Join us for a playful, expansive, connective heart-opening afternoon as we bask in the energy of the full Moon. Together, we’ll gather in a sacred circle to work with the power of Fire and the spirit of Mama Cacao with intention and reverence.
These two wise and generous allies will help us to:
Release what no longer serves us.
Cleanse our energetic fields.
Fill us up with our Soul’s pure radiance, love, fresh energy and possibilities.
Help us to step into new ways of being with clarity, love, joy, excitement, and hope.
Connect with ourselves and each other deeply from the heart- with lightness, creativity and playfulness.
We’ll Begin With Shamanic Fire Ceremony
Fire is a powerful teacher of transformation, cleansing, and renewal. With guided intention, song, and rhythm, we will ask Fire to please transmute the outdated thoughts, emotions, patterns, and energies we are ready to release, welcoming spaciousness into our lives for our intentions and prayers to take root and expand.
Facilitated by Shamanic Practitioner, Jessica Riphenburg, this ceremony is rooted in the Q’ero lineage of the Peruvian shamans of the Andes Mountains.
This lineage is an open shamanic lineage, meaning anyone in the world that wants to receive its sacred teachings and medicine is welcome- its actually a part of their prophecy, the prophecy of the Pachacuti (I’ve linked some resources about this prophesy here). It was through Jessica's training in this lineage that she received the blessing to share this sacred ceremony.
Connection With Mama Cacao And Each Other
Cacao is known as the “Food of the Gods,” a sacred plant medicine that opens the heart and invites play, creativity, and deep, soulful heart-to-heart connection.
Together, we’ll share a rich ceremonial mug of cacao blended with warming spices, lovingly prepared by Jessica’s friends, Dragon Love and Marcelita, who have sourced this very high quality, wild grown, raw cacao. The couple has been working closely with Mama Cacao for years.
From this heart-centered space, we’ll move into music, singing, laughter, dance and play- allowing joy and inspiring energy of what is possible to ripple through our bodies and into the circle.
Location & Accessibility
Held in a peaceful, wooded, and private setting NEAR Cherokee Marsh, 5720 River Rd, Waunakee, WI. Exact address will be shared upon registration (DO NOT GO TO CHEROKEE MARSH).
A moderately short, level walk through the yard to the fire circle.
Restroom available (via stairs; please contact us for accessibility concerns)
What to Bring
Journal and pen
Blanket or camping chair to sit on
Water bottle
Rattle, drum, tambourines, bells, music makers if you have them. Extras will be available
Your own mug for Cacao
An item to place on our altar (you'll take this home with you). This may represent what you are releasing, honoring, or welcoming into your life
Optional: insect repellent, snacks for yourself, and toys or props that help you embody your playful spirit. You may also like to bring art supplies to journey deeper through creation around our Fire.
Energy Exchange
Sliding scale: $111-$33
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out if cost is a barrier.
Weather & Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable to a friend. In the event of storm, we will utilize can indoor space.
A Sacred Container
To honor the sacredness of this gathering, please refrain from alcohol or recreational drugs the day of the ceremony (and ideally, 24 hours before and after as well).
About Your Hosts
Jessica Riphenburg is a Shamanic Practitioner at Be The Light Shamanic Healing. She revels in cultivating community through offering shamanic ceremonies, classes, and gatherings.
Jessica has trained in both Core & Peruvian shamanism, and has been walking the shamanic path since 2011. Jessica loves supporting her community and clients through group offerings, classes, retreats & one-on-one shamanic healing sessions.
Jessica met Dragon Love and Marcelita in Big Bear, CA, at the Aniwa Gathering of 2024, where the couple introduced Jessica to the sacred, wild, raw cacao that they source with reverence from Peru, and bring to the US to share.
Jessica quickly became a loyal customer, and had the opportunity to be part of ceremonies facilitated by Dragon Love and Marcelita, where they invite the spirit of Mama Cacao to join. The three have since become good friends.
Land Acknowledgement
As we gather on the ancestral lands of the Ho-Chunk people, we give our deepest gratitude and honor to their ancestors, and to the Ho-Chunk people past, present, and emerging. We promise to do our best to support the good works of Indigenous people today, and generations to come.
Words matter, but actions are vital. I’ve compiled a list of ways we can support local Indigenous people—see the “Land Acknowledgement” page here.