We welcome the month of December and the many days ahead that offer us opportunities to deepen with our cacao practice. Each month we offer an invocation theme to connect with & a ritual report that highlights the key dates to work with cacao each month, plus recommended pairings of cacao or mushrooms.
Continue reading to discover the ritual report, as well as our monthly invocation!
December Ritual Report
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December 2 | New Moon in Sagittarius
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December 3 | Giving Tuesday
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December 8 | Bodhi Day
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December 15 | Full Moon in Gemini
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December 21 | Winter Solstice/Yule
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December 25 | Christmas
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December 25 - Jan 1 | Hanukkah
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December 26 - Jan 1 | Kwanzaa
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December 31 | New Year’s Eve
December 2 | New Moon in Sagittarius
This new moon encourages us to explore new terrain with the ‘seeker’ archetype of Sagittarius.
Recommended Cacao: Explore new vistas with the expansive cacao of Boundless Belize!
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December 3 | Giving Tuesday
In the spirit of generosity and giving back, we’re spotlighting our Farmer Climate Resiliency Fund to support our cacao farmers impacted by natural disasters or climate change. Donate at the link below to support them!
Donate to Farmer Climate Resiliency Fund
December 8 | Bodhi Day
In the Buddhist lineage, this is a special day honoring the enlightenment of Buddha that occurred while meditating beneath the Bodhi tree.
Recommended Cacao: Connect with meditative states with Mystical Mushroom.
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December 15 | Full Moon in Gemini
This Full Moon invites us to consider what seemingly opposing parts can be brought into balance and how we can honor our impulse for new-ness.
Recommended Mushroom: Enjoy Lion’s Mane to stimulate the mind for the intellectually savvy and curious Gemini archetype.
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December 21 | Winter Solstice/Yule
The Solstice is the shortest day of the year, longest night, and marks the beginning of winter. In the Celtic tradition, this is known as Yule, celebrated as the return of the light. This is also a significant day for ritual for many cultures around the globe!
Recommended Cacao: Stay warm with the changing seasons with Oaxacan Spice!
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December 25 | Christmas
Over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Christmas, gathering for meals and sharing gifts. This is a great time for tuning into the energy of generosity.
Recommended Cacao: Check out our Cacao Holiday Gift Boxes to share with loved ones and honor the giving spirit of this day.
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December 25 - Jan 1 | Hanukkah
The Festival of Lights in the Jewish tradition reminds us of hope.
Recommended Cacao: Nourish the light within you with Vibrant Vitality.
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December 26 - Jan 1 | Kwanza
A festive holiday that celebrates African heritage, including candle lighting, dancing, gift giving.
Recommended Cacao: Connect with the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda where our newest cacao, Uplifting Uganda, is grown!
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December 31 | New Year’s Eve
As we close out one year and prepare for a new one, New Year’s Eve is an excellent time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude from the past year.
Recommended Mushroom: Whatever activities calls to you this evening, nourish your body temple with the invigorating mushroom blend of ProSporous, including Cordyceps for combating fatigue and Poria for healthy qi flow and liver functioning.
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December Monthly Invocation: “Breathe”
The earth and our body beckons us to slow
Yet, while the season shifts… modernity does not wait.
When we find ourselves outpaced by life
We can turn to our greatest ally, our breath.
The simple power of breathing in and breathing out.
An automatic bodily process that becomes magic with our conscious awareness.
INHALING
vitality, life force, optimism, adaptability, peace
(insert personal intentions to embody here)
EXHALING
rush, uncertainty, fear
(insert personal releases here)
With this invocation, I remember the great power of my breath.
The breath that gives life, and departs when our spirit flees.
The air that amplifies, carries, transmits.
With this knowing, I consciously breathe and I choose what my breath means.
I expand what is supportive and release what is not aligned.
Oh blessed breath, thank you for filling me up and empowering me in this life.
With this knowing, every breath is a gift and a prayer.
