Winter Solstice Cacao Ceremony | December 22 | w/ Rebecca Tendrich
Date: December 22nd 10:00 am -12:00 pm
About the Collaborator: Rebecca Tendrich, is an author, creative mentor, cacao ceremonialist, and intuitive singer. She holds a Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance from the New England College of Business. She is also a Master Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, Ecotherapist, Certified Professional Coach and has studied shamanism, herbalism, vocal sound healing, and music. After 15 years in the Banking Industry, Rebecca made the courageous leap from the corporate environment to pursue her life’s calling through creative expression and is passionate about supporting others on their path of heart expansion and embracing their innate creativity so they can cultivate deeper levels of freedom, fulfillment, and joy in their life through ritual, self-expression, and creativity.
Tell Us More: Join Rebecca to celebrate the Winter Solstice with a heart opening cacao ceremony. Together we’ll enjoy ceremonial cacao, known as the food of the gods, and embark on a Shamanic journey to retrieve your power animal, connect with spirit guides, and visit the temple of your heart to release what is no longer serving you and create space for the return of light within.
Ceremony Flow:
- Opening & Welcome
- Sharing about the transformation power of ceremonial cacao
- Drink cacao, gratitude blessing, & elemental invocation
- Shamanic Journey
- Time for reflection & journaling
- Community shares & discussion
- Closing circle
Ceremonial cacao is a sacred plant medicine cherished for its ability to open the heart and foster emotional healing, spiritual connection, and self-discovery. Traditionally used in Indigenous ceremonies, it supports inner clarity and a deep sense of presence. Rich in theobromine, antioxidants, and nutrients, cacao boosts mood, enhances focus, and promotes a gentle, uplifting energy, nourishing both body and mind. Emotionally, it encourages release, compassion, and connection, while spiritually, it facilitates meditation, creativity, and communion with the divine. By harmonizing the physical, emotional, and spiritual, cacao serves as a bridge to our inner truth and a deeper connection with the Earth.
The Winter Solstice represents a powerful threshold in Shamanism. It is a liminal time when the veil between worlds is thin, making it easier to access the unseen realms of spirit. This makes the solstice an ideal moment for deep inner work, ceremony, and communion with spirit guides, ancestors, and the energies of the Earth. By engaging in solstice rituals and practices, we can align with the wisdom of the Earth, reconnect with our inner light, and step into a new cycle of growth and transformation with intention and grace.
Shamans often see the darkness as a teacher and ally. The long night of the solstice mirrors the inward journey we must take to face our shadows, release what no longer serves us, and reconnect with our inner light. This is a time to reflect on the year that has passed, acknowledge lessons learned, and identify patterns or beliefs that are ready to be transformed. By embracing the shadow, we create space for healing and make way for the light to return.
Please bring with you:
- Journal and pen
- Water for drinking
- Anything to make you cozy to sit together for a couple hours and meditation
- Open heart & mind
Cost: $70/per participant. Pre-registration required.
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