Introduction: The Ancient World of Northern Shamanism
How to Use This Book
1 The Beginning Place: Earth
2 The Golden World: Sun
3 The Silver World: Moon
4 The Green World: Plants
5 The Brown World: Animals
6 The Blue World: Water
7 The Red World: Fire
8 The Gray World: Craft
9 The White World: Air
10 The Black World: Ancestors
Epilogue: Broken Promises
Appendix: Elemental Disasters
Resources for Further Study
Index
Raven Kaldera is a Northern Tradition shaman who has been a practising astrologer since 1984 and a Pagan since 1986. Galina Krasskova is a Heathen priest and Northern Tradition shaman with a master's degree in religious studies from New York University. She is a columnist for Witches and Pagans magazine.
“Our modern world is hungry for Spirit, and this hunger leads to
some dark places if it isn’t met by Spirit. The shaman’s path is
the strongest means we have of addressing this hunger in a
meaningful way. Kaldera and Krasskova offer a grand mix of
tradition, magic, and reconstruction in service to a broad
community. Those with a genetic, cultural, or spiritual link with
northern European culture will find this book especially
satisfying.”
*Kenn Day, author of Dance of Stones*
“Neolithic Shamanism is a primer in the finest sense; it will prime
you to get well started on this path. It is so thorough it can well
be the first book of any you read about shamanism. It is also
primary in a touching, inspirational sense: Raven and Galina have
an almost childlike belief in the work and spirituality they love
and teach, and they have the simple courage to tell us all, ‘This
is For Real.’”
*Crow Swimsaway, Ph.D., author of Spirit Knife, Soul Bone*
“Neolithic Shamanism approaches an ancient practice with modern
sensibility; it is both a restructuring and reimagining of tribal
practices for a modern world. Still, it is based on techniques as
old as the human race, hallowing life in all its forms. I find that
the book inspires hope as the authors gently lead their readers to
one conclusion--there is no part of life that is not sacred.”
*Ócha’ni Lele, author of Sacrificial Ceremonies of Santería*
“Neolithic Shamanism is an outstanding book, and I highly recommend
it to anyone who wants to learn about shamanism. For those who want
to study other traditions, it’s a wonderful jumping off point. For
those who want to study the Norse tradition, this will be a
priceless treasure you will cherish on your path.”
*Terry Donahue, Psychic-Magic Zine, March 2013*
“Never has a book had a more profound and positive impact on my
personal spirituality, than Neolithic Shamanism; Spirit Work in the
Norse Tradition, by Raven Kaldera and Galina Krasskova...All in
all, this is a book I cherish above almost all others. It brings
forth aspects of Norse spirituality most don't see, and gives
information about it you really can’t find anywhere else. If you
have any interest in Norse spirituality, I cannot recommend this
book enough or more highly. Highly, highly recommend. This is a
must read.”
*Jessica Elizabeth, Facing North, May 2013*
“It is an entry-level book for anyone who wants to learn basic
shamanic techniques from a northern perspective...While it is a
very accessible book, there is plenty here to work with, especially
if you choose to delve into a lot of the craft projects. These
practices could provide years of experience and bring practitioners
to the level where they can easily move on to a variety of
intermediate books, or take further guidance directly from the
spirits with whom they have built relationships.”
*Laura Gyre, Witches and Pagans, December 2013*
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