The power of ceremony

The power of ceremony

A dictionary definition of ceremony is “a formal religious or sacred observance.” Religious ceremonies are very common – baptisms, weddings, funerals. But ceremonies are not just religious. Swearing-in ceremonies and graduation ceremonies are examples of secular...
Guardian spirits and the Green Man

Guardian spirits and the Green Man

Most homes have guardian spirits. Two trees in my yard – a towering basswood in the front and an equally majestic silver maple in the back – form a canopy over my house. I’ve been aware of their protection since moving in. These loving beings have watched over the...
Psychopomp beings

Psychopomp beings

As part of my shamanic healing practice of compassionate depossession, I rely on assistance from the helping spirits. Their loving energy holds the container of sacred space and calls the suffering being fully into the session for the release to be complete. The...