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Book SynopsisUna guía completa y práctica sobre este antiguo oráculo basado en el alfabeto rúnico de los nórdicos Las runas nórdicas son un sistema mágico potente y profundamente transformador que brinda a los lectores contemporáneos acceso a la antigua tradición de las culturas del norte de Europa. Las runas tienen profundas resonancias dentro del mundo nórdico pagano, de diosas y dioses, gigantes, enanos, guerreros y magos, que han influido mucho en el trabajo de J. R. R. Tolkien, entre otros. La tradición nórdica atribuye el descubrimiento de las runas al “padre de todo”, Odín, un dios de la inspiración y la sabiduría secreta, además de prototipo mítico de los magos rúnicos, quienes establecieron el patrón para obtener su conocimiento.Runas nórdicas aborda tres áreas principales: su tradición, la hist

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Book SynopsisUna guía para conectarte con tus ancestros y sanar tu linaje• Comparte ritos y prácticas de veneración tradicionales para conectarte con tus antepasados, incluidos rituales de limpieza, viajes de trance, trabajo energético y jardinería sagrada• Explora las prácticas ancestrales de elaboración de altares, herramientas sagradas para los altares y cómo invitar a tus antepasados a tomar un papel activo para intervenir en tu nombre• Describe el proceso de deificación de antepasados estimados y cómo esta práctica abre el acceso a poderes especiales para aquellos que comparten el linaje de ese antepasadoAl explorar los diversos y dinámicos ritos de veneración ancestral de los antiguos mesoamericanos, así como los que se practican en el curanderismo contemporáneo, Erika Buenaflor muestra cómo podemos aprovechar estas tradiciones para reconectarnos con nuestros a

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking story that collects, commemorates, and illuminates traditional, sacred Pagan practices and beliefs in a fresh, contemporary, and whimsical style. Join Rupert the rabbit on his adventures as he sets out to discover how and why people leave their homes to celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. As Rupert's journey unfolds throughout the seasons, he meets owls, fairies, and old friends who teach him about the Wheel of the Year. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an excellent starting point for young children being raised within the loose structure of the various Pagan traditions. You don't have to be Pagan to be enchanted by Rupert and the magick found in his tales.

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Book SynopsisColoring pages, puzzles, and games follow lovable Rupert the rabbit and all his friends as they learn about the 8 seasonal holidays of the Wheel of the Year. Enjoy hours of imaginative fun with animals, fairies, and children who join Rupert in his lessons through 38 images from the Rupert's Tales: The Wheel of the Year book series. Solve puzzles and play games, too! Become a Friend of Rupert! He's waiting for you!

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Book SynopsisRupert the rabbit is curious, furry, brown, and helpful, and it seems his lessons never end! With the help of human, animal, and fairy friends, he learns about reducing, reusing, and recycling, and how each of us has an important part to play in taking care of the world around us. A cloud of dragonflies, a singing frog, a lonely snail, a smart cat, and even a clever crow all have things to teach Rupert throughout his adventures in these four stories. Rupert''s Tales are enhanced by 40 vivid pastel illustrations that create scenes sure to spark a sense of wonder at the beauty of nature. Lyrically enchanting, Rupert''s adventures lovingly introduce children to the important task of fostering our natural environment.

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Book SynopsisFour Rupert the rabbit bedtime stories that addressfalling asleep, dreaming, sending bad dreams away, and protecting dreamers With this enchanting collection of four rhyming bedtime stories, children will be encouraged to discover new ways of exploring and directing dreamtime that comes naturally from their minds and hearts. Meet the very tired and hungry Brody the bat, who helps Rupert the rabbit learn about going to sleep, and a colorful dragon that knows all about dreaming. Merissa the Mermaid and Flora the Frog are the perfect duo to talk about sending bad dreams away, and the Guardian of Dreams is there to protect dreamers as they sleep. Inspiration for reluctant and eager sleepers alike can be found in this assortment of charming, creative tales. Stories come to life with 40 delightfully vibrant pastel illustrations that complement creative concepts, influencing the direction and content of children's dreamssomething sure to please the adventurous spirit of every child.

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Book SynopsisRupert learns more in this second book about making magick, including the meaning of symbols, some that are familiar and some that are new to him. Rupert meets Grandmother Spinner, a very wise spider who helps him to understand why three children are gathering items in the forest to build an altar; and Goddess makes an appearance to teach Rupert and some of his friends how the moon reminds people of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. With 16 enchanting illustrations, these two rhyming stories offer children a glimpse of the vibrant journey ahead of them as they learn more about how to make magick. For readers aged 5 to 8.

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Book SynopsisRupert the rabbit learns about Nature''s elementsAir, Fire, Water, and Earthand their connection to courage, acceptance, compassion, and helping others, through 4 engaging stories. In thesefour adventure stories,Rupert the rabbit learns how courage, acceptance, compassion, and helping others are connected to the classical elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. In The Courage to Fly, Grandmother Spinner teaches Rupert that knowledge is only the beginning of wisdom when she asks for his help with a bird who has fallen from the sky. Rupert discovers in Some Like It Hot that the Element of Fire is the realm of action and turning words into deeds. When Dylan the dolphin is stuck far from the sea in The Mystery of Lessons, Rupert receives a lesson in compassion when Grandmother Spinner asks for his help once more, and, finally, Rupert is rewarded for his assistance in The Sounds of Earth when he helps Erik the earthworm finally get some sleep. Includes 39 vibrant illustrations. For ages 58.

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Book SynopsisSeeking to identify the plant origins of the early sacramental beverages Soma and Haoma, this study draws a connection between the psychoactive properties of these drinks and the widespread use of cannabis among Indo-Europeans during this time. Exploring the role of these libations as inspiration for the Indian Rig Veda and the Persian Avestan texts, this examination discusses the spread of cannabis use across Europe and Asia, the origins of the Soma and Haoma cults, and the shamanic origins of modern religion.Trade Review"Scholarly, hip, witty, and extremely well documented . . . this book might cause a revolution in biblical studies!" --Robert Anton Wilson, author, Schrodinger's Cat Trilogy"This book is fanscinating! There can be little doubt about a role for cannabis in Judaic religion . . . there is no way that so important a plant as a fiber source for textiles and nutritive oils and one so easy to grow would have gone unnoticed, and the mere harvesting of it would have induced an entheogenic reaction." --Carp P. Ruck, professor, Boston University"Every cannabis aficionado, patient, and advocate will find something of great value in Chris Bennett's Cannabis and the Soma Solution. The great Jack Herer laid the foundation of our understanding of the foolishness of cannabis prohibition in its modern form: Chris Bennett has performed an invaluable service by proving once and for all that the oldest and greatest spiritual sacrament in human history is cannabis use." -- Treating Yourself (November 2011)"It is a volume that must be read by every scholar who works in the field of biblical studies, world religions, psycho-spirituality, or the history of the paranormal as friend and familiar." J. Harold Ellens, PhD, Institute for Antiquity and Christianity of the Claremont Graduate School"A treasure trove of up-to-date ancient information on cannabis. Highly recommended to round out your library on religious uses of psychoactive drugs." Julie Holland, M.D., editor, The Pot Book: A Complete Guide to Cannabis"I have read Mr. Bennett's several books on this subject and am in general agreement with what he states, especially about the extent to which the Vedic hallucinogen Soma was probably made from cannabis. Indeed, his research has changed my own thinking about this ancient conundrum (heretofore, the majority of scholars have suggested that Soma was prepared from psychotropic mushrooms) . . . . In short, I heartily recommend Bennett's book to anyone seeking a better understanding of this well-nigh universal, albeit all too often misunderstood hallucinogen and its crucial role in the history of human spirituality." C. Scott Littleton, Ph.D., Emeritus professor of Anthropology, Occidental College"Chris Bennett assembles religious, historical, medical and poetic sources with immaculate ease, in order to construct what is sure to be an enduring examination of the global history of cannabis use by widely diverse human populations." Dr. David C.A. Hillman, author, The Chemical Muse: Drug Use and the Roots of Western Civilization"I've enjoyed this book immenselya masterful investigation of religious intoxication cults from ancient India, Persia, Asia Minor, Scythia, and Europe. Refuting R. Gordon Wasson's theory that Soma of the Vedas was Amanita muscaria mushrooms, Bennett shows that Soma was probably a mixture of cannabis, ephedra and poppy (confirmed by Sarianidi's archaeological discoveries in Bactria), and he traces the uses of cannabis as a sacrament through many ancient cultures. This is a must-read for everyone interested in the ancient history of drugs." Michael R. Aldrich Ph.D., author, Marijuana Myths and Folklore"If you are interested in the history of the Indo-Europeans, the history and identification of soma / haoma, or the history of cannabis as a hallucinogen, you owe it to yourself to read Chris Bennett's substantial tome." Victor H. Mair, Professor, Chinese Language and Literature, University of Pennsylvania

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nothing is more essential for the future of the planet than an honoring and integration of indigenous wisdom in every realm. In this brilliant poignant profound superbly written book, Apela Colorado offers us the treasures of a lifetime of shamanic passion and practice as well as a practical template for all of us to start our journey’s home to celebrating and protecting the creation and ourselves. This essential book should be in the backpack of every seeker, every policy maker and all those passionately concerned for the birth of a new humanity."—Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope: A guide to Sacred Activism and with Carolyn Baker, Radical Regeneration.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Life is energy and when we understand this on a fundamental level and learn to work with this realm, amazing changes unfold in our lives. Ready to release the past for good? Tired of feeling overwhelmed by draining relationships? Then look no further. Energy Strands will teach you everything you need to know to become masterful at forming and keeping the life-enhancing connections that matter most.” – Cheryl Richardson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Extreme Self-Care“Energy Strands, in my opinion, is one of the most in-depth books ever written defining energy and how to use or misuse it. Denise Linn masterly weaves together ageless, divine, and sage wisdom to assist your soul in its enduring journey while on earth. When put into use, the tools she generously shares will assist you in experiencing a life of fulfillment, understanding, and enlightenment. Don’t miss out!” – James Van Praagh, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Wisdom from Your Spirit Guides“Energy Strands is a grounded, practical, and much-needed manual for caring for ourselves while navigating the morass of human energetic interaction. A must-read for anyone wanting to live a calm, peaceful, and grounded life in the midst of so much stress in the world. I’ll keep my copy by my bedside.” – Sonia Choquette, New York Times best-selling author of Your 3 Best Super Powers“If you have ever chatted with someone and felt your energy drain away, then you know what it means to have an energy cord depletion. Denise Linn knows about energy. She’s studied itfor a lifetime, and she teaches you how to protect your energy field as well as how to remove negative influences that have glommed onto you from others. This book will one day be known as a class icon the subject of human potential and energy field.”– Colette Baron-Reid, best-selling author of Uncharted“Denise Linn’s new insightful and educational book, Energy Strands, not only teaches you the importance of knowing and understanding how the intricate energy cords that are part of us and the Universe work—but it also teaches you that life is one big continuous circle of giving and receiving energy. You can be in control of this wonderful, intelligent energy and use it to guide you on your path toward happiness, prosperity, and well-being. This book is a must for your library!”– John Holland, psychic medium and author of Bridging Two Realms“Energy Strands is probably the most valuable book in the world that we are living in today. It helps us all understand that our connectionis far deeper than what we perceive it to be. It proves that we are all interwoven in the subliminal, and yet when we need something or someone needs us, energy never lets us down, it’s right there staring at us. That’s the beauty of energy! A gorgeous book that’s going to be on my list of ‘must-reads’ for all my students.”– Lisa Williams, internationally acclaimed medium and author ofWas That a Sign from Heaven?“A master at clearing our energy field and the space around it, Denise Linn isn’t just a great author, she’s an awesome spiritual teacher. Based upon her decades of spiritual study and profound inner experience, her practical, down-to-earth guidebook to subtle energy, Energy Strands, is chock-full of methods for releasing psychic bondage and invoking spiritual protection. Denise shows us how in this must-have book. Read it and use it!” – Dr. Susan Shumsky, award-winning and best-selling author of Instant Healing and The Power of Chakras“Denise Linn brilliantly shines her light into the mysterious world of energy and illuminates a transformational process for living life with greater grace and ease. Energy Strands not only guides us on how to release aspects of our life that no longer serve us, it also provides the steps to thread deeper connections to people, circumstances, and choices that nourish us. In the process, we are healed. I love this book.” – davidji, best-selling author of Sacred Powers and Secrets of Meditation“Energy Strands is full of eureka moments, laugh-out-loud examples, and the kind of peaceful clarity that I have come to expect from Denise’s writings. As usual, she has taken a complex and spiritually important topic and made it crystal clear to the reader. This book has opened my eyes and changed how I see the world, the people around me, and given me a whole new set of spiritual tools that I can use to live a happier, healthier, more magical life—and it will do the same for you!”– Radleigh Valentine, best-selling author of How to Be Your Own Genie“The powerful and easily understandable guidance Denise provides in Energy Strands is a life changer! By learning to identify your attachments, and how to release unhealthy ties and foster positive ones, you’ll experience a sense of freedom unlike any other! As a highly sensitive empath, I found Denise’s book to be both empowering and comforting. I highly recommend it!” – Kerri Richardson, coach and author of What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Sacred Science is a fresh narrative about healing that is at once ancient and pioneering. If you desire a deep dive into the psychological blind spots that may block your potential to heal—particularly when conventional medicine has failed you—read this book. Polizzi is in a class by himself as a scholar of ancestral medicine, a gifted storyteller brimming with integrity."— Sara Gottfried, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Younger, The Hormone Cure, and The Hormone Reset Diet"Part adventure book, part self-help book, part memoir, part guide into the deepest parts of your soul . . . The Sacred Science by acclaimed filmmaker Nick Polizzi will keep you on the edge of your seat as you explore the deep wisdom found in our world’s ancient traditions. A Must Read."— Nick Ortner, New York Times best-selling author of The Tapping Solution"Rarely are readers given the gift and opportunity to be introduced to the deep wisdom and healing that the universal practice of shamanism embraces. In The Sacred Science, Nick Polizzi honestly shares how native rituals immerse us in both the light and the shadow, carrying us through to a place of illumination. This book demonstrates the raw and authentic power of shamanism without trying to soften what is required to truly engage in such an ancient tradition that can provide healing in ways many never imagined. Polizzi and the brave souls he brought with him ventured together into the jungles and experienced the magic of this earth-based practice. Read this book slowly, absorb and digest the inspirational wisdom. The Sacred Science truly honors the sacredness of shamanic work."— Sandra Ingerman, M.A., author of Soul Retrieval and Medicine for the Earth"In The Sacred Science, Nick Polizzi tells a riveting tale of exploration, hope, and wonder through his adventures into the Amazon. A regular guy from Connecticut follows his own health journey and finds the earth’s greatest treasure—forgotten healing plants and the native cultures who know how to use them. It was hard to put this book down and the ending delivered a wallop that everyone needs to experience."— Dr. Pedram Shojai, New York Times best-selling author of The Urban Monk

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Book SynopsisAccess the gifts of transformation, heal the self, and live in harmony with one another and with the Earth by journeying through the wisdom wheel—a fresh take on the traditional medicine wheel—its archetypes, and its four wisdom challenges.The teachings of the medicine wheel have existed from the beginning of time. Today, however, we are creating modern paradigms of shamanism while drawing on the sacred traditions of the past. In this book, shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo explains that the medicine wheel is also a wisdom wheel: an advanced tool for working toward personal and planetary transformation. By journeying through the wisdom wheel and its four directions—South, West, North, and East—each of which is associated with an archetypal animal and sacred journey, you will be able to access powerful healing energies and step into a new personal and collective destiny.

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Book SynopsisWestern-based astrology has a provocative counterpart in the Native American medicine wheel, with a spirit animal equivalent for each sign of the zodiac. In this thoughtful book, Lucy Harmer shows readers how to find the spirit animal that corresponds to their birth sign. She provides detailed descriptions of the strengths and weaknesses of each of the twelve spirit animals—for example, falcon is enthusiastic and adventurous but can be impulsive and impatient, while deer is sociable and eloquent but can be lazy and superficial. Once readers determine their spirit animal, they can better understand their relationships with family, friends, and associates. Readers can also discover those people who are part of their animal clan and the various compatibilities and incompatibilities between all the spirit animals. They will be able to uncover the hidden treasures of their personalities and their secret talents, as well as the color, plant, and totem stone corresponding to each spirit animal. For readers who want to take shamanic astrology to the next level, the book includes the first complete lunar calendar for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to help them determine their spirit animal rising sign and discover how the moon influences their daily life.

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Book SynopsisThe word "shaman" means "one who sees in the dark." Shamans consciously choose to live in two different worlds at the same time. They have one foot here in the everyday world and one foot in the world of the spirits. The fact is, we all live in these two different worlds, but are commonly not aware of the other, less visible one. This world does not exist in some other place, but is right beside us, just outside of our usual perceptions. Seeing in the Dark is a definitive source for personal shamanism and not only provides the tools and techniques of the shaman, but presents the wisdom tradition, awareness paradigm, and shamanic way of life. The powerful shamanic path has weathered the cataclysmic changes of over 50,000 years of human history and is even more vital and relevant today. In times when stress, tension, and the fast pace of life overwhelm us, this path shows us how to slow down, reconnect to the sacred, and harness our personal power-skills that will be needed for the uncertain days ahead. Included in this book are over 100 easy-to-follow exercises that teach important survival skills for the coming changes of 2012 and beyond.From the Introduction:The world is changing [and] in the midst of devastating change, what can we do? In short, we can become more connected, more self-reliant, and unswervingly responsible for ourselves. If everything changes, where can we look to find an immutable constant that has weathered the ravages of time? The answer to that question is shamanism.

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Book SynopsisExperiential journalist Rak Razam sets out to document the thriving business of 21st-century hallucinogenic shamanism starting with a trip to the annual Amazonian Shaman Conference in Iquitos, Peru, where he meets a motley crew of "spiritual tourists," rogue scientists, black magicians, and indigenous and Western healers and guides, all in town to partake of the ritual--and the medicine--of ayahuasca, "the vine of souls." Combining his personal story with the history of Amazonian shamanism, Razam takes the reader along on an entertaining, enlightening adventure. In areas of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, the traditional herbal brew known as ayahuasca or yajé is legally used to heal physical ailments and to cleanse and purify the spirit by connecting it to the web of life. Sting and Tori Amos have admitted sampling it in Latin America, as has Paul Simon, who chronicled the experience in his song "Spirit Voices." Aya Awakenings works as a cautionary tale, a travelogue, and a memoir, but primarily acts as a portal through which readers are able to gain more information about the perils and the promise of spiritual reconnection through ayahuasca. "A memorable--and deeply personal--journey into the hearts and minds of those who carry on the shamanic traditions of ayahuasca."--Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Contents Foreword by Dennis McKenna Preface by Rak Razam Departure 1 Seekers of the Mystery; 2 Wheel of Fortune; 3 Jungle Fever; 4 Space Cadets; 5 Cosmovision; 6 Hamburger Universe; 7 Surfing; 8 Ayahuasca Disco; 9 Logos; 10 Night of the Black Puma; 11 Downtime; 12 Seeds; 13 Beasts Initiation; 14 Shaman School; 15 Snakes and Ladders; 16 Heart of Darkness; 17 Return to the Source; 18 The Love Creek Session; 19 The High Frontier; 20 Stairway to Heaven; 21 Going Down to the River to Pray; 22 The Hero''s Journey Return 23 Secret Women''s Business; 24 The Prime Directive; 25 One River; 26 When Stones Dream; 27 Paying the Earth; 28 Talking with Kevin; 29 Illuminated; 30 Final Flight Index Bibliography Author''s Note

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Book SynopsisA guide to connecting with animals and their spiritual wisdom through ancient shamanic practices• Includes an alphabetical guide to 76 animals, explaining each animal’s spiritual gifts, shapeshifting medicine, the realm they are associated with, and their symbolic meaning when they appear in a dream or vision • Details the trance journeying techniques and shapeshifting practices of ancient Mesoamerican shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo • Explores how to strengthen our connections with our spirit animal guides In this guide, Erika Buena or explores the animal mythologies, spirit journeying techniques, and shapeshifting practices of ancient shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo. She examines how indigenous Mesoamerican peoples used animals in their ceremonial healing and divination rites and explains the innate gifts and powers that different animals embody. She explores why certain animals are associated with and provide access to the nonordinary realms--the Underworld, Middleworld, and Upperworld--wherein deities, ancestors, supernatural beings, and medicine can be connected with or obtained. The author explores shapeshifting practices in detail and the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits we can gain by engaging in shapeshifting practices. She also explores how to strengthen our connections with our spirit animal guides. Offering an alphabetical guide to 76 animals most prevalent in ancient Mesoamericanlegends, ceremonies, and medicinal rites, the author details each animal’s spiritual gifts, shapeshifting medicine, the realm they are associated with, and their symbolic meaning when they appear in a dream or vision. Providing multiple methods to connect with animals for spiritual guidance, self-empowerment, and healing, Buena or reveals how each of us can enrich our lives with ancient Mesoamerican wisdom for working with animal guides.Trade Review“The animal kingdom, in its love and compassion to humans, is always willing to gift us with what we need the most when our souls are in need of teachings, guidance, and medicine. We, however, have lost so much of our connections to the ancient wisdom and the shamanic practices, making it quite difficult to translate the meaning of what is being transmitted. In Animal Medicine, the great curandera Erika Buenaflor has gifted us with her deep understanding of ancient shamanism and how we can rescue our sacred relationship with animals, temples, rituals, and ageless wisdom. This book is filled with teachings and practices from a rich culture, kept sacred by the curanderx of Mesoamerica. Animal Medicine is here to inspire us to discover and develop our own spiritual path, a path leading to the healing of our body, mind, and soul. Muchas gracias, Erika Buenaflor, for your curandera’s gifts to us all.” * Vera Lopez, coauthor of Shamanic Mysteries of Peru *“As a bruja, I want to thank Erika Buenaflor from the bottom of my heart for all the research, love, and dedication she put into this book. Animal Medicine is profound, groundbreaking, and perfect for students of all levels! I am fortunate to have experienced Erika’s magic in person. She is a loving and strong spirit, a conduit from times past, and her work is here to heal our future generations. I am so elated to give this book five stars for all the valuable secrets Erika shares with us. She is one of the most unique and approachable voices in the shamanic community.” * Valeria Ruelas, the Mexican Witch and author of Cosmopolitan Love Potions *“Filled with information and experiential exercises to give you a first- person perspective, this book is a delightful deep dive into Mesoamerican shamanic wisdom! Buenaflor’s work is not only valuable for exploring animal spirits from the curanderx perspective but will also augment the relationships with spirits you have already encountered on your shamanic path.” * Evelyn C. Rysdyk, author of Spirit Walking, The Norse Shaman, and The Nepalese Shamanic Path (with B *“Erika Buenaflor has added significantly to our understanding of curanderismo with her three previous books dealing with cleansing rituals, soul retrieval, and sacred energy. Her new book, Animal Medicine, adds to an ever-expanding examination of curanderismo and shamanism, which cannot be complete without understanding the role that animal spirits play in the esoteric and mystical world of human experience.” * Antonio Noé Zavaleta, Ph.D., author of Curandero: Hispanic Ethno-psychotherapy & Curanderismo. *“With Animal Medicine, Erika Buenaflor lays an offering at our feet of how to commune with nature and access our animal guides. This comprehensive text is a must-read for anyone looking to connect with ancient Mesoamerican traditions that help us understand our physical world, dreams, animal meanings, myth, and symbolic discourse.” * Angélica M. Yañez, Ph.D., editor of United States History from a Chicano Perspective *“Erika Buenaflor has both researched and had in-depth experience to gather an incredible wealth of wisdom teachings on animal medicine to assist journeyers in their deep connection with animal spirits and allies. If you have a desire to understand how to work with animal medicine, this is definitely the book for you! The imagery is provocative and stirring to the psyche, opening the consciousness to the inner journey.” * Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., author of Shamanic Breathwork *“Animal Medicine is a very heartfelt and authentically researched addition to the kingdoms of animal spirit literature and wisdom. Long live Itzamna!” * James Endredy, author of Advanced Shamanism and Shamanic Alchemy *"What a great combination of intellectual information and understanding of shapeshifting and journeying with animals via ancient Mesoamerican legends, ceremonies, and medicinal rites. There’s a solid base given in animal mythologies, spirit journeying techniques and shapeshifting techniques of ancient shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo. If you’re ready to tap into a deeper, more grounded, wider appreciation of journeying with animal allies, this is an incredible book to delve into. It’s easy to feel the depth of knowledge and experience being shared. It’s less easy to take the journey yourself but with Erika as your guide, you can feel confident in moving forward." * New Spirit Journal *"Animal Medicine: A Curanderismo Guide to Shapeshifting, Journeying, and Connecting with Animal Allies" is an extraordinary, in-depth guide into Mesoamerican lore about animal spirit guides. Chapters explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits that ancient wisdom and animal guides can bring to everyday life. The shapeshifting discussed transcends the physical realm to include etheric or astral shapeshifting, which can provide greater insight into time-space connections. Animal Medicine is fascinating to browse, and highly recommended a welcome addition to metaphysical studies collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this book is also available in a Kindle edition ($12.99)." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction to Ancient Mesoamerican and Curanderismo Animal Symbolism PART ONEConnecting to Animal Spirit GuidesHistorical Background, Meditative Exercises, and Trance Journeys 1 Animal Contact and Medicine in the Nonordinary Realms 2 Diverse Shapeshifting Practices and Their Many Benefits 3 Developing Symbolic Communication with Animals PART TWOAnimal Allies A to Z Ancient Mesoamerican Animal Mythologies, Spiritual and Shapeshifting Medicine, and Symbolism American Bittern • Ant • Armadillo • Badger • Barn Swallow • Bat • Bee • Black Skimmer • Butterfly • Caiman (Alligator and Crocodile) • Catfish (Fish) • Centipede • Coati • Cormorant • Coyote • Crow • Curved-Bill Thrasher • Deer • Dog • Dove • Dragon • Dragonfly • Duck • Eagle • Earthworm • Falcon • Feathered or Plumed Serpent • Firefly • Fox • Frog • Gopher • Hawk • Heron • Hummingbird • Iguana-Lizard • Jaguar • Lovely Cotinga • Macaw • Monkey • Mouse • New World Quail• Ocelot (Cat) • Opossum • Owl • Peccary • Pelican • Porcupine • Puma • Purple Gallinule • Quetzal • Rabbit • Raccoon • Rat • Ringtail • Scorpion • Shark • Skunk • Snail (Queen Conch) • Snake• Sparrow Hawk • Spider • Spondylus (Spiny Oyster) • Squirrel • Stingray • Tapir • Toad • Turkey • Turtle (Tortoise) • Vulture • Water Turkey • Weasel • Western Grebe • West Mexican Black Bear • Wolf • Woodpecker • Wood Stork Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisComprehensive Training in Shamanic Techniques for Insight and Transformation Everything is alive, everything has a spirit—and wisdom to share. Shamans throughout history have known that we all have the capacity to connect with plants, animals, natural forces, and helping spirits for guidance and healing. With Shamanic Visioning, Sandra Ingerman presents a complete audio training course in powerful techniques for tapping into the boundless creative energy of the unseen world. Join this renowned teacher for more than seven hours of instruction and insight as you learn to open yourself to the world of spirit, access reservoirs of healing energy for yourself and others, and empower yourself to fulfill the highest vision of your life. Shamanism—A Journey on the Path of the Heart To practice shamanism is to "see with the heart," to view the world from a perspective beyond the limits of our five senses and rational mind. The core practice you will learn is the shamanic journey—a technique for safely entering an altered state of consciousness that allows you to expand your perceptions into the subtle dimensions of reality. Over the course of this training, you will undertake journeys to connect with your helping spirits and power animals, create ceremonies to honor times of change in your life, unlock your intuition and creativity, and spark transformative initiations. As you deepen your practice, you will learn how to integrate the experiences of your journeys into every facet of your life. "The techniques of shamanism help us awaken to our true essence," says Sandra Ingerman. "When we do, we become a vessel of light, able to radiate healing by our very presence." With Shamanic Visioning, you are invited on a journey to discover a new vision of your life—supported by spirit, aligned with the creative forces of the universe, and suffused with unconditional love. Highlights: Making contact with helping spirits—calling on your power animals and spirit guides for healing, protection, and insight • Direct revelation—learning to become your own spiritual authority through inner guidance and intuition • Harnessing the power of your intention—how to align yourself and your dreams with the forces of creation • Cultivating a rich inner garden—nurturing the seeds of our growth and pulling the weeds of toxic beliefs • Seeing with your "strong eye"—how to expand your ability to perceive the true spiritual nature of reality • Shamanic initiations—pivotal journeys to recast your life to become who you were meant to be • Using ceremony to fully engage your own energy and the power of your community for a common purpose • Energizing your practice by aligning with the four elements, the cycles of nature, and the support of your ancestors • More than seven hours of insights, guided practices, and time-tested shamanic wisdom from master teacher Sandra Ingerman

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Book SynopsisHow does one begin upon the shamanic path of healing and wisdom? "At the core of the Pachakuti Mesa tradition," reflects don Oscar Miro-Quesada, emerge four keys: "By doing, we learn. With study, we refine. Through dreaming, we create. And in loving, we fulfill." With Healing Light, this respected healer and teacher guides us into the direct teachings, practices, and profound worldview of Peruvian shamanism. In-Depth Learning with a Respected Guide to the Spirituality of "the Heart Island" More than 30 years ago, don Oscar Miro-Quesada was privileged to acquire, practice, and share the teachings of two revered shamanic wisdom holders from the northern coast and southeastern Andes of Peru, don Celso Rojas Palomino and don Benito Corihuaman Vargas. In this full-length audio curriculum, we have the opportunity to honor and partake in this legacy, directly and in the original way, through the spoken word. With don Oscar’s personal guidance, listeners are offered singular apprenticeship in: the principles and methods of Peruvian curanderismo; guided shamanic journeys of transformation and healing; empowering rituals; and a treasury of other insights, many shared here with a Western audience for the first time. If you’ve ever been compelled by the root spirituality of South America, "the Heart Island"— or simply wish to experience more deeply our primordial connection with the natural world—Healing Light offers a rare and welcoming invitation to this perennial path of soul wisdom.

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Book SynopsisA Shamanic Odyssey of Discovery When you leave the beaten path of civilization, you enter the world of primal and mysterious forces—and encounter wonders you never thought possible. This is the territory of the shaman. To learn the secrets of shamanism, José Luis Stevens has traveled to the remote and wild places where the oldest human spiritual practice still exists in its purest form. With Encounters with Power, this respected teacher invites you to experience his journeys to meet shamans around the globe—and share in the wisdom he received. Join this master storyteller as he recounts his meetings with Spirit in its many guises, including: • India and the Life-Changing Reading—at a turning point in his life, Jose receives a startlingly accurate prophecy • Lost in Mexico—a humbling education in the difference between "power" and "control" • The Guatemala Test and Initiation—the power of being frugal with judgment and generous with forgiveness • Encounters with the Power of Aborigines and Songlines Down Under—sometimes the teacher appears when the student is not ready • Journeys for Power with Medicine—visions with the plant spirit of ayahuasca • A Magical Andes Wedding—an unforgettable ceremony attended by people, spirits, and the forces of nature • The Dolphin Brujos—nature’s tricksters teach a sharp lesson in responsibility and humility • Encounters with the Dark Shaman—a perilous jungle journey reveals the ferocity of nature and the dangerous side of shamanic practice • Nevado Aconcagua: Pilgrimage to a Sacred Mountain—how a holy place can be both a dangerous trial and a source of limitless support Power is everywhere—encounters with power can happen any time. "In my travels to meet these extraordinary healers," writes José, "I’ve had terrifying, enlightening, and at times hugely entertaining adventures. Power can destroy us or it can raise us up by teaching us and nourishing us. I may not be a master, but I have learned a few things that you may find helpful on your own quest."

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Book SynopsisBefore the rise of monotheism, the early Hebrews were pagan and God had a wife, the Mother Goddess. The Bible tells the story of their divorce. Goddess worship promoted equality for women, social justice, spiritual connection to nature and the cycles of life, cannabis, sexual freedom, celebrated transgenders, and practiced abortions. When the Goddess was thrown out of the Hebrew temple by the monotheists, so too were all of these deeply ancient traditions. Many familiar Bible stories and characters are reinterpreted by showing where the Goddess appears and the Bible is reframed by comparing it to the mythologies of neighboring cultures.

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Book SynopsisBeastie [bee-stee]: The overarching spirit of any species of insect, reptile, bird, mammal, or mythical creature that exists or has ever existed; also known as an animal totem or spirit animal. "From an ancient perspective, everything—including all natural things, like rocks, flowers, trees, insects, birds, and mammals—is alive and infused with conscious energy or spirit," writes Sarah Seidelmann. If you’re one of the many people looking to reconnect with the creativity, wisdom, and vital energy of the natural world, here is a fantastic guide for tapping into the power of animal totems, or "beasties." The Book of Beasties invites you to explore why certain animals show up in your life—and what teachings they may be trying to share. Packed with information, illustrations, and traditional and modern insights into the unique qualities of different beasties, The Book of Beasties teaches you about: • Guest Beasties: how certain beasties enter your life to give you messages or assistance you need just when you need them • Core Beasties: meet the guiding beasties who are your lifelong companions, friends, and helpers • Beastie Relationships: tips and techniques for deepening your relationship with beasties and becoming more receptive to their support • Beasties A–Z: an expansive compendium of individual beasties and their unique qualities—including bats, wolves, elephants, salmon . . . even unicorns and dragons! "A message brought by a beastie may be about beauty or family or work," teaches Sarah. "It might offer you guidance on a prickly problem. Or it might make you smile just when you need it." Whether you’re a long-time shamanic practitioner or simply curious about what secret messages your favorite animal might have for you, The Book of Beasties is an ideal resource for discovering the wild and wonderful world of spirit animals.

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Book SynopsisExplore the Extraordinary Intelligence and Healing Potential of Your Heart The heart is the center point of all human experience. Though our modern culture focuses on the brain, current neuroscience is confirming what shamans have always known: that the heart is the gateway to healing, maturity, and fully engaged living. With The Shaman’s Heart Meditation Training Program, shamanic teacher and transpersonal psychologist Byron Metcalf combines progressive meditation training with cutting-edge sound technology to help you explore and expand the four essential aspects of your heart: • The Clear and Intelligent Heart: Unlock your visionary gifts for clarity, intuition, and spiritual perception • The Full and Compassionate Heart: Discover your healing potential as you expand your capacity for love, empathy, and generosity • The Open and Trusting Heart: Follow your heart’s guidance for releasing unhealthy attachments and trusting in the unfolding of reality • The Strong and Powerful Heart: Awaken your warrior nature as you tap new resources for strength, courage, and confidence Using his proprietary Field Effect Audio Technology™ (FEAT) to help you easily and safely access expanded states of consciousness, this renowned teacher offers his most comprehensive training program—created to support you in fully developing your authentic power, purpose, and presence.

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Book SynopsisThis book details the goddess Kali and the culture of devotion to her in West Bengal and South Asia. The term Adya means primal, original or archean. Adya Kali is the primordial energy, the shakti, that creates, preserves, and transforms/dissolves all existence. She is the womb that births all, and the tomb that swallows all.In Praise of Adya Kali is different from most contemporary books about Kali because it offers a liturgy of worship, a type of spiritual practice (sadhana) that the reader (both male and female) can use over the course of days, weeks, or months, to cultivate a direct devotional relationship to Kali. But, beyond that, In Praise of Adya Kali is a context-setting guide. Rather than simply recommending that we recite these sacred names, each one a prayer, the author establishes this practice as a general orientation to life. Furthermore, and most compelling, the text and Commentaries on this liturgy contain an intimate revelation of how the goddess establishes herself in her devotees'' bodies and thus intervenes, by unconditional love and acceptance, in their lives. A lengthy Introduction, both scholarly and personal, describes the goddess and the possibilities that these prayers will offer. Aditi Devi guides us in how to build a shrine to Kali, various types of offerings to make to her, and suggests a schedule for how to use this liturgy with a long-term commitment over the course of 108 nights. This book presents a serious practice, not for the faint-hearted. It requires courage, strength and joy to permit the goddess''s energy to slowly, sensuously and irrevocably be invoked-conceived, allowed to gestate, birthed according to her will. And while the orientation here is toward realizing her sacred presence in the womb of the devotee, the practice can be undertaken by anyone. The physical form of the body is not a limitation, as the author notes: In this lineage we practice into the depths of whatever form we have, & arise from within that, knowing that we are her, male or female. This Song of the Hundred Names is a powerful teaching that all forms are her forms. Male, female or other gendered, we are presented with the possibility to experience the depths of our own internal feminine energies & thereby come into greater healing & wholeness, more readily able to express this often neglected part of ourselves. Aditi Devi''s long study & spiritual practice within living tantric lineages in South Asia has made this book possible.

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Book SynopsisFinding one''s purpose is the central challenge in life. We all have many dreams and desires, but how do we know which one is our true purpose? And it often seems that no matter what path we choose, reality has a tendency to confound our expectations so that we are constantly having to reassess and rediscover meaning within the unpredictable stories of our lives.Nabeel Redwood has experienced this himself. Stuck fast in the pursuit of success as an artist, he found himself caught in a tangle of alienation and depression. What he found next, however, changed his life and set him firmly on a new path-one of meaning and joy. He found shamanism.Now, after serving thousands of clients as a shamanic healer and teacher, Redwood reveals the keys to uncovering this affirming and powerful way of being for yourself. Offering an array of exercises and practices, INNER PEACE, OUTER POWER will help you unlock the secrets to living the life of a happy warrior, able to meet life''s ups and downs with equanimity and pursue your goals and dreams with focus and zeal.A path with heart is possible for everyone-let this book be your first step towards a life of personal power and authentic joy.

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