Palo Santo Shaman Necklace with Inca Cross

Elastic Palo Santo Shaman necklace with Inca cross, made from responsible Palo Santo harvest.
Handmade, with an eye for the well-being of the craftsmen and nature.
Length: 56cm.

The Inca Cross or Chakana Talisman
In Inca mythology, the Chakana symbol is believed to have a mathematical and geometric meaning and it holds the key to understanding the mystery of life. The cross was of great meaning and importance to the Quechua people. Traditionally, the Chakana (or in Spanish: cruz cuadrada, four-sided cross) represents the Southern Cross constellation, which can be seen when looking at the sky from the southern hemisphere. According to the ancient Andean culture, the center of the universe is located there, which was easy to find if you knew it and looked at the 4 stars Alpha, Beta, Gama and Delta, which formed the so-called Andean cross.
Each star is located at a cardinal point and represents a region: Chichansuyo-North, Kollasuyo-South, Kuntisuyo-East, Antisuyo-West, which also symbolize the elements of water, earth, fire and air.
When used as a meditation tool, the chakana can promote mental balance and deeper understanding across the many levels of consciousness. The hole in the center of the cross (absolute space) is the axis intersection and at the same time the channel through which the consciousness of a shaman reaches the other levels of cosmic existence.

Qualities of Palo Santo
The indigenous people of the Andes have used Palo Santo for centuries to ward off negative energy. This sacred wood has the quality to cleanse negative energies, restore peace and harmony and strengthen the connection with Mother Earth. For this purpose it is used as jewelry or burned. According to tradition, Palo Santo has a natural pain-relieving, stress-relieving and relaxing effect. Palo Santo has a pleasantly refreshing and uplifting scent. The aroma of Palo Santo can help clear your aura and/or promote positive feelings and joy.

SERFOR certified Palo Santo products
This Palo Santo wood comes exclusively from forests managed, approved and certified by the Peruvian Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (SERFOR). Only Palo Santo trees and branches that have fallen naturally and remained on the land for at least 3 to 4 years are used. This type of harvesting does not harm nature, only wood with a rich aroma is used.