the name
healing as a sacred practice.
Metztli is the Nahuatl name for the moon and the goddess of the moon, and another name for Coyolxauhqui, who was the Mexica (Aztec) goddess of the moon. Coyolxauhqui’s story is powerful, full of symbolism and strength, and has been interpreted and told by Xicana feminists. Gloria Anzaldúa writes about Coyolxauhqui as encouraging a praxis in healing our fragmented selves, caused by the harm we endure from trauma, oppression, colonialism, and displacement. Coyolxauhqui reminds us that healing and wholeness is an ongoing process, our birthright, sacred, and necessary.
Dr. Jeannine is proud to honor her Ancestors with her practice and work. Tlazcamati (thank you) for being here.
