#guajiro

[turtleterrain]

traditional dance (guajiro) in zulia, venezuela

[iamrociorivera]

Photos by, Rocio Rivera

[dragones-negros]

Estaría chido que me vivieras a rescatar y así mi codependencia se dedicaría a ti, mi vida tendría más sentido.

[elhoimleafar]

Hey Witches, my new book IS OUT! And Is Available everywhere books are Sold! Help this Latino/Immigrant/Queer witch to share this post, cuz #SharingisCaring 🧡

DREAM WITCHERY: Folk Magic, Recipes & Spells from South America for Witches & Brujas.

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[orogolddreams]

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[jellyjamheadobb]

we officially have a name!!!

Meet Guajiro Cookie, daughter of Burning Spice Cookie and Nutmeg Tiger Cookie (first or second born? we don’t know yet lol)

Also, I have a couple of ideas for her weapon, so I have one more ask here 👇

I have a few references here for how they’d probably look (in chronological order in case you don’t know what’s what)

🫶🫶

[latin-american-diversity]

The Wayuu and the Salt of Manaure

“At the northernmost tip of Colombia and South America, the Guajira peninsula juts into the Caribbean Sea like a finger. This hot cactus-studded desert, which sees very little rain, is populated by a tough but easygoing people—the Waiuu Indians. The Spanish conquistadors who reached Colombia’s Guajira peninsula in the sixteenth century reported that those Indians traded the salt they extracted from the sea for the gold produced by tribes of the land’s interior. Knowing the conquistadors’ obsession with the precious metal, they probably ended that trade brutally upon discovering it. However, at Manaure, a dusty village, the Waiuu today are still producing salt. And as everywhere in the developing world where I have watched salt manually produced, it’s hard work here too, though much less so than in the Sahara and Ethiopia. It also brings the Waiuu little money. For a few generations the salt flats have also been exploited industrially by a government company, which buys the Waiuu salt. Manaure fills 65% of Colombia’s salt needs. Thanks to a scorching sun, a dry and windy climate, and natural lagoons, Manaure was always a perfect place for that activity. Though some miners work there all year, most of them do so only during the more productive three summer months. The rest of the time the Waiuu fish or herd goats. They live in mud houses as well as in flattened cactus huts. And they sleep in hammocks, many of them beautifully woven by women and wide enough to accommodate couples. As in many other parts of the developing world, the Waiuu spend much time getting water from distant wells as well as firewood. At least they did so between 1974 and 1987, when I visited them three times. Much has changed there now.” - Victor Englebert

[ofiurudeleew]

Hola, vengo a compartir algunas de mis metas fantasiosas (algunas no son tan fantasiosas , pero se alejan de lo que hago actualmente o es poco probable que se den).

Una pequeña parte de mi espera de corazón poder realizar al menos una de ellas. 🙂‍↕️

Ver la adaptación musical de Romeo y Julieta en un teatro y en su idioma original, o sea francés. Literalmente he estado poniendo en bucle todas las canciones durante las últimas dos semanas. Me obsesioné. La mala noticia es que creo que ya no se presenta esta versión y menos en mi país :(

Formar parte de una obra de teatro de Romeo y Julieta o de Un sueño de una noche de verano. No importa si soy parte del elenco, de la producción, del guión, lo que sea… YO QUIERO ESTAR AHÍ.

Ser surfista.

Ir a clases de danza hawaiana. He querido hacerlo desde que vi Lilo y Stitch (básicamente desde los cuatro años).

Ser tatoo artist. Creo que no me tatuaría, pero amaría tatuar a otras personas.

Ir a un concierto de Lady Gaga.

Ir a Japón. De verdad quiero ir ahí.

Participar en un reality show que trate de retos en una isla o selva. Nada de dramas, solo gente sobreviviendo en la naturaleza.

Aprender todos los idiomas que hablan los personajes de Yuri on Ice. De todos esos, apenas estoy terminando el inglés. 👍

Mi hermano es guitarrista, así que si algún día tiene una banda y sacan un álbum, me encantaría ser yo quien le diseñara la portada.

Yo también quiero sacar un álbum. Incluso he pensando cómo se llamaría.

Exponer alguna obra en el Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Trabajar como guía en un museo de artes.

[biology-geology-beaches-india]

The Science Research Diaries of S. Sunkavally, p385.

[sohannabarberaesque]

In a tacky waterfront bar in Bluefields, Nicaragua

MOROCCO MOLE, trying to shake off a rather potent hangover: Uh, what exactly was that stuff they were serving at the bar? SECRET SQUIRREL, trying to explain: Are you familiar with rum, Morocco? MOROCCO MOLE: Somewhat, Secret Squirrel. SECRET SQUIRREL: Morocco, that was more or less the local brew--guajiro lina, by name, a close cousin of rum and, like rum, is distilled from sugarcane. But is said to be rather strong, and is not for the unacquainted. MOROCCO MOLE, concerned: I just hope there wasn't some Rohypnol or Mickey Finn added.... SECRET SQUIRREL, incredulous: "Mickey Finn"?!! That, Morocco, is so out of date; besides, a "Mickey Finn" relies on a coal tar derivative as is no longer in favour....

[genderkoolaid]

when combating radical feminist/female separatist "males are inherently violent and we can't ever peacefully integrate the sexes" stuff, i think its very important to study up on the concept of "rape-free" societies. specifically check out "A world in which women move freely without fear of men: An anthropological perspective on rape" & the Kreung practice of "love/maiden huts," (read here, here) in which young women would have their own houses built where they could have as many lovers as they want until they decide to get married- and if they didn't want to have sex with a boy, they didn't. in some societies, sexual violence has always been a colonial import.

this quote from the first article's abstract has stuck in my mind since i read it:

Guajiro women of the desert, however, do not live under the cloud of rape, they are not afraid. A personal experience will illustrate that. I remember walking with my guide in the desert late in the evening. It was already after 11:00 PM and we still had some way to go. I felt uncomfortable but said nothing not to upset her. The next day, however, I brought up the issue to avoid such nightly walks in the future. She replied, yes, she had been scared, too. This, of course, confirmed my conviction that the desert was as unsafe for a woman traveling at night as the big cities. When I then mentioned that a man in Europe had attacked me, she looked surprised and replied: “You were afraid of people? Oh no, there is no reason for that. I was thinking of the snakes.” How different our fears had been.

there have been societies where rape simply did not happen, or at least didn't happen to the extent that it was something that people reasonably feared would happen to them. and if this has ever been possible for humans to live like this, then it is possible for us to live like this again. we are animals with choices.

[vicomaco]

HOLA CABRONES I'M BACK AND EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST BOOK OF THE NECESSARY CUBAN SAGA FOR YOUR EYES AND LIBRARIES!!! I disappeared for a while because I was sweating on this baby filled with characters, chevrolets and explosions (spoilerrrr)!!! 🍌 Scenario: the criminal Fréderic Brémaud https://www.instagram.com/frederic_brremaud/ Drawings: the blonde yo misma Colors: the hero Maggie https://www.instagram.com/_leevolt_/ Editor: the guajiro Eloi https://www.instagram.com/dunstancoop/ Publisher: Éditions Dupuis https://www.dupuis.com/ 🍌 It will appear on french shelves the 17th OF JANUARY por dios remember it!!!!! Till that date I'll post some other pictures so stay tuned, comment and repost, never trust a mafioso and CHOOSE WISELY YOUR SIDE HIJOS DE 💣💣💣 !!!!! 🐯

[jellyjamheadobb]

god I wish I was joking about this (left to right crappy rendition)

anyway so yeah Guajiro Cookie’s younger brother is going to be white/albino

in case you can’t read my scribble:

*trying to find a way to draw the sibling, unsatisfied with the way he basically looks like a male Nutmeg Tiger* *sigh* oh well…

*stomach growls* hungry…

*thinking* boiled chimken.. mmm… -//w//-

*sudden idea* boiled chicken is white… WAIT! WHITE TIGERS EXIST!!

“holy shit I’m a genius”

[magicaguajiro]

Caribbean Folk Saints and Mighty Dead: San Lázaro

Patron of Cuba, Father of the Earth, Lord of the Mound, Man of the Crossroads, Babalú-Aye, Asojano. San Lazaro has had many titles attributed to him throughout his existence within the Caribbean. But who is this Saint, and why is he so important to Cubans all over the diaspora?

Origins

Like Caridad del Cobre, this beloved folk saint has multiple origin stories even within each separate community. To cover the catholic versions lightly, he is a combination of two separate biblical figures, Lazarus the Beggar who was treated poorly by a king at the table in life only to return the favor in the afterlife, and Saint Lazarus of Bethany who was raised from the dead by Jesus. The image used in veneration given the name San Lazaro is not the canon Saint but rather the beggar, yet all myths attributed to both are also attributed to the one folk saint.

It’s important to not this slight divorcing from Catholic Canon. This version of San Lazaro still is not canonized to this day. So why would either of these figures end up becoming the patron of a New World country one thousand years later?

From King to Father

San Lazaro is best known for his syncretic relationship with the Orisha Babalu-Aye. This Orisha has a complicated history before he even arrived from Africa. According to one of his origin stories, back in Yorubaland Babalu-Aye was a beggar with disease, feared by the people. they sent him away, with only dogs to guide him. When they banished him, his friend (Sometimes Eleggua, sometimes Orula) went to the Arará people and prophecized that their king woukd arrive from the woods surrounded by dogs. When he arrived he was celebrated as their king and the rest is history.

Other stories say he was a great king from the beginning, but his reckless spirit and unfaithful ways led Obatala to scolding him, and telling him should he continue his ways he would be punished. He continued to party and thus caught a venereal disease from one of his mistresses. The disease spread all over his body and this is sometimes referred to as the origin of STDs that affect the skin. In some versions, he ends up dying and being raised by his friend from earlier, very similar to San Lazaro!

His name even reflects this. Originally Obalouaye and called Omolu Brazil, his name originally meant King of the Earth. In the diaspora we call him Babalu-Aye, Father of the Earth. So as you can see, Babalu Aye can be the both the underdog and the protagonist with too much hubris. He is both a patient old man, and a rowdy drunk who likes to dance. He is a man of immense liminality, existing as both the personification of Healing and of Disease, the Father of the Earth and The Lord of Death. He is the man of the crossroads. In the wet season he runs and lives in the forests, and kn the dry he returns to reign in the cities amongst the people.

It is impossible to mention ATRs and not mention Haitian Vodou. San Lazaro is actually associated with Legba in Vodou, and more strongly tied to the crossroads and liminality. He plays a different but still similarly fills the role of gatekeeper between worlds in a way. His stories of being resurrected also lend to this idea that he is a traveler between the worlds.

Father Earth, Grandfather Fire

Throughout the Caribbean, many times we see multiple Indigenous entities consolidated into one figure. We see this in the way Cuba’s Caridad del Cobre is tied to both Atabey and Guabancex, or in DR where Anacaona and Taiguabo are both tied to multiple Cemí.

San Lazáro shares a similar story. The symbology of the aching old beggar who is truly a king despite his outward appearance is one that resonates deeply in the rural Guajiro communities where value is often placed in eldership and community ties rather than monetary means. Before colonization, Indigenous Cubans held stories of Bayamanaco, considered by some to be the Taino version of Grandfather Fire, an archetypal class of ancestral spirit seen throughout South America. In the creation stories, this old man was a gatekeeper of the sacred plant medicine and magic of Cohoba, as well as being seen as both firm and punishing yet patient all the while, much like our beloved Lazarus.

We also see him take on a role of the masculine counterpart to Caridad del Cobre, in a way acting as Yucahu. One way I have seen it described is Atabey is the dirt, while Yucahu is the plants growing in the dirt so both are the Earth in a way. San Lazáro has become closely associated with many Indigenous plants and healing methods, such as passing with beans and offerings of corn and tobacco. San Lazaro is also deeply tied to the natural world in general.

Practice

There are alot of practices attributed to San Lazáro, including the use of gold milagros although this is more broadly Catholic and I rarely hear of Cubans actually doing this. Rather, our practices have been deemed unworthy of Catholic Canon and yet we persist.

Most commonly you will see people making offerings of mixed beans with red onion, coffee, liquor and tobacco and purple or yellow candles and flowers to San Lazaro in thanks for miracles he has already performed. He is renowned for his patience and love, taking pity on those who can approach him with integrity and appreciate the comedic crassness that is part human life, especially in this part of the world. This is shown because despite his condition, he still loves to have a good time.

Most people will do a sweep with handfuls of beans before placing them in the higuero in front of him. This is done while praying for San Lazaro to help alleviate any disease or health issues and replace them with prosperity and wealth.

On December 17th, his feast day, some of his more devout followers will don burlap for the day, a fabric the Saint holds sacred. They will then crawl on their knees, usually from their statue at home all the way to the nearest church procession. While doing this, the burlap helps to remind us of the skin conditions the saint suffers and the crawling to teach us how it feels for him to walk while being disabled.

In all of his associated practices, we see the theme of humility. We are meant to humble ourselves in his honor. San Lazaro is a humble, patient old man. He is kind and giving, and wants his followers to be the same. The absolute best way you can honor him on any day is simply by treating the unhoused people around you with dignity and respect, and helping them out whenever you are able with food or money. These small acts were instilled in me my whole childhood, and to this day I stand by that most homeless people you meet will treat you better than any rich man. There are even stories of San Lazaro disguising himself as beggars to trick his unsuspecting followers, seeing if they truly take pity on the poor when noone else is around.

This is why it is important to note that Papa Viejo, as he is affectionately called, is known as a two-handed Saint. This is where people’s healthy fear of him stems from as well. He can harm and punish just as easily as he can help. This is another reason we never want to be rude to the less fortunate, because we can be put in their position just as easily. However, this also means he can help to put others in that same position if you know how to petition him.

By using sesame, you can blow it at your enemy or their property and with the help of San Lazaro you will bring pestilence to their home. Just be sure they deserve it and haven’t made better offerings than you did.

Bendiciones 🕯️

[genuinelygrenade]

¿Guajiro?

Aha…Guajira, guajiro…No me importa tanto…Pero yo prefiero temas mas femeninas..ahora..

¡De todas maneras, no soy guajira, o guajiro!

[brujadepinarrio]

You constantly share things that show your ass. Its clear you lack experience but want a position of authority within the community. Slow down. For example your post on cultural appropriation you said that too many people get all their info on social media and that you are superior bc you learn espiritismo and lukumi through books… let me be the first to tell you BOTH are wrong. Books are not used in espiritismo or lukumi to teach and if they are it isnt a published mainstream book you can buy. Books like Espiritismo by Hector Silva or Yemaya by that one colonizer are used individually to show prospective godchildren what relationships w these systems CAN be like, but ultimately you should learn from a trained professional in PERSON... books will never give you the real knowledge only a snapshot of one moment where the knowledge was applied. This goes for all closed practices, but especially Lukumi. Just being cuban doesnt give you a right to these practices you still have to go through protocol like everyone else.

First of all, you don’t even know my background family, nor my experience within the practice, because I did not clarify my experience with an Instagram post, which was just one Instagram post saying how some people learn magic, spiritual practices, and other forms of spirituality through TikTok and Pinterest when I included my practices of Espiritismo and Lukumi it was to show that misinformation & culture appropriation of it is not allowed on my page. Not only that I didn’t learn my practice through books, but also through my elders and mentors. And first of all, I didn’t talk about how Santeria and Espiritismo work within the practice belief system, so I don’t know where you’re getting that from you just want to accuse people with those practices of culture appropriation also I don’t ask for authority. That’s not how it works babes. Infact do I teach people about Santeria/Lukumi on any social media ? no, idk where you are getting that but you need to stop throwing accusations of such cause you yourself don’t know me also never said books can help you learn about Santeria/Lukumi. All I said is books can help you generally learn about GENERAL MAGIC. The only reason why I included Santeria/Lukumi is not about books. It’s that people find information on Santeria/Lukumi thru Pinterest and TikTok. Which I never said in my Instagram post that you will find information on how it works. All I said is I don’t allow misinformation and appropriation of Santeria/Lukumi be on my fucking eyes. Again RJ I know this is you and your whitepassing Cuban American ass needs to stop stalking my page and my social medias while claiming I am the one stalking you which surprise I am not because I don’t care about you. do us all a favor rj or “Guajiro” and go get a life