WHO IS THE SOCIETY FOR SHAMANIC PRACTICE?
The Society for Shamanic Practice (SSP) is a global community dedicated to bringing shamanic wisdom into everyday life—fostering healing, connection, and a respectful relationship with self, community, and the Earth. Whether you are new to shamanism or an experienced practitioner, we offer education, resources, ceremonies and events, and a commitment to walking this path with integrity and respect.
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Recent Articles, Videos and Audios
Our article library, also known as the Journal of Shamanic Practice, is a constantly growing collection from authors of many traditions. Our Content Library has many videos and audios as well.
Beyond Soul Loss: The Path of Soul Restoration
How do we explain Soul loss to clients? I hear shamanic practitioners speak of "lost parts" or "loss of essence," yet these terms bring up challenging questions: How does a Divine Soul become fragmented? If it is lost, is it completely gone or confused or lesser than?...
The Land Speaks: Wisdom Through the Spirit of Place
When you walk through a place, the land will reveal its secrets to you by actively engaging all your senses. In the high Andes of Peru, each step climbing Mount Salcantay felt like a conversation with the earth. The thin, frost-covered air challenged my lungs, until...
Three Shamanic Funerals
A traditional role of shamans is to preside at or contribute to (bring the Spirits to) rituals that mark important transition in the lives of members of their communities. In shamanic cultures, the rites for honoring the death of a loved one have been practiced for...
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Seasonal Medicine Wheel Ceremonies
At the turn of each season we hold a virtual ceremony for our members to honor the four directions of the medicine wheel. Led by Dr. Karen Ward and John Cantwell of Ireland, ceremonies are available to our members on Zoom, 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 for our members. Imbolg (February 1st), Beltane (May 1st), Lughnasagh (August 1st) and Samhain (October 31st). Led by SSP Board Member and shamanic practitioner Jaime Meyer, these ceremonies are available to our members on Zoom, and recorded for those who wish to listen at a different time.
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SHAMANISM WITHOUT BORDERS
Call-To-Action Events
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Love Our Neighbors
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action Let’s come together as good relatives to journey on how we can love and support our neighbors and what we may be able to do to shine bright in these days of unrest and uncertainty. Join Shamanism Without...
Tending to Local Waters
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action In the past many indigenous people had relationships with the waters near them; simple yet profound ways of connecting, honoring and cleansing. And we can do the same today. With Spirit’s help, let’s connect with the...
Tending to Forever Chemicals (PFAS)
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They are often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body. PFAS do not occur naturally; they are entirely...
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