGRAM

Spring and Aquarius Moon: Blossom by blossom the spring begins, everything blooms and grows. This is a time of lushness when we observe which seeds we have planted will grow. This is a time to decide what we want to nurture in our lives and what we need to let go of. The Moon in Aquarius creates a strong desire for socializing, connecting and working together for the benefit of community. This will not be a normal day. You will notice increased mental abilities, unusual coincidences, and a sense of liberation from established thought patterns and collective programs. The moon will be extremely supportive of gaining insights of unusual depths, which we usually do not gain because we are so involved in everyday life distractions and errands.

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”.

We all carry our “inner child” within ourselves. There are many versions of this child: innocent child, magical, wounded, orphaned, neglected, eternal child, etc. During our guided shamanic journey with cacao, we will engage in an honest conversation with our inner child and allow it to reveal what we most need to know at the moment.

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.