Don Alejandro speaks of the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor


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For more details about the filming of Don Alejandro here is a letter from Ivan Tirado.

My brothers and sisters,

Recently I had the great honor and privilege of attending a Sacred Mayan Ceremony led by Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj (Wandering Wolf), a thirteenth Generation Quiché Mayan Priest, who is also featured in an upcoming film "Shift of the Ages". I write to you all for two reasons, 1, to share my experience and 2, to ask for your help in getting the word out about the film and the importance of its message to all of humanity sharing our great mother earth.

The day happened to fall on my Mayan Birthday (5 Cauac ) which was on June 30th 2007. According to the Sacred Mayan Calendar, 5 Cauac is a day for family, friends, disciples, teachers, abundance, creation, integration, communications, teaching of truths, and the healing of body and mind. The day was already positive being that the same energies of that day were the ones at the time of my birth but even more so due to the purpose of the event which was to promote the up and coming film “Shift of the Ages” and to continue with his mission of communicating the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor.

The day started with a gathering in a small conference room at a resort tucked away in a small California town of Ojai, home of the Native Chumash Indians. The room was crowded with mostly seniors but soon filled with a verity of colorful people, young and old trying to find a place to sit. In the front of the room is a projector screen and several wicker chairs with red cushions lined up to the right. Certainly this is where Don Alejandro was to sit. As we are waiting for something to get started, I notice the director of the film (Steve Copeland) standing in the far end of the room. I was aware that clips from the film were going to be presented but never though that the director was going to be presenting them! I thought to myself “Wow, What a treat! This day is getting better by the minute… or so I thought…..

The announcement is made that Don Alejandro has arrived and would be in shortly. Immediately everyone starts preparing themselves for his arrival as excitement fills their eyes. I have to admit I too was feeling the anticipation. Suddenly there is a shift from everyone having there own conversations to complete silence. He takes his first steps into the room. In comes a very humble looking human with dark skin wearing a woven red headdress, light blue shirt, and white pants with a colorful woven belt walking slowly, almost dragging his feet with every step. He is accompanied by his wife Elzabeth Araujo (who translates for Don Alejandro) and Rosa Maria (who seems to have been there solely to assist him) followed by the coordinator of the event. They all take a seat. All except the coordinator, who takes the microphone that stood in front of one of the chairs. She thanks everyone for being there and barely contains her emotions as she introduces Don Alejandro and his purpose for being there that day.

Steve Copeland then takes the mic. He talks about the importance of this film and gave us an update on their recent progress with the film. He introduces a few clips from the movie and we all watched. Even though the room was not the best conditions for the screening, you can see the gorgeous cinematography this movie has captured along with a score of the most beautifully enchanting music. Don Alejandro apparently had not seen some of the material so during the screening, he stood up from his chair and quietly sat himself on a pillow in front of the screen with his legs to one side.

After the screening, Don Alejandro was given the microphone and announced his message to the world
(click here for video on Google). The message was approximately 25 minutes long and spoke of the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor. During this time the room had become hot and full of different smells from everyone in the room. Some started to get uncomfortable and their negative vibes happened to take influence. The speech ended and I began thinking to myself “ I spent $50 for both me and my wife and drove 300 miles for this?” This is nothing new or anything I had not known already. I was expecting to hear words from a wise elder to add to knowledge to what I have already researched for myself. Something new to add value to what I already know and have seen and experienced for myself to be true. That was not the case.

We leave the room and head down to a small grassy area near a man made waterfall/pond. The area had already been prepared earlier for the ceremony to take place. Arranged in a circle, at the center of the grass area was a small, portable metal fire pit. Next to the pit were several branches that were collected from around the area and two bags of Sugar. Across from the pit were 4 tall stick braches propped up by sticking the end into the grass, each about 5 feet tall with a feather and colored fabric tied to the top end. Each of them was placed at a cardinal point indicating North, South, East and West. A small, two foot wide shrine was surrounded by a boarder of green colored string on colored sticks again stuck in the ground. The North shrine was red with two skulls, a bear and what seemed like an ox or bull and an animal’s horn between them. The South was White with flowers at the base. The West, black and the East was yellow, both with flowers at the base. Everyone gathered along the stone cobbled ledge that was at the south end of the circle (also the only shady spot) and others that could not find a place sat on a hill just behind the West shrine.

Meanwhile, Don Alejandro is preparing the fire pit by piling up sticks “tee-pee” style inside the pit. Next he is seen pouring Sugar in the center of the pit. He asks if anyone has anything to offer the creator they may come forth and place it in the pit. He stressed that only that which is gifts of the earth should be placed in the pit. Fruit was put in by some, others placed bread and flowers. One attempted to place crystals but was rejected by Don Alejandro. As the ceremony was about to begin, he explains the ceremony and how to participate. He asked for those with cameras not to take photos while he is igniting the pit and that once the pit has fully ignited could we take photos.
I respected his wishes and did as he asked.

As he ignites the pit, he calls out to the great creator and asks for his attention.  Everyone is asked to stand and face east. As we all face east, he shouts out to the god of the east. “Lak’in”, and goes on describing its attributes. We all kneel to give thanks the powers of the east. Next we face the West turning clockwise, ‘Chik’in” he shouts, and goes on describing its attributes. We kneel to give thanks the powers of the West. Next we turn and face North. “Xaman” he shouts, and goes on describing its gifts. We all kneel to give thanks the powers of the North. Finally we face South, “Nohol”, and kneeled once more.

After acknowledging the cardinal points Don Alejandro asked us to repeat each Quiché Mayan day in  mantra form after he described the qualities of each day starting with Kawok (Cauac), which was the name of that day, and ending with Tijash (or Etznab as we know it). Each of the 20 days were chanted after their description and with that, the ceremony came to an end. Folks were told to come close to the fire and those with feathers could catch the spirits of our ancestors and cleanse their souls the usual “smoke over the body” method. Instead I sat there on the grass thinking and questioning my purpose for being there that day. I’ll admit I felt a feeling of disappointment that nothing I had heard that day was anything new to me. I guess I was looking to be enlightened by hearing the words of a respected Mayan High Priest and in participating in the ceremony yet felt I had learned nothing. But Why? Why am I here? There must be a reason, there is always a reason. I did feel the energy of everyone as one during the ceremony but again nothing new I have not experienced. I stopped for a minute to realize this emotion I was now feeling and started questioning it and looking for the root of the cause. It was at that moment that someone in the crowd let out a huge Indian cry that permeated through everyone. An energy that made you feel like pure light for a few seconds and left you with a short lived feeling of exhaustion. The woman standing just to the right of me held on to her companion with one hand and fanned her face with the other. Surely she felt the energy just as strong as I had. From that point on it dawned on me, the reason for my being there that day. It was so simple it was beautiful. I am 5 Cauac! This is my purpose in life. I was placed in the right place at the right time to confirm if you will, just that. I am 5 Cauac! I am on the right path! It was so beautiful!

Excited about my epiphany, I decided to walk up to Don Alejandro and thank him for the message he brought forth to the people there that day. As I approached him, he stood there humbly, a whole 5 feet tall looking down at his feet which were buried in the grass he was standing on. He looks up at me with a pondering look on his face. I extend my hand out to him and he accepts it with a soft ageing hand.
“Tata”, speaking in Spanish, “thank you so much for your words today…” Immediately he is taken by the fact I spoke in a tongue he understood. With a smile I continue, “I was born Ho Cauac and this day is very special for me”. “Where are you from?” he asked. “My parents are from Veracruz but I was born here in the states.”  Without saying a word, he gives me a smile and politely looks away.
Even though he did not say a word I knew that he knew, I had found my purpose for being there that day. I am 5 Cauac!
 
Now for my service as 5 Cauac. After speaking with Don Alejandro I had the privilege of having a small conversation with the director of the film “Shift of the Ages”, Steve Copeland. We talked about film, the locations and different media and software used for the film. We spoke of how we were all living and experiencing the prophecy now, as we spoke and how important it was that people awake from the deep sleep we have all been placed under. The problem is that the film, even though it is close to near completion, has been placed on hold due to funding. They have exhausted all their means of funding and that these events were there last resort in attempts to raise donations to release the film. The donations that are made to attend the events unfortunately barely cover the expenses of having to fly Don Alejandro and his family to these events. This is why this film is so important that it get out to the masses so that everyone has a chance to hear the message.

My fellow Brothers and Sisters, please consider helping our sleeping Brothers and Sisters by allowing this film to reach their cities, towns and communities. So that they too can help awaken others and spread the message of One Love, One Earth, One Divine Plan, for we must leave the old ways behind if we are to ascend to the next level. I am not asking you to make a donation  (unless it is your destiny to do so in which case you will anyways J) but to simply spread the word. Get people motivated about the film. Donations will come in. The film will get out. And you will be able to say you helped make it happen. J

Please visit the film’s official website http://www.shiftingages.com/ and enjoy the trailer if you have not seen it already.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this post. I know it was a long one. J

XA TA ZAC XA TA AMAC - "Only may there be peace in your presence."

Ivan Tirado