Category: Spiritual Practice
Learning to Journey for Self-Healing
Introduction My first contact with shamanism was in 1992 in a college course called ‘Magic and Religion’ (definitely the coolest thing about my school). The class examined indigenous and Western […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is Reindeer Shamanism?
Reindeer Shamanism is a formerly extinct line of shamanism practiced by indigenous people thousands of years ago in what is now northern Scandinavia. These people knew themselves as the Reindeer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tree of Life Meditation
This is a lovely, well-known meditation that has dozens of variations and can last for as long or as short a session as needed. This is the version I’ve developed […]
Developing my Spirit Family
Shamans work with a host of spirits – physical ancestors, shamanic ancestors, spirits of animals, plants, land, and others – that become like a family to them. Which type of […]
Shamanic Visions – My First Journeys
About a month after the session with my healer when I experienced my past life in the Arctic with my Grandfather, I went out to the Kripalu Center for Yoga […]
Samhain Story – Journey to the Shining Isle
The UU church I work for had our Samhain service this past Sunday (about 1/3 of our population are Pagan, which is why we do it every year), and I […]