Testimonials
Shanti received my request to join the 13 Clan Mother journey circle at the
very last minute, yet she was exceptionally willing to welcome me into the
circle on the eve before our opening gathering. Through her holding,
guidance and open Heart I was able to flow with ease into and through the 13
moons.
Witnessing and feeling Shanti’s powerful, centering and tender energy
enabled me to lean into my own experiences with each of the 13 Clan Mothers.
Knowing I was held in circle, and that I simultaneously had the opportunity
to fall into my own rhythm with the stories and daily readings, gave me a
tremendous sense of freedom and safety. Each Clan Mother took me on a
magical, profoundly healing and deeply revealing adventure deep into myself.
I became more deeply aware of how I relate to the world, my stories that
serve and those that do not, my gifts, my shadow, my hopes and dreams, my
true essence.
It has been an honour to sit alongside powerfully gentle and gently
powerful Sisters in circle, simply to be received, heard, seen, felt, and
also to be able to receive, hear, see and feel these Sisters too. I believe
that my experience in this circle is indicative of the extent of Mother- and
Sister-wound healing. Being part of Shanti’s space for a 13 month period,
allowed me to step deeper into my own medicine, making me a more connected
intuitive healer, colour therapist, shamanic practitioner and spaceholder.
My transformed trainings in the corporate space, and my evolution into
heart-centred coaching, and certainly the overall direction of my life, all
were magically touched by the Clan Mother devotion and holding. Shanti has
also awoken in me a deep curiosity and much playfulness with Mama Cacao, and
my journey with Her continues. Realizing that cacao can be devotionally
approached as I would, for instance, a Despachio offering, has been
life-changing.
A highlight of the 13 moons was the setting up and loving maintenance of a
sacred altar, to hold me during my Clan Mother Journey. The approach to the
altar-setting touched me deeply, and has shifted my overall approach to
incorporating the various elements of nature in an exceptionally beautiful
and feminine way. I also particularly appreciated the naming ceremony, where
I was gifted my sacred name. This process has lead me deeply into embracing
the sweetness of this life experience, the sweetness of my blessings, and
the sweetness of my very own being.
During the 13 Moon journey, I was blessed to be at home with Shanti, where
she held beautiful and sacred space for me as I transitioned into my 4th
decade of life. This retreat for my soul was expansive, grounding, blissful,
shifting, delightful, adventurous and exceptionally nurturing. Shanti
received my worn and tired being into her heart, and held space for me as I
delayered all that came up for healing during my time spent in her home.
Both physical comforts and emotional support I was blessed with here, and
adding to this mental clarity and spiritual integration I hold in gratitude.
All this from forest walks, labyrinth journeys, warm cacao, stories by the
fire, frolicking in the snow, Despachio connection, amazing food, gentle
dancing, sweet honeyed Rooibos tea, green smoothies, all things good for my
mind, body and soul.
Looking back onto my 4 decades of life, I count my 13-moon journey with the
Clan Mothers, under guidance and holding of Shanti, as most certainly in my
top transformative life-experiences overall. I am blessed that our paths
could cross, and I’m excited to see where this beautiful journey will lead.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Mother-Sister-Daughter Shanti…
Lelanie Naudé
Daughter of the 13 Clan Mothers
Blessing Of Sweetness
South Africa
October 2023
"You, your way, this book and how it has all interwoven into my world has been life changing dear Sister Shanti…
I am forever grateful to you and your work
An incredible journey for the feminine soul - thank you from the very depths of me!"
Hayley Charter
Daughter of The 13 Original Clan Mothers
South Africa
August 2023
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Cheryl
Chocolate Lover
Hogsback, South Africa
Feb 2023
"I have been called to walk with Shanti Bluebirdand the 13 Original Clan Mothers for 3 cycles - in those 39 months, i have deepened into my understanding of Sisterhood and Femininity.
Being immersed in the wondrous timing and rhythm of Nature, within and without, as it unfolds in a spiraling, labyrinthine pattern.
Knowledge of the Gifts of the Feminine has equipped me with an internal compass i will carry with me ever more.
A Remembrance more so than making a new acquaintance, walking and learning with the potent innocence of each Original Clan Mother, has instilled in me a reverence for all it means to BEing Fully Woman.
I feel so grateful for the opportunity to have walked alongside Shanti, a gentle and wise Sister - for all these years.
My wish is for each sister on Earth to awaken to her beautiful light and shadow, embracing all aspects of Life with open arms.
In Sacred Love
Elsebé
"
Elsebé Cronje
Sister of The Rainbow Mysterium
South Africa
Jul 2022
"To receive monthly wise counsel from 13 grand elders and mothers, has been a gift. The sweetest part is that the journey has just begun. The process itself is like a warm welcoming embrace into life long learning. Shanti with her gentle and graceful ways, leads with authentic devotion to her container of women. I am grateful to have shared circle with sisters from across the globe, connecting, laughing and crying through the process. All is welcome and all is softly held. Thank you Shanti, your presence is humbling and nourishing.
Love
Jade, Ode to Womb Wisdom
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Jade Frankel
Sister of The Rainbow Mysterium
South Africa
Jul 2022
"I was thinking about vulnerabilty and today a lot about the gratitude for being in this circle, because here i can be in vulnerbility, with lots of truth...
I feel this circle brings a place where i can access my deep sensitive woman my Heartist.”
Camila Veetmaya
Sister of The Rainbow Mysterium
Brazil
Feb 2022
"I journeyed this inner realm course with Shanti and the 13 Clan mothers 2 years ago and it went really deep into my psyche, heart and womb. The Clan Mothers hold a protective, guiding, beautiful space in the ethers that helped me transform the roots of some of my pain. There is definitely now a bigger capacity to hold the depth of my feeling and a maturity in the integration of life, emotion and relationships. I feel like it was the 'mothering' that my inner mother needed to learn how to be balanced in that aspect of myself, to also be with and bring balance to the lover, the child and the father in me.
Shjoe, good work, I highly recommend it! 👌🌈🦋"
BeeAnkha Txarani
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
South Africa
May 2021
“Shanti shanti dear woman, my heart is forever moved and touched by the depth of your magic and the connection to Earth and Great Spirit that you facilitate. Your integrity, your gentleness, your voice, and your perspective, guided me on the most powerful 12 months of a lunar dieta that has forever changed me. You facilitated the work of Jamie Sams, guiding us deeper into ixCacao’s roots so gracefully. The history of this plant, and the importance of remembering and reconnecting to Spirit and the natural world has been like coming home. Deep ritual and personal practice, reclaiming the magic and wisdom of the natural world always communing with us, if only we listen. Thankyou for guiding me to listen in ways I had not before. I love you. I love your work. You are a true embodiment and guide for the sacred, for the feminine, for restoring unity and harmony to all those you work with and the Earth! Thankyou sweet sister ❤️🙏 ‘
Jane Sawicki
Cacao Medium
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
Australia
March 2021
"Beautiful sister beautiful heart as our journey around this moon closes I wanted to send you all the love for your pourings of affection and knowledge into this cauldron of women.
I have felt so much growth love and support within this space and am ready to take further steps onward into what awaits.
I know that I have you in my life now.
I know that my sisterhood holds so many branches in this grandmother tree with roots strong into this lifetime and the next.
I know that in my quest I will be coming to Ma Africa where I can see your beautiful face and know your embrace...I have longed for this my sister and I will hold you in my heart until this time comes.
Be well 🦋
Be free 🌸
Follow the rainbow 🌈"
Michelle Maulette-Evans
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
Australia
March 2021
"Words can't express how healing your course is and your support.
I bow deeply to your medicine and the medicine of the clan mothers."
Tricia Quintal
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
Canada
June 2020
"Shanti Bluebird Cacao is a most wonderful facilitator and travelling companion into these deep inner worlds of beauty."
Elsebe Cronje
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
South Africa
June 2020
“ I want to thank you for facilitating such a deep and profound and yet gentle experience.
I know I would not have been able to arrive at the same destination, as i have now within myself, were it not for the structure of the 13 Original Clan Mothers and yourself - carrying this Medicine and shining your light into the world of women at this time. For being such a clear conduit for this Medicine to move through and to find expression in such beautiful balance.
From the minute you send me the invitation for your course, I sensed such a clear inner harmony of your masculine and feminine energies and I can see how through that union, such a great structure of healing can unfold. ”
With love in my heart,
I thank you.
Mikyle
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Mikyle Busson
Sister of The Lunar Dieta
South Africa
June 2020
"Thank you so much for holding that special sacred space
in this challenging times right now...
I didn't expect that the ixCacao have had such a strong impact on me.
It felt like a Mother giving me all her LOVE.
And with my herstory, I had to take it slowly so that I could really take it in.
As well as to "f-e-e-l" the feminine energy in the group was really touching for me...
Thank you so much for mirroring me. I have a strong guiding inside me, as we all do, I guess :) and if it's okay I want to share my perception with your personal field as well.
I perceive it a very pure HEART, which is such a pure gift in that time where we are living and a deep HEALING for the work you are offering for WOMEN."
Sandra Maria Müller
Germany
April 2020
"Dearest Sister
My absolute of gratitude to this sacred work.
I hear you, So clearly, I feel you, so deerly. Very ancient, your voice is such a gift, I love hearing you. I love remembering you, sister. Thank you for assisting in this healing with IxCacao, i am deeply in love with her medicine, and this process has been so deeply healing and assisting in rooting deeper intune with her. Feeling very called to explore the other original clan mothers, I feel I will soon get the book.
Love Always,
And Graceful Gratitude"
Cyrin Jade
South Africa
August 2019
"It is truly powerful medicine"
Charlotte Elizabeth Brown
Canada
August 2019