While shamanic initiation may be unique for each individual, cross-culturally, there are similarities. My shamanic initiation experiences had many hallmarks of traditional initiations. Here are those that I encountered: Upper world experience – My sense, [...]
April 19 - May 20 Symbol: The BullSays: I haveNatural House: 2nd Modality: FixedRules: The Neck and Throat Ruling Planet Key Words Acquisitive ~ Artistic ~ Cautious ~ Dependable ~ Determined ~ Loyal ~ Materialistic ~ Persistent ~ Practical ~ Pragmatism ~ Reliable ~ Stable ~ Stubborn ~ Thorough Taurus is [...]
At the new moon on May 6th we have an unusual configuration of planets. The Sun, Moon, Venus and Mercury are all in the sign of Taurus. In addition, this is the third of three [...]
One initiation is plenty, but, a shamanic practitioner often has many throughout their life. Why would this be? Usually they are each different types of initiation and take the practitioner into a different level of [...]
Initiation experiences can come in different forms. Sometimes they come in dreams and visions. The most common form is to be taken by spirit into another dimension. In most cases, shamanic initiation occurs in a [...]
What we pay attention to is what will grow and develop. When we place focused attention on our soul life we begin to notice and experience our soul life more fully. It’s as if the soul looks for an invitation to participate in the everyday. What daily practices nurture the sacred?
Understanding the energies of the Taurus Full Moon The sun entered the sign of Taurus on Tuesday, April 19th. Why is that important for us to know? Well, it means that since that day we [...]
March 21 - April 19 Ruling Planet: Mars Natural House: 1st Element: Fire Modality: Cardinal Rules: The Head Key Phrase: I Am Key Words: Action ~ Assertive ~ Brave ~ Competitive ~ Eager [...]
When pilgrimage is approached with intention to connect with the sacred, it alters the energy of the journey. If we seek to find the sacred, we need to understand what it is that is that we find sacred. What is it that you find sacred? Discovering the answers to this question is an important part of the whole experience.
The soul has a way of urging us forward to learn our life’s lessons. Sometimes lessons come in ways we just can’t miss – like when tragedy strikes and we have to grow a part of ourselves to get through it. But sometimes our growth comes from new opportunities, new practices, or new ideas – if we have the courage to explore them. When the opportunity, or just the idea of it, comes knocking at your door, how do you respond?
