“Munay, in the Quechua language means love in the sense of a pure and unconditional presence, and kindness. Ki means power—not over others but as a force that tames our egoic tendencies and allows our loving essence to arise. Thus, Munay-Ki is the power of the awakened heart which allows us to connect with nature and each other in a more authentic, expansive, and loving way.”
- Dr. Alberto Villodo
Founder, The Four Winds Society School of Energy Medicine
The Rites of the Munay-Ki – or the Munay-Ki Rites - are a set of nine Rites, and additionally includes the Rite of The Womb, which are based on the initiatory practices of the Q’ero and other master medicine men and women of the Andes. These medicine ways, mystical traditions and wisdom teachings have been preserved and passed down through the ages and are now being shared with us.
These Rites are energetic transmissions that transform, upgrade and empower our Luminous Energy Field, and assist us to heal the wounds of the past - the karmic & genetic programming, conditionings and unhealthy beliefs we inherited or have adopted. They both equip and empower us with the tools and wisdom teachings to help guide and support us in the processes of our healing, self-realization, expansion and refinement of Consciousness.
Additionally, the Rites help us to reconnect with our innate blueprint of Wholeness, and to the medicine and wisdom of Mother Earth, and strengthens our connection to the Divine and our own Divine Nature, so we can experience the beauty and magic of life.
They also connect us to a lineage of medicine men and women who help and support us with our inner work, or Healing.
As the “seeds” of the Rites germinate, our heart awakens and we have both the wisdom and the courage to rise to the sacred task of consciously being the change we wish to see, and to creating the world that we yearn for our children’s children to inherit, and beyond.
The prophecies of the medicine men and women of the world’s wisdom traditions and the Americas speak about a period of great transformation, and the rise of a new humanity – or awakened humans – people of wisdom who integrate their action, intellect and love to consciously evolve our species. Navigating through these times is not about survival of the fittest, but survival of the wisest. When we respond to the personal call for transformation and expansion, we can Be and create the change we want to see in our world by integrating our compassion, intellect and actions to consciously evolve.
The Munay-Ki helps us become instruments of peace and agents of change and transformation. As you are initiated into the Rites, you join a group of ordinary men and women who lead extraordinary lives by consciously engaging in, and with the Creative process of life.
Below is a list of the Rites of the Munay-Ki and a brief description of each Rite.
The Rites of the Munay-Ki are:
Rite One: The Healer’s Rite
Awakens your innate healing power and connects you to a lineage of luminous healers to assist and support you in your personal transformation.
Rite Two: The Bands of Power
A Rite of protection that strengthen and nourish our energy body allowing us to thrive physically and spiritually.
Rite Three: The Harmony Rite
Connects us with archetypes which represent the organizing principles of the universe. This connection helps us to heal our past and cultivate physical and emotional balance while empowering us with the wisdom of each archetype.
Rite Four: The Seer’s Rite
Connects the vision of the eyes and the Heart enabling you to have a clearer perception and perspective.
Rite Five: The Day Keeper’s Rite
Embracing nature and its cycles. Also brings harmony with the feminine principle which helps you to step beyond fear and practice, or Be, the embodiment of Peace.
Rite Six: The Wisdom Keeper’s Rite
Ignites the fire of Wisdom as well as helping you to grasp the concept of timelessness.
Rite Seven: The Earth Keeper’s Rite
Expands and elevates our perspective beyond knowledge and data into the wider Knowing that is inspired by wisdom and guided by ethics and vision, so we can have the truest and broadest vision about the meaning of life on Earth and our responsibility for all of life on Earth.
Rite Eight: The Star Keeper’s Rite – The Times to Come
Preparing for future times by becoming our most essential light in its fullest expression and taking an active role in creating an auspicious future by having the courage to be the change we want to see.
Rite Nine: The Creator’s Rite
Open up to universal Wisdom and awaken the creator-light within, which also expands our vision to accept the great responsibility of our creative power.
The Rite of the Womb
The Rite of The Womb is both a healing and a blessing; and helps to clear any blocks or heavy/dense energies that can hinder our creativity.