Guardians of the Sacred: 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 my mother. 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.”

Why New Mexico

This sacred land is not only where Grandmother Flordemayo calls home, it is where The Path exists — 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.

Program

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Theme: Reverence, Feminine Power & Earth Guardianship

8 I’x on the Mayan Calendar

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.

Our Benefit Dinner with the Guardians

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Gathering at the table under the blessing of 8 I’x invites us to nourish one another in the spirit of reverence, protection, gratitude, and creativity.

The meal becomes a living altar — a space where we honor the feminine forces that sustain life, the Earth who feeds us, and the Jaguar who keeps our paths protected.

Just as Mother Earth is a beautiful woman draped in landscapes, whose mountains rise like her breasts nourishing the rivers and lakes below, our gathering is an expression of gratitude for the life she sustains. Our dinner becomes an offering of respect, love, and reciprocity.

In the spirit of 8 I’x, the energy of ceremony and abundance, we gather:

To thank Mother Earth for her endless nourishment
To honor the women who carry medicine, wisdom, and strength
To celebrate the feminine essence in all beings
To recognize the creative powers of the universe
To pray for crops, water, and the well-being of all life
To ask forgiveness from Mother Earth for harms done
To commit ourselves as guardians of balance

This dinner is not simply a meal — it is a circle of gratitude and protection, woven with stories, prayers, blessings, and heartfelt connection. It is a space of remembrance and renewal, where we honor the Jaguar’s watchful presence and the sacred feminine that guides our steps.

Under the energy of 8 I’x, we begin our gathering with humility, beauty, and the shared intention to walk as guardians of Mother Earth, carriers of creative magic, and protectors of all that is sacred.

5:00–9:00 pm – Benefit Dinner with the Guardians
A sacred evening of prayer, meal, and sharing stories with the Elders and Wisdom Keepers.

Friday, November 13, 2026 — Day 1

Theme: Vision, Prosperity & Spiritual Communication

9 Tz’ikin on the Mayan Calendar

Today, with the rising of the sun, we are blessed by the energy of 9 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.

Today, we gather our happiness.

9 Tz’ikin: Eagle • Messenger • Fortune

Tz’ikin means bird, and it symbolizes:

Luck and prosperity
Vision and clarity
Dreams and foresight
Productivity and meaningful work
Communication across worlds

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.

In Maya cosmology, the animal companion is the Eagle, a powerful presence that soars between worlds. Like all winged beings, Tz’ikin’s care begins with the emotional body — for clear communication and true prosperity cannot flow from turmoil.

Sacred Day 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 One of Our Sacred Gathering

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:

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.

Today under 9 Tz’ikin, we rise —
in clarity, in purpose, and in the shared intention to dream a new world into being.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 — Day 2

Theme: Forgiveness, Harmony & Ancestral Healing

10 Ajmaq on the Mayan Calendar

Today at dawn, with the rising of our Star King, we are touched by the sacred energy of Lajuj (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 (Lajuj) 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.

10 Ajmaq: Bee • Forgiveness • Harmony

Ajmaq arrives to help us:

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.

Forgiveness is sweet as honey.
It soothes.
It heals.
It 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.

Sacred Day 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 Two of Our Sacred Gathering

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, our community:

Prays for harmony and healing
Calls in the Ancestors for guidance and renewal
Releases emotional burdens and past wounds
Offers forgiveness and seeks forgiveness
Learns from Wise Elders how to walk the path of reconciliation
Opens the heart to sweetness, compassion, and understanding

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.

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.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 — Day 3

Theme: Wisdom, Clarity & Sacred Understanding

11 No’j on the Mayan Calendar

Today the Grandmothers and Grandfathers bless us with the guiding force of Julajuj (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 (Julajuj) 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.

No’j: Wisdom • Intelligence • The Creative Mind of the Universe

The name No’j comes from words meaning wisdom, reason, intelligence, and discernment.
It 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.

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.

Sacred Day 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

Closing Day of Our Sacred Gathering

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:

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.

Monday, November 16 – Post-Retreat Excursion to Chaco Canyon

Theme: Healing, Purification & Ancestral Portals

12 Tijax on the Mayan Calendar

Excursion Day • Optional Pilgrimage • Closing of the Cycle

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Today, as we continue the arc of our gathering, the Cholq’ij — the Maya Sacred Calendar — guides us with the powerful energy of Kab’lajuj (12) Tijax, the Nawal of healing, medicine, obsidian, purification, miracles, separation, and cosmic revelation.

Under the force of the number 12, Tijax invites us to integrate what has been learned and to bring healing and harmony into our families, communities, and the world around us.
Together, 12 Tijax becomes a day of collective restoration, ancestral remembrance, and ceremonial release.

As we travel to Chaco Canyon, one of the most ancient and sacred centers of human wisdom, we step onto land that holds deep memory, geometric knowledge, astronomical mastery, and portals of connection across time and space.
It is a perfect reflection of Tijax — the Nawal that opens dimensional doors, reveals mysteries, and heals through truth and transformation.

12 Tijax: Obsidian • Medicine • Miracles

Tijax comes from the word for obsidian stone, the sacred blade that:

Cuts away negativity
Heals wounds both visible and invisible
Opens portals to higher knowledge
Separates energies with precision and clarity
Brings miracles, liberation, and purification

Tijax is the Nawal of:

Traditional healers
Medicine carriers
Surgeons and spiritual surgeons
Sacred stones and altars
Lightning, thunder, and the power of revelation
Cutting cords, ending cycles, and clearing obstacles
Healing of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies

It is the fierce brilliance of the obsidian blade and the compassion of ancient medicine working together.
Tijax reflects both the wound and the healing, reminding us that all things can be transformed when illuminated by truth.

The energy of 12 organizes, harmonizes, and connects the past, present, and future — making this a profound day for purification, ancestral connection, and visionary insight.

Proper Day For

Honoring ancient, modern, and celestial medicine traditions
Asking for healing of chronic or incurable illnesses
Healing emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical wounds
Cutting, releasing, and dissolving all negative energies
Balancing emotions and purifying actions
Removing obstacles and separating what harms from what heals
Opening dimensional portals and unveiling spiritual mysteries
Remembering the Heart of Heaven and the Heart of Mother Earth
Seeking agility, clarity, and protection on the path

May 12 Tijax bring you clarity, healing, and purification.

Excursion to Chaco Canyon: A Pilgrimage of Healing & Remembrance

Today’s journey to Chaco Canyon is both an offering and a blessing.
Here, in the presence of ancient great houses, kivas, astronomical markers, and sacred landscapes, we walk on land shaped by ceremony, mathematics, star wisdom, and the movements of time.

Under 12 Tijax, our visit to Chaco becomes:

A pilgrimage of healing
A moment to cut away what no longer serves
A reconnection to ancestral intelligence
A time to stand in the presence of ancient wisdom keepers
A chance to open the heart to the mysteries held in stone, sky, and silence
A space for purification and renewal

The lines, geometry, shadow alignments, and sacred architecture of Chaco Canyon mirror the internal landscape that Tijax calls us to purify and integrate.
Here, the veil is thin.
Here, healing becomes possible in unexpected ways.

This excursion is not simply a tour — it is a ceremonial closing, a moment to breathe the teachings into your bones, and a profound opportunity to walk between worlds.

As the final movement of our 2026 gathering, today is:

A day of gratitude
A day of healing
A day of integration
A day of release
A day of blessing
A day to say thank you to the Ancestors of this land and the Ancestors who walked with us during our time together

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.

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The Second Illumination: Awakening the Heart of Humanity