SSP’s 2023 Annual Conference

Teachings from the Land:
Visible and Invisible

September 21-24

In-person in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Medicine Wheel East

Spring Equinox Ceremony

Led by Jaime Meyer

Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Biodiversity Loss

Led by Jason Ford

Member Only Article

A SELECTION OF DAILY SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

By Various Shamanic Practitioners

New Member Only Video

Ceremonies to Release Fear and Anxiety

by Dr. Steven Farmer

NEW! Celtic Cross-Quarter Holiday Ceremonies

Imbolg/Imbolc

Led by Dr. Karen Ward and John Cantwell of Ireland

Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

Led by Yana Aryze

Eagle Feather Award Recipient for 2022

WIRAQOCHA FOUNDATION
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS WISDOM

Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Conflict and Discord:
A Prayer for Peace

Led by Mary Olivar

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Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending Our Waters

Led by Nancy Lankston

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A Selection of Daily Spiritual Practices

A Selection of Daily Spiritual Practices

A Note from Jaime Meyer, SSP Board President: Every spiritual path requires some kind of disciplined, regular practice. The practice may be enjoyable and beautiful, and that is why we do it. It may be difficult to summon the discipline to do it, and that is why we do...

Soul Retrieval: A Method for Trauma-related Soul Loss

Soul Retrieval:
A Method for Trauma-related Soul Loss

I was first trained in Soul Retrieval back in 1993 through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, and then later through The Four Winds. These organizations formed the foundation of the style of soul retrieval work I do, however, cross culturally, there are many ways of...

Scent of the Sacred

Scent of the Sacred

The mystical aroma of incense is part of my daily life.  I find it especially vital in winter when fragrant plants are slumbering deep in the the frozen earth.  My morning ritual includes brewing coffee, tending the fire and praying with sacred smoke. It helps me...

Discovering EvilPersonal Encounters of a Non-Believer

Discovering Evil
Personal Encounters of a Non-Believer

This month of December we are republishing an article that Itzhak Beery, who presented at our conference this past fall, wrote for us in 2012 about the discernment of spirits, particularly what many call “evil spirits.” As Itzhak says, evil energies feed on darkness...

USING SHAMANISM IN A MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

USING SHAMANISM IN A MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE

“All mental illness has a shamanic piece.” (Hale Makua, 2001) Mental illness is permanent, right? Most of us believe the best a mentally ill person can hope for is managing the condition with medication and good psychotherapy. Then in 2001, I started studying...

Recall to Basic Consciousness

Recall to Basic Consciousness

As we write this, hurricane Ian is approaching the west coast of Florida, thousands of young men in Russia are fleeing their homeland or risk incarceration for taking a stand against their country's war in Ukraine, and women in Iran are risking their lives to protest...

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Our audio library contains a collection of interviews, meditations, stories and teachings to enrich your daily practice.

Ceremonies to Release Fear and Anxiety

Ceremonies to Release Fear and Anxiety

In this daunting time of major transformation, many are being called by Spirit to show up and be fully present to do what we came here to do and to be who we came here to be. There can be egoic entanglements that inhibit or interfere with us doing so and it’s more...

YOUR SACRED VOICEUSING SONG TO SHARE YOUR MEDICINE

YOUR SACRED VOICE
USING SONG TO SHARE YOUR MEDICINE

This video was presented at the 2022 SSP Conference and we share it here for the Monthly Member Audio/Video: Vibration is the essence of the Universe. And the human voice could be considered our most powerful, versatile, and healing shamanic tool. Song and tone are...

Why the Feminine is the Medicine of our Times

Why the Feminine is the Medicine of our Times

The feminine is the medicine for our time—but how do we access it in the business of life? Also, in this time of massive repair, where do we even begin? As a healer and voice for the female body, Tami Lynn Kent will share some key aspects of the feminine so that you...

Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage

Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage

Brigid’s Way Celtic Pilgrimage was inaugurated in a moment of divine inspiration as a non-profit venture by a tribe of volunteers together with many additional helpers. Those who honour Brigid, as a pre Celtic Goddess or Christian Saint, come to walk in her footsteps...

Seasonal Medicine Wheel Ceremonies

At the turn of each season we hold a virtual ceremony to honor the four directions of the medicine wheel. Led by a ceremonialist from our board of directors, ceremonies are available to our members by Zoom conference line, and recorded for those who wish to listen at a different time.

CELTIC CROSS-QUARTER HOLIDAY Ceremonies

At each calendar quarter we hold a Celtic Cross-Quarter Holiday Ceremony. Imbolg (February 1st), Beltane (May 1st), Lughnasagh (August 1st) and Samhain (October 31st). Led by Dr. Karen Ward and John Cantwell of Ireland, these ceremonies are available to our members by Zoom conference line, and recorded for those who wish to listen at a different time.

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Tending to Biodiversity Loss

Tending to Biodiversity Loss

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action The loss of biodiversity is occurring at a rapid rate. Many species of animals and plants are losing habitat and becoming endangered or extinct. Please join Jason Ford for this Shamanism Without Borders tending. From...

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Gender-based oppression affects our planet on multiple levels, globally, politically, and inter-personally, infringing on physical safety, basic freedoms, and human rights.Please join Yana Aryze and Lisha Hengeveld...

Tending to Conflict and Discord:A Prayer for Peace

Tending to Conflict and Discord:
A Prayer for Peace

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Whether interpersonal, political, or global, currently there is palpable energy of discord and conflict present between humans on our planet. In this Shamanism Without Borders tending process, we will seek to learn...

Tending to Biodiversity Loss

Tending to Biodiversity Loss

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action The loss of biodiversity is occurring at a rapid rate. Many species of animals and plants are losing habitat and becoming endangered or extinct. Please join Jason Ford for this Shamanism Without Borders tending. From...

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Gender-based oppression affects our planet on multiple levels, globally, politically, and inter-personally, infringing on physical safety, basic freedoms, and human rights.Please join Yana Aryze and Lisha Hengeveld...

Tending to Conflict and Discord:A Prayer for Peace

Tending to Conflict and Discord:
A Prayer for Peace

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Whether interpersonal, political, or global, currently there is palpable energy of discord and conflict present between humans on our planet. In this Shamanism Without Borders tending process, we will seek to learn...

Tending to the Earth

Tending to the Earth

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Pachamamma, Mother Earth, and the element of earth have to do with our sense of home, safety, groundedness, stability, and support. It is our nourishment and abundance, and is highly creative. The earth can also be...

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