Shamanism: Exploring Native American, Norse, Celtic, and Siberian Shamanic Rituals, Beliefs, and Practices for Beginners

Two manuscripts in one book:

• Shamanism for Beginners: Explore Shamanic Rituals, Beliefs, and Practices of Native American, Norse, Celtic, and Siberian Shamans
• Norse Shamanism: Secrets of Nordic Shamanic Rituals, Beliefs, Magic, Herbalism, and Practices

Shamanism's ancient spirituality is as relevant today as it was 100,000 years ago. We focus here on the traditions of a spirituality that has existed for as long as 100,000 years.

In the first part of this book, you will:

• Learn why the Shaman is also referred to as "the Wounded Healer"
• Discover how the suffering of the Wounded Healer acts as a conduit for the healing of others
• Learn all about the traditional beliefs and cosmologies of Apache and Haida First Nations, Norse, Celtic, and Siberian Shamanisms
• Discover how Siberia is often characterized as the "prototype" of global Shamanism, with the region portrayed as an ethereal Shaman
• Understand the tools and instruments of the Shaman
• Discover the Medicine Wheel and what it consists of
• Learn how balance in the human organism is the goal of shamanic healing
• Learn how to approach the Medicine Wheel in order to dialogue with it spiritually
• Understand shamanic plant allies and plant spirit Shamanism
• Discover how to reconnect with your intuition and trust it implicitly
• Master how to clear ceremonial space by sensing and clearing negative energies
• Learn all about the Four Directions and how they figure in the Shamanic Container (the circle)
• Understand Shamanic Journeying to effect healing by working with ancestors, nature spirits, and spirit animals
• Master preparing for Shamanic Journeying
• Understand the importance of intentions that are clear and forthright
• Learn how your ancestors are hungry to connect with you to help the living
• Discover how Shamanism can change the world with love, humility, healing, and a reawakening of humanity's sacred role as a thread in Creation's integrative fabric

The ancient Norse people had many beliefs and practices that scholars and historians have not fully explored. In this book, you'll get to explore these unique views on the spirit world and learn how the Vikings applied them in their everyday lives. It is a great read for anyone interested in Norse mythology, Shamanism, and its practice in the physical world.

In the second part of this book, you will:

• Learn what Norse shamanism is all about
• Discover how the Viking people practiced their religion
• Discover what gods and goddesses were instructive in their practice
• Understand how they viewed the universe and its inhabitants
• Learn how they viewed death, the afterlife, and reincarnation
• Discover the nine worlds and their significance in Shamanism
• Master how to travel through realms beyond the physical
• Master how to use shamanic tools as a way of healing yourself and others
• Learn how to protect yourself when practicing this craft
• And much, much more!