Huacas is the term for one's collection of sacred objects in the shamanic tradition of Ecuador. They are used in journeying (meditation), for intent rituals, or for divination. They live together in a bag to absorb eachother's power and so that their power needs to be recharged less often.

Because I mention my huacas every once in a while on the Forum, I thought some of you might be interested in a little more detail.

So, here's some pictures!

The bag:

The contents:

Everything's in little pouches mostly to protect them from crashing into each other and chipping/breaking. The two vials contain tailtip hair from my dogs. They're not labelled and I no longer remember which is which, but it shouldn't matter.

Stones:

These are all gifts or foundlings. Stones may be arranged or held for journeying or divination. Some shaman use stones for healing, but I have not explored that.

The geode is for placing other things on - candle, stones, a bit of herb. The bit of petrified wood should by rights be with the other stones but ended up in this picture instead.

Sea Turtle and Dolphin fetishes:

I got these when I went through Dolphin/Whale Reiki Master training.

See Part IIfor more pictures and stories!