The Circle of the Whispering Earth
The Circle of the Whispering Earth follows a Celtic path and applies this path to Shamanism of place - being conscious and connected to the land on which one lives. This is done by applying the Celtic Wheel of the year to our lives and honouring how it turns within us. We study the myths of the Ancestors and take what teachings are given, applying them to our current lives. We journey and hear the voice of this land and the animals and plants upon it and join this with what ancient knowledge we carry inside to complete the circle within.
The training program follows a 3 phase process; planting, taking root and growth. Below is an outline of the training. Upon completion you will have completed a one year shamanic apprenticeship. You may choose to deepen your practice by taking optional workshops such as: psychopomp work = the guiding of souls, vision questing and personal journey work. Cost of these will be determined separately.
PLANTING
In this phase of the training we focus on tilling the soil, so to speak. We do this by ensuring you are healthy and strong - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Strength is NOT defined by reaching some standard but by knowing how both Light and Shadow work within you - you are strongest knowing where your weakest point is. As a Shamanic Practitioner, it is crucial that you hold sacred space for clients free from your own triggers and/or agenda. Only through self-examination can we confidently claim this ability. Shamanism as a faith: daily commitments to honour Earth (prayer, rituals)
First Circle
The Journey
Second Circle
Wounded Healer
Third Circle
Enlightened Healer
Fourth Circle
Release and Renewal
Taking Root
In this phase of the training you learn the skills and healing techniques traditionally utilized by Shamans to bring health and wholeness to those they were in service to. These include: Soul Retrieval, Extraction, Cutting Chords of Attachment, Energy Healing, Guided Visualization, Power Animal Retrieval and others. Shamanism as a faith: community offerings as service (volunteer work)
Fifth Circle
Life Path - how is Spirit calling you?
Sixth Circle
Working with Energy - Shamanic Reiki/Energy Work
Seventh Circle
Soul Retrieval
Eighth Circle
Extraction
Growth
In this final phase of training you learn to facilitate healing through ritual, holding sacred space, counseling and listening techniques and practice, along with listening to the Earth and incorporating Her voice into practice. Shamanism as a faith: facilitating healing for community (circles, sessions, etc.)
Ninth Circle
Earth rhythms - diving deeper into the Celtic Wheel of the Year
Tenth Circle
Shamanic Ceremony/Rituals
Eleventh Circle
The Ancestors - the forgotten tribe
Twelfth Circle
Listening - Journeying while dancing, healing, etc.
Thirteenth Circle
Journey to the Cauldron
TUITION: $1040 - payment plans are available if required. Local & Distance teaching available.
The Circle will open again in June 2010 to accept more students.
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