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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We’re on a mission to collect and disseminate knowledge about the practice of shamanism around the world. Browse our library below and become a member to gain full access.
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.
Shamanic Spirituality in a Place Called Home
Reprinted rom the Spring 2009 Journal of Shamanic Practice Many Western people deeply desire to learn from indigenous shamans; likewise, indigenous shamans desire to teach North Americans and Europeans. Fredy "Puma" Quispe Singona, a Peruvian paqo,1told me that he is...
Meeting 2025 with Power and Joy
Many people in my life don’t have optimism for 2025. Instead, they see a darkness looming and feel dread. I feel like this often too. The social media provocateurs on “both sides” are dedicated not to describing reality or helping you understand the world, but only...
CELEBRATING THE WINTER SOLSTICE
Winter Solstice/Yule (December 18-January 6) This is the season of religious and cultural celebrations worldwide, including Christmas, New Year, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. It’s the darkest day of the year, around December 21, yet with that darkness comes the promise of...
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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
Join our growing network of shamanic practitioners tend to community traumas and disasters around the world.
Tending to the Exploitation of Earth’s Resources
Please join us for a Shamanism Without Borders tending event. The Earth is our only home. Estimates state that as much as 77% of the land and 87% of the ocean have been modified by humans in destructive ways to our environment, primarily driven by the high demand for...
Tending to the Ocean
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action. The Ocean, the original home for life on Earth, has a deeply important role in maintaining balance on our planet. It covers over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, holds over 95 percent of the Earth’s water, and...
Tending to the Unhoused
This is a Shamanism Without Borders Call-to-Action The number of unhoused people in the US reached an all-time high of more than half a million people in 2023. Many people are suffering as a result of being unhoused. People lose their housing due to poverty, mental...
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