Teonanácatl or flesh of the gods
( Psilocybe aztecorum( pictured), P. mexicana, P.baeocystis, and P. quebecensis, Family Hymenogastraceae ) and Xochipillior or Macuilxochitl-The Flower Prince The texts always use the flower in an entirely spiritual sense, and the aim of the religious colleges was to...
The Millionth Buddha
Maybe there’s a quickening, a hundredth monkey, a millionth Buddha. Maybe its you, maybe its me…. Who do you say that I am? I am awake. In unison, I am awake. . . . ...
La Purga
The non-psychoactive purge session aka purging, is a significant part and a common traditional practice in Upper Amazon shamanism of Peru ( as well as other places across the globe) before embarking on a medicinal shamanic dieting or entheogenic aka psychedelic plant...
Historical Trauma
Historical trauma and historical trauma response are concepts that originated in the field of psychology and psychiatry and have been used to try to understand how we deal with the long-lasting mental-emotional effects of collective and intergenerational trauma....
Clearing Mental-Emotional Blockages Creates Acceptance and Non Attachment
Opening oneself and clearing any mental-emotional and energetic blockages can indeed allow the energy of others to flow through one more freely. When one holds onto mental-emotional states and energies or resist them, it can create tension, stress and hinder the...
Medicinal Mushrooms: Nature’s Miracle Workers • Episode 17 • Free •
This next episode highlights one of Nature’s most extraordinary gifts to this world – medicinal mushrooms. I’ve taken them in dual extract form for years and have always known they are medicinal but doing the deeper research has blown my mind.
Ibogaine for the World 2022 presentation on integration
https://youtu.be/QGF1n5HflbE VIDEO...
Rune Magic with Tina Kemp • Episode 16 • Free •
For those who are fascinated with Runes I have a special guest for you. I met Tina Kemp through the Women of Wisdom conference where she and I had a discussion on magic and I was so impressed with her wealth of knowledge on the subject.
Divine Madness & Shamanic Trance
Divine madness, known in Ancient Greek as θεία μανία theía manía ( “ lit. “divine fury”), refers to unconventional, outrageous, unexpected, or unpredictable behavior linked to spiritual pursuits. It is usually explained as a manifestation of enlightened behavior by...
John Willmott: A Bard In the Woods • Episode 15 • Free •
For two years in a row I had the great privilege and pleasure to pair up with poet and forest bard, John Willmott, to co-lead a tour on the northwest coast of Ireland through County Sligo, home to several megalithic sites, the lush forest of Hazelwood by Lough Gill, and abundant breathtaking scenery. John is a unique soul who as a child was dowsing maps and drawing astrology charts before the age of 8. He’s held a strong tie to the natural world that began as a wee boy and continues to this day.
In the first hour John discusses Ogham, popularly known as the Celtic tree alphabet. His approach centers on feeling rather than intellectualizing the symbols or “prompts” as he calls them. In an age where we are barraged with data, his approach invites us to turn on our natural senses and set aside linear language to better understand the potency of these symbols.
In the second hour John discusses Brighid’s origins and her powerful, inspiring influence on the Irish people, particularly women. The conversation turns to the Sidhe, (pronounced “shee,” which is the Irish word for faerie), and his take on that magical race is quite interesting.
I highly recommend giving a listen to this humble man who holds so much knowledge and life experience. He has much to teach us and he is part of a shrinking breed of storytellers and poets who were once cherished by people everywhere.
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To contact John: john@celticways.com