Botanical Name
Theobroma cacao
 
Usual Origin(s)
Central America, South America, West Africa
 
Description
Small, dark brown pieces of crushed cacao beans with a rich, bitter chocolate flavor and intense earthy aroma. These raw, unprocessed fragments retain the natural essence of the sacred cacao tree and are prized for their pure, unadulterated energy.
 
Folk Names
Food of the Gods, Chocolate Beans, Cocoa Nibs, Sacred Beans, Xocolatl
 
Gender
Feminine
 
Planet
Venus
 
Element
Fire
 
Powers
Love, Passion, Abundance, Energy, Sacred Connection
 
Magical Uses
Cacao nibs are powerful allies in love magic, often added to charm bags and sachets to attract romantic partners and deepen existing relationships. When consumed ritually or offered to deities, cacao nibs are believed to open the heart chakra and enhance emotional connection and empathy.
The nibs are frequently used in abundance rituals and prosperity spells, drawing on their historical significance as currency and symbols of wealth. Burning cacao nibs as incense creates a sacred atmosphere for meditation and spiritual communion, particularly in heart-opening practices.
They are often incorporated into aphrodisiac blends and passion rituals to ignite desire and enhance sensual experiences. Cacao nibs can be added to energy-boosting sachets or consumed before magical workings to increase focus and stamina. In sacred ceremonies, sharing cacao nibs is thought to create bonds of friendship and strengthen community connections.
 
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