Sacred Immersion Cacao 15-Day Dieta

Join us for a 15-Day Cacao Dieta Aligned with the Moon

A Sacred Journey of Heart-Opening and Transformational Healing

This 15-day ceremonial cacao dieta invites you to embark on a journey of connection, healing, and alignment.

Guided by the spirit of Mama Cacao, we’ll work with the elements, the moon’s cycles, and sacred rituals to deepen our relationship with ourselves, Mother Earth, and the cosmos.

Through this dieta, we'll honour ancient traditions while creating space for transformation in our modern lives.

This journey offers:

• A deeper connection to Cacao: A loving, heart-opening plant spirit to guide your healing and awakening.

• Sacred Rituals: Working with the elements of water, earth, air, and fire to align with the rhythms of nature.

• Community Support: Gatherings to share, reflect, and celebrate with fellow seekers.

• 5 x Cacao Ceremonies: 2 x 3 hr in person ceremonies in Glastonbury, 2 x online ceremonies over Zoom.

• A 454g Block of Ceremonial Grade Cacao.

• Daily Practices & Support.

• A safe and nurturing container to grow, connect and heal.
Each day, you will receive an email with guidance to support your journey, including:

• Daily Cacao Ritual: Prepare and drink cacao mindfully with an intention for the day (morning is recommended, but any time works).

• Meditation or Reflection: Engage with guided meditations, journeys, and journal prompts to deepen your connection.

• Evening Reflection time: Honor the day’s lessons and integrate insights with quiet contemplation.
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Why a Cacao Dieta?

Mama Cacao is a plant medicine that fosters compassion, self-love, and emotional healing. Her spirit is nurturing, like a mother, gently guiding you to embrace your authentic self and meet life with an open heart.

Through her, we awaken the wisdom within us, honour our ancestors' reverence for nature, and align with the rhythms of Mother Earth.

In this dieta, you’ll work with cacao daily, weaving rituals and meditations that open your heart, enhance creativity, and deepen your spiritual connection. This journey aligns you with ancient practices of intentional living while grounding you in the present moment.
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The Elements, Moon Phases, and the Journey

The dieta unfolds over 15 days, beginning with the new moon on January 29, 2025, and culminating under the full moon on February 12, 2025. Throughout this journey, we work with the five sacred elements—Water, Earth, Air, Fire & Ether—reflecting the cycles of nature and your inner transformation.

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Preparation: Setting Intentions

Preparation Zoom Ceremony (January 21, 2025 - Last Quarter Moon)
🌊 Element: Water | Direction: West

As the sun sets and the last quarter moon rises, we gather for a water ceremony. Water, the element of flow and emotion, invites us to release what no longer serves us and open to the journey ahead. Together, we’ll:

• Reflect on water’s symbolism of cleansing, intuition, and adaptability. Connect to the serpent to help shed our skins.
• Begin building our internal medicine bundle, calling in the spirit of water to guide our emotional flow.
• Journey to meet our spirit animal to support our dieta.
• Set initial intentions for the dieta, inviting ease, flow, and alignment.
• Start to learn our song that we’ll sing to our Cacao while we prepare.
• Guidance on our personal alter set up for our journey together, start to think about what we will bring to make our medicine bundle during the opening ceremony.
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Day 1: In-Person Opening Ceremony, Glastonbury UK

January 29, 2025 - New Moon
🌍 Element: Earth | Direction: North

The dieta begins with a gathering to prepare ceremonial cacao together, infusing it with blessings and intentions. Earth, the foundation of life, symbolises grounding and nourishment. In this sacred opening, we’ll:

• Explore the element of earth as we prepare our soil for our seeds of transformation.
• Invoke helping spirits and guides of the highest vibrations of love and light to surround us, with their support, guidance and protection as we open a sacred, safe container for our journey.
• Prepare our own Cacao together in ritual, singing and humming to our Cacao and offering her our blessings, intentions and prayers into her medicine.
• Meet Cacao in her rawest form by tasting her seeds directly from her pod – ‘the blood of life’
• Create earth bundles filled with our intentions, to be kept on our altars throughout the dieta.
• Journey to Grandmother Moon to offer our intentions, connect with our earth spirits and plant out seeds of intention.
• Open our hearts to Mama Cacao as she begins her sacred work within us.
• Receive our Cacao blocks during an initiation ritual.
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Days 2–7 Supported Self Study :'The Seedling'

Nurturing Growth and Inner Clarity: From Earth to Air.

From the New Moon to the First Quarter Moon
The waxing crescent moon invites introspection, emotional release, and the planting of intentions. Themes for this phase include:

• Day 2–3: Heart-opening and self-compassion — initiating your journey with love and vulnerability.
• Day 4–5: Emotional release — exploring what no longer serves you and letting it flow away.
• Day 6–7: Setting foundations — cultivating grounding, stability, and connection to inner wisdom.
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Day 8 : First Quarter Moon: Clarity & Renewal Ceremony

Zoom Gathering (February 5, 2025 - First Quarter Moon)
🌬️ Element: Air | Direction: East

At the midway point in our journey, we gather under the powerful energy of the First Quarter Moon, and the rising sun in the East - a time for reflection and renewal. The element of Air brings with it a breeze of clarity, fresh perspective, and dynamic momentum. In this ceremony, you’ll pause to reflect on your journey so far, allowing the winds of change to guide you toward deeper insights and renewed energy, empowering you to embrace new possibilities and continue forward with clarity and purpose.

Together, we’ll:

• Work with air’s qualities of insight, vision, and adaptability.
• Engage in practices to “rise above” challenges, like journaling or guided visualisation.
• Journey to meet our winged spirit who offers guidance and clarity from above.
• Use the symbolism of the eagle or hawk to help us see from above, gain perspective, and soar through obstacles.
This is a time to reconnect with our intentions and receive encouragement, compassion, and support from the group.
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Days 8–14 Supported Self Study : 'The Blooming' 

Creative Awakening and Full Expression: From Air to Fire.

From the First Quarter Moon to the Full Moon
As the moon waxes toward fullness, the energy supports clarity, creativity, and integration. Themes for this phase include:

• Day 8–10: Creative expression and intuition — nurturing inspiration and insights with cacao’s guidance.
• Day 11–12: Gratitude and integration — celebrating your growth and embodying the lessons learned.
• Day 13–14: Completion and transformation — reflecting on the journey and preparing for the full moon’s culmination.
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Day 15: In-Person Closing Fire Ceremony, Glastonbury UK

February 12, 2025 - Full Moon
🔥 Element: Fire | Direction: South

We gather in Glastonbury, under the full moon, to celebrate the completion of our journey. Fire, the element of transformation, symbolises completion and renewal. In this sacred closing, we’ll:

• Burn our medicine bundles, releasing intentions into the cosmos and honouring the transformation we’ve undergone.
• Meet a fire spirit animal representing rebirth and renewal and reflect on how we’ve evolved.
• Celebrate with drumming and dancing around the fire in a sacred garden in Glastonbury, reconnecting to our inner joy and vitality.
• Share our journeys and celebrate those that are ahead.
• Express our heartfelt gratitude to all the guiding spirits who have accompanied us on this journey, offering songs of thanks to Mama Cacao and Mother Earth for their support and protection.
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How Cacao Can Transform Our Lives

Personal Growth
• Opens the heart to self-love and compassion.
• Enhances creativity, intuition, and mindfulness.
• Promotes emotional release and healing.

Spiritual Awakening
• Connects you to ancient wisdom and nature’s rhythms.
• Cultivates gratitude and harmony with the earth.
• Deepens your relationship with the divine and your authentic self.

Collective Impact
By healing ourselves, we heal the world. Mama Cacao teaches us compassion, peace, and connection, rippling out into our communities and fostering a more loving, aligned existence.
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Significance of the Timing

This dieta bridges the energies of the new moon, representing new beginnings, and the full moon, symbolising culmination and celebration. It aligns with Imbolc, the Celtic festival marking the transition from winter to spring—a time of renewal, light, and intention-setting. These cosmic energies amplify the dieta’s transformative power.
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What You’ll Receive

• Daily Invocations: Morning guidance, journal prompts, and meditations to connect with cacao – to your inbox each day before sunrise.
• Ritual Support: Practices for working with the elements and your spirit guides.
• Community Connection: A private group for sharing insights and support.
• Ceremonial Gatherings: Opening, midpoint, and closing rituals to anchor your journey.
• Sprit of Water Cacao Opening Ceremony & Initiation: In person 3-hr ceremony in Glastonbury
• Spirit of Fire Cacao Closing Ceremony In person 3-hr fire ceremony in a sacred garden in Glastonbury
• Online ceremonies: 2 x online Zoom ceremonies to prepare and support you on your journey.
• Workbook: From Cacao’s rich history to how to prepare at home, this workbook will support you and feed your brain with interesting information and facts about Cacao!
• Ongoing Support & Integration Zoom: A Zoom call for any question or just for a safe share and support, whatever you need. I will also be here to support you whenever you need it.

This 15-day dieta offers a sacred path to reconnect with your heart, Mother Earth, and the transformative power of cacao. By aligning with the elements and moon’s cycles, you’ll emerge renewed, grounded, and inspired to live with greater love, peace, and purpose. 🌍❤️

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A Modern-Day Adaptation of the Shamanic Plant Dieta: The Healing Power of Cacao

In the fast-paced world we navigate today, it’s easy to feel disconnected from ourselves, from nature, and from our deeper wisdom. The ancient practice of the shamanic plant dieta offers a profound opportunity for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth—but how can this powerful tradition be meaningful in our modern lives? How can we integrate its essence into our everyday routines without the isolation or long duration of traditional dietas?

We’ve adapted the dieta to suit the modern world, inviting you to step into a journey of healing, transformation, and reconnection—all with the guidance of Mama Cacao, one of the most heart-opening and accessible plant allies. This dieta is designed to support you in a way that resonates with your life today, helping you realign with nature, nurture your body and spirit, and open yourself to deeper insights.

Why Cacao?

Cacao has been revered for centuries as a sacred plant medicine by indigenous cultures, particularly in Central and South America, for its ability to open the heart and facilitate spiritual connection. Unlike other plants used in shamanic dietas, cacao is gentle and nurturing, making it an ideal guide for our modern journey.
Cacao’s benefits go far beyond its physical effects. It fosters compassion, emotional release, and spiritual awakening. It helps us create a sacred space where we can heal and transform, just as ancient plant dietas have done for millennia. By working with cacao, we are invited to reconnect with our emotions, cultivate mindfulness, and expand our consciousness, making it a perfect tool to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

Benefits of a Cacao Dieta

Mental and Emotional Healing
In today’s world, many people face anxiety, stress, or the lingering effects of past trauma. A dieta with cacao provides a safe space for emotional healing, offering tools for self-reflection and emotional release. Much like modern therapeutic practices such as mindfulness or somatic healing, cacao helps us open our hearts, process emotions, and integrate past experiences. By incorporating cacao into your daily ritual, you can address these emotional burdens with a loving, compassionate plant ally.

Stress Reduction and Mindfulness
Modern life can be overwhelming with constant stimuli, work pressures, and digital distractions. One of the greatest gifts of a cacao dieta is its ability to promote stress reduction through practices of solitude, simplicity, and mindful presence. By incorporating cacao into your daily routine—whether in the morning as part of a ritual or as an afternoon pause—you create moments of peace amidst the chaos, allowing your nervous system to reset and restore balance.

Reconnection with Nature
In today’s technology-driven world, many of us experience a deep disconnection from nature. The dieta invites us to reconnect with the Earth by honoring plants, animals, and the environment. Even in an urban setting, you can create sacred moments to reconnect with nature—whether that’s sitting with cacao outdoors, practicing grounding techniques, or spending mindful time in a park. These practices invite you to engage deeply with the plant world, just as ancient shamans did, helping you reestablish a sense of belonging and interconnectedness.

Body Detoxification and Awareness
The dieta emphasizes a clean, simple diet, which in modern life can inspire you to adopt healthier habits. By limiting processed foods, caffeine, and other stimulants, you can reset your body and promote physical health through conscious eating. Cacao, with its rich antioxidant properties, supports detoxification while nourishing your body at a cellular level. Whether through fasting, plant-based meals, or simply eating more mindfully, this dieta offers a gentle way to reset your body and reawaken your connection to nourishment.

Spiritual Growth and Intuition
In a world where spiritual practices are often intellectualized or disconnected from daily life, cacao offers a grounded, experiential path to spiritual connection. Working with cacao invites you to awaken your intuition, trust your inner guidance, and align with your soul’s purpose. Whether through meditation, breathwork, or yoga, cacao can be used as a powerful tool to deepen your spiritual practice, providing clarity and insight along your journey.

How to Adapt the Dieta for Modern Life

While traditional plant dietas may span weeks or months, this cacao dieta is designed to fit into your life with flexibility and intentionality. Here are some ways we’ve adapted this sacred practice for our modern context:

Shorter, Flexible Periods
Traditional dietas often span long periods of time, but in our busy modern lives, shorter and more flexible retreats can still provide profound benefits. A 15-day cacao dieta allows you to focus on specific themes and intentions while honoring your personal and professional commitments. For those with less time, even dedicating a single day to a mini-dieta can offer transformative results.

Urban Nature Retreats
For those living in cities, the dieta can still be practiced by creating a sacred space in your home or visiting local parks, botanical gardens, or urban forests. A digital detox during these retreats will help create the sense of dieta isolation, allowing you to disconnect from external distractions and reconnect with your inner world and nature.

Dietary Adjustments
Instead of rigid food restrictions, a simplified and mindful approach to eating can be a modern adaptation of the dieta. During the cacao dieta, you may choose to focus on clean, plant-based meals that support your health, or simply reduce intake of processed foods, sugar, and stimulants to promote balance and detoxification.

Integration Practices
To process the insights gained during the dieta, we incorporate practices such as journaling, art, or guided self-reflection. These tools help you integrate the lessons learned during your cacao dieta into your daily life, while community support—whether in-person or online—provides space for sharing and encouragement.

Cautions and Ethical Considerations
It’s important to remember that while we adapt this ancient tradition, we must also honor its origins and respect its cultural context. The dieta is not a trend or a quick fix but a deep and meaningful practice that connects us to nature and to ourselves. By approaching it with humility and intentionality, we can ensure that this sacred practice is done with the utmost respect for its traditions and teachings.

Begin Your Journey with Cacao
This cacao dieta offers a unique opportunity to heal, grow, and reconnect. Whether you are seeking emotional release, spiritual awakening, or simply a deeper connection to yourself and the natural world, cacao will guide you with compassion, clarity, and love.

Ready to begin? Join us for this sacred journey of heart-opening transformation!