Transition Blanket by Jan Engels-Smith
I created a Transition Blanket in preparation for my father's imminent death. To this day, this sacred object continues to bestow life-altering blessings on my entire
21st Century Shamanism By Jan Engels-Smith
Life is a journey of becoming. The goal of the journey is not in its destination; rather, it is the understanding and wisdom that emerges
The Use of Invocation and Intention in Shamanism and Energy Medicine
The reason for an invocation is to inform yourself and the spirit world, to a lesser extent, that you are beginning
Shamanism and Songs by Jan Engels-Smith
Songs carry a tremendous amount of power, and sound is a major healing vibration; it is in your body, and goes out into the world.There
What is a Shamanic Journey? by Jan Engels-Smith
A Shamanic journey is a method of making contact with non-ordinary reality. Although there are actually many methods that people can use to
Experiencing Shamanism by Jan Engels-Smith
Another important tenet of core shamanism to understand is that you are sovereign to yourself. Through spiritual law, you have the right to have only you,
What is Core Shamanism? by Jan Engels-Smith
When we study shamanism’s core values, we don’t get confused or side-tracked by specific traditions or dogmas that a particular belief system might hold. For