#curanderas

[inabooknook]

The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro

The premise of this book was so interesting. Alejandra, the main character is stuck with a generational curse, the curse of La Llorona who has followed her since the birth of her daughter. The story was so well done, and very informative and interesting. I learned a lot of things about curanderas, La Llorona herself, and Mexican-American culture that I would not have known about before. The story follows Alejandra as she starts experiencing more and more serious run ins with the curse, and goes about trying to handle the situation without causing worse things to occur. As I said, the story was nothing like anything I have read before, which honestly was a breath of fresh air since I was able to find out about things outside my usual realm of understanding. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes supernatural things, but also enjoys mysteries.

This ebook was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[mujermedicinazenu]

GRACIAS!

Gracias a todas mis alumnas y colegas Ceteras por su valiosa compañía en el Curso Básico I de CHAMANISMO INDIGENA FEMENINO de CETERIA ZENÚ que acabo de realizar estos dos últimos fines de semana.Para mí es un honor que la base de mi tradición abra con profundo respeto la conciencia para recuperar con nuestros conocimientos la Sabiduría de vuestros territorios.Muy pronto saldrá el CURSO BÁSICO II…

[lalocamposhernandez]

Cerca de Huichila, hay un árbol amate, al que apodan el árbol de la muerte. Y no solo por las ejecuciones de badoleros y revolucionarios que se llevaron a cabo bajo su sombra. También por le ejecución fuenteovejuna de la cual fueron víctimas tres hermanas curanderas que vivían en las cercanías del lugar.

[adobealmanac]

Prayers for during Limpias

Limpias, or spiritual cleansings, are a common practice in curanderismo. They are used to heal a variety of problems such as illness, bad luck, hexes and curses, and curing susto (fright).

Below are some prayers, mantras, and chants to say during a limpia, in English and Spanish.

[Name], Return to your body wherever you are, return to your body. [Nombre], Regresa a tu cuerpo donde quiera que estés, regresa a tu cuerpo.

Clean this body, his/her skin, his/her head, his/her central nervous system. Limpiar este cuerpo, su piel, su cabeza, su sisterna nervioso central.

Cleanse his/her path in life. Limpia su camino en la vida.

[Name] good, return [Name]. [Nombre] bien, devulve [Nombre].

Thank you for clearing his/her path in life and at this [Location]. Thank you for cleaning his body and returning [Name] to his/her body. Gracias por despejar su camino en la vida y en esta [Ubicación]. Gracias por limpiar su cuerpo y devolver a [Nombre] a su cuerpo.

[sleepydrea]

Any active Witchcraft blogs out there?

🖤 my name is Andrea or Drea, either is fine ☺️

🕰️ books and film side blog: @haunted-library13

🥀 I’ve always been drawn to various forms of witchcraft but only recently decided to fully tap in. I’ve been taking some time to build my Grimoire and Book of Shadows.

⛓️ at this point, I really want to connect with other people and share what I’m learning & learn directly from others as well.

🕯️ here are some of my main focuses:

Tarot

Crystals

Numerology

Herbs

Spirit Guides

Dreams

🔮 if any of this aligns with you or are a witchy blog in general please interact, I’d like to follow you!

🦷 bonus points if latinx and/or queer!

✨especially if you study traditional Mexican brujeria✨

🪐 some interest outside of witchcraft include:

Reading / Writing

Disney / Pixar

Crocheting / sewing

Baking

Painting

Music in general (listening, playing, dissect)

[hedgewitchgarden]

Curandera by Sonia Orban Price

[missveryvery]

It's Bunny!

She's covered in blood but she's not upset or anything, she just has a naturally blank face.

She's very practical and has no problem wading into viscera for her work, but the combo can look off-putting to others.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Maria Sabina, curandera María Sabina (ca. 1894?[1] – November 23, 1985) was a Mazatec curandera who lived her entire life in a modest dwelling in the Sierra Mazateca of southern Mexico.

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“The healing hero, therefore, is the one who finds some creative way out, a way not already known, and does not follow a pattern. Ordinary sick people follow ordinary patterns, but the shaman cannot be cured by the usual methods of healing. He has to find the unique way, the only way that applies to him. The creative personality who can do that then becomes a healer and is recognized as such by his colleagues.”

― Marie-Louise von Franz, The Problem of the Puer Aeternus

[snailjelly]

i asked my ancestors if i made the right choice on something hurtful to me and it started raining heavily, i don’t know if this is good or bad but i love collecting the rain water. i wanna hear other peoples opinions on this though (*▔＾▔*)

[southernmermaidsgrotto]

do you know of any herbalism resources specifically for mood swings/hormonal related mood issues?

Hi dear! First of all, the mandatory reminder that I am not a doctor so you should always pair your consultations to traditional authorities and folk healers (curanderos, yerberos, rootworkers, etc) with a visit to the corresponding doctor or licensed medical professional.

Also, always, always research each of these herbal allies before consumption and look for dosages, contraindications and drug interactions. You need to be making educated choices regarding what you're drinking and why, and how it's going to affect your body. Check with a professional when in doubt, describe to them your goals and why you want to use said herbal ally.

With that being said, yes, I have some recommendations. If you're the type to enjoy tea (and who isn't!) you can try drinking adaptogens in the morning, that is, herbal allies that help your body deal with inner and outer stressors and normalize everything. There's an immense variety of them, my personal favorite is mate (Ilex paraguariensis), which is common here in south america but other popular choices are ginseng (Panax ginseng) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).

Depending on what the other symptoms are (if you're anxious, depressed, have headaches or bleeding between periods, etc) there's different herbs that may help to adress the source of each of those issues. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is common for depression, irritability and anxiety related to hormonal and reproductive health issues but has many drug interactions so consult with a doctor first. Chamomile works better for me personally, and has almost to no side effects or contraindications, but it is milder than st. john's wort and works in your body differently too. Each person's needs are different. Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca, Turnera diffusa) is a good hormone balancer and nervine, but it's not recommended for long-term use. Hoffmann recommends Vitex agnus-castus as a overall hormonal normalizer regardless of what hormone is causing issues, but says any bitter tonic can help, and there's many depending on which systems and symptoms you want to adress alongside the mood swings.

Basically, we'd need to see what other symptoms alongside mood swings you have and what the source of the issue is (if it's a specific hormone or stressor or what's the trigger to the problems you're facing, so we can know which systems we need to be addressing more holistically), while also being careful to not cause any harmful interactions with drugs or medication you may already be taking for these or other issues. Hope that helps!

Sources: Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmann, The Art and Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by Karen M Rose. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or symptoms, and should not be taken as, or instead of, professional medical advice.

[jonathan-parra-acero]

♪ La palma curandera de la mano suya

alivia de mi pena la dolenciaaa ♪

[folkmania]

Carmen Lomas Garza, La Curandera, ca. 1974, hand-colored etching and aquatint on paper, image: 13 7⁄8 x 17 3⁄4 in. (35.3 x 45 cm) sheet: 16 1⁄2 x 20 3⁄8 in. (41.9 x 51.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, 1995.50.60, © 1974, Carmen Lomas Garza

[switchkick]

Curanderismo: Mexican American Folk Healing by Robert T. Trotter II & Juan Antonio Chavira

“At least six major historical influences have shaped thebeliefs and practices of curanderismo by Mexican Americans in the Lower Rio Grande Valley: Judeo-Christian religious beliefs, symbols, and rituals; early Arabic medicine and health practices (combined with Greek humoral medicine, revived during the Spanish Renaissance); medieval and later European witchcraft; Native American herbal lore and health practices; modern beliefs about spiritualism and psychic phenomena; and scientific medicine. None of these influences dominates curanderismo, but each has had someimpact on its historical development.”

[gerardsorme]

CURANDERA Membrana

[adobealmanac]

Herbal Limpia

There are many ways to perform a limpia, such as the methods I have shared on my blog before. This is another method that I know of. I have been taught these, and here, you can learn from me. Know that all limpias are simply different paths to the same destination.

Performing a limpia is a two person job. it requires cooperation and coordination, as well as trust. However, it does require firm boundaries as every limpia requires some level of either physical or spiritual contact. Be firm, and let your partner know what you are and aren't comfortable with.

The Ritual:

You will need: • A bundle of fresh herbs 1-2 feet in length Rosemary, rue, mugwort, sage, or basil are wonderful for limpias. I typically go into my garden and pick the herbs intuitively, leaving an offering of tobacco or oregano for permission. • An outdoor space • Optionally, copal incense and mezcal

The herbs are used to absorb and transmute the negative energies. The bundle is not like a traditional herbal bundle you purchase from a store. In fact, it is more akin to a bouquet. You may make it as simple or ornate as you like. I typically tie my bundle together with a red ribbon. You beat the client with the bundle, and not lightly may I add. You beat them all over their body with the bundle, head to toe; front and back, as if you are brushing all the negativity out of their aura and body. You may say a small limpia prayer or mantra during this process, or simply enjoy the silence. The intention of this is to bring the spirit back to their body.

Sacred copal is used to purify the mind, body, and spirit. The white smoke of copal perfectly captures its purpose: to turn bad into good; to replenish; to cleanse. It has been used for thousands of years, and should be treated with respect and reverence. Source it ethically, and, if you can you should collect it yourself.

Mezcal alcohol is an alcohol derived from the agave plant. It is grounding. Therefore, it aids in returning the spirit back to the body. It also aids in cleansing and purifying the body. It is typically sprayed from the mouth of the curandero onto the heart, head, abdomen, and appendages. It is an intimate practice. Typically you spray it under their shirt, with permission of course.

And finally, gratitude. The curandero must give thanks throughout the limpia. Give thanks to mother earth and father sky. Give thanks to the ancestors. Give thanks to the allies and tools that aided in the limpia. Give thanks to God, Jesus, and Mary. The participant must give thanks too, often by giving a small gift to the curandero such as copal, tobacco, or mezcal.

Remember, curanderismo is healing magic. Do not treat it as anything else.

[ibuprofeno-s]

Cúrate mi niña con amor del más bonito, y recuerda que tú eres la medicina.