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Traditional Nahua Summer Solstice Ceremony

  • Asheville NC 28801 United States (map)

PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST IF WE ARE "SOLD OUT" AS WE WILL LIKELY BE ABLE TO RELEASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS.

This ancient ceremony has been passed on through countless generations because it works to align human beings with the sacred cycles.

The change in the Sun's direction holds a strong potential for awareness, receptivity and activation. On this night, a potent doorway opens for just a short window of time. This is the most auspicious time to receive guidance from these final, potent moments of lengthening Summer days before the shorter nights shift toward the return of darkness.

This authentic Nahua Ceremony, open to the public, helps us connect to powerful seasonal influences that promote balance and health in our lives. The ceremony helps us feel the dynamically moving and changing world. Humility, sacrifice and learning provide an opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with the living natural world.

7:30 - 8:00 pm - Arrival

8:00 pm - Everyone seated, doors closed

Ceremony may come to completion around midnight. It's important for everyone to commit to stay for the entire ceremony, until the end.

  • Online registration is required, via EventBrite.

  • Seating is limited to 35 people -- first come, first served. PLEASE add your name to the waiting list as we'll likely be able to release additional seats.

  • Donations are gratefully accepted - suggestion $20-40.

  • Cancellations -- Out of respect for others, please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend. This allows someone on the waiting list to attend.

Feel free to invite others. We hope you'll join us.

Warmly,

Patrick Hanaway - Firekeeper @ Sacred Fire Asheville - (828) 713-1553. Contact Patrick if you have to cancel on the day of the ceremony.

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Erin Everett - Quiapaquiz [Nahua Weather Worker] - (828) 214-9355‬. Contact Erin if you have ceremonial questions.

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NAHUA SUMMER SOLSTICE CEREMONY

Hosted by Sacred Fire Asheville, you have an opportunity to participate in this ancient ritual led by ceremonial leader Erin Everett, a traditional weather worker and healer initiated in 2003 by don Lucio Campos de Elizalde, a Nahua elder and master weather worker from Morelos, Mexico.

Engaging the sacred fire in the presence of others is one of humanity’s oldest traditions, where people from all walks of life, religions, and traditions are welcome. This ancient ceremony has been passed on through countless generations because it works to align human beings with the sacred cycles of the living natural world.

COST: This is a free event. Donations are requested. Suggested donation of $20 - $40 can be made onsite [in the 'fire gourd'] or via Paypal, to support the ceremonial leaders and Sacred Fire Asheville. Thank you❣️

DIRECTIONS: Driving and parking directions will be sent to you after you register.

CANCELLATIONS: There is limited seating and a waiting list. If you need to cancel for any reason, please do so ASAP via Eventbrite or contact Patrick via text (828-713-1553). This will help people on the waiting list have an opportunity to participate.

WHAT IS IT LIKE? To give you an idea of the depth and opportunity to support your life by attending this Ceremony, we share some experiences from others.

“It was a very powerful evening of sharing and community. I was still buzzing the next day. Received a lot of insight and gifts.“

“I experienced connection with spirit.”

“My big takeaway was to see and experience sacred wisdom from the directions as catalysts for personal change. They reassure us that we are not all alone, that nature is a part of us. I hear that all the time and regularly spend time in the outdoors, but never before understood this untapped potential of nature to enrich our lives. That insight was invisible to me before last night.”

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