Sacred Cacao: Heart Medicine for Modern Times with Angelica Grace

Discover the ancient wisdom of ceremonial cacao as more than just chocolate – a sacred plant medicine with the power to heal your relationship with the divine feminine within. Psychic medium Angelica Grace takes us deep into the world of this heart-opening elixir, sharing how it's transformed her life and the lives of countless women seeking reconnection to their authentic selves.

Angelica reveals how ceremonial cacao differs dramatically from commercial chocolate, carrying the energy of generations of indigenous farmers who cultivate it with reverence and intention. She explains why cacao is referred to as "she," embodying the nurturing energies of Grandmother Moon and Mother Earth, serving as a bridge back to the sacred feminine that many have become disconnected from in our productivity-obsessed society.

For women – especially mothers – cacao offers profound healing for emotional burnout, anxiety, and the people-pleasing tendencies that develop when we've lost touch with our core needs. Through gentle yet powerful ceremonial practices that might incorporate elements like breathwork, movement, or drumming, cacao helps open the heart both physically (through the blood-vessel-dilating theobromine it contains) and emotionally (by creating sacred space for self-reflection).

Unlike some misconceptions, cacao doesn't create psychedelic experiences but instead grounds you deeper into your body and heart. This ancient plant medicine teaches that "there is strength in gentleness" – we can stand in our power without dominating energy. Perhaps most beautifully, cacao helps reawaken our childlike curiosity, encouraging us to follow the breadcrumbs of what brings us alive.

Ready to begin your own journey with cacao? Sometimes all it takes is declaring your intention to the universe. As Angelica shares her recommendations for trusted cacao sources and the ideal times to work with this sacred medicine, you'll feel inspired to explore how this heart-opening practice might transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Episode Links:

• Find out more about Angelica and her offerings & connect with her on Instagram
• Maya Moon Cacao
• Embue Cacao
• Keith's Cacao
• Soul Lift Cacao

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