Guadalupe/ Santa Maria– The Sacred Folk Magic and Cosmic Manifestations of the Divine Feminine

The image of Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe is recognized across cultures, religions and traditions as one of the most powerful symbols of the Divine Feminine. Within Her sacred image are contained the magic of the constellations and through each lunar cycle and transition of the zodiac She takes on a different image as a Sacred Goddess. We will discuss each of Her forms as we transition through the astrological energies, the appropriate offerings and blessings that can be requested during the specific cycles. 

Curanderas have long since used the various forms of Our Lady for magical workings and blessings. They recognized Her strength and power beyond and outside of the teachings of a church. Our elders are leaving this earth and it’s important to keep sacred teachings alive.

Instructor: Lisa Martinez

Lisa Martinez is a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine who walks the traditional healing and spiritual path of Curanderismo. This path can be described as a multifaceted blend of healing practices from the past and present that include indigenous folk medicine modalities from Mesoamerica to Africa and it strongly influenced by Spanish Spiritualism and Judaism. Her family roots are from Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado where curanderismo was and still is an enriching and common way of life. Lisa’s grandmothers were her biggest influences providing her a lifelong apprenticeship. These teachings lead to the development of sacred connections with plants, stones and spiritual practices that are used to help others in their journey to emotional, mental, physical and spiritual healing.

Private sessions with Lisa are holistic and intuitive in nature and are personalized to include the body-mind-spirit connection in conjunction with the cosmic energies, ancestors, santos, angels, and guides. Her therapies and modalities utilize a variety of traditional techniques such as platica (heart to heart conversation), body work, sacred plants, aromatherapy, dream analysis and use of obsidian to encourage and engage the body’s innate healing response. Her practice also includes limpias (spiritual cleansings) and end of life transitions.

Lisa is a registered Psychotherapist with the State of Colorado. She is a student of La Maestra Clarissa Pinkola Estés and has attended many years of her trainings via the Archetypal and Cross Cultural Studies Institute. She is also a participant of The International Collaboration of Indigenous Healers, Curanderos, Sanadores y Shamans which originated in the sacred mountains of the Tepoztlan Valley in Mexico.

When able, Lisa supports clinical sites and community outreach operations in collaboration with others in the Denver Metro area providing culturally based services and education. You can follow Lisa on Instagram @Itzpapalotl74