{"product_id":"palo-santo-ketting-chakana-inca-kruis-4-cm","title":"Palo Santo necklace Chakana Inca Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eInca cross\u0026nbsp;necklace from sustainably harvested Palo Santo.\u0026nbsp;​With a\u0026nbsp;waxcord, adjustable in size.\u003cbr \/\u003e Handmade, with an eye for the well-being of the artisans and nature.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e Length (min\/max): 40-80 cm.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Inca Cross or Chakana talisman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e Inca mythology believes that the Chakana symbol has mathematical and geometrical significance;\u0026nbsp;holding within the key to the Incan understanding of the secret of life. It was of great meaning and importance for the Quechua people. Traditionally, the Chakana (Or in Spanish: \u003cem\u003ecruz cuadrada\u003c\/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;four-sided cross) represents the constellation of the Southern Cross which can\u0026nbsp;be seen when looking to\u0026nbsp;the sky from\u0026nbsp;the southern hemisphere. According to the opinion of the old Andes population, this formed the centre of the Universe and was easy to find when they looked to the 4 stars Alpha, Beta, Gama and Delta, forming the Andean cross.\u003cbr \/\u003e Each star is at a cardinal point and represents a region: Chichansuyo-North, Kollasuyo-South, Kuntisuyo-East, Antisuyo-West,\u0026nbsp;symbolising also the elements water, earth, fire and air.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e When the Chakana is used as a tool for meditation, it is said to bring mental balance and a deeper understanding at many levels of consciousness. The hole in the middle of the cross is the axis through which a shaman\u0026#39;s consciousness enters\u0026nbsp;to the other levels of cosmic existence.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQualities of Palo Santo (Holy Wood or Sacred Wood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e The indigenous people of the Andes have, for centuries, been using Palo Santo to ward off\u0026nbsp;negative energy. When this Holy\u0026nbsp;wood is burned, negative energy is purified, peace and harmony is restored and the connection with Mother Earth is\u0026nbsp;empowered. According to tradition, Palo Santo has a natural\u0026nbsp;pain relieving, stress relieving and relaxing effect. Palo Santo has a pleasant refreshing and uplifting scent. The aroma of Palo Santo can help to clarify the aura and\/or promote positive feelings and joy.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSERFOR certified Palo Santo products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e This Palo Santo comes from\u0026nbsp;forests that are managed, authorised and certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (SERFOR) of Peru. 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 way of harvesting does not harm nature and only wood with a rich aroma is used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mani Bhadra BV - Phoenix Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366616850775,"sku":"19922","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8923\/3751\/files\/19922.jpg?v=1776833305","url":"https:\/\/www.phoeniximport.com\/en\/products\/palo-santo-necklace-chakana-inca-cross-4-cm","provider":"Mani Bhadra BV - Phoenix Import","version":"1.0","type":"link"}