Julieta Casimiro
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Julieta Casimiro is a Mazatec Healer. As well as her work as an indigenous healer, Julieta has gained international recognition as a member of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
- a group of spiritual elders, medicine women
and wisdom keepers since its founding in 2004.
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Julieta claims that the 'little saints' can see what is in the body and analyze one's body "if you ask them."
Julieta's devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and God is also invoked during her healing ceremonies,
Firstly, in the year 2000, Julieta Casimiro accepted an invitation by the Anthropological Institute in Switzerland
to explain her healing 'mission'. Later, she contributed to a book which identified medicinal in her region.
. These thirteen Grandmothers are internationally known Keepers of Wisdom, Medicine Women and Shaman and come from all four directions of the world.
The Council has been active in protecting indigenous rights and medicines, promoting ancient wisdom. The Grandmothers have also petitioned the Roman Catholic Church
to revoke a 15th Century Papal bull
and related edict
s which brought about a culture of 'rape and run' culture when new lands have been discovered. The Grandmothers have visited the Vatican City in order to hand-deliver their request. However, these medieval decrees still yet to be revoked.
The number 13 has always been particularly special in Aztec culture. In her ceremonies, Julieta uses 13 candles. These symbolize the Aztec
13 realms of consciousness.
International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers is a group of Spiritual Elders who came together in 2004 to form an international alliance of indigenous female elders...
- a group of spiritual elders, medicine women
Medicine man
"Medicine man" or "Medicine woman" are English terms used to describe traditional healers and spiritual leaders among Native American and other indigenous or aboriginal peoples...
and wisdom keepers since its founding in 2004.
Healing Work
Julieta's work as a healer centres on the use of Teonanacatl mushrooms. Julieta refers to them as, niños santos (little saints). Julietta was introduced to the 'little saints' at the age of 17, by her mother-in-law, Doña Regina Carrera Calvo, who was also a registered as a midwife. In addition to being a midwife, Julieta's mother-in-law naturally was also a Shaman and a SeerSeer
Seer or Seers or SEER may refer to:Predicting the future* A clairvoyant, prophet, oracle, or diviner* The Seer , a fictional character on the television series Charmed...
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Julieta claims that the 'little saints' can see what is in the body and analyze one's body "if you ask them."
Julieta's devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and God is also invoked during her healing ceremonies,
The work I do is good; I always invoke God and the earth, the rivers, the mountains—and of course the angels and saints—with songs and prayers in my maternal language, Mazatec, as well as Spanish, also with my thoughts, my feelings, and my desires. That’s how I do good.
Sharing her Healing Mission
Although Doña Regina Carrera Calvo, Julieta's mother-in-law, never wanted to show her healing practices to others, Julieta has decided to share her healing ways.Firstly, in the year 2000, Julieta Casimiro accepted an invitation by the Anthropological Institute in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
to explain her healing 'mission'. Later, she contributed to a book which identified medicinal in her region.
The International Council of 13 Grandmothers
In 2004, Julieta was approached by The Center for Sacred Studies to serve on the International Council of 13 Indigenous GrandmothersInternational Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers
The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers is a group of Spiritual Elders who came together in 2004 to form an international alliance of indigenous female elders...
. These thirteen Grandmothers are internationally known Keepers of Wisdom, Medicine Women and Shaman and come from all four directions of the world.
The Council has been active in protecting indigenous rights and medicines, promoting ancient wisdom. The Grandmothers have also petitioned the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
to revoke a 15th Century Papal bull
Papal bull
A Papal bull is a particular type of letters patent or charter issued by a Pope of the Catholic Church. It is named after the bulla that was appended to the end in order to authenticate it....
and related edict
Edict
An edict is an announcement of a law, often associated with monarchism. The Pope and various micronational leaders are currently the only persons who still issue edicts.-Notable edicts:...
s which brought about a culture of 'rape and run' culture when new lands have been discovered. The Grandmothers have visited the Vatican City in order to hand-deliver their request. However, these medieval decrees still yet to be revoked.
The number 13 has always been particularly special in Aztec culture. In her ceremonies, Julieta uses 13 candles. These symbolize the Aztec
Aztec
The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, a period referred to as the late post-classic period in Mesoamerican chronology.Aztec is the...
13 realms of consciousness.