I am a visual artist and empath who is now dedicating time to the Tarot and my spiritual practice.

 I have over fifteen years of experience studying and reading the Tarot.
In that time, I have explored different facets of spiritual practices and beliefs from Eastern Philosophy (Hindu, Buddhist, Taoism), Astrology, Esotericism, Jungian Theory, Occult
systems, and Witchcraft. These influences have shaped my perspective on how I view the inner and outer realms.

 I’m open to various kinds of readings from dream interpretations, personal path work, and inner spiritual guidance readings.

 “I’m currently exploring the esoterics of the tarot.
For me, this is a new path of revelation but in the deeper realm of unraveling the secrets and mysteries of what is yet to be discovered within the tarot.”

I have been always drawn to the magic of cooking and creating in the kitchen. While staying at home with my three little kids I began experimenting in my own kitchen exploring foods that were both delicious and nourishing, wholesome for our bodies without compromising flavor and textures. I have always been an enthusiast of minimizing added sugars and generally using food as medicine and fuel. This led me to multiple online courses and even more experiments in my kitchen.

 Following some of my interests I came across learning about artisanal chocolate and went deeply into this theme perfecting my skills at sourcing beans, tempering, recipe formulation and at the same time learning to work with professional chocolate stone grinders. Artisanal chocolate naturally led me to its source – Cacao and ceremonial cacao paste.

I was fascinated by the rich history and traditions of Cacao all entwined with a bit of mysticism and a strong spiritual ground. I began my practices to get acquainted to this Heart Opening medicine used by centuries to improve health, uplift, increase vitality, gather people for connection and last but not least offer an amazing tool for self exploration, mindfulness and reflection.

 Since then I mainly focused on handcrafting my own cacao blends, choosing the origins I enjoyed working with, and also guiding Cacao Gatherings to allow for  moments of pause, stillness, openness.

 I am on a mission to spread the word about cacao and give people more tools for balancing their body and mind, harmonizing from the inside out and creating a community. My company, Cacao Space, is offering handcrafted stone ground cacao paste made with one simple ingredient and in small batches. I also host Cacao Ceremonies that are always theme based and include gentle guided meditation and sharing circle.

Jess Bates, 63, dedicated to encouraging stability, community, and non-judgemental awareness into daily life.

Jess is a master metalsmith, painter, and artisan. She teaches classes in meditation, urban gardening, drawing & painting, and hosts a small cohousing community in Ashland.

www.tranquilitytoday.com

Desiree DeMars is a shamanic guide, hypnotist and sacred artist with a passion for working with those seeking deep transformation. Her shamanic divinations carry the lineage of the Zulu (south African) tradition known as Reading the Bones.

A divination is a direct consultation with the spirit world for advice about ancestral influences and the growth of one’s spirit. The throwing of the bones reveals a map, pattern or constellation so to speak, of one’s life and their spiritual energy or frequency.

The information channeled from the ceremony brings forth inspiration that can strengthen one to fulfill their life purpose or shift a course of action the spirit needs for growth at this time. The true value of the session is revealed through your own unfolding process, as you embody the work by learning to listen the voice of nature, your instinct, and a deeper connection to your life purpose.

I have been a vessel for merging the ancient and the new for over 25 years which started as a personal exploration of yoga, meditation, and nutrition as a teen. Highly sensitive and creative, I continued to study many forms of body work, plant medicine, and subtle energy practices as I offered a broad spectrum of services in my private practice.

In my personal exploration and professional trainings in integrative health practices, I experienced a spontaneous recall of a past life as a medicine woman while living in the canyon lands of Malibu, CA. This ignited a journey of personal healing and training with shamans around the world.

Juan, Aztec Sundancer, has been pouring community lodges for the last 12 years