Instructions
A Despacho is an offering bundle. It is created as a way to promote a particular outcome. It’s essence , however, is always the same – primarily a thanksgiving gesture. Central procedure is to invoke sources of power in a natural setting. Mountains, rivers, springs, the 4 directions, heaven and earth, and the Ancestors. In order to create a Despacho it is necessary to first determine which objects are symbolic of the outcome desired. Objects from the 4 natural kingdoms: vegetable, mineral, animal, human. Image of children, or sends represent fertility in a women , therefore serve as a signal that the Despacho intends to promote conception and birth.
To buried The Despacho – invoke the power of the feminine- Earth
To burning the Despacho – invokes the power of the masculine- Heaven
The casting into water – promotes change, transitions and rebirth
Vegetable Products to be used:
COCA- sacred Wisdom of the Mother
TOBACCO- offering of the Sky Father
SAGE – purification , banishment of the negative
ANISE – celebration , the senses
CORN- gift of the Earth, our daily sustenance
FIGS- Ancient Mountain Spirits
FLOWERS- the beauty of Nature, the Power of light, reproduction and fertility
GARLIC- absorption of the negative , Banshment
GRAINS- sustenance , Abundance
LAVENDER- purity , purification
LIMA BEANS – sacred places, power spots
LIQUOR- high energy, honoring the aspirin World, our Ancestors
RICE- offerings to the Spirit World
RAISINS- offering to the Dead
SEEDS- fertility, beginnings, potential
SUGAR- sweetness, feeding, the Spirits
VEGETABLE OIL-our connection to the Nourishing Power of nature
WINE ,RED- honoring the Mother, Menstrual Blood
WINE , WHITE- honoring the moon, fluids of purification, urine
MINERALS :
GOLD- masculine , the sun, insight
SILVER- Feminine, the moon , intuition
IRON- strength, persistence, endurance, direction
JADE- good luck, prosperity, strong immune system, divine Love , Protection
ROSE QUARTZ- love, Romance , purity of feeling, confidence, personal expression ,creativity
SALT- protection , boundaries
ANIMAL PRODUCTS:
FEATHERS- connection to birds, and to Native American Wisdom
HUMAN HAIR- Honoring our Connection to the Animal World
MILK- connection to the mother , honoring trees
PEARLS- infinite Wisdom & Purity
STARFISH- foundation, successful new beginnings
SHELLS- power of the Waters: depth, faith, flexibility
MAN MADE SYMBOLS
FISH- abundance , prosperity
DICE- good luck
COINS- good fortune
SILVER THREAD- connection to the mountain spirit
GOLD THREAD- connection to the earth mother
SKULLS – power of the past, power of the ancestors
STARS- hope , aspiration
KNOTS- the web of life , interdependence
HEARTS- working from love, from the center
CANDY- compassion & love
CANDLES- celebration and rejoicing
BUTTERFLIES- Happiness and Spontaneity
