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The Goddess Behind ‘ Goddess Cacao’ We are named after Ix Cacao, the powerful Mayan goddess of the cacao tree. As cacao is a sacred Mayan medicine, and as our founder studied and trained under ancient indigenous Mayan lineages and traditions surrounding this delicious plant, it is a very fitting origin. Ix Cacao is present in the very first creation myths the Mayans have. She was the first to give the gift of agriculture to humans. She is the goddess of abundance, creation, fertility, and Pachamama/Mother Earth. She is called upon to promote good harvest. She is a fierce protector and guardian of cacao, of the medicine so cherished and worshipped in Mayan history it is known as the Food of the Gods:: the plant that was given to humans as a gift so our minds may rise to the level of the cosmos, so that we may know true divinity and true enlightenment comparable to that which the gods experience themselves. Ix Cacao is kind, gentle, loving and yet also fiercely strong and protective. She reminds us to be abundant, to be grateful, to cherish the Earth and to be open and ready to receive the endless gifts she wants to give us— and to be fierce and dedicated to our conviction to the universe, to our higher selves, to our greater purpose, and to Spirit. Enjoy your little piece of the cosmos with your divine Goddess-blessed chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611145092330-KIWI3H69JNYNIERQDTOH/DE73A32B-7CBA-41FE-AB10-802B3A026FBC.JPG About Us Mayan Nahuales, San Marcos la Laguna, Guatemala https://www.goddesscacao.org/404 daily 0.75 2021-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611147145139-TC3VR3AMF5LBK8MACQ76/02A3199F-DD4F-4224-86A9-E7E42188C83A.JPG 404 - Excuse us, we're a brand spankin' new website and we're getting a lil’ bit more built every single day ;) Check back soon for the magic that is being divinely ::birthed:: on this page! 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Our chocolates are made with local Big Island, Hawaii organic small farm cacao, local organic small farm ethical honey, a variety of divine organic heart-opening, mood-boosting & spiritually-enhancing herbs and inner fire-boosting spices, sacred Ecuadorian cacao paste, organic coconut oil, organic cacao butter, love & a whole lotta Reiki. Always with prayers. Always with divine guidance & ancestral wisdom. Always without sugar. Each chocolate carries the energy of the powerful day in the Mayan calendar on which it was crafted. These Nahuales, or sacred energies, reverberate through the cacao and act as a guide to transport you into your higher self’s purpose for the day, for the week, for the era. Are you ready to step into your divine higher purpose? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1610866510678-L7KXMR6PTTAZWYGQ71BK/Ix+Cacao Home - The Goddess Behind ‘ Goddess Cacao’ We are named after Ix Cacao, the powerful Mayan goddess of the cacao tree. As cacao is a sacred Mayan medicine, and as our founder studied and trained under ancient indigenous Mayan lineages and traditions surrounding this delicious plant, it is a very fitting origin. Ix Cacao is present in the very first creation myths the Mayans have. She was the first to give the gift of agriculture to humans. She is the goddess of abundance, creation, fertility, and Pachamama/Mother Earth. She is called upon to promote good harvest. She is a fierce protector and guardian of cacao, of the medicine so cherished and worshipped in Mayan history it is known as the Food of the Gods:: the plant that was given to humans as a gift so our minds may rise to the level of the cosmos, so that we may know true divinity and true enlightenment comparable to that which the gods experience themselves. Ix Cacao is kind, gentle, loving and yet also fiercely strong and protective. She reminds us to be abundant, to be grateful, to cherish the Earth and to be open and ready to receive the endless gifts she wants to give us— and to be fierce and dedicated to our conviction to the universe, to our higher selves, to our greater purpose, and to Spirit. Enjoy your little piece of the cosmos with your divine Goddess-blessed chocolate. ~ Photo: Ix Cacao by Kishi Bay Ceramics ~ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611138670434-2R54MPNELI4CIXVPSSZB/IMG_5643_Original.jpg Home - Gratitude & Respect for Indigenous Wisdom As beings who make ceremonial cacao paste, cosmic chocolate bars, and ones who walk a devoted and sacred path with Mama Cacao, we are humbled by the indigenous roots that this plant medicine comes from. We are honored by the tribes and communities that have chosen to share their traditions, knowledge and practices with us, and we know that without their openness, love and kindness, the Western world would not have the relationship with Mama Cacao that we do, nor the privilege to be as close to her as we now can be. We find it incredibly important to donate to indigenous cacao farmers & wisdom keepers in Latin America:: to the tribes that keep the ancient Mayan spirit of cacao alive. To the first and most resilient Guardians of Cacao. The ones who pass on the sacred ancestral wisdom to the West with love and pure intention, so that all beings and all people may become a bridge together to dissolve separation and heal collective consciousness. If you feel called, we invite you to give back a little of your gratitude, too. ~ Click below to view different causes and communities that you can support, put together by SNEHA; an amazing organization that works hard to support indigenous cacao farmers & medicine leaders, and to link their world to ours in harmony & healing. https://www.goddesscacao.org/contact daily 0.75 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611150980525-W7J6R0ST62UB06ITX4W9/297F7722-6739-42B2-B351-CD50B3BDCC84.JPG Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/38c3096b-babd-4991-a163-372e0af81bf5/57E90E2C-572C-4316-92A3-DBCEC148A733.png Contact https://www.goddesscacao.org/mindful daily 0.75 2022-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611104091375-UOS2W2D2MN65S69KIU9K/e08f08e3-5d3c-4fa8-b88b-228bb8b072ea.JPG Mindful Chocolate Burning copal during a sacred cacao ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/43c51fe6-c2e1-4f1a-9dc1-f455c1ce2990/IMG_5599+2.png Mindful Chocolate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611140110098-O1IJPZE4JH5QJMOFDAP3/another+cacao+pic.JPG Mindful Chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611136625991-1M44FB8ZXRVZFUJ0FLUR/e6adb024-3f26-4bf3-9df0-311f3e0d4d57_Original.JPG Mindful Chocolate - Gratitude & Giving Back As beings who make ceremonial cacao paste, cosmic chocolate bars, and ones who walk a devoted and sacred path with Mama Cacao, we are humbled by the indigenous roots from which this plant medicine originates. We are honored by the tribes and communities that have chosen to share their traditions, knowledge and practices with us, and we know that without their openness, love and kindness, the Western world would not have the relationship with Mama Cacao that we do, nor the privilege to be as close to her as we now can be. The indigenous cacao farmers and Mayan Day Keepers that share their wisdom of Mayan spirituality and traditions, and provide chocolate medicine to all people, both within their communities and out to the Western world — they are owed our recognition, and our support. For them, cacao is not just their livelihood, their hard work and their passion; it is the Spirit-led path they have been called to walk and protect for generations upon generations. We believe it is incredibly important to donate to these wisdom keepers in Latin America:: to the tribes that keep the ancient Mayan spirit of cacao alive. To the first and most resilient Guardians of Cacao. The ones who pass on the sacred ancestral wisdom to the West with love and pure intention, so that all beings and all people may become a bridge together to dissolve separation and heal collective consciousness. If you feel called, we invite you to give back a little of your gratitude, too. ~ Click below to view different causes and communities that you can support, put together by SNEHA; an amazing organization that works hard to support indigenous cacao farmers & medicine leaders, and to link their world to ours in harmony & healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611140235797-T90MVREYF3GS1CHLE5IL/5e4b930a-f2aa-40ac-897d-fdd06fe76bd7_Original.JPG Mindful Chocolate - :: Science Corner :: Why is cacao so powerful? Theobroma Cacao is the official name for the cacao plant. One of the main active alkaloids is Theobromine, which is also found in the tea plant. Theobromine is a much more gentle, healing cousin of caffeine. It stimulates your blood flow, allowing more blood to flow to your heart, to your head and to every part of your body; it is a heart opener and a third eye activator in quite the most physical sense. It allows you to become more connected and aligned, allowing your energy to fully move through you. The energy boost you receive from theobromine is a much more gentle and sustainable kind of energy than the ones you feel from more intensely stimulating alkaloids, such as caffeine and sugar. Cacao also has an amino acid in it called Tryptophan, which opens up the dopamine receptors in your brain (without giving you any artificial dopamine). This means that instead of giving you a buzz for a few hours that then causes you to crash, tryptophan actually enables your brain to create more serotonin on its own, and this is something that stays with you for far longer than the effects you feel from your cup of cacao or chocolate bar. It is even possible to heal mental imbalances and restore a brain’s depleted well of serotonin for the long-term while sitting with cacao regularly, especially in an intentional or ritualistic way. A large amount of magnesium is also present in the cacao bean. Magnesium works beautifully on the nervous system; it stabilizes it and relaxes you, doing wonders for anxiety, fear, low moods, stress and trauma. This is how cacao can stimulate you and give you energy, but also calm you at the same time. Another main proponent in cacao, and perhaps our favorite, is anandamine, also known as the ‘bliss molecule.’ Anandamine is what that sounds like: an alkaloid that instigates a feeling of pure joy, home, and happiness. It makes you feel safe and alleviates pain, and has a similar rush to the endorphins after exercise. It produces feelings of euphoria and works as a natural antidepressant. This magical little molecule is only found in two other places: hemp seeds and breastmilk. It invokes a feeling of coming back home to the womb. That's what drinking cacao always feels like to us: Coming home to the womb of Gaia, being wrapped up in the embrace of the Goddess mother, and returning to both the childlike wonder and the sacred parental nurturer we have within our own bodies, arms open and ready to welcome us. Is there more? Oh, yes. We haven’t even gotten started on all the superfood components and immune boosters (such as zinc, iron and phosphorous) that are present in this medicinal plant as well! & Did you know that cacao is actually the highest antioxidant food in the world (15x more than blueberries)!? It’s not just what we feel. Cacao really does make our brains & bodies so much better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611140630048-GIJ62BSTI179IBCTJUJ7/e4bba0dc-9789-4e71-b513-c663fdca7f24_Original.JPG Mindful Chocolate - :: Spirit Corner :: Why is cacao so sacred in indigenous cultures? In Mayan & Aztec origin stories, cacao is known as the “Food of the Gods.” It was a plant that was gifted to humans by the gods, so that the humans may ascend and know what it is like among the stars. So that they may know their own divinity. Cacao is known as a motherly protector; a kind feminine spirit who acts as a loving guide and healer. Many Central & South American tribes have their own legacy stories, sacred rituals and ceremonies around this medicine. Whatever the varying myths and traditions are, the center is always the same: that this revered bean is meant to be honored and respected, and if one does so, one will experience the power, love, higher intuition and manifestation that she generously provides. We invite you to sit with your cacao, close your eyes and talk to her. Ask her spirit to come through. We think you may agree with these many cultures as you feel Mama Cacao’s love gently flutter down upon you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1611141104584-5NZZM6SNPF2NZG1YCUKW/IMG_6863.PNG Mindful Chocolate Offering fruit to the ancestors during a cacao ceremony at Secrets Beach, Kauai https://www.goddesscacao.org/ourstory daily 0.75 2023-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/31057529-1182-42ce-b26c-586e048edf2e/altar.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/0486bbe5-1211-4c15-8177-7ec692ed15f5/57E90E2C-572C-4316-92A3-DBCEC148A733.png https://www.goddesscacao.org/events daily 0.75 2023-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/82a2332e-3aaf-4a3f-beea-4e198f4d8518/IMG_1611.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/f8b54196-7cdd-4745-b882-0e3d5546052a/1201+chocolate+show+%40+Turn+the+Page.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/cd580003-e999-4765-a130-c2eef3f8dc86/401592342_312904158341971_508891446903808902_n.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/4a5c83cd-b12d-4206-969d-feb8ea3a5914/398463356_304546265844427_3164252354237789175_n.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/61bfa082-a686-44fd-b1bd-8dd838eae962/396293709_304547282510992_530733254097807552_n.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/f0da8e8e-6f7e-4ba8-b894-4d989f6a5958/1110+Show+%40+Turn+the+Page.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/e4b13cdb-b5ee-4286-95ad-18b28af3f7d7/CACAO+GODDESS+CIRCLE+1212.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/64fbe1fa-687d-46d6-bdd8-1ecb89b32c2f/cropped.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/25611a51-50a8-4e94-8f4b-4005f178087c/photo_2022-11-26_14-57-54.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/055fee9b-868f-4c19-ad3a-d1c01762588f/b856882c-7218-4655-b5d9-cb764d1df88f_Original.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/ba57c99c-8efb-4d88-b4ef-6a71c18cbd95/IMG_3602+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/b31b5923-7f53-4913-90ca-daf0cd0cbbb4/IMG_7199+2.png https://www.goddesscacao.org/our-offerings-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/f97cb417-edf3-4f95-a003-fbbabaea9396/IMG_4655.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/8a22e5da-5060-4b5b-8478-86e4315751db/IMG_9024.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/43c768d9-e972-47e5-bafa-56e2f56fe940/photo_2023-06-22_14-34-32.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/ce214742-f2f8-49a5-aefb-e2b41da57042/IMG_4613.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/80a9a868-cb96-4f45-b00c-ae93ca318224/IMG_7633.jpg https://www.goddesscacao.org/our-offerings daily 0.75 2023-08-18 https://www.goddesscacao.org/meditation daily 0.75 2022-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/b8b3abce-f23f-481e-b784-0d0e7458a01e/7571400A-5455-44C9-BC1B-AD9409C110D2.JPG Brewing & Meditation A half-pound of our Big Island ceremonial cacao paste, surrounded by some of our favorite sacred altar items and Mayan prayer tools: sculpture of the goddess Ix Cacao, amethyst, rose quartz, Nahu’ale (Mayan calendar sign) bracelets of B’atz and Tijax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/b31b5923-7f53-4913-90ca-daf0cd0cbbb4/IMG_7199+2.png Brewing & Meditation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/cbbfa588-2520-4a73-a16a-0bc51cb1a8a6/IMG_8098.png Brewing & Meditation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/83f44170-17b4-449d-8210-1381564a576c/IMG_5543.JPG Brewing & Meditation - Brewing your ceremonial paste For those that are sitting with our ceremonial cacao paste, these are some simple suggestions to brew the most potent, creamy, magical cup of cacao. ~ Chop up a portion of the block of cacao paste into a powder, as fine as you can get it. For a gentle meditational dose, measure out 20 - 30 grams of cacao. For a strong ceremonial dose, weigh out anything from 30 to 50 grams. If you are just beginning to work with cacao, it is recommended to start with a meditational dose, and then to gradually increase your dosage. ~ A good ratio is 6 - 8oz of water for every 20 - 30 grams of cacao. Pour water into a pot; on the stove, bring it to medium heat. ~ When the water begins to get warm, pour in your desired amount of cacao paste. Begin stirring the liquid. Note: It is important to make sure the water does not reach boiling, and/or does not start to bubble. High temperatures can kill the medicinal alkaloids in the cacao and hinder your connection to the spirit of cacao. ~ Add in your favorite herbs, spices and sweeteners if desired. Some of our favorite combinations with cacao are: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, maca, vanilla, chili pepper, cayenne, black pepper, and turmeric, as well as rose petals, lavender, and blue lotus. Our favorite sweetener is honey. We recommend to stay away from highly processed sweeteners, such as cane sugar or agave, as that may likely take away from the potency of your experience. Or, refrain from adding sweetener and honor the words of our favorite Mayan medicine woman — “Cacao is medicine, and medicine is meant to be bitter.” ~ When enough of the cacao paste has melted and the cacao has reached a good level of warmth, take it off the heat. Pour it in a blender — or use an immersion blender — to blend it into frothy, creamy perfection. (If you don’t have either, put the cacao into a sealable glass jar, tighten the lid, and shake it with vigor & passion.)** ~ Pour the cacao into a special mug, or ceremonial cup. Take it to your altar, or a sacred space you feel comfortable meditating in. Proceed to sit with intention and gratitude as you bask in Mama Cacao’s joy and love. ~ **Something to note: Our cacao paste is made a bit uniquely from the way others typically make it, and thus the cup you brew may come out slightly different than what you’re used to. Because of this, there likely will be some cacao drizzles at the bottom of your cup. Do not fear these; we love them, and we encourage you to ingest them to experience a little extra buzz from your cacao. Adding a little water to the cacao paste at the bottom and drinking it up makes for a beautiful after-party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/31971f22-15fe-4000-b26a-73f44328ac49/82258165_10220733407583012_2425293252375609344_n.jpg Brewing & Meditation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/e575c4ea-7ad7-45fc-8576-0378bc4354cc/IMG_5371+2.jpg Brewing & Meditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff94c346c8e10bef5fd6ac/1656038223238-9JGILR9J12ADI26PNG8W/D1C264BF-5DFF-4D3C-9100-AE144988FB38.jpeg Brewing & Meditation - What are your own favorite cacao rituals, practices and meditations? 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