The Order of the White Moon Goddess Galley presents
Tonatzin Guadalupe
A Level II Final Project by Diana Ravenwolf
for Sisters of the Rising Moon School
Level 2
Adept and Member of the Order of the White Moon
(©
2017. All original material in this site
is under copyright protection and is the intellectual property of the author.)
Our Lady of Tepeyac:
Tonatzin Guadalupe has been adored through many titles throughout time. Many of
her titles come from goddesses associated with Tepeyac
Hill in Mexico, a place in which she is said to have appeared.
Garden del Tepeyac
at the Basilica
Photo from Cultural Traditions of Mexico by
Lynn Peppas
Prayers to Tonatzin
Guadalupe:
Our Lady is implored
through prayer for almost any reason especially by the Mexican people who
consider themselves the children of the Virgin. She is well known as a
protectress of families, one who keeps mothers and the unborn safe and spouses
faithful.
The Virgin of Tepeyac is a favorite of many in the Americas including
Catholics, pagans, brujas, and santeras.
The prayers included below come from various traditions.
"Remember, O most
gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, that in your apparitions on Mount Tepeyac you promised to show pity and compassion to all
who, loving and trusting you, seek your help and protection. Accordingly,
listen now to our supplications and grant us consolation and relief. We are
full of hope that, relying on your help, nothing can trouble or affect us. As
you have remained with us through your admirable image, so now obtain for us
the graces we need. Amen."
“We greet thee and adore
thee, Oh Guadalupe, Heavenly Rose, Mystical Rose,
of Tepeyac
Hill. May Thy fragrance bless our souls, so sweet is thy savor,
Most Beauteous Rose. Thine,
too, is the power. Give it to us women, who are
Thy daughters. Blessed
art Thou through all eternity. Amen”
Traditional Mexican altar:
Traditional altars
consist of 2 long candles, a candle holder, a votive candle, bowl for holy
water, incense and a Guadalupe statue on dresser covered on white cloth. A
simple altar consisting of just a candle with Our Lady’s image can also be
used. Candles with a lovely floral fragrance are best suited to honor her.
Altar by Diana Ravenwolf
inspired by traditional Mexican altars
Photo by Diana Ravenwolf
Associations:
Tonatzin’s
associations can be incorporated into the decoration of one’s altar, magickal
practices, or prayer to the goddess. Her colors are green, red, and white,
colors depicted in her image at Tepeyac. Her sacred
flowers are poinsettias like those found on her hill in winter, and castile
roses such as those found in Juan Diego’s tilma.
Cactus fruit, tomatoes, and chilies are sacred to her. They reflect the rich,
red fertility of the womb, a reflection of our Lady’s motherhood. Cacao beans
and corn are also used for this purpose. As such, chocolate is sometimes used
as an offering to her. Copal is her sacred incense. Special foods are also
eaten in her honor especially on her feast day. These include raspados, buñuelo, and tortas. A recipe for another dish, sopa de espinaca
con codito, is included below under “Family
Activities”.
Divination:
An important element
of reverence of Tonatzin Guadalupe is the practice of
divination, usually in the form of tarot readings. The most common deck used is
the Rider-Waite, but any deck could be used. Some utilize traditional tarot
interpretations and spreads, but there also some that are unique to magick and prayer
to Guadalupe. In Brujeria, readings with our Lady’s
guidance sometimes use names and interpretations associated with the saints.
Fiestas:
On our Lady’s feast day,
she is often serenaded with “Las Mananitas”, a
traditional birthday song. One rendition performed at the Basilica de Guadalupe
can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIxP4GEdOeE
Family activities:
Prayer to and
celebration of Tonatzin Guadalupe often manifests
itself as a family or community event. Included below are some ways to engage
more closely with Our Lady. They can be done alone or shared with loved ones.
Cooking Recipes:
Sopa de espinaca
con codito
·
1/2
lb. spinach
·
1/4
lb. elbow macaroni
·
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
·
1/2
onion, minced
·
1/2
can (3 ozs.) tomato paste
·
6
cups beef broth or bouillon
·
Salt
and pepper
·
4
tablespoons butter
Boil
spinach and macaroni separately, rinse and drain. Brown minced onions in oil
and add tomato sauce. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add broth. Salt and
pepper to taste Bring the mixture to a boil and add macaroni. Then add the
spinach and simmer for 5 minutes. When ready to serve, add butter if desired
and let simmer again for about 5 minutes.
Incense Recipes:
Sahumeria Azteca Incense
3 parts copal
2 parts frankincense
1 part rosemary
1 part sage
1 part lemongrass
1 part bay
½ part marigold
½ part yerba santa
Mexican Magic Incense
2 parts copal
1 part frankincense
1 part rosemary
Crafts:
Rose petal beads have
long been made into rosaries and jewelry to honor the Virgin. Beads can be made
with flowers from one’s garden or flowers received to mark special occasions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RyZTuZInOw
Children’s Books and Stories:
Cultural Traditions of
Mexico by Lynn Peppas
Golden tales: myths,
legends, and folktales from Latin America by Lulu Delacre
The Lady of Guadalupe
by Tomie DePaola
Mexico by Elizabeth
Berg
Additional References:
Benet, Sula. Festive recipes and festival menus. Abelard-Schuman
Limited, 1970.
Cunningham, Scott. The
complete book of incenses, oils, and brews. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn
Publications, 2002.
Devine, Mary Virginia.
Brujeria: A study of Mexican-American folk-magic. St.
Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1982.
Madsen, William. The
virgin’s children: Life in an Aztec village today.New
York, NY: Greenwood Press. 1969
http://www.sancta.org/prayers.html