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The Healing Power of Song

Jun 23, 2024

By Susan Mokelke
It is not surprising that songs and shamanism are synergistic for healing. The shaman sees with the heart and music speaks to the heart. When a song is imbued with the compassion of the helping spirits, it offers powerful healing for body and soul.

FSS Polestar: Core Shamanism – Respecting Indigenous Cultures

Feb 16, 2024

Core Shamanism, by definition, is based on universal principles of shamanic methodology, and does not borrow ceremony and practices from indigenous cultures. “Core Shamanism consists of the universal, near-universal, and common features of shamanism, together...

FSS Polestar: Shamanism, Spirits, and Transformation

Feb 11, 2024

In My Path in Shamanism, the interviewer asks Michael Harner: In addition to the compassionate spirits, are there malevolent spirits? “Yes. Here in the Middle World the spirits have the whole range of personalities that also occur in ordinary reality. What is...

FSS Newsletter December 2023

Dec 16, 2023

IN THIS ISSUE— Year-end highlights: In-person and online workshops; Core Shamanism Chronicles: Gifts From the Spirits; holiday greeting. The FSS Newsletter: Foundation news, links to information and articles about shamanism, and essays to support your interest...

Warm Holiday Greetings – FSS Holiday Hours

Dec 16, 2023

Wishing you a beautiful Solstice and holiday season with loved ones. May peace and compassion flourish in the New Year. View Greeting With abundant gratitude, Sandra Harner – Susan Mokelke – Noelle Burch and the Board of Trustees of the Foundation HOLIDAY...

FSS Polestar: Plant Spirits as Spirit Helpers

Nov 2, 2023

Interesting questions often arise during discussions of Animal Spirits, such as Power Animals, and other types of Animal Spirit helpers. People are curious to know whether it’s possible to have plant spirits as spirit helpers too. Power Animals and other Animal...