This week, we took part in a Mayan ritual where we all got to learn our “Nahual”, a personal guardian spirit, alterego, or something you can shapeshift into! This spiritual animal or natural symbol is found in Mayan Cosmovision. Each symbol represents a sign based on your ‘nacimiento’ or date of birth, ‘origen’ or conception, and ‘esperanza’ or your calling.
This week while working on different parts of the process planting trees in Pachaj at Chico Mendes, we also had the opportunity to participate in a Mayan ritual at the top of the mountains with a spiritual guide named Manuel. He explained the meaning of the the ritual saying its for our good wealth and our journey.