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I saw some book about shamanism in a nearby witchcraft store, but the next time I went there the shop was gone. Does anyone here know about shamanism or practice it?
thanks!! unfortunately the book cover didnt have much detail about the type.Shaman is someone who practices being a spirit medium to help aid the souls of the living and the dead. They are different from a regular medium in that they can use their own body as a gateway to travel to spiritual planes that the living or the dead souls can get trapped in. Most of the time the shamans are there to rescue, guide and heal. There are many types of shamans from around the world. You have to be more specific about which type you are interested in. In most cultures; to become a shaman you must be called to do it from a higher realm. Sudden tantric dreams, visions, being in posession are symptoms shamans experience when they first get called to be a shaman. it is also a very isolating life as being close to nature is emphasized. In Siberia and Mongolia you have to travel far out into the mountains and forests to actually get a reading or healing done by an authentic shaman.
I practice some aspects of it: Soul Retrievals, certain healing techniques, crystal and feather medicine techniques,and guiding others towards finding their power animals.
A Shaman is a spiritual leader, who practices Earth-based spirituality. They know and use the power of the Four Directions to aid them in their work. They are very in tune with all aspects of nature and its healing properties. They encourage others to do the same as a part of their healing journey. A critical part of becoming a Shaman is overoming a "health crisis" so that you can become a powerful source of healing for others once you have healed yourself, for they know one can only heal others to the extent that they have healed themselves.
That's Shamnism in a nutshell based on my experience with studying from a few over the past two and a half years. One was Lakota, One was Cherokee, and one is Brazilian.
I saw some book about shamanism in a nearby witchcraft store, but the next time I went there the shop was gone. Does anyone here know about shamanism or practice it?