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SUMMARY:Offerings to la Virgen del Rayo
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrimage to Iztaccíhuatl: \nHonoring the Weather Beings\nLong before foreign feet ever touched these lands\, Iztaccíhuatl stood as a silent sentinel\, her snow-crowned peaks watching over the valleys below like a mother over her children. She was not merely a mountain\, but a living presence—an ancient protector whispered into being by Divine breath itself. \nThe original peoples who lived near her revered her spirit and recognized her connection to the sacred forces of life. She was—and remains—deeply entwined with Chalchiuhtlicue\, goddess of the waters that give and sustain life. In time\, her sacred image was syncretized with the Virgin of Lightning\, and even later with La Malinche\, yet the essence has never changed. She is the guardian of cycles\, of fertility\, of sky and storm—a threshold between earth and heavens. On her slopes\, high and remote\, rituals were once offered in prayerful silence and ecstatic song—gifts of flowers\, jade\, feathers\, and food placed with devotion to call forth rain and abundance\, and to honor the elemental spirits that walk beside us. \nToday\, this lineage continues. \nEach Spring and Fall\, Don David Wiley leads a group of graniceros—weather workers—up her sacred spine\, to a special site near the sky. This place was revealed decades ago by his beloved teacher\, Don Lucio Campos Elizalde\, a renowned Mexican shaman and guardian of ancestral knowledge. Don David met Don Lucio in Nepopualco\, Morelos\, in 1996\, a moment that marked the unfolding of a prophecy—Divine reaching toward the modern world through a path of fire and cloud. It was then that Don David was initiated as a granicero\, tiempero or quiapaquiz in Nahuatl\, and the transmission of sacred weather knowledge began—heart to heart\, breath to breath. \nSanta Bárbara\, patroness of storms and protector of those who walk between worlds\, once revealed while Don Lucio lay in a coma for three years that Nahua granicero souls would reincarnate in modern times and come from the four corners of the Earth. And they have. Year after year\, they return—no matter the distance\, no matter the thunder—to fulfill their mandas\, sacred vows etched not in ink\, but in soul. \nLa Virgen del Rayo \nIn 2004\, the group erected a modern statue of the Virgin of the Lightning to mark the site—not as a monument\, but as a living altar. They hoped that this contemporary expression would shield the sacred place from the unknowing tread of hikers who might not understand the weight of older\, pre-Hispanic imagery. And so\, each season\, they climb. They dress the Virgin in beautiful flowers and offerings\, they sing\, they pray\, they eat together under the watchful eyes of the weather beings. Then they return to the sacred valley of Tepoztlán\, carrying with them the mountain’s breath and blessings. \nThis is not a ceremony of the past. It is a living promise—an echo of Divine calling those who remember to step forward. Rain or lightning\, heat or hail\, they come. Not out of obligation\, but out of love\, service\, and the unwavering knowing that this is what it means to be in relationship with the forces that sustain life. \n \nAnd when they descend from Iztaccíhuatl’s heights\, each granicero carries back not only offerings fulfilled\, but gifts received—protection\, strength\, and the memory of standing face to face with the sacred. They bring these blessings to distant lands\, where they work quietly to help restore a lost balance\, to awaken hearts\, and to invite the world once again into right relationship with nature\, with the unseen\, and with the ever-present grace of Divine. \n\nIztaccíhuatl Volcano \n Invitation to Join the Ceremonies on Iztaccíhuatl\nIf something in your heart stirs as you read about this sacred pilgrimage—if you feel a quiet knowing\, a gentle pull from the mountain\, or a sense that you are meant to be in relationship with the forces that give and sustain life—you are warmly invited to step forward. \nEach journey to Iztaccíhuatl is part of a larger ceremonial cycle—a sacred act of love\, service\, and devotion. The walk up the volcano is just one of the many ritual responsibilities that must be fulfilled during the Fall and Spring ceremonies of Weather Work. It is not a trek\, nor a symbolic gesture\, but a living tradition—an offering made in prayer and gratitude to the weather beings\, the ancestors\, and Divine. \nSome people come simply to accompany the offerings at Iztaccíhuatl as respectful guests. Others may sense a deeper calling stirring within them—an ancestral echo\, a tug at the soul. If this is the case for you\, there is a path of inquiry to follow\, to discern whether you are being called to serve as a granicero—a Weather Worker—in the tradition guided by Don David Wiley. \nWhether you are drawn to witness\, support\, or explore a potential commitment\, you are welcome. \nTo attend or learn more\, please write to:\n📧 workingwithweather@keepsthefire.org \nYou will be contacted by the Chief of the Granicero Group\, who will guide you through what is needed to participate and coordinate any necessary logistics. \nThis path is not reserved for the few\, but open to those who are willing to listen\, to remember\, and to walk in right relationship with the sacred forces of nature. \nWe look forward to hearing from you. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/offerings-to-la-virgen-del-rayo/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Nahua Tradition,Sacred Sites,Traditions,Weather Work Ceremonies
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SUMMARY:Continuous Education Prep - Traditional Medicine Paths
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum design & planning\nBridging the vast and often forgotten ancestral wisdom of indigenous traditions with the Western modern world is a monumental task in itself. Yet Don David Wiley has taken on this sacred mission\, facing countless ongoing challenges to design and deliver programs that are not only tangible and replicable\, but that carry the weight and authenticity of true spiritual teachings.\nWhat makes this even more profound is the care with which Don David ensures that what is shared is exactly what needs to be shared—stripped of anything superfluous or misleading\, and offered with clear intention. He has had to navigate the assumptions and filters of contemporary\, educated minds\, which often believe they already understand how life works. In contrast\, Don David invites students to unlearn\, to return to a deeper way of knowing rooted in direct relationship with Divine\, nature\, and the sacred. \nMuch of this knowledge was originally passed down through oral tradition—shared from one generation to the next\, in sacred trust. Don David has found powerful ways to bring these teachings into the modern world without compromising their essence. Surfing between realms\, he draws what is needed from the intangible into the tangible—bridging spirit and form with clarity and purpose. \nAfter his intense training\, apprenticeship\, and initiations with living teachers in both the Nahua and Wixárika traditions\, Don David has now successfully trained the first generations of Western shamanic healers: Tepahtiani & Mara’akate. These pioneers have taken their place in the living web of healing and service. \nToday\, Don David is supported by a devoted team in both traditions—people who are helping him structure what can now be recognized as a curriculum of spiritual training. These teachings span different levels of commitment and engagement\, guiding those whose souls are being called back to the basics: to ancestral knowledge\, lived wisdom\, and real practices that can restore balance\, not only within individuals\, but across communities\, lands\, and generations. \nWe offer our deepest gratitude to Don David’s teaching assistants\, who provide him with invaluable support and help carry this great work forward. A heartfelt shout-out to each of you—for the unseen and sacred service you embody. \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/medpath-may-13-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nahua Shamanic Healing,Traditions,Tuki Fiesta,Weather Work Ceremonies
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SUMMARY:Mara'akate Training
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed\, specialized program and is not open to the public.\nThis program is hosted by Grupo Tatewarí.\nWixárika Mara’akate Training Gathering\nThis is a sacred gathering for those who have received and confirmed a spiritual calling to walk the path of the Mara’akame—the traditional shamanic healer of the Wixárika (Huichol) people of Mexico. Participation is not open to the public and requires strict spiritual commitment\, preparation\, and ongoing training. \nTo become a Mara’akame\, one must go through years of apprenticeship\, pilgrimages to sacred sites\, and eventually receive direct initiation by Grandfather Fire Himself. This path is not chosen lightly—it is received\, confirmed\, and answered with humility\, endurance\, and devotion. \nDon David Wiley\, as the traditional conduit for the God of Fire\, was entrusted with a profound responsibility: to make this ancestral path accessible to those in the Western world who are genuinely called. Through decades of pilgrimage\, apprenticeship\, and instruction from revered Wixárika elders such as Don Lupe Ríos Gonzáles and Don Efrén González\, Don David has been guided to support those called to this path\, in service to a world that has lost its connection to the Sacred. \nSeveral times each year\, initiated and apprentice mara’akate from Grupo Tatewarí gather with Don David around the Fire for continued training\, spiritual renewal\, and communal counsel. These gatherings are an essential part of the formation and deepening of each mara’akame’s path. \nThe role of a Mara’akame carries immense responsibility: \n\nTo offer traditional healing and guidance\nTo lead ceremonies and rituals for transformation and reconnection\nTo help others alleviate suffering and restore balance in their lives\nTo protect and carry ancient spiritual knowledge\nTo divine\, lead\, and serve their communities with integrity\n\n \nThis is not a program for the curious or casually interested. It is a path of spiritual service that demands courage\, sacrifice\, and a deep relationship with Divine. \nIf you believe you are being called\, the first step is to seek confirmation through the proper channels. Only then can the journey begin. \nThis path is alive. It reshapes those who walk it. And it is only for those who are truly called.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/maraakate-training/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sacred Sites,Specialized Pilgrimage,Traditions,Wixárika Shamanic Healing,Wixárika Tradition,Wixárika Training
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SUMMARY:Firekeeping Call
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed specialized offering.\nHosted by Sacred Fire: Firekeeping.\nDon David Wiley: Guardian of the Ancient Flame\nA Life of Devotion to the Sacred Path of Firekeeping\nDon David Wiley was the very first person trained by Grandfather Fire to become a Firekeeper. Since that profound beginning\, he has played a central and irreplaceable role in rekindling the ancient practice of Firekeeping in the modern world. Guided directly by Grandfather Fire\, Don David has walked this sacred path with humility and unwavering dedication\, serving as the primary spiritual guide for those being called to answer Fire’s invitation. \nThrough decades of commitment\, Don David has helped shape the emergence of a living Firekeeping tradition that now spans multiple continents. His personal journey—marked by countless ceremonies\, initiations\, and spiritual challenges—has become the foundation upon which others are able to walk. He has trained\, initiated\, and mentored Firekeepers throughout the world\, offering spiritual support and guidance as they deepen their relationship with Fire and step into service within their own communities. \nThis entry honors the private time Don David sets aside to connect directly with Firekeepers—offering counsel\, wisdom\, and spiritual direction to help them navigate the challenges of this sacred responsibility. In an era where meaning is easily lost and connection is fleeting\, Firekeepers are asked to hold space for others in a way that is spiritually grounded\, emotionally aware\, and in communion with the sacred. Don David’s guidance is a vital source of strength and clarity for these individuals\, many of whom are serving their communities through monthly consecrated fire gatherings. \nFirekeeping is not simply a role; it is a lifelong path of service and transformation. Those called to it are entrusted with an ancient responsibility: to tend the sacred Fire that reminds us who we truly are\, and to keep alive a lineage of spiritual connection that has served humanity since time immemorial. \nThrough his ongoing mentorship\, Don David fulfills what Grandfather Fire asked of him: to help restore balance\, meaning\, and relationship to a decaying and disoriented modern society—not through doctrine\, but through direct experience\, sacred relationship\, and the heart-opening presence of consecrated Fire. \nTo learn more about the path of Firekeeping or to explore whether you are being called\, please contact Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/firekeeping-call/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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SUMMARY:Postgrad Online Class Y2 S3
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed program\, available only to initiated Tepahtiani practitioners.\nTo become a Tepahtiani\, one must first be initiated as a Granicero.\nNow in its second year\, this ongoing online program offers Tepahtiani graduates a monthly space to ask questions\, deepen their practice\, and remain spiritually connected with Don David. \nIt is also a sacred opportunity for Don David to pass on the wisdom entrusted to him by Don Lucio Campos Elizalde\, as well as to share the guidance he receives from Tatewarí when he is in the workshop and Grandfather Fire speaks. \n  \n  \n\nIf you feel genuinely called to Weather Work\, please reach out to Alison Gayek\, Chief of the Graniceros:\n📧 workingforweather@keepsthefire.org \n  \n 
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/postgrad-online-class-y2-s3-2/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuous Learning,Nahua Shamanic Healing,Nahua Tradition,Tepahtiani Classes,Traditions
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