Empress Zella Taj Kan-Aset Xi - Embracing Partnership and Reciprocity with Mother Earth
Mystic Mag Interview on Ministry of Neteru Temple
Empress Zella Taj Kan-Aset Xi embodies a profound connection to the natural world as a Medicine Woman, Minister, and Communer with the nature spirits. Hailing from the Ministry of Neteru, her mission transcends conventional boundaries, seeking to awaken humanity to the deep partnership and reciprocity we share with Mother Earth and the spirits of nature. At the heart of Empress Zella’s work is the remembrance of our inherent connection to all of life. Through her teachings and practices, she guides individuals towards a profound understanding of their role within the web of existence, empowering them to step fully into their power and align with their unique purpose. Join Mystic Mag as we delve into Empress Zella Taj Kan-Aset Xi’s journey, exploring how she navigates the realms of spirituality and nature to foster harmony and balance within ourselves and the world around us.
What inspired you to create the Ministry of Neteru (MoN), and how does it reflect your personal journey and beliefs?
The Ministry of Neteru was undoubtedly a divine assignment from Spirit. It is a significant part of why I incarnated on Earth, aligning with what I came to do and what I’ve prepared for throughout my personal healing journey. Along this path, I have encountered numerous beautiful people whom I consider friends and teachers, and who have tremendously assisted me. However, there were also many moments where I felt profoundly alone, with the sense that no one could comprehend what I was experiencing as I traversed this journey of self-awareness and spiritual growth.
Consequently, I had to let go of many friendships and activities that no longer resonated with me. This transition was challenging, and I often wished for more support. I know I experienced this so that I could pave the way for others. Being a multifaceted visionary, a seer, and a wayshower is an inherently lonely path until others catch up. My Indigenous name, Zella, embodies this essence, it means the one who knows the way and is lacking nothing. Thus, the conception of the Ministry of Neteru wasn’t solely my creation. During a long solo road trip, my guides and ancestors pieced together the vision for me, bestowing upon me this profound gift.
The magnitude of this prompted me to take a vow of silence upon my return and fast, allowing the entirety of the vision to crystallize. The Ministry of Neteru is, at its core, is a Temple—a sanctuary for learning from grounded healers, tapping into one’s inherent wisdom, and connecting with a like-minded community. It serves as a beacon to remind us all of our power to dream a new dream of what’s possible on Earth.
Our Temple acts as a hub for kindred Earth stewards to find one another, offering spiritually rooted education, wellness spaces, advocacy opportunities, and support along their respective journeys. Fundamentally, it represents grounded spirituality, rejecting spiritual bypassing narratives and acknowledging the suffering aspect of the human experience. We not only teach how to be with suffering, but also how to alchemize it, connecting spirituality with the real world, to create space for this new world that wants to be born..
As an Indigenous, BIPOC, and queer-led organization, we honor all faith-based traditions and strive to cultivate a world where everyone enjoys the same freedoms. We view it as our sacred duty to ensure the safety and freedom of all, envisioning a world where all can live in heaven on Earth.
Can you explain the concept of living in partnership and reciprocity with Mother Earth and nature spirits? How does this philosophy guide the mission and activities of MoN?
Very simply, this just means living in balance with life, right? It means remembering that we are all inextricably connected with all of life, and that there is no hierarchy. Understanding that we are the younger siblings in Creation and that the plants, rocks, animals, and waters, they all have so much to teach us. It’s about remembering that everything Earth provides is a gift, first and foremost. Reflecting on the fact that we cannot create tomatoes or oranges, but we plant the seeds and hope for a miracle to occur. We are not entitled to this miracle; it is a gift in its purest form.