Andean and Amazonian Traditions

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The Chakana

Inca Civilization / Tiwanaku (c. 1000 CE)

The stepped Andean cross symbolizing the three cosmic realms and Southern Cross constellation.

What it meansThe 12-cornered Chakana embodies the harmony of the upper celestial world (Hanan Pacha), earthly human existence (Kay Pacha), and the underworld realm of seeds and ancestors (Uku Pacha).

The FindingLiving in balance requires honoring our ancestral roots, mindful daily action, and celestial wisdom.