Cacao Ceremonies

A Cacao Ceremony is a sacred space to open your heart, awaken your soul, experience healing, and feel connected in community. During this ceremony, you'll have an opportunity to set your intentions, meditate, experience sound + energy healing, and share in community.

What is a Cacao Ceremony?

A cacao ceremony is a sacred space that allows you to open your heart, set intentions for yourself, heal within, + to connect with other spiritual beings. Cacao is a plant that carries ancient knowledge to help heal the body + soul. It provides nutrients for the body, it helps bring clarity to the mind, + gives you energy.

Cacao Ceremony

What to expect?

When you come to a ceremony, you’ll get seated around the altar. Jessica will share about the sacred medicine of cacao and offer you a cup of ceremonial cacao.

Jessica will guide you into meditation and provide sound + energy healing while cacao gently lifts you easily into meditation. Once the meditation is complete, you have the opportunity to share your experience before we close our circle.

What’s Included:

◆ Cup of Ceremonial Cacao 

◆ One card drawing

◆ Guided meditation 

◆ Sound + Energy healing

◆ Community of high-vibe individuals

Testimonials

“I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jessica. She is upbeat, friendly, FUNNY, + exudes positive vibes. Plus basically everything you’d want from a spiritual guru.”

-Cristina G.

“Jessica is such an amazing soul. I started working with her at a point in my life where I had completely shut down. It was pretty severe and I was not able to speak in some situations. Jessica is so kind and compassionate. She worked with me to create a custom mix of private sessions, community ceremonies, and spiritual retreats to help me get to the root of my trauma and start to forge a beautiful path forward. Going from a point where I was not able to speak to singing at the top of my lungs…I am so grateful for Jessica and her approach.”

~Shelly J

“Jessica’s Ability to hold space for me created safety. I felt comfortable coming to her with all of my trauma. With No judgment. Jessica’s own personal work helped me feel comfortable that her ego wasn’t involved and helped create a space of safety and love. She’s really a holistic practitioner bringing all of her modalities to the table. The ability to deliver messages in a compassionate way as a channel. She really knew what would nourish my body and soul.”

~Jessica S

“I feel very lucky and blessed to have been able to be a part of a spiritual retreat with Jessica. In one weekend I learned so much about myself and the way that I interact with the world. I am more confident than I have ever been and I believe with my whole heart that I am a better person because of all of the magical women that I met over that weekend. I am excited for when I get the opportunity to work with Jessica again!”

-Melissa

“Jessica Tanselle is your girl! She's a Medium and helped me through grieving my dad. I had such a heaviness on my heart after he passed with cancer, I can't explain it, but I had to do something. We did a phone call and I got so many answers and answers to things I didn't know I had questions about. If you feel like it will help you heal and move forward, I would reach out to her.”

~Laurie D

“Jessica is profoundly intuitive, extraordinarily skillful, and a compassionate and caring teacher that has everyone's best interest at heart. Not only is she a real pleasure to work with, she's an absolute master of her craft. Our world is lucky to have her.”

~Ryan Graves

“This was by far the most spiritual experience that I have ever had. Jessica was spot on about everything. Not only that... But she was also very personable and kind. Whoever reads this... book a appointment. You won’t regret it.”

-Jessica Gutierrez

“I had the absolute honor to have a spiritual reading by The Jessica Tanselle yesterday. She was able to deliver very specific messages from my parents that I absolutely know they're with me now. It was absolutely everything I needed and more - closure, clarity, reassurance, etc. If you have been considering getting a reading, I highly recommend meeting with Jessica.”

~Katie Sharp

“Working with you has been probably the best decision I've ever made for myself. If not one of the most important to transform. And the most interesting work I've ever done. Connecting with spirit, learning how to become intuitive, and feel in my body. Everyone should do this! I would not have understood this fully without you supporting and showing me what a new healing life can look like. 3 months ago I was a completely different person with so much baggage and trauma to release. I’m so excited to see how life unfolds and totally trust your words of encouragement and shamanic healing. I know it’s hard work and I’m ready for more, more, more! Love, love, love.”

~Erin Whaley

“Starting in 2021 I noticed a lot of new things were being placed right in my path, Jessica's healing work being one of those things. I didn't know what to expect or how to navigate this modality of healing. Jessica and her community took my hand and held it lovingly as I entered this space. Jessica is a gentle, attentive, respectful, discreet, knowledgeable, patient and reliable healer. Working with Jessica has been so effective and rewarding!“

-Kate Engle

“I am currently taking her Mediumship for the Intuitive Course, as well as her Reiki Certification Class. Who would have thought 6 months ago this is where I would be today? My whole life has changed! I am not even close to the person I was before I started working with Jessica. I will be forever grateful to her and all that she has done for me, not only for myself but the positive affects it has made for my whole family. We are stronger, happier and closer than we ever have been! I will be forever grateful!”

-Kelly Banaski

“In grand reverence of your work and what you do and why you are an amazing teacher. You + your medicine taught me how to rise. Other plant medicines brought my awareness to it, connected me to spirit. The medicine you hold taught me how to rise up out of it hand in hand with one of my favorite people, ChaChaMama. It showed me how to handle the heat of expansion, how to handle the heat of activation, and the light codes that we are needing from the sun that our bodies are designed for. I felt so hand in hand with you that, Here’s the shit and it’s okay and we can laugh about it, here’s the shit we can cry about it. You are so fucking Brave.”

~Chelsey H.

“I recently did an overnight journey with Jessica and let me tell you - IT WAS LIFE CHANGING. I have had many layers of trauma in my life and have been to years of therapy but was still having the same issues come up. It was like 10 years of therapy in one night and more. Since my journey I haven’t had anxiety, depression, or any feelings of shame or guilt. I have been more deeply connected to my partner and it has helped us in more places than one. It answered so many questions and gave me knowledge that I’m honestly even still processing but what I do know is I feel so much more peace in my life and… NO FEAR.”

~Chelsey H

“Jessica was so in tune with exactly what I needed and when I needed it. I felt held, supported, and safe to really feel and face what I needed to as it came up. I felt Jessica’s heart and intention poured into every piece of the ceremony. She held space for me in ways I have so desperately searched for, but more importantly, she allowed enough space for me to practice doing that for myself. Everything she has to offer is absolutely profound, powerful, and so very real. If you’re ready to truly heal from your core and feel empowered to continue to step into your best self and your life’s purpose, she is absolutely who you should trust for your journey.”

~Kayla R.

“Jessica lit the path back to my authentic self! I am stepping back into my power, experiencing my own magic with open eyes, and trustingly standing firm in my self reliance. My light has been unearthed and fiercely shines again.”

~Sunnye Paris

“When I tell you that I went back and listened to our reading from a little over a year ago and 4 of the things she predicted happened I mean that. It’s crazy and I’m definitely coming back. Her predictions have come to pass. I’m absolutely blown away when I listened to that recording again.”

~Kaitlyn Hess

“This Sacred Wild Retreat space is beyond words. If you are questioning it, take this as your yes! I can not share my experience enough. The people I have met through ceremony have become my family. We created bonds of friendship I never dreamed possible. It allowed me to see what traditional therapy couldn’t. While I recommend both hand in hand. This could be your first step. Your validation, your big jump, the beginning of your expansion!!!!”

~Cassie C

“I have spent this past week reflecting on my recent, Reiki Practitioner certification training. There are so many reflections I have and continue to have. I am overcome with gratitude for this experience and continue to feel this gratitude flow and grow. I wasn't sure what this experience would be like or what it will bring, but I did KNOW it was the natural next step in my life's journey. It was exactly the right time (even though EVERYTHING in my life said it wasn't ), the most right instructor, and the mostest most right group of women to share this experience with. It's truly divine what can happen when you show up for yourself even though…...all the things.”

~Sarah A

“…rounding out my tour with a private ceremony and education. It was a deep-dive into esoteric and intuitive art of plant spirit medicine and it's symbiotic relationship to our world and its healing. The relationship and frequency with that of the earth is a beautiful science and practice that reaches into the darkest corners of the soul, shining in a light of self discovery and knowledge. I felt like I had 10 years of therapy in 2 days.”

~Mindy Stamulis

“Her healing abilities are insane, y'all. The tension and trauma that has been clouding my heart chakra for years was at least partially let go. Through the sound bowl, the energy shifted from release to empowerment. I felt an intense feeling in my gut, one that felt proud and becoming. I felt more connected to my womanhood, and the women around me, in that moment than ever. I am so grateful to Jessica for giving us a safe and magickal space to do this, and I will definitely be back.”

~Harlan Dawkins

“I have had many readings before but never received one with so much power. I left feeling like I had healed 46 years of pain…this was powerful and much needed.”

~Marsha Taylor

“My experiences with Jessica have changed my life in every aspect! I first came for a reading after my grandparents passed away in 2016, and boy did she deliver the messages I needed to hear! Since then I’ve had more readings with her, became a Reiki practitioner, sat for a Cacao ceremony, mediumship practice circles & courses, and recently went to a Spiritual Goddess Retreat. Working with her, I was able to release so many fears I’ve been holding onto and have learned to embrace myself just as I am… with grace and ease!”

~Cyndi Meraz

“You brought me so much comfort knowing that I had so many loved ones who have passed on to the other side who are still connected to me, it opened my eyes so much. You bring people peace and comfort and we hope to be seeing you again very soon!”

~Jaelynn Simmons

“When I say that my first cacao ceremony was the most profound experience of my entire life, I am not lying. What I DID experience was one of a kind, truly beautiful, and painful, but in the best way. This is the first time I feel that I've truly meditated, I've tried in the past but resigned myself to "it's not for me." But it is!”

~Harlan Dawkins

“I went from hiding myself to being open enough to launch a business centered around my gifts. I have since launched a business that has gained a community and is experiencing increasing levels of success within a span of 2 months. I feel confident in myself and my goals are manifesting in the form of finances, relationships, and business opportunities.”

-Kelsi Dennis

“Had a reading done by Jessica Tanselle and she was spot on with everything. Even some Mediumship from my family on the other side had came through. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that was serious or curious about spirit. Thank you for everything, for the message that came through.”

-Tinia Strickland

“I went on the Spiritual Goddess retreat wanting to know more about myself and very curious of what all the hype was about. I was desperate, but mostly with the attitude “why not?”. This retreat is now a significant turning point in my life. My experience was deep; spiritually and mindfully. The journey explained the source of my subconscious beliefs that controlled my conscious behaviors, perspectives, and attitude. I feel that I can actually move forward. I softened and I love more freely without the pain of my past.”

-Katie Gangler

“I have been getting readings from Jessica for four years now and whether they were intuitive, mediumship, or past life regression, they have always been on point! With her sunny and healing disposition, she will make you feel calm and relaxed and does a thorough job of explaining your reading in full detail. She is very gifted in all spiritual realms and truly a beautiful soul. If you’re looking for guidance, closure, or to get messages from loved ones who have passed, book a reading with Jessica!”

-Heather Niehoff

“Before working with Jessica, I was experiencing a lot of confusion about experiences that I was having. I was feeling lost and overwhelmed during the process of discovering my gifts. My experience with Jessica has been full of insight and acceptance. She really listened to what I was experiencing and took the time to talk me through some things without expecting anything in return. Her classes are full of joy and wisdom and are a safe place free of judgement as you gain experience in working with your gifts.”

-Kelsi Dennis

“I’m feeling so grateful to have shared space with the most beautiful humans tonight to celebrate Beltaine. I was extremely excited, seeing as this was my first experience with Cacao. Thank you from the bottom of my open + blissfully happy heart to Jessica for your guidance, love, and support. I've been feeling so lost so I asked the Universe for a new community to help me in my journeys. This is what I've been needing!”

-Katie Swain

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Are you ready to try Cacao?

FAQ

How do I book?

Find an upcoming Ceremony HERE

How much is it?

Each group ceremony is $55

How long is the ceremony?

Each ceremony about 2.5 hours

Where is it located?

Louisville, Kentucky + other select locations. Find more info on upcoming events + ceremonies HERE.

Can I attend virtually?

Virtual Ceremonies are available. Click HERE to see when the next virtual ceremony offering is taking place.

Do I need to bring something?

Bring items to be seated comfortably on the floor, a reusable water bottle, a journal, and a pen. You can also bring any spiritual tools or items that you would like to have with you or to place on the altar.

What do I wear?

Clothes you feel comfortable in

Who is this for?

This is for anyone wanting to expand their spiritual connection, to heal their heart, and to connect to other like-minded spiritual people in community.

What is Ceremonial Cacao?

Cacao is an ancient plant medicine that carries the wisdom of the earth. This gentle, powerful plant ally awakens the spirit in our hearts and allows us to meditate with ease. This plant consciousness connects us to the earth + the universe. Cacao is here to help heal the self, heal the community, and is meant to be shared with each other and the earth. Find out more about Cacao HERE.

Do I have to drink the cacao?

No you do not. You may choose to hold the cacao, ingest the cacao, or smear the cacao on your body.

What is in the cacao?

Ceremonial Cacao, cane sugar, and sea salt.

DISCLAIMER: The Jessica Tanselle is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the cacao.

Are there any contraindications?

Individuals currently taking any SSRIs medication, antidepressants, low blood pressure medication, or those undergoing chemotherapy treatment should not drink more than a meditation dose. The combination of medication and Cacao can cause nausea when consumed in higher doses. Women who are pregnant should not drink more than 15-20g of pure Cacao to prevent any issues. Jessica will make sure to guide you with this in ceremony.

Does ceremonial Cacao contain caffeine?

The main stimulating ingredient in Cacao is Theobromine. Theobromine is in the same family as caffeine, however it’s much more gentle on the adrenal glands, nervous system. It is also more alkalizing. Some strains of Cacao contain caffeine as well. Land-raised strains from Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize have little to no caffeine.

What will cacao do for my body?

Cacao will stimulate the heart, relax the blood vessels, + provide many nuritients for the body.

Where do I get the cacao?

I use a few different brands of cacao that are ethically sourced. Cacao Source and Cacao Laboratory are the two I use most.

Where can I order cacao?

You can order through Cacao Lab and use the code JESSICAT10 for a 10% discount.