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The Andean cross, known as “chakana” in Quechua, signifies a “ladder to the highest.” It’s a four-sided ladder symbol, bridging the human world with the divine, uniting the lower and higher realms, Earth and the Sun.

Inca culture viewed the hummingbird as a celestial messenger, while the condor was the primary spiritual messenger from the upper world. The hummingbird was significant for advancing human consciousness.

The Inca Mother Earth and Pachamama spiral in the Quechua language is an ancient symbol of unity, wholeness and completion. It represents the endless cycle of life and a path to the Creator.