An Introduction to Power Animals

Native American spirituality is largely based on a naturalistic view of the universe.  Nature wa…

Astral Projection

Joe, the protagonist in Renting the Veil had a tough time with astral projection.  For most, this …

Author's Bio

Bruce Cockburn sings an apt line in one of his songs, "I've been so many people the mag…

Background

Over the years, when I have relayed my various adventures, I have been told again and again, “You s…

Calling Your Power Animal

We each have much to accomplish on our earth journey.  Usually, there is at least one large issue…

Kamael

The Archangel Chamuel, sometimes spelled Kamael, is recognized in many mythologies as one of sev…

Christianity, Magical Powers and Reincarnation

Many are afraid that even reading about magical powers or contemplating the possibility of reinc…

Crystal Balls

Crystal Balls I often think of the Lady of the Lake in J.J. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” when I t…

Feng Shui

I don't recall that if feng shui (fung shway) is overtly mentioned in this novel, past perha…

Finding Your Power Animal

Chances are, you already subconsciously know who your dominant guiding power animal is. Most peo…

Philosophy as a Guiding Premise

I recently watched a Ted Talk featuring a successful writer whose topic was "what to do now?…

Reiki and Light Healing

Some people are born with the ability to actually see the human energy field or the aura. Edgar …

Shamanism and Soul Retrieval

Shamans, witch doctors, medicine men and women have been practicing for tens of thousands of yea…

The After Life

If you are looking for proof of heaven or simply any rendition of the afterlife, there are plent…

Using a Pendulum

A pendulum? What are you talking about now? A discussion of using a pendulum requires a basic und…

The Medicine Wheel and Power Animals

Effective magical practices all involve a construct of the cosmos, often a circle divided into q…

Visualization, Dreaming and Mandalas

Current notions in the realm of physics have given a huge boost to the concept that we may be c…

Book Notes to Renting the Veil

Shamanic trance, Paroll, <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Comm…

Angels and Faeries

This might be a good place for a brief discussion of possible mentors. Rose, Joe’s psychic or as …

Festival Skirts

Don't get me started!  Alright, I picked up the gauntlet after several people asked me where I…