🍄 Lucid Gates (Psilocybe cubensis)

Classification

• Species: Psilocybe cubensis

• Strain: Lucid Gates

• Category: Magic Mushroom (Psychedelic / Hallucinogenic)

[ 🧪 ] Potency = Concentration of active compounds in the mushroom
[ 🔎 ] Rarity = Level of rarity of this strain in the national and global market

Lucid Gates: 🧪 8/10 | 🔎 8/10

Origin of the Name and Symbolism

The Lucid Gates strain is one of the most enigmatic within the world of Psilocybe cubensis. Its name literally means “Portals of Lucidity,” evoking the idea of crossing dimensions of the mind — an invitation to explore expanded states of perception.

Unlike other strains named after collection sites, Lucid Gates was born in the context of modern mycological cultures, with a more mystical and contemporary imagination.

Cultural Connections

In ancestral traditions, mushrooms like Psilocybe were called teonanácatl (“Flesh of the Gods”) by Mesoamerican peoples, used in sacred rituals to expand consciousness and commune with the divine.

Lucid Gates, with its evocative name, echoes this same symbolism but adapts it to the modern spiritual universe — where portals, lucid dreams, and altered states are themes of cultural and philosophical interest.

Science and Research on Lucid Dreaming

In recent years, science has also turned its attention to the effects of psilocybin, the alkaloid present in strains like Lucid Gates. Researchers at Imperial College London have been studying how this compound interacts with neural networks linked to perception, imagination, and even conscious dreaming.

Experiments suggest that psilocybin may influence the so-called Default Mode Network (DMN), the brain area associated with daydreaming and self-reference, opening doors for investigations into lucid dreaming, creativity, and neuroplasticity.

Curiosity

Among collectors, Lucid Gates has become a reference strain precisely because of its symbolism connected to portals and mystery. Its rarity level is considered high, making it a highly valued piece in mycological collections.

⚠️ Legal Notice

• This mushroom is not a medicine.

• We are not responsible for ingestion. Always consult your physician about the effects and risks of new substances in your body, especially in the presence of comorbidities or if you are undergoing medical treatments that may interact.

When reading “Magic Mushroom,” understand that Magic is synonymous with “Psychedelic” or “Hallucinogenic.” In other words, these are species that contain psychoactive compounds, which act directly on the human nervous system and consciousness.

In Brazil, the sale of mushrooms in their natural or dehydrated form is considered legal, since legislation (ANVISA Ordinance 344/98) does not include Psilocybe cubensis on its list of prohibited substances.

Mycological sample marketed exclusively for research and collection purposes.
Not intended for human consumption.