Tinkuy
Tinkuy (Wechua: tinkuy, "meeting" or "convergence") is a concept in Wechua cosmology denoting the sacred meeting point between complementary forces. Closely related to yanantin (the principle of complementary duality), tinkuy describes the dynamic moments and locations where paired opposites converge. Certain geographic features, such as the confluence of rivers, mountain passes, and cave entrances, are considered tinkuy sites where different realms or forces meet. These places are often marked as wak'a (sacred sites) and hold particular significance in the Faith of Inti.
Tinkuy occurs not only in places but also in times and persons. Seasonal transitions, eclipses, and solstices are temporal tinkuy when celestial forces converge. Individuals whose gender identity exists between male and female categories, known as chawpi runakuna ("people of the center"), are understood to embody tinkuy within their persons, manifesting the convergence of complementary forces. The quariwarmi tradition of ritual specialists derives from this understanding. Ritual practice in the Faith of Inti often aims to facilitate or celebrate tinkuy, invoking the creative potential released when yanantin pairs come together.
