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Chakana

Meaning of Chakana: The Chakana represents the Andean worldview. Its origins are linked to the Southern Cross and it symbolizes the connection between the three Andean worlds: Hanan Pacha (upper world), Kay Pacha (earthly world), and Ukhu Pacha (inner world or world of the ancestors). Its stepped design alludes to the cycles of life, the mountains, and the stages of existence, while the central hole symbolizes the axis of the universe, unity, and reciprocity (ayni). The Chakana also incorporates the four cardinal points and the four directions of communal life, representing balance, harmony, and continuity between nature, community, and spirituality.

Meaning Serpentine stone: a symbol of renewal, ancestral wisdom, and energetic protection. It is ideal for dissolving blockages, promoting calm and emotional balance, and facilitating deep meditative states.