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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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Wholistic’ Wellness Program Launching in September 2023!
In our modern, fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up thinking about our health from a strictly physical point of view. But we’re so much more than that. Our wellness is tied not just to our physical state, but also our emotional and mental states. Our spiritual needs can impact our health when not…
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 to help clients ground and center themselves before or during a healing session or reading, and which I use in many of my workshops. Below…
Developing My Spirit Family – Working with Rat Spirit
Shamans work with a host of spirits – physical ancestors, shamanic ancestors, spirits of animals, plants, land, and others – that become their family. Which type of spirits become the most called on or worked with depends on each shaman’s shamanic tradition and personal practice. In some traditions, spirit animals can be one of the…
Reindeer Shamanism – Journaling my Shamanic Path
Welcome to the ongoing series of articles that document my path through shamanism. You can find all these articles (in reverse chronological order) under the blog category of ‘My Shamanic Path‘ if you’d like to follow the full story. In the summer and early fall of 2022, I had a series of unexpected experiences that…
Ritual for the Loss of An Animal Companion
It’s inevitable that, for those of us who chose to share our lives with animal companions, we will have to face losing them far before we’re ready. I wrote this ritual on request, but my own beloved familiar, Thorin, is aging, and so I also wrote this ritual in mind for my future self to…