SHAMANISM

WORKING WITH ANIMAL SPIRITS

"We are many.....and will take a moment.....
..... our wisdom will appear to you before we do."



Shamanism, the world's oldest healing tradition, is found in all cultures on Earth.

Shamans work with their allies--the animal spirits.

Learn the wisdom of over three hundred of these spiritual teachers.



Galápagos Giant Tortoise
A Vulnerable Species

Turtle/Tortoise's Wisdom Includes:

  • Symbol of the earth
  • Connection with the center
  • Navigation skills
  • Patience
  • Self-boundaries
  • Associated with the feminine
  • Power to heal female diseases
  • Respecting the boundaries of others
  • Developing new ideas
  • Psychically protecting oneself
  • Self-reliance
  • Tenacity
  • Nonviolent defense


Armadillo's Wisdom Includes:

  • Understanding your personal boundary
  • Respecting the boundaries of others
  • Carrying your protection with you at all times
  • Understanding your vulnerabilities
  • Empathy
  • Discrimination

Hear Weasel speak
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Weasel's Wisdom Includes:

  • Stealth

  • Cunning

  • Ingenuity

  • Revenge

  • Keen observation

  • Ability to see hidden reasons behind things

  • Power of observation



Mountain Beaver
An Endangered Species

Beaver's Wisdom Includes:

  • Maintaining the ability to be productive in all ways by not limiting your options

  • Being persistent

  • Using available resources

  • Using alternate ways of doing tasks

  • Master builder of all things

  • Not damming the flow of experiences in life

  • Achievement through completion of tasks

  • Understanding dynamics of group work



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