Welcome,
Beloved souls,
To this sacred cacao ceremony.
Today we gather to honor the spirit of cacao,
A plant medicine that opens the heart and invites connection to ourselves,
To one another,
And to the earth.
Take a moment to settle into this space.
Feel your body connecting to the surface beneath you,
And notice the rhythm of your breath.
Together we'll embark on a journey of love,
Gratitude,
And transformation.
Allow your eyes to gently fall closed,
And take a deep breath in through your nose,
Holding it for a moment and then releasing it softly through your mouth.
Do this a couple more times at your own pace,
Allowing each exhale to relax you further into the present moment.
Allow your breathing to return to normal.
Now visualize roots of a tree growing from the base of your spine and the soles of your feet,
Reaching deep into the earth past the many layers of soil and rocks.
These roots anchor you to the beautiful ball of glowing healing light at the center of the earth,
Connecting you to the nourishing energy of Mother Earth.
Visualize this light growing up through your roots,
Up through the layers of the earth until it reaches you.
See this light fill every cell in your body until you are completely filled with nourishing light.
Feel Gaia's support,
Her steadiness,
And her unconditional love flowing into your body.
Bring your awareness to the cacao in front of you.
Now hold the cup in your hands and feel its warmth.
Bring the cup to your nose and breathe in the healing aroma.
This sacred drink has traveled a long journey to reach you,
Carrying the wisdom of the earth,
The rain,
The sun,
And the loving hands that prepared it.
Whisper your gratitude to the cacao spirit and invite it to work with you today.
Set an intention for this ceremony.
What does your heart wish to explore,
Release,
Or call in?
Speak your intention silently or aloud,
Infusing it into your cacao.
Now,
Take a sip of your cacao.
Allow its rich,
Velvety taste to awaken your senses.
Feel the warmth spreading through your body,
Gently opening your heart.
Sit in this glowing energy,
Allowing any emotions to arise.
There is no judgment here,
Only acceptance.
Let the cacao guide you into a deeper connection.
Imagine yourself standing in a lush,
Green rainforest.
The air is alive with the sound of birds,
Rustling leaves,
And the gentle flow of water.
In the center of this sacred forest,
You see a radiant cacao tree.
Its branches are heavy with fruit and its roots are deeply grounded in the earth.
Approach the tree and place your hands on its bark.
Feel its pulse.
Its life force and let it share its wisdom with you.
Perhaps it whispers words,
Shows you images,
Or simply fills you with a feeling.
Take this time to receive its guidance.
When you feel ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to this space.
Now,
Place your hands over your heart and silently offer thanks to the cacao,
To the earth,
To this circle,
And to yourself for showing up today.
When you're ready,
Open your eyes,
Carrying the energy of this ceremony with you.
May the spirit of cacao continue to open your heart and guide you on your journey.
Thank you for sharing this sacred space.
