toNames Beltane, Beltaine, Walpurgis Night, High May, Lady Day, Cetsamhain ( Counter Samhain) Importance in the Wheel of the year The beginning of summer, the beginning of the ripening or growth period Symbols fire, flowers, maypole, sun, oak, hawthorn, birch, symbols of sexuality Colors white, red, intense colors Stones heliodor, fire opal, red coral Keywords …
The word shaman comes from the Tungus language, an old Siberian language, and nowadays, it’s used for any healing tradition that fits into this picture. But it was only the term used in Siberia. We find shamans worldwide, but they are not called shamans. They have different names in different places. For example, here in …
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Names Ostarûn, Eostre, Eostra, Eostar, Eostrae, Estre, Eastre, Osteria, Ostar, spring equinox, Easter, resurrection, vernal equinox Importance in the Wheel of the year Beginning of spring, beginning of the growing period Symbols egg, rabbit, ladybird, birch Colours Everything colourful (light pastel) Stones fluorite, agate, jade Keywords growing, thriving, new beginnings, fertility The origin of Ostara …
Shamanism is the ancient or oldest healing technique of humankind. It was always practised all over the world. It was not invented by a single person. It came up as a natural consequence of the connection to nature. We humans didn’t always live as we do now. We lived in small communities and were very …
Names Imbolc / / Bridig / Light Festival / Oilmelc / Candle Festival Importance in the Wheel of the year Beginning of the growing season Symbols straw dolls, straw cross (Brigid’s cross), candle, milk Colours white, light yellow, light green, light pink Stones Amethyst, Turquoise Keywords awakening, renewal, purification, plans Why are we celebrating Imbolc? …
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Shamanism is practised worldwide. Its roots can be found in many traditions and peoples around the globe. I was born in Austria and therefore feel connected to the traditions of Celtic shamanism. I celebrate the festivals of the Celtic Wheel of the year and the Hindu holidays with my family (My husband Nipun is Hindu). …
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Winter is a beautiful time. Everything retreats. Everything rests and prepares for the Summer ahead. There is this magical silence. You can hear it if you become still. In Summer, we are active and full of life. We express ourselves and shine. This is the time now to become quite and to look inward. Reflect …
I am a child of nature. It makes me happy to feel the wind in my hair and the grass between my toes. I enjoy listening to the song of the rain. When I touch a tree, I connect to it, to myself and the whole existence. Nature lets me feel the all-connectedness and compassion …
Names Samhain, All Saints’ Day, All hallows eve, Halloween, Samuin, Samain Importance in the Wheel of the year Beginning of the wheel of the year, beginning of the winter half-year. Symbols Apples, Nuts Colours Orange, Black, White Stones Onyx, rock crystal Keywords Death, dying, ancestors, hope for a new beginning. Why do we celebrate Samhain? …
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The Otherworld is a parallel world to our reality and is located directly next to our world. The shaman travels to the other world to ask for help for himself or his client. This world has many names, as it is known in all cultures: Other World, Other Land, Valhalla, Heaven, and Hell… The three …