Saint Lucia, a celebration that resonates across cultures, transcends geographical boundaries and speaks to the importance of light from a cross-cultural shamanic viewpoint. The festival of Saint Lucia, with its historical roots and symbolism, reveals the common thread of light's significance in various shamanic traditions. Saint Lucia: A Multicultural Tapestry Saint Lucia, or Saint Lucy's … Read more about The Universal Radiance: Saint Lucia’s Light from a Cross-Cultural Shamanic Perspective
Can Anyone Become a Shaman?
Shamanism, with its ancient and diverse practices, offers a unique path for spiritual seekers and those interested in healing and connecting with the natural world. The idea of becoming a shaman practitioner can be appealing to many individuals who wish to explore this profound and transformative journey. 1. Accessibility of Shamanic Practices: One of the remarkable aspects of shamanism is … Read more about Can Anyone Become a Shaman?
Principal Teacher at Embracing Shamanism: Twobirds
Did you know that Twobirds spent time with indigenous shamanic cultures in Mexico, South Africa, the Kalahari in Botswana, North Vietnam, and the Ecuadorian rain forest? Learn more about her experience here. … Read more about Principal Teacher at Embracing Shamanism: Twobirds
Why is Knowing about Shamanism Important – Even If You Don’t “Believe” In It?
Cultural Appreciation: Shamanism is an integral part of the cultural and spiritual heritage of many indigenous and traditional societies around the world. By learning about shamanism, you gain insight into the customs, beliefs, and practices of these cultures. Respecting and appreciating their traditions promotes cultural diversity and understanding. Historical Significance: Shamanism is one of … Read more about Why is Knowing about Shamanism Important – Even If You Don’t “Believe” In It?
Angels Unveiled: A Shamanic Exploration of Divine Guidance
Angels, often associated with religious and spiritual traditions, have a place in the realm of shamanism too. While shamanism generally conjures images of spirit animals, journeys to the spirit world, and ancestral wisdom, the concept of angels can provide a unique and complementary perspective. In this article, we embark on a shamanic journey to explore angels, their role, and the crossroads … Read more about Angels Unveiled: A Shamanic Exploration of Divine Guidance
Why is Shamanism Still Practiced Today?
Shamanism, an ancient spiritual practice dating back thousands of years, has stood the test of time and continues to be practiced in various forms across the globe. Despite the changes brought about by modernization and the rise of organized religions, shamanism endures as a resilient and profound spiritual path. In this blog post, we will explore the current state of shamanism, examining how it … Read more about Why is Shamanism Still Practiced Today?
Places, People and Situations that have “Bad” Energy – a Shamanic Perspective
Have you ever walked into a room and felt an unspoken tension, as if the energy itself was heavy with unresolved conflict? Have you visited bustling city centers and wondered about the countless thoughts and emotions swirling around you? Energy is all around us, and it has the power to influence our experiences in both subtle and profound ways. In this exploration, we delve into places, people, … Read more about Places, People and Situations that have “Bad” Energy – a Shamanic Perspective
American Thanksgiving: Acknowledgment, Reconciliation, and Cultural Respect
American Thanksgiving, a holiday rooted in gathering, gratitude, and reflection, carries a profound significance when viewed through the lens of shamanism, particularly in the context of acknowledging the historical injustices inflicted upon indigenous populations. This perspective provides a framework for understanding how to acknowledge these atrocities, foster cultural respect, learn from the … Read more about American Thanksgiving: Acknowledgment, Reconciliation, and Cultural Respect
The Challenging Questions to Ask Yourself when Coming Out of Transformation?
An essential stage of healing is identification – of forming a new sense of self and how that is integrated in your life. How do I survive if I become a stronger healthier and happier person?’ This is a challenge of survival for this new sense of self. If I own this, if I go so far as to heal this, if I actually transform myself into a healthy person, if I go the next couple of stages of … Read more about The Challenging Questions to Ask Yourself when Coming Out of Transformation?
What is an Shamanic Initiation and Why is it Important?
A shamanic initiation is a profound and often transformative experience in which an individual is called, chosen, or voluntarily embarks on a spiritual journey to become a shaman, a healer, or a spiritual leader within their community. These initiations are an integral part of shamanic traditions and serve several important purposes: Connection with the Spiritual Realm: Initiations are seen as … Read more about What is an Shamanic Initiation and Why is it Important?