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LA VIDA'S UN SUEÑO

Full Moon

unlock the dream realm with intentional dreamwork

& supporting herbs to

+enhance vivid dreams

+connect with your subconscious
+experience deep, restorative sleep

This blend of herbs is specifically crafted to enhance your connection to the dream realm and support your overall dream work practice. The purpose of this tincture is to open the door to your dream world, whether you're seeking more vivid experiences, lucidity, emotional insight, or spiritual connection. It's a tool for dreamers, seekers, and anyone wanting to strengthen their relationship with the subconscious and the mysteries it holds.

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Calea Zacatechichi

Often called the "Mexican Dream Herb," is a cherished plant medicine for those seeking deeper connections to their subconscious and the spirit world. Traditionally used by the Chontal people of Oaxaca, this sacred herb is renowned for its ability to enhance dream recall and intensify the vividness of your dreams. By stimulating the mind while relaxing the body, Calea creates the perfect balance for lucid dreaming and spiritual exploration.
Its bitter essence clears mental fog and sharpens awareness, making it easier to remember and interpret the guidance your dreams offer. When used with intention, Calea Zacatechichi helps unlock the wisdom hidden in the dream world, allowing for profound self-discovery, ancestral connection, and spiritual clarity.

Damiana

A sacred herb revered for its calming and restorative properties, making it an exceptional ally for dream work. Known to relax the nervous system and ease the mind, damiana gently lulls you into a tranquil state, perfect for falling asleep naturally. Its subtle aphrodisiac qualities deepen your connection to the body and spirit, preparing you to access the liminal space of dreams.

Skullcap

A deeply soothing herb celebrated for its ability to quiet the mind and release the day's tension, making it an indispensable companion for restful sleep and dream work. A powerful nervine, it calms the nervous system, eases anxiety, and softens the edges of mental chatter, allowing you to gently drift into a peaceful, restorative slumber.
In the realm of dreams, Skullcap creates a stable and serene foundation, ensuring that your body is fully relaxed while your mind remains open to the subtle whispers of the subconscious. It's an herb of surrender, guiding you to let go of stress and open yourself to the dream world's healing and insight.

Dosage & Timing

Begin with about 20 drops (1 mL) diluted in water or tea (you may even try cacao to open your heart, or a clean juice)

30-60 minutes before bed.

Increase gradually to 2 dropperfuls (about 2 mL) over a few nights. Increase as desired over time.

You can begin winding down with a shower, bath, or self-massage if desired.

Intention & Relaxation

Set an intention. Your intention is your prayer and your anchor.

Use relaxation techniques (like guided meditation or breathwork) to ease into sleep, along with imagery of a setting for your intentions.

Journaling & Interpretation

Keep your journal in arms reach of bed. Journal your intentions for dreamwork each night as well as any questions you have.

Write each time you awaken, whatever you can remember (think smells, peripheral sightings, symbols, numbers, thoughts, etc).

Review your journal each day to see what you can make sense of and any patterns you can find and also write any insights or reflections of meaning that comes up.

Reflection & Integration

Another part of journaling is going back to summarize recurring themes, patterns, or lessons learned over time.

Prompts that are helpful are along the lines of "What message does this dream hold for my waking life?".

Dream Tips

  • Prepare the Body and Mind: Avoid heavy meals and screen time before bed. Meditate or use the extract as part of a nightly ritual.

  • Create a Sacred Sleep Space: Suggest calming herbs, like lavender or palo santo, and comfortable bedding to encourage deep rest.

  • Enhance Recall: Keep the journal by the bed and write immediately upon waking.

Additional Guidance

Other techniques:

  • Lucid Dreaming Techniques: Introduce methods like reality checks or mnemonic induction of lucid dreams (MILD).

Dream Affirmations

  • “I invite my dreams to guide and heal me.”

  • “I remember my dreams with ease."

  • “My dreams are insightful and healing.”

  • “I wake up remembering my dreams vividly.”

  • “Tonight, I open myself to meaningful and transformative dreams.”

How to Use:

  • Write affirmations in the journal each night.

  • Recite them aloud or silently before sleep.

Sources & Inspiration

  • "The Toltec Secret Dreaming Practices of the Ancient Mexicans" by Sergio Magaña.

  • "The Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud (Western dream psychology).

  • Books on indigenous dream practices, such as Robert Moss's Dreamways of the Iroquois.

  • Tibetan dream yoga teachings by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.

  • Websites like the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) for research and dream science.

Common Dream Symbols

  • Animals: For example, snakes can symbolize transformation or healing, while birds may represent freedom or spiritual growth.

  • Colors: Blue might signify calmness or intuition, while red could indicate passion or anger.

  • Elements: Water often symbolizes emotions or the unconscious, fire represents transformation, and earth signifies grounding or stability.
    Sources: Books like Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung or cultural dream interpretation guides, such as Robert Moss’s works.

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Dreamwork across cultures.

Cultural and Mythological Stories about dreams are rich sources of inspiration and wisdom that can add depth to your dream journal. They provide a lens to view dreams as sacred, symbolic, and integral to personal and collective understanding.

Mayan & Aztec

Dream World

  • The Belief: The ancient Maya and Aztecs believed dreams were a means of communication with the gods. They consulted shamans to interpret their dreams, which often influenced decisions about agriculture, warfare, and daily life.

  • Relevance: Dreams are not just personal but can guide communal and practical decisions.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Include a page on how to relate dreams to daily life decisions, like career, relationships, or creative endeavors.

Australia:

Aboriginal Dreamtime

  • The Concept: In Aboriginal culture, “Dreamtime” refers to the time of creation when ancestral spirits formed the land, plants, animals, and laws of existence. Dreams are seen as a continuation of this spiritual realm, offering guidance and connection to ancestors.

  • Relevance: Dreams are not just personal but connect individuals to the collective wisdom of their community and environment.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: A reflection section could ask, “How does this dream connect me to my ancestors or greater life purpose?”

Native American/Indigenous:

Vision Quests

  • The Practice: Among many Native American tribes, dreams and visions are sacred, often sought during a vision quest—a rite of passage involving fasting and solitude in nature to receive guidance or insight.

  • Relevance: Dreams are seen as tools for spiritual growth, personal purpose, and messages from spirit guides.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Add a section for recording dream symbols and interpreting them as spirit animal messages or guidance.

Tibetan Buddhism:

Dream Yoga

  • The Practice: Dream yoga is a tantric Buddhist practice where the dreamer becomes lucid and uses dreams as a tool for enlightenment. Practitioners aim to recognize the dreamlike nature of both dreams and waking reality, dissolving attachments and illusions.

  • Relevance: Dreams are viewed as opportunities for spiritual practice and understanding the mind's nature.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Include mindfulness prompts like, “What illusions or attachments might this dream be reflecting?”

Islamic:

Dream Interpretation

  • The Concept: In Islamic tradition, dreams are categorized into three types: true dreams (from Allah), false dreams (from Satan), and reflections of daily life. Prophets like Yusuf (Joseph) are renowned for their dream interpretation skills.

  • Relevance: Dreams are seen as divine communication, guidance, or warnings.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Create a prompt: “Was this dream a reflection, a warning, or a sign?”

African:

Dream Beliefs

  • The Belief: In many African cultures, dreams are seen as a way to communicate with ancestors. They are interpreted as guidance, warnings, or spiritual lessons.

  • Relevance: Dreams are a bridge between the living and the ancestral spirit world.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Include a gratitude section for ancestral wisdom that may emerge in dreams.

Greek Mythology:

Morpheus, God of Dreams

  • The Story: Morpheus, one of the Oneiroi (dream spirits), is the god of dreams who shapes the dreams of mortals, often appearing in a form that is familiar to the dreamer. He is said to deliver messages from the gods in the dream world.

  • Relevance: Morpheus symbolizes the transformative power of dreams, their potential to bridge divine and human realms, and their role as messengers of deeper truths.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Include prompts like, “What divine message could this dream be sharing with me?”

Western:

Modern Perspectives

  • Freud and Jung: Freud considered dreams the "royal road to the unconscious," revealing hidden desires and repressed memories. Carl Jung believed dreams used archetypes and symbols to promote self-discovery and healing.

  • Relevance: Dreams are psychological tools for understanding the self.

  • Inspiration for the Journal: Add a “symbol archetype” section to analyze common dream themes.

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