Articles about Shamanism
“Rebirth”
Spring Ritual for Renewal by Roel Crabbé In shamanism, the connection with the natural cycles is very important. Shamans in all traditions know that everything contains power and that the pivotal moments in nature are moments of power. In all cultures, these moments...
“Gate of Transformation”
Shamanic Ritual for Renewal By Griet Heylen & Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Ritual of Transformation We wrote this article on a quiet night during the Christmas period....
Calling of the Shaman
Transformation of Consciousness by Roel Crabbé In this article, I will gladly discuss the transformation of consciousness that we see flourishing worldwide. I describe this from the archetype of the shaman, but of course, this evolution applies equally to the Western...
Power of Prayer and the Circle
"The return of ‘we’" by Roel Crabbé “It is not about 'me', it is about 'we'" - Jamie Sams A few days ago we drove the car to a Lowompi ceremony, accompanied by Lakota Medicine Man Steve Mc Cullough. A traditional healing ceremony that we have been going to for a few...
Prayers of the Ancestors
Prayers of the Ancestors "About the Power of Ritual and Prayer" by Roel Crabbé “The ancestors are here, in every moment. Their prayers are often centuries old and some of them address us. They invite us to open our hearts and join them, for the blessing of all.” -...
Remembrance of the Holy
Remembrance of the Holy "About the dimension of the Sacral" by Roel Crabbé "The first peace is that which comes within the souls when they recognize their relationship, their oneness, with the universe and all its powers." - Black Elk “Bres magazine published a series...
Our Approach of Shamanism
Shamanism: Our Approach Shamanism as Growth in Consciousness and Spirit By Roel Crabbé "There is only one medicine for all your ailments and that is you." - Andy Baggot Shamanism is a very broad concept. That is why we want to make clear on this page how we deal with...
Awakening of the Medicine People
Shamanism Awakening of the Medicine People By Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust If you go back in time long enough you can only conclude that every tradition or culture was originally...
Contemporary Shamanism
Shamanism Contemporary Shamanism By Roel Crabbé "There is only one medicine for all your ailments and that is you." - Andy Baggot In 1980 Michael Harner published his book 'The Way of the Shaman', from which, for the first time, Western people were able to learn the...
Shamanism Worldwide
Shamanism Shamanism Worldwide By Roel Crabbé "There is only one medicine for all your ailments and that is you." - Andy Baggot There is no continent where shamanistic practices cannot be found. Initially, all nations lived in this connected way. They lived in...
The World of the Shaman
Shamanism The World of the Shaman By Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Shamanism is ancient. It's the oldest form of healing, problem-solving, and transformation. Everything is...
Elements of Shamanism
"Elements of Shamanism" Reflections on the shamanic practice by Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Shamanism Shamanism is an ancient path that has its roots all over the world. When we...
Power Animals and Spirit Helpers
Spirit Guides, Power Animals, and Spirit Helpers: Allies of the Shaman by Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Shamanic traditions are based on an Animistic view on the world: the...
The Axis Mundi
The Axis Mundi The Shamanic Tree of Life By Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust In shamanism, the journey to the three shamanic worlds is made along the Axis Mundi: the "Axis of the...
The Three Shamanic Worlds
The Shamanic Worlds Journeying in the 3 Worlds by Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust In shamanism, all over the world, the spirit worlds that the shaman visits in a trance are...
The Shamanic Trance Journey
The Shamanic Journey Journeying to the 3 Spirit Worlds by Roel Crabbé The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Although shamanic practices, ritual structures, and forms may differ from tradition to...
Shamanic Healing – Soul Retrieval
Soul Retrieval Shamanic Healing - Return of the Soul by Roel Crabbé The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul. Let no one persuade you to cure the head until he has first...
What is Shamanic Healing?
Elements of Shamanic Healing by Roel Crabbé The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul. Let no one persuade you to cure the head until he has first given you his soul to be...
Shamanic Healing – Spirit Extraction
Spirit Extraction - Power Extraction Shamanic Healing - Removing Intrusions by Roel Crabbé The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul. Let no one persuade you to cure the...
