The despacho is a gift for the organizing principles of the Universe and constitutes the central axis of energetic exchange for healing, reestablishing perfect ayni (right relationship), or protection. A despacho brings one into a harmonious relationship with Heaven and Earth, aligning the dimensions and the archetypical organizing principles of the Universe.
Each item present and included in the ceremonial offering represents a prayer and a gift of power that sparks the momentum for energy shifts and healing.
Together, guided by Eefje Van Den Broeck of Materia Lumina, we will create our own Despacho to aid us in alchemizing the universal forces to elevate ourselves into a higher destiny and ultimately benefit the entire cosmos.
MATERIALS TO GATHER
(please be willing to part with them)
*You can intuitively substitute items with something else, make a doodle of it, or leave it out … just know that the paper, flowers, and leaves are the most important things.
• One sheet of white paper or a special piece of fabric the size of a bandana
• A glass of clean spring water and a new white candle
• A small handful of soil from your garden or land nearby
• Fresh flowers and herbs from your garden or neighborhood
• 33 fresh green leaves from your garden or neighborhood (dried bay leaves, laurel or Eucalyptus are great options but anything will work)
• A small handful of grains like quinoa, corn, rice or all of the above
• A seashell, a small feather, and a few pieces of your favorite chocolate
• A small and intentional drawing/painting of your most beautiful essence energy
• Homemade colorful confetti from leaves and other natural materials
• Rosewater if you have it
• A few feet of string (rainbow color is ideal but anything will work)
HOW TO PREPARE + SET UP FOR TO THE CEREMONY
Since our ceremony will take place on Zoom, all you will need to do is to set up a small area in front of your computer to make your offering during our time together. We will only need the size of one sheet of white paper but please make your space sacred and add whatever is important and meaningful to you. Make the space like a mini altar and feel free to add any special personal items to also receive the energetic blessings during our ceremony. Please have the ingredients above ready when we start.
JOURNAL QUESTIONS TO SIT WITH AHEAD OF TIME
For the days leading up to the ceremony, it is suggested that you practice mindfulness and do some writing ahead of time to start engaging with the sacred space we will be creating.
1. What or who in your life really needs sincere prayers at this time. Please make a list.
2. What is your greatest prayer right now for our Collective on Planet Earth?
3. What is a personal emotional, spiritual or physical issue you ready to release in your life? A block, a hardship, a bad habit, a relationship … it can be anything. Please journal about this and go back in time to find the roots of it if possible. Journal to get clarity around this issue, look deeply and do your best to get to the essence of what you are wanting to release.
4. What has this issue you are ready to release caused in your life along your path? How has it hindered you? Please journal about this and look into how ready you are to fully release it. If you are not quite ready yet, get clear on why and journal about exactly where you are with it. What part of you or area of your life has been affected by this issue and is now ready to start healing and coming into your life in a more beautiful and deeper way?
5. What next chapter are you truly ready for at this time in your life and what would you like to ask for assistance and guidance with from the Spirit world?
6. Please journal about anything else that is coming up for you around this time.
Eefje Van Den Broeck is an artist, healer, and designer who founded Materia Lumina, a multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary creative design + healing studio.
Her studio alchemizes fields of art, design and energy medicine into serene and soulful spaces, places, objects and experiences. She designs homes, spaces, homeware pieces and objects infused with beauty and medicinal healing energies.
She also offers ceremonial healing experiences that connect people and spaces back to Nature and their own heart and soul, restoring energy flow and harmony in all manner of relationship.
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