A key practice on the spiritual path of Animism is Spirit Journeying. By grounding into a clear and steady intention, we can learn to navigate the unseen realms and receive guidance and wisdom. Journeying can be a powerful practice for spiritual healing, emotional support, ancestral healing, psychedelic integration, microdosing, and dream interpretation.

With shifting seasonal energies it’s important to consider the energy of your home and ensure you clear out stagnant energy to make space for the new. Here’s a simple Threshold Cleansing Ritual that when done regularly, say every 6-8 weeks, is a really efficient and powerful reset for your home’s energy, while bringing in protection, and placing intentions so your home remains fresh, refined, and sweet.

Here’s some ways you may encounter the darkness along with some spiritual salves and rituals to help you through:

You may notice layers or waves of grief and longing bubbling up. Gift yourself some time and space to allow the waves to move through. If it feels like the emotion is stuck, try journalling, listening to music, or watching a sentimental movie to get the tears flowing.

Although Westcoast Shamanic Services was a tried and true 22 years old, I knew it was time for a change.

I thought it might be helpful to share a bit of background behind the words shaman and shamanism, and why after 25 years, I’ve moved away from them.

When I first started my healing journey, I was alone. What I was healing from was so big, it took all my attention and I struggled with surface talk. It seemed impossible to feel connected in a way that was real. Then community landed in my life!

I wanted to say thank you to the HAWTHORN tree so I created this Earth Offering. She asked for salt and some honey, and so I knew I would be protected moving into the Fall and Winter, with also some sweetness in my world.