Ix-Chel, Mayan Goddess of Love, Fertility, Midwifery, Medicine, Rainbows and Weaving! There in the background you can see the ancient remains of her Temple. It is located on the southern tip of Isla Mujeres, Mexico (translates to the Island of Women, so called because of the many carved images of women found there in honour of Ix-Chel). Perfectly positioned (as are all ancient sites!) on the highest point of the Yucatan Peninsula, where the Sun's rays hit Mexico first each da

We are off to Isla Mujeres tomorrow, Women's Island. There I'll visit the ancient ruins of the Temple of Ix-Chel, Mayan Goddess of Love, Fertility, Midwifery and Medicine. Image: Sharon McLeod The island and Ixchel have been calling me like a magnet since we got to Playa just over a week ago. This is my third time here and I've never felt this strong a pull to go there.I will be taking some offerings for her, and saying some prayers. I invite you to say a prayer for something