The Second Illumination: Awakening the Heart of Humanity

📅 November 13 - 15, 2026 || Santa Fe, New Mexico

About the Gathering

This gathering is a living prayer, envisioned and guided by Grandmother Flordemayo. Elders, Grandmothers, Wisdom Keepers, and Seed Keepers from around the world will come together to share sacred teachings, ceremony, and ancestral wisdom for the healing of humanity and Mother Earth. It is our chance to weave together ancient traditions with the hope of future generations.

Taking place in New Mexico, this sacred land is not only where Grandmother Flordemayo calls home, it is where The Path exists. The Path is a sanctuary for prayer, ceremony, and the Temples of Humanity, including the Temple of the Golden Child. Santa Fe and the surrounding land carry a deep spiritual resonance, making it the perfect place for our circle to root, expand, and blossom.

Mission

Our mission is to gather Indigenous Grandmothers, Elders, Wisdom Keepers, and Seed Stewards from around the world to share sacred teachings that reconnect us to the land, the elements, and ancestral traditions.

Together, we will honor:

The Sacredness of Traditional Knowledge – ancestral ways as guides for healing, balance, and resilience.
The Power of Ceremony & Ritual – creating spaces of gratitude, alignment, and healing with the Earth and our Ancestors.
The Sacred Seeds of the Future – uplifting seed keepers and land stewards who protect biodiversity and the spirit of food and plants.
The Four Directions & Elements – remembering the balance of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air in sustaining life and transformation.

Vision

We envision a world where Indigenous wisdom, ceremony, and ancestral knowledge are honored, protected, and preserved as essential for the healing of humanity and Mother Earth. A world where ancient ways guide us forward, and future generations continue to walk in reverence, reciprocity, and respect for all life.

This gathering is a call to remember, a call to heal, and a call to protect the sacred.

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Pre-Gathering Experiences (optional)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Benefit Dinner with the Guardians

5:00 – 9:00 pm (Hosted at private residence in Santa Fe)
Available to VIP guests or by separate ticket purchase
A sacred evening of prayer, meal, & sharing stories with the Elders & Wisdom Keepers.
Mayan Day & Theme: 7 Aj — Abundance, Hope & the Blossoming of Sacred Purpose

Our Benefit Dinner with the Guardians

Gathering at the table under the blessing of Wukub’ (7) Aj invites us to enter an evening of abundance, hope, renewal, and sacred purpose. Aj is the Nawal of plants, trees, forests, sprouting, blooming, work, and the fullness of life. It reminds us that true abundance is not excess, but harmony — the integration of our daily actions with the greater balance of creation.

This dinner becomes more than a meal. It becomes a living altar of gratitude, where food, story, prayer, and community meet in reverence. Under the sacred energy of 7 Aj, we remember that the Earth is always offering nourishment, healing, and instruction. The plants, the trees, the seeds, and the workers who tend them all carry medicine.

Aj teaches us that when we walk in balance, fulfill our sacred work, and live with integrity, life blossoms. Hope rises. Negativity softens. The path becomes fertile again.

In this spirit, we gather with the Elders and Wisdom Keepers to honor the abundance of Mother Earth, the dignity of sacred labor, and the beauty of traditions carried forward through prayer, ceremony, and community.

This benefit dinner is also a gesture of reciprocity — helping support The Path’s ongoing renewal and rebuilding, while offering an intimate evening of connection, blessings, and storytelling with the Guardians.

In the Spirit of 7 Aj, We Gather:

To give thanks for the abundance of Mother Earth
To honor the power of plants, trees, seeds, and sacred food
To pray for workers, right livelihood, and dignified purpose
To celebrate hope, renewal, and the blossoming of life
To ask for harmony in our homes, communities, and shared work
To listen for the wisdom carried by the natural world
To nourish one another in beauty, gratitude, and reciprocity
To support The Path and the sacred work of bringing Elders together from around the world

Why 7 Aj Matters for This Evening:

In Maya thought, Aj is the Nawal of abundance, work, flowering, and fulfillment. It is the day when life overcomes stagnation and hope rises again. It teaches that prosperity comes not only through material means, but through balance, integrity, and alignment with our true purpose.

The force of 7 brings integration, movement, and the balancing of energies. Together, 7 Aj blesses this evening as a time to gather in fullness — to honor the work of the hands, the wisdom of the Earth, and the sacred promise that what is planted in faith will bloom in its right season.

Thursday, November 12, 2026
(VIP) Deepening Day: Wisdom Keeper Breakout Circles

Limited to VIP Guests Only (In-Person Experience, Not Livestreamed)
A sacred evening of prayer, meal, & sharing stories with the Elders & Wisdom Keepers.
Mayan Day & Theme: 8 I'x — Reverence, Feminine Power & Earth Guardianship

Wisdom Keeper Breakout Circles

This special day is reserved for a smaller, more intimate circle of participants who feel called to go deeper into relationship, learning, and shared experience with the Elders and Wisdom Keepers. Unlike the larger gathering, Thursday is designed as a quiet, intentional space — where wisdom is not only shared, but felt, practiced, and integrated.

Through a series of small-group breakout circles, participants will have the rare opportunity to sit in closer proximity with Wisdom Keepers, ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful dialogue and guided practices. Wisdom Keepers and Elders will be announced soon.

These sessions are not presentations. They are conversations, teachings, and moments of presence. Because of the sacred and personal nature of these circles, this day will not be livestreamed or recorded, allowing for a container of trust, openness, and authenticity. In order to preserve the integrity of this experience, participation is limited to VIP guests only, meaning a smaller number of attendees.

Having a smaller circle allows for ...

More meaningful interaction with each Wisdom Keeper
A grounded and respectful learning environment
A container that honors the personal nature of the teachings

What to Expect:

Small, facilitated breakout groups with Wisdom Keepers
Deeper teachings, storytelling, and dialogue
Opportunities for reflection, questions, and shared learning
Guided practices such as prayer, song, breath, or ceremony
A slower, more spacious rhythm for integration and connection
Each group will be intentionally sized to allow every participant to feel seen, heard, and included.

In the Spirit of 8 I'x, We Gather:

To listen deeply and speak with intention
To build authentic relationship with Elders and Wisdom Keepers
To move beyond observation into participation and integration
To create a respectful and confidential space for sharing
To receive teachings that are carried through presence, not performance
To honor wisdom in its living, relational form

On this sacred day, we gather under the transformative and mystical energy of Wajxaqib’ (8) I’x, the Nawal of Mother Earth, the Jaguar, women, feminine essence, creativity, and the sacred listening of the spirit. I’x carries the wisdom of the mountains and jungles — the quiet strength of the Earth herself — reminding us of the delicate balance between all beings and the unseen world that guides us.

I’x means Jaguar and Woman, and represents the protective life force present in all species. It is the energy that safeguards children, births new life, keeps the cycles turning, and restores harmony when imbalance arises. The Jaguar walks silently but powerfully, watching, protecting, and maintaining equilibrium in the forest. So too does I’x teach us to walk with grace, intuition, and awareness.

This is a day to honor:

The women in our families and communities
The feminine essence that lives within every being
The creativity of the universe
The sacred Maya altar and the White Path
The magic that moves through the natural world
The well-being of all children of Mother Earth
Mother Earth herself — her mountains, waters, jungles, and generosity

In Maya understanding, I’x is the Nawal of high magic, the one that brings us closer to the mysteries of creation and gives us the strength to dissolve negativity. This Nawal reminds us to remain emotionally balanced, gentle, and clear, for Jaguar medicine requires inner steadiness and respect.

Event Program

(DAY 1) Friday, November 13, 2026
9 Tz’ikin - Vision, Prosperity & Spiritual Communication

As the first full day of our 2026 gathering, 9 Tz’ikin invites us to open our minds, hearts, and spirits to a higher vision. Just as the Eagle rises above the world to see with clarity, this day calls us to lift our perspective and align ourselves with the greater purpose of why we have come together.

Today We Will:

Step into a field of vision and foresight
Invite prosperity of the heart and spirit
Strengthen our ability to communicate across cultures and worlds
Honor the winged ones who carry prayers and blessings
Welcome the dreams that are ready to be born
Open the path for abundance to flow into our communities

As we begin our sacred sessions, teachings, songs, and prayers, we step into a woven lineage of messengers who have guided humanity since time immemorial. Each Elder, each Wisdom Keeper, each participant becomes part of this circle of vision and blessings.

Energy of the Day:

Under 9 Tz’ikin, we rise in clarity, in purpose, and in the shared intention to dream a new world into being. The energy of Tz’ikin, the Nawal of fortune, productivity, luck, spiritual communication, vision, dreams, and the sacred messengers of the sky — the Eagle, the Condor, and the Quetzal.

According to Maya tradition, Tz’ikin represents the intermediary, the one who carries prayers and messages between Heaven and Earth. It is born from the movement of Air and the mastery of flight. On this day, the winged ones remind us of the importance of beauty, freedom, clear communication, and spiritual wealth.

The force of the number 9 — associated with the divine feminine and the weaving of destiny — magnifies Tz’ikin’s gifts and invites us to remember that our greatest fortune is the simple miracle of being alive. It teaches us that we are prosperous when we honor the true value of friendship, community, and the sacred elements of Air, Earth, Fire, and Water.

Tz’ikin is the bearer of seeds, carrying both material and spiritual abundance. It teaches us to cultivate our own dreams rather than desire what others possess. It reminds us that happiness blooms when we follow our calling, honor our gifts, and walk our own path of purpose.

The Elders say that on Tz’ikin days, humanity once understood the language of birds. They told us where the sacred corn grew and revealed the secrets of abundance. This is why Tz’ikin is the Nawal of good fortune — not luck in the superficial sense, but the deeper prosperity that comes from connection, clarity, and spiritual alignment.

This Sacred Day is For:

Offering gratitude and prayer for the vision of our past, present, and future
Asking for luck, prosperity, good economy, and healthy flow of resources
Cleansing our business or workspaces and removing energetic obstacles
Praying for the fulfillment of personal and community dreams
Discovering what truly brings happiness
Receiving and interpreting messages from winged beings
Releasing envy, negative thoughts, and energetic poverty
Opening the paths to abundance and spiritual wealth
Receiving guidance through dreams

(DAY 2) Saturday, November 14, 2026
10 Ajmaq - Forgiveness, Harmony & Ancestral Healing

As we enter Day 2 of Guardians of the Sacred 2026, we step into a field of healing, reconciliation, and expansion. Under the energy of 10 Ajmaq, we are asked to come back into right relationship with ourselves, with each other, with our lineages, and with Mother Earth.

Today We Will:

Pray for harmony and healing
Call in the Ancestors for guidance and renewal
Release emotional burdens and past wounds
Offer forgiveness and seeks forgiveness
Learn from Wise Elders how to walk the path of reconciliation
Open the heart to sweetness, compassion, and understanding

Under 10 Ajmaq, we enter this day with humility, courage, and the shared intention to heal ourselves and our world, one act of forgiveness at a time. Just as the bee pollinates life, our gathering today spreads blessings from one heart to another — creating a collective field of peace, expansion, and renewal.

Energy of the Day:

On this day, we are touched by the sacred energy of (10) Ajmaq, the Nawal of forgiveness, harmony, expansion, ancestral connection, and the sweetness of healing. Ajmaq teaches us that forgiveness — whether asked for or offered — opens the way for transformation. It is the medicine that softens the heart, clears the mind, and restores the balance between ourselves, our ancestors, our communities, and Mother Earth.

In Maya tradition, Ajmaq is symbolized by the bee, whose honey carries the blessing of sweetness, renewal, and healing. Bees move gently from flower to flower, pollinating life itself. So too does Ajmaq remind us to walk gently through the world, to repair what has been broken, and to bring harmony to our relationships.

The number 10 represents community, family, and the weaving together of energies. Together, 10 Ajmaq invites us to expand our consciousness, kneel humbly before the Creator and Shaper, and reconnect with our Ancestors through prayer, meditation, and deep listening.

Ajmaq Arrives To Help:

Heal emotional and generational wounds
Release burdens we no longer need to carry
Restore harmony within our relationships
Clear the path for expansion of mind, spirit, and community
Reconnect with the Ancestors and seek their guidance
Honor our word and speak with truth and gentleness

Forgiveness is not easy. When we ask for forgiveness, we open ourselves with humility, acknowledging our imperfections. When we forgive others, we offer a powerful gift — sometimes greater than anything else we could give. It soothes, heals, & brings life back into balance.

10 Ajmaq teaches that today is a day to ask Mother Earth for forgiveness for the harm humanity has caused, knowingly or unknowingly. It is also a day to ask for wisdom so we do not repeat the mistakes of the past.

This Sacred Day is For:

Forgiving yourself and asking forgiveness from others
Honoring your mistakes and learning from them
Praying for wisdom and clarity
Honoring the sacred Ancestors (“our first Grandparents”)
Speaking truthfully and with intention
Apologizing for the mistakes of previous generations and breaking generational patterns
Releasing harmful habits and seeking healing
Cleansing the aura and harmonizing your energy
Expanding your consciousness through prayer and meditation
Bringing peace and balance to your home, relationships, and community

(DAY 3) Sunday, November 15, 2026
11 No'j - Wisdom, Clarity & Sacred Understanding

As we arrive at the final day of Guardians of the Sacred 2026, the energy of 11 No’j wraps around us like a mantle of clarity.

Today We Will:

Integrate the teachings we have received
Seek understanding of what our role is moving forward
Receive prayers, counsel, and wisdom from the Elders
Reflect on the purpose of our gathering and how to carry it home
Gather our experiences and transform them into action
Stand in community and remember that wisdom is a shared gift
Ask the Creator and Shaper for guidance on our path ahead

11 No’j brings the culmination of movement, ideas, and understanding. It reminds us that learning is sacred, that each prayer and story we received holds medicine, and that we must now walk with intention, intelligence, and heart.

Today, we close this cycle with gratitude and clarity. We return to our homes carrying the wisdom of the Elders, the blessings of the land, and the shared intention to live in balance — so that we may help others, serve our communities, and walk the path of sacred understanding.

Under 11 No’j, may good thoughts guide every step forward, and may the wisdom received here illuminate the road ahead for all of us.

Energy of the Day:

On this day, the Grandmothers and Grandfathers bless us with the guiding force of 11 No’j, the Nawal of wisdom, intelligence, ideas, clarity of mind, and the sacred counsel of the Elders. No’j is the energy that brings understanding — not only through study or intellect, but through the deep knowing that comes from experience, intuition, and communion with the Creator and Shaper.

No’j is symbolized by the woodpecker, the one who taps persistently until truth is revealed. It governs the brain, the cerebellum, our thoughts, our feelings, and the capacity to transform ideas into action. Under No’j, we remember that each of us carries a portion of divine wisdom, yet none of us holds it completely. We complete one another’s understanding through relationship, community, and the sharing of life experience.

The number 11 brings movement, intensity, and expansion. It pushes ideas forward, awakens possibilities, and helps us find solutions and new pathways. When 11 merges with No’j, we are invited to open our minds and hearts, to learn from our past, and to step into a more conscious future.

The name No’j comes from words meaning wisdom, reason, intelligence, & discernment. In Maya understanding, No’j governs the brain and pineal gland, and this day is favorable for healing illnesses of the mind, restoring clarity, and calming mental instability.

No'j Represents:

The wisdom given by Ajaw, the Creator and Shaper
The knowledge gained from personal experience
Cosmic intelligence flowing into human understanding
The seven cognitive capacities (Reason, Attention, Perception, Memory, Comprehension, Logic, Intuition)
The mind’s ability to create solutions and shape our future
The decision-making power of councils and Elders
The movement of the celestial vault and the shaking of the Earth

No’j teaches that wisdom is meant to be shared. Each being carries only a piece of the cosmic light; only in community do we become whole. This day reminds us to remain humble, noble, and willing to learn, for the world is a vast classroom, and every experience is a teacher.

This Sacred Day is For:

Honoring the wisdom of Ajaw, the Creator and Shaper
Asking for and giving advice with humility
Learning from past experiences and applying their lessons
Discovering something new or awakening new understanding
Seeking clarity of thought
Consulting Elders, guides, teachers, and ancestors
Calling upon the Grandparents through ceremony, memory, and intelligence
Healing the mind and restoring clarity
Allowing new ideas and good thoughts to flow
Evaluating our roles and responsibilities within family and community
Helping others with compassion and understanding

Why This Matters – The Golden Child Vision

In 2010, during sacred prayer, Grandmother Flordemayo received a vision. She was shown an egg of Earth, which as she sang prayers of love, transformed into crystalline snowflakes. From within, a golden newborn child emerged — a symbol of humanity’s highest potential.

Her words remind us:

“We all have the capacity to become that Golden Being, whether we are male or female. When we reach that place of spirituality, we transform into this Golden Being.”

This vision gave rise to the Temple of the Golden Child, and it continues to guide the heart of our work today.

On behalf of my mother, I humbly ask for your support in helping us bring this vision into form. There are many ways you can walk with us:

Stay Connected – Sign up for our newsletter and follow The Path on social media to receive updates, prayers, and teachings.
Spread the Word – Share this gathering with your family, friends, and communities. Your voice helps us weave this sacred web.
Travel Support – Consider donating air miles so we can bring Elders and Wisdom Keepers from across the globe.
Fundraising Circles – Gather your community and create a fundraising team. Every contribution sustains this prayer.
Creative Offerings – Share art, crafts, or small gifts for Elders. These carry your heart and prayers into the circle.

IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES

All tickets are final and non-refundable.
Ticket purchases, donations, and contributions are considered a tax-deductible donation to The Path (501c3). You will receive a tax receipt via email from our organization.
Tickets for this event do not include lodging, transportation, or airfare
Additional Panelists & Speakers will be announced soon. The Current Wisdom Keepers pictured are confirmed; however, due to acts of nature, God, or international travel, not every Elder can be guaranteed to arrive on time.
The Event Program can be subject to change, attendees will be updated with any changes.

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Participants should be aware that Santa Fe is located at high altitude (approximately 7,000 feet above sea level). Altitude can affect individuals differently and may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, headaches, or dizziness, particularly for those who are not acclimatized. It is important to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed during the event to mitigate these effects. By registering for this event, participants acknowledge the potential challenges posed by high altitude and affirm that they are in good health and have consulted with a healthcare provider if they have concerns about their ability to participate. The organizers are not liable for any altitude-related issues that may arise during the event.

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2026 GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED

The Second Illumination: Awakening the Heart of Humanity