In the practice of shamanism, understanding and honoring ancestors holds a place of profound importance. This ancient spiritual tradition recognizes that our forebears are not just part of our personal history but are integral to our present lives and spiritual well-being. Here’s why connecting with and respecting our ancestors is crucial in shamanic practice. Our Shamanic Practitioner … Read more about Honouring the Past: The Importance of Understanding and Honouring Ancestors in Shamanism
Ancestral
Family Ego Identities
Your family background is a holographic system in which everyone is carrying, in their family psyche, their soul contract, different aspects of their tribe. When you feel into the family dynamics, what sort of things can you name immediately? A family of alcoholics, elitists, over-achievers, ‘victims’, religious believers, lawyers, doctors, etc. These are the family systems, and then you want to … Read more about Family Ego Identities
Ancestral Patterns & Legacy
We may feel that our known ancestors are a disgrace and that the less we have to do with them the better. This may relate to unhealthy family patterns such as shame, violence, low esteem etc. It can also relate to the tribe or culture/country as a whole. For example the Holocaust in Germany and losing the war. This has left deep seated wounds in the soul and psyche of the German people that is … Read more about Ancestral Patterns & Legacy
What is an Ancestral Teacher?
An ancestral teacher is someone of your bloodline who is a guardian of traditional wisdom, available to consult with family issues and matters which directly affect your immediate community. They are also important spirit companions to access ‘lost’ knowledge. As you are seeking an ancestral teacher of your blood lineage, it is a common experience that, in addition, you will also come across a … Read more about What is an Ancestral Teacher?
Ancestors
The term ‘Ancestor’ can be used in three different ways: 1 It holds the family line only 2 It refers to the culture or the tribe 3 It includes any human being from any culture that has walked this earth before us. This month we will be exploring the Ancestral Realms with a shamanic perspective. Learn more about Ancestral Healing in our Shamanic Practitioner Training … Read more about Ancestors