Cacao Ceremony and Drum Circle

Name: Cacao Ceremony and Drum Circle
Start: 2025-04-16T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-16T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Wyld Magick Center for Holistic Healing

April 16, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

What is a Cacao Ceremony?

This sacred Tree medicine can open your heart, heal past wounds, and illuminate the path toward gratitude and self-discovery. Mother Cacao embodies purity within us and unveils the best version of ourselves—an essence accessible to all. More than its enchanting qualities, Indigenous elders remind us that participating in a ceremony can harmonize our lives, aligning us with the greater cosmos and its wonders.

Modern cacao ceremonies are not a replica of ancient rituals but expressions of a contemporary yearning to connect with this beautiful plant. How people in the past related to cacao does not overshadow our present cultural context and needs. Instead, today’s cacao ceremonies resonate with the ancient spirit of genuine connection, guidance, and learning from cacao itself. Engaging in a cacao ceremony is a heartfelt invitation to listen, connect, and grow.

A Cacao Ceremony is a profound act relating to cacao with gratitude, intention, and reciprocity. There are limitless ways to experience a cacao ceremony. Ceremony is an art form that responds to the unfolding truth of the present moment, encouraging us to embrace our unique paths.

The Medicine of Cacao

Theobroma Cacao, often called the “Food Of The Gods,” carries a profound legacy that transcends time. It is awe-inspiring to recognize that the Theobroma genus dates back over ten million years, and cacao is one of the oldest trees in this remarkable lineage. By engaging with cacao, you’re tapping into a vibrant connection to a remarkable plant that thrived long before the majestic Andes Mountains graced our planet! The roots of cacao’s ceremonial importance trace back over 4,000 years, embodying the essence of both Amazonian and Mesoamerican cultures. It is revered as a sacred symbol, woven into ceremonies, and plays a vital role in the rich tapestry of Indigenous cosmogony. Embrace this heritage and let it inspire your journey!

Cacao & The Physical Body

Embracing the power of cacao can elevate your well-being by nurturing the body’s vital functions, including muscle, blood, immune, brain, and nervous system activities. This remarkable superfood is brimming with essential minerals such as magnesium, chromium, iron, copper, calcium, manganese, zinc, sulfur, and phosphorous. Its rich array of antioxidants like catechin, polyphenols, anthocyanin, and proanthocyanidin fosters cellular recovery and fortifies your cardiovascular system. These potent antioxidants are key in supporting health and vitality and preventing various ailments, including cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and degenerative diseases. Remember, cacao’s true source of vitality is Theobromine, not caffeine. This astounding compound promotes heart health by enhancing blood circulation by 30-40% through its unique blend of vasodilation and cardiac targeting, all while being gentler on your liver and nervous system than traditional caffeinated products. Embrace cacao, and let it inspire your journey to wellness!

Cacao & The Emotional Body

By dilating the blood vessels and reducing blood pressure through the active compound of Theobromine, the vibration of our body changes. This shift generates internal movements related to the expansion of the heart, which allows us to feel, in greater detail, the various aspects of our lives that often get overlooked. By stimulating certain memories and sensations, ceremonial cacao helps us immerse ourselves in the emotional sea of our inner world. Thanks to this it’s possible to have significant changes and important understandings in our lives and what surrounds us. Cacao teaches us to interact harmoniously with our body and environment, helping dissolve knots or repressed emotions and giving us a feeling of well-being, authenticity, and gratitude. The emotional wellness cacao may provide can be attributed to the various neuromodulators it contains, such as Serotonin, Dopamine, Anandamide, and Phenylethylamine, creating overall balance within our minds and hearts.

Cacao & The Psycho-Spiritual Body

By enhancing brain function through neuromodulation, cacao becomes a powerful ally for our state of mind, guiding us on a journey of transformation. It dispels stress and invites us into tranquil, meditative realms. As some Indigenous sages teach, our spiritual body serves as the vessel where our senses, emotions, perceptions, and thoughts reside. This spiritual essence mirrors the ether that connects and distinguishes everything across time, opening our hearts to realms of wonder and the delicate layers of existence. By partaking in cacao during a ceremony with mindful intention and deep respect, you may ignite a profound connection to your purpose, nurtured by the timeless wisdom of nature. The wonders of this sacred Food of the Gods continue to inspire us. Raven acknowledges the incredible privilege of weaving this delicious, nourishing, and holistic medicine into a community ceremony. At the conclusion of this sacred ceremony, we will elevate our spirits through an enriching gratitude practice. Together, we will indulge in our selected cacao, forging a deep connection with our emotional body and spiritual energy.

The Power of the Drum

Embrace the power of drum therapy, a transformative journey that harnesses rhythm to promote healing, evoke joy, sustain vitality, and triumph over mental challenges. Drumming has the remarkable ability to enhance our immune system and foster holistic balance between body and mind.

Extensive research underscores the significance of drumming in the healing arts. The benefits are profound; consider just a few of the fantastic advantages:

A deep sense of belonging and connection with others
Support for managing Alzheimer’s effectively
Fosters self-discovery and realization
Reduction of anxiety and stress
Inspires mindfulness and positive thinking
Facilitates emotional healing in young minds
Boosts the immune system
Effective pain management and release of negativity
Significantly reduces tension

Beyond these incredible benefits, drumming energizes the brain, a truth confirmed by science. The rhythmic sound of drumming aligns our mental state, leading to a vibrant and healthy mindset. Engaging in meditation or a shamanic journey can elevate your consciousness even further. As a rhythmic practice, drumming is carving out a vital niche in music therapy and a powerful avenue in sound therapy.

When you connect with the pure energy of drums, they ignite three transformative powers:

Awakening your true self (Consciousness)
Enhancing your perception
Guiding you to delve into deeper realms of self, elevating your energy, and propelling you to new heights of consciousness.

Please bring your drum for this ceremony. If you do not have a drum, you can bring a rattle. We will have a few extra drums, which will be first-come, first-served!

NOTE: This sacred ceremony will occur on the floor. While yoga mats and floor chairs may be available, we encourage you to bring your own floor chairs, pillows, or anything else that will enhance your comfort.