Shamanic No Moon Ritual
In January of 2023, I journeyed on the new moon to work with my shamanic family and found myself participating in a ritual to protect our tribe. This No Moon ritual is the first ritual in our tradition that I was taught (and is what I get for journeying on the Lunar New Year! 😄).…
Invoking Reindeer
Reindeer, both the animal and his spirit, was (and is) central to Reindeer Shamanism because thousands of years ago, the reindeer their people followed kept them alive during the long winters. A deep relationship with this animal developed, a mutual relationship of survival (humans kept wolves away from reindeer herds), and a mystical relationship of…
What is Energy Medicine?
I often get asked this when I explain that I’m a Reiki and energy medicine practitioner. Reiki has become better understood in the last few decades, but energy medicine is still new to many folx. The Difference Between Energy Medicine and Reiki While Reiki involves sending universal energy through the chakras to an individual or…
Loving Kindness Meditation
This meditation, developed out of a yogic practice, is now in wide use all around the globe including in education and the mental health field where it is used as a tool for self-compassion, gratitude, and empathy. With regular use, this meditation can promote stress reduction, increase compassion, and in “high-use” situations has been shown…
Lessons from a Wasp
I’ll start out by noting two things: one, I’m allergic to wasps – I get a severe though usually localized reaction to their sting. But if I get stung on my head, face, or neck, it could be life-threatening. And of course, allergies can get more severe with each contact, so I’m at risk for…
The Power of the Feminine in Shamanism
Shortly following my full moon initiation journey in December, I had two more powerful experiences working with my Grandfather in shamanic reality and getting to know his, and now my, shamanic lineage. I learned about the power of being a female shaman, and what that means to my lineage. 1/2/23, 7:30 PM, waxing gibbous moon…
What is Reindeer Shamanism?
Reindeer shamanism was an indigenous shamanic practice in the Nordic (Scandinavian) Arctic, among the tribes of people who followed the migrating reindeer herds approximately 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. Over thousands of years, it evolved into the more intricate practice of Sami shamanism, which was eventually suppressed when shamanic practices came under attack in Scandinavia…
Modifications for the Daily Energy Medicine Routine
If you are making use of the Daily Energy Wellness Routine, and finding that it works for you sometimes but not all the time, here are some ways to modify it to fit your needs. If you aren’t yet familiar with the Daily Energy Wellness Routine – a staple of my personal wellness routine –…
Wholistic Wellness Program Begins Sept. 15th!
My Wholistic Wellness Classes begin this Friday, 9/15 at 7 PM in Hudson, MA, offered at a very special debut price of $30 ($15 for UCMH members) for the full 3-class series (Fridays, 9/15, 10/6, & 10/13)! This is the only time this program will offered at this price, so jump in now if you…
Initiation Into Reindeer Shamanism
From my journal: 12/7/22, 4:40 PM, full moon. For the full moon, I did a ritual to dedicate my shamanic work and healing to the spirit of Reindeer. After offerings (I included Rat Spirit to give him my thanks and accept his assistance and teachings as well), and dedicatory words, I journeyed swiftly to the…
Shamanic Dedication
From my journal: 11/26/22, 7:30 PM, waxing crescent moon. I journeyed tonight to seek out my grandfather and let him know I’m ready to step onto the path that he has helped me find. I appeared as a young-ish teen when I spoke with him to tell him my intention. He seemed both pleased and…
