Self portrait lol.
Hard to be a non-passing native transmasc sometimes. Still. I refuse to cut it again.
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Yaqui/Yoeme dancer, Mexico, by Alejandro Yanes
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Nagualism
Nagualism
Nagualism with the subtitle - A Study in Native American Folklore and History - must have been the raw material from which Carlos Castaneda wrote his books on Yaqui sorcery. It was written by Danial G. Brinton and read before the American Philosophical Society in 1804. His respect and descriptions of the tribes, their visions and beliefs suggests that he might have tasted the little smoke or similar compounds himself.
Download the classic Public Domain work on the native american shamanism known as Nagualism here:
Nagualism
What is Nagualism?
Nagualism, often associated with Mesoamerican indigenous traditions, is a complex spiritual and philosophical system that revolves around the concept of the "nagual." The term "nagual" can refer to a person who possesses the ability to transform, either spiritually or physically, into an animal or other form. This transformation is not merely a physical change but represents a deeper spiritual journey and connection to the natural and supernatural worlds. Rooted in pre-Columbian cultures, particularly among the Nahuatl-speaking peoples like the Aztecs, Nagualism has been intertwined with local beliefs and practices for centuries. Over time, it has been influenced by and has influenced other spiritual systems, resulting in a rich tapestry of traditions and interpretations. While Nagualism is often sensationalized in popular culture, it remains a deeply spiritual practice for many indigenous communities in Mesoamerica, emphasizing harmony with nature, personal transformation, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
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Daughter of a survivor,
I stand with my community. To honor aunties, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, cousins, daughters who have been affected or know someone who’s experienced this..
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When I was a kid most of my friends communicated in Spanish. Our families spoke it often so we tried to continue learning. We only used to say positive stuff to eachother. There was one teacher who hated it and would scream at us. We translated in front of her but she still would freak out.
We kept our roots going and never stopped.
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I'm gonna be vulnerable for a second and talk about my heritage. One side of my heritage is as white as white can be. The other side has indigenous roots from Arizona and Sonora, Mexico and we are most likely, given DNA and family documents, Yaqui. But my percentage is low, it's not even a quarter, and while I have every interest in the world in learning about the culture I descend from I've always had a continuously troubled relationship in claiming any kind of native identity. I know there are some who will tell me that blood quantum is a farce (which i do agree with) and others who will look at me and see a mostly white person and think it unethical to claim a native identity (which I find difficult to disagree with.).
I don't share this as a sideways way of asking for permission or to whinge about being mostly white. I'm just searching for a way to honor my ancestry as well as acknowledging a respectful place within it. I hope this makes sense.
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