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THE DEATH OF HUMMINGBIRD

By Cecile Carson, MD

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Tending to The Loss of Trees

Led by Yana Aryze

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Earth Centered Divination

by Tom Cowan

SSP’s 2023 Annual Conference

Teachings from the Land:
Visible and Invisible

September 21-24

In-person in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Cross-Quarter Celtic Holiday Ceremony

Beltane (Bealtaine)

Led by Dr. Karen Ward and John Cantwell of Ireland

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Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Our Earth Connection:
Human’s Relationship with our Planet

Led by Mary Olivar

Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Biodiversity Loss

Led by Jason Ford

Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action 

Tending to Gender-based Oppression

Led by Yana Aryze

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The Death of Hummingbird

The Death of Hummingbird

This article was originally published by SSP in the Journal for Shamanic Practice in 2014   I heard fluttering and flopping sounds on the sun porch of my friend’s lake cottage. “It’s the hummingbird,” she said as she gently picked it up from the floor and cradled...

Australian Aboriginal Wisdom

Australian Aboriginal Wisdom

This month we are republishing “Australian Aboriginal Wisdom,” an article by Hank Wesselman that we first published in our Spring 2014 issue. In it Wesselman reflects on the concept of dadirri, a word that means deep listening and quiet stillness of the soul. This...

Magic Mushrooms, The Wild West, and Ceremony

Magic Mushrooms, The Wild West, and Ceremony

Everyone is doing ‘shrooms. The term “psychedelic wild west” has entered daily lingo. Various cities and states are legalizing them. Medical science sees promise in them and the pharmaceutical industry sees neon dollar signs. The blogosphere sparkles with promises of...

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...

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

Earth-Centered Divination

Earth-Centered Divination

Tom Cowan, a highly experienced shamanic practitioner shares with us a technique for seeking wisdom from the world around us. A way to find signs from Nature and Spirit. This presentation includes a 20-minute lesson on Omen Hunting, followed by a 15-min opportunity to...

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...

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 the Loss of Trees

Tending to the Loss of Trees

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Trees play an essential role on our planet. They are vital parts of balancing our ecosystems, storing carbon, providing shelter and food, cleaning air, and maintaining soil health. Yet in recent years the planet has...

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 the Loss of Trees

Tending to the Loss of Trees

This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Trees play an essential role on our planet. They are vital parts of balancing our ecosystems, storing carbon, providing shelter and food, cleaning air, and maintaining soil health. Yet in recent years the planet has...

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...

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