Posts Tagged "Gift of the Dreamtime"
Spiritual Emergency, Awakening, and Tribe of the Modern Mystic
A component of shamanism that makes it different from other esoteric paths is servitude to a community. How one defines community can be as unique as the shamanist, herself. When I began my Masters work in 2010, learning what community I serve was a key focus. From my admissions essay through my thesis, I aligned my work with creating the Tribe of the Modern Mystic. I don’t know how it dawned on me, as I’d spent 12 years creating and sustaining The Saferoom Project, a peer support nonprofit for adult survivors of child sexual assault. I’d also devoted 12 years to deepening my shamanic path, personally and in working with others. I fully expected my...
Read MoreWeekly Rune – Thurisaz
Thurisaz - thorn- There is an expression, “in the weeds,” in the food and beverage service industry, in which not only have you gotten overwhelmed by the tasks before you, but you’ve fallen behind. Given that Thurisaz translates to “thorn,” I find that an apt symbol for the present vibe. Worth noting, the last time Thurisaz was the weekly Rune, Mercury was retrograde. It just went direct yesterday. While that may seem, and certainly feels, dismal on the surface, keep in mind that under duress, amazing outcomes manifest. Elements conspire to form diamonds, metal is whetted into sharp blades, nectar becomes honey. In each of these,...
Read MoreWeekly Rune – Ingwaz
Ingwaz (or Inguz) - People of Ing - We’ve been in this rhythm of movement, then coasting for a while, now. So it would seem with the frequent intermittent presence of Ingwaz, suggesting that we take time to process our journey and let it root into change. We tend to look for progress as this steady jaunt to some expected outcome, marking completed items off a list along the way. Ingwaz reminds us that true progress is measured not by our ability to reach the finish line first, but to reach it in a way that supports and fosters our integrity, shares our truth, and inspires others to hold to theirs. In short, Ingwaz cautions us that plans change, and...
Read MoreWeekly Rune – Ingwaz
Ingwaz (or Inguz) - People of Ing - It’s quiet time. A lot of ground has been covered lately, and the solitude needed to process that journey and let it root into a changed course is now. In western culture, even among spiritually well-intended folk, is the drive to Go Go Go! and not allow time for what has been upturned, re-evaluated, calibrated, and set into motion to fly, be free!. Somewhat addicted to the allure of expanding consciousness, we want to sustain that esoteric high. We constantly stretch for the goal, then wonder why we burn out, or the goal shifts just left of center. I’ll tell you why: everything must root, and to properly...
Read MoreWeekly Rune – Kenaz
Kenaz – Torch – Be prepared to find something long searched for this week. More specifically, expect to manifest what has been most wanted. Kenaz speaks to the fire we can control, the torch of inspiration we both nurture and bring into being as knowledge. This esoteric moment is the lighting of the darkness. In practical terms, it’s the point of the match strike. Fire can illuminate, warm, devastate, all considerations to hold in mind before ever bringing match to striker. At such moments of divine creativity, we stand fully and knowingly connected to All Things; thus, all self-power is available. Bear in mind, manifesting what has been most wanted...
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