Maya Munay News - Heartfelt greetings for the new moon phase - Love & Blessings 1/25
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Heartfelt greetings
Good day, heart.
What you get by achieving your goals
is not as important as what you
become by achieving your goals
ZIG CIGARS
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With these heartfelt greetings:
My stay and current status in the Macuro cacao project January/February 2025 – our newly acquired and first “own” hacienda in Venezuela and the vision of a cacao training center – announcement of a crowdfunding campaign – MayaMunayEvent in Hanover March 2025 – product news and announcements (Shroomcacao and Mystic Munchies spice mixes;) – gifts for you: small moon calendars and new stickers.
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Aloha dear cocoa lovers from Maya Munay,
a wonderful new moon in the sign of Pisces and a wonderful optimal use for your being of the simultaneous alignment of 7 planets - something that only happens once every 2492 years!
I am pleased to send you greetings again from the heart of Venezuela – a wonderful, contrasting and colorful country with one of the warmest people on our planet and one of the most outstanding and biodiverse cacao regions on the planet.
Before I read on...my invitation to myself...I breathe in consciously 5 times and breathe out slowly and longer through my half-open mouth...I feel...and only when I feel clear and ready do I begin to read.
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As a thank you to you
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The photo above shows how nature takes back what always belonged to her, one of many places in Macuro left behind abandoned. Macuro, February 2025.
Maya Munay Cacao Hacienda Caripito
- The Diocese -
It's incredible how the path takes on a life of its own as you walk, and how your heart's visions come true almost "on their own." Part of the "Cacao Vision" that I was able to "see" in the winter of 2021 also included the idea that Maya Munay would be able to acquire, tend, and manage her "own" Cacao Hacienda at some point, at the optimal time and in the ideal space.
Almost three years later, Luis from our MayaMunay team in Venezuela contacts me (in October 2024)
– a cacao lover and agricultural engineer by trade – that a hacienda he knew and trusted, which had been vegetating unattended since the death of the previous owner, Don Pedro, five years ago, and was being reclaimed by the jungle, was available for purchase at a realistic price. The vision behind it and the feeling behind it were immediately present – everyone knows what it's like when something REALLY FEELS RIGHT – ...heart –
My stomach and head were in harmony and my body confirmed it
with goosebumps and vibrations throughout my body.
So we needed capital, which we did not have and thanks to the
Trust of my soul brother Nicolai as a private loan.
Thank you, Nicolai! Right now, I'm writing to you from the Mayan Munay Hacienda in Caripito, Monagas, Venezuela. The hacienda will most likely be called "La Diossidencia," which in Spanish connects the divine with "chance," and I loosely translate it as Divine Providence .
The photo above shows Andre's hands holding a beautiful cacao during fermentation process - here we can see that fermentation worked out as channels were opening inside the bean due to oxygen successfully entering the bean.
Share the vision of our hacienda
At our hacienda, we can completely cultivate the excellent Trinitario cacao with its high Criollo content according to our own taste and spiritual-ceremonial orientation until it finds its way into our cacao cups and our hearts.
Since my arrival at the hacienda two weeks ago, we have been using the following "practices" and "techniques": cacao ceremonies, prayers, blessings, and mantra chants, the Vedic fire ritual Agni Hotra, and now also microfrequencies with the Healy microfrequency device, electroculture, and the use and anchoring of crystal amandalas from the 13th dimension....
Furthermore, we are in the process of creating our own natural fertilizers using several compost statins to create humus on the hacienda (which is not common here) and creating further natural fertilizers using worm cultures and the fermentation of microorganisms.
Currently, the main focus of our physical activities, together with our local contributors (whom we plan to introduce in the next newsletter), is on cleaning the hacienda—for example, clearing paths and cacao trees and partially pruning them; reducing fungal infestation, creating compost, growing new plants, and determining on-site what is needed to create a sustainable project and cacao training center for the local and regional population.
The vision of the Maya Munay “Cacao Training Center”
In short, it's about creating a cacao training center for the local and regional population, or rather for cacao farmers. Here, people can visit us and learn, among other things, how:
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the optimal genetics for growing new plants is determined
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what optimal care of cacao trees looks like
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how trees are pruned to revitalize and reduce fungal infestation
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how fungal infestation can be reduced
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how easy it is to make humus and your own natural fertilizers
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how to produce high-quality cocoa
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by applying the selection of ripe and overripe fruits already at harvest; the correct fermentation and drying techniques,
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how to process high-quality cocoa into cocoa mass and even chocolate
Reforestation Program Maya Munay
Another vision of ours is to cooperate with local and regional institutions and initiate a reforestation project. To this end, we plan to provide free cacao plants, other fruit trees like mango and citrus fruits, and others grown in our greenhouse. Thus, in the foreseeable future, the enjoyment of our cacao will support the reforestation of parts of Venezuela. One of Maya Munay's goals is that you directly finance the planting of a tree with every package of cacao you buy from us!
We'd like to ask for your support and are currently planning a crowdfunding campaign. More information will follow soon.
It would be wonderful if you would continue to support our vision of contributing to the development of consciousness, protecting the environment and all our relationships – and thus yourself!
BY THE WAY: The first cocoa, the first chocolate and the first wild tonka beans from our own hacienda are now in Germany and will soon be added to our shop so that you can already enjoy and experience them.
Also, some information about our cocoa from our own hacienda: it's a Trintario with a high proportion of Criollo, which has a super interesting and broad flavor center with many fruit and floral notes, as well as a strong character. I look forward to your feedback.
More information will follow here. In this context, we also plan to launch a crowdfunding campaign with you! What for? To realize our vision of turning our hacienda into a cacao training center for the region, as well as, among other things, to cultivate new plants on our hacienda, which will be made available free of charge to farmers and institutions for a local and regional reforestation program we initiated. More detailed information will follow in due course.
It would be wonderful if you would continue to support our vision of contributing to the development of consciousness, protecting the environment and all our relationships – and thus yourself!
Andres and his girlfriend Anita giving me an amazing gift: a plate picturing the Aztecs in their times. Anita told me: This is for you - It also shows how the Aztecs worshiped cacao. I was fully grateful only asking myself "How will I get this plate in one piece back to Europe"...I found it a place in the main house of our cacao hacienda...
Trip 2025 In Venzuela – our cacao project in Macuro
For the first part of our trip, Maria and I traveled to Macuro with Marlene. Maria learned about the cocoa culture, the land, and the local people, as well as the entire process involved in growing the cocoa from seed to tree, from harvesting to fermentation and drying to the finished cocoa mass in her own ceremonial cup.
On the other hand, these activities are always important to me personally so that I can continue to connect in a natural way with the cocoa and its properties and with the people who work with cocoa all year round, to deal with the challenges and problems surrounding the cultivation and processing of both the cocoa and the farmers, and to deepen the relationships of our direct cooperation and.....we can all hug each other at least once a year, look into each other's eyes and let our hearts connect and speak.
The photo above shows the small harbor and main meeting point in case a boat is coming or leaving. Macuro, February 2025.
Furthermore, we at Maya Munay would like to see what the situation is like on the ground and where we can help at a community level to make life easier for the farmers.
This year there are three focuses: a water system, La Macurena – Marlene's hacienda (compost system and worm culture for natural fertilizer, connection to the water system, finding a house that can serve as a fermentation and drying station) and the bump sponsorships.
Crowdfunding for a water system
Since many new and old cacao trees, and some haciendas, did not survive the dry season last year due to a lack of water supply, and there were also some fires, this year we are focusing on crowdfunding for a water system for the Macurenos in the Aricagua Valley (a "cacao valley" in Macuro's jungle). This will focus on repairing an existing gravity-fed water system and expanding it with a water tank in the valley, from which water will be made available via hoses during the dry season, not just to one but to all farmers. This will support and secure the farmers' livelihoods, and will also result in income from increased production.
We're in the initial phase here and have just visited and examined the old system. We're currently looking for a specialist to analyze, plan, and support the implementation. We'll provide updates on our progress on our website and, as soon as we're ready, we'll ask you to participate in the crowdfunding campaign and share it.
The photo above shows Alexy guiding us through the jungle of Macuro to show us the remaining parts of the water system that was never finished. Macuro, February 2025.
Focus on the Macurena
After the focus in the first two years was on working together with all the farmers and our inspiration, workshops and our presence did not lead to the developments we had envisioned together with the farmers - such as forming a cooperative to speak with one voice and thus be able to charge buyers higher prices; or using techniques on the hacienda to reduce fungal infestation or using fermentation techniques to generate more income for themselves (to name just a few), we realized that it simply only makes sense to initiate developments where the farmers come to us of their own accord and want to achieve something together.
With this in mind, we are now focusing our main energy (besides the water system for everyone – see above) on Marlene's approximately 2-hectare hacienda in Macuro. This year, and during our stay, we plan to establish compost stations, plant new cacao trees for the hacienda's expansion, and find an optimal location for fermentation and drying – step by step. Furthermore, we are using pruning techniques at Marlene's hacienda, which should both improve the health of the trees and increase yields. Furthermore, this year we want to work with microorganisms and worm cultures to produce wonderful organic fertilizer for both the plants and the soil, and to spread it with love.
Our hope is that we practice all the techniques that work best for us at Marlene's hacienda, and hopefully they will bear fruit. And if one or two farmers want to be inspired by the changes, the increased productivity, and the increased income, we want to provide support and advice, enabling them to do the same.
Ceremonial Forest Tree Sponsorships
Phew... a difficult and tearful topic for me personally – due to the unusually prolonged drought last year and the aforementioned water shortage, well over half of the approximately 250 cacao trees we had pre-grown and planted in the first Maya Munay ceremonial forest dried out and died. We've already replanted some, and others we're currently pre-grown. In addition to the water shortage, a soil analysis we initiated in response to these developments also revealed that the soil is lacking many nutrients (which ones? Ask Marlene), and this, combined with the water issue, has led to the current result mentioned.
We will now replant the "lost" tree souls on our first Maya Munay Hacienda in Caripito, Venezuela, to ensure that they grow large and strong and produce their first fruits and wonderful cacao in three to four years. On our own hacienda, we are surrounded by rivers on two sides, and these rivers never dry up. This has advantages and disadvantages, which we will discuss later in the project.
Here you will find general information about our project; when I have good boarding school again, I will upload the photos showing the cocoa trees of the tree sponsors as of January 2025 and will share a link to the photos in the next newsletter.
Photo above shows beautiful people from Macuro joining together singing and working with cacao they just harvested to put it to dry. Macuro, February 2025.
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Events and interesting dates
by Maya Munay
SAVE THE DATE!
Maya Munay meets pantry!
We invite you to celebrate our cacao with us.
Get to know our Cacao, get to know us 🤍
We'll be there for you at the Speisekammer in Hanover on the full moon of March 14, 2025, starting at 12 p.m.! There will be cacao specials, sample cacao cups, and other gifts. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you and sharing lots of love and connection. Feel warmly welcome to BE with us.
Where? New Pantry. Bürgstr. 33. 30159 Hannover
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Our first cacao from our own Maya Munay Hacienda is here!
The first cacao, the first chocolate, and the first wild tonka beans from our own hacienda in Caripito are now in Germany and will soon be added to our shop so you can enjoy and experience them. As soon as we have added the cacao, you can celebrate and taste it ceremoniously.
We will inform you as soon as the time comes!
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CACAO RECONNECTS
Furthermore, we would like to share that, fortunately, all Cacao Vitalpliz blends from Cacao Reconnects are now available again in our shop.
Here is the link to
the wonderful cocoa vital mushroom mixtures .
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Mystic Munchies - finest spice blends
And finally the time has come!
We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sven from Mystic Munchies for offering his wonderful spice blends in our shop, and for allowing us to combine them wonderfully with our cocoas as desired. We're delighted about this and look forward to your feedback. In total, there are three spice blends that meet the high standards of our palates: Magic of the Mushrooms
(with medicinal mushrooms and wonderful spices), Vital Energy (under
among others with Guiana) and Call of the Orient (with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and star anise).
Here is the link to the spices in the Maya Munay Shop
and here direct links to Mystic Munchies
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Gifts to you:
In this section, we'd like to share with you that with every order you place with us, you can currently receive a free lunar calendar (postcard-sized) for this year, a postcard set (3 postcards), and one of our new Maya Munay stickers. All you have to do is go to "All Products" in our Kakao shop or click on this link.
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The photo above shows Antonio in front of his house. A very humble person. Amazing. Since an eye surgery he needs basically all the time wear these kind of glasses as he remained with a very limited view and very sensitive eyes. I love this man! Macuro, February 2025.
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Tree sponsorships in Macuro
- Information for our previous tree sponsors -
Tree sponsors can now see your trees and connect with them visually via this link (more recent photos were taken in January and will soon be available under the link).
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Become a Cacao Tree Sponsor
Give yourself or a wonderful person the gift of sponsoring a cacao tree in the ceremonial forest in the jungle of Macuro, Venezuela, and support our cacao project and directly support 40 cacao farming families.
For a one-time fee of 55.- € you can purchase the sponsorship on our homepage via this link
About your Cacao Tree sponsorship
As a thank you and gift, you will receive a wonderful certificate and 100 grams of ceremonial cacao from us for your tree sponsorship.
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Affiliate & Cocoa Ambassador
If you are inspired by our cocoa and our vision, there are ways to support everyone involved – from the cocoa trees and the cocoa farmers to us and you.
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The fisherman of Macuro - sometimes they have gasoline to leave to fish. In earlier days the village mainly used to live from fishing. Now very rarely the people from Macuro are able to prepare them fish. Macuro, February 2025.
Thank you for your time and your solidarity;
Connected in love with the cocoa and hearts;
May the divine illuminate my path of love.
Blessed New Moon and Beginning of Spring
wish you
Mandy, Ekadashi, Andy and David and the family of Maya Munay
PS In our next newsletter
We will introduce our team and our contributors in Germany and Venezuela; there may be further product news and information about the progress on our own hacienda and in our cacao project in Macuro, as well as about the aforementioned crowdfunding.
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