FSS Polestar: Core Shamanism, FAQ

When Michael Harner first introduced The Way of the Shaman in 1980, shamanism was little known outside of academia. The renaissance of contemporary experiential shamanism is largely due to his pioneering work over the last several decades researching, developing, and...

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Core Shamanism Chronicles: Skunk Power

I am reclaiming my power. Specifically, I am reclaiming Skunk power. I don’t think it ever left me, but when I was first given it, I didn’t know what to do. My life was in pieces and I was new to the world of spirits as shamanism understands it. In my twenties I went...

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FSS Polestar: Spiritual Help for the Burning West

The original article, Fire Season 2000: Spiritual Help for the Burning West, was written by Nan Moss and the late David Corbin. (©Shamanism, Fall/Winter 1999, Vol. 12, No. 2.) It was revised and expanded by Nan Moss in September 2020. While originally written in...

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FSS E-News Winter/Spring 2022

IN THIS ISSUE— Passing of Living Treasure Mongush B. Kenin-Lopsan; shamanic assistance for Ukraine; Online Shamanic Healing Program and Knowledge & Power Series; shamanism news; and links to advanced residential programs scheduled for 2022. The FSS E-NEWS:...

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FSS Polestar: Responding to Events in Ukraine

Please see TRAINING IN SHAMANIC METHODS TO HELP UKRAINE below for opportunities to train with others to apply shamanic methods to help Ukraine and its people. If you are doing something to help and would like to share with the shamanic community, please visit Core...

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FSS E-News December 2021

IN THIS ISSUE— Highlights of 2021; Holiday Greetings; Online Knowledge Series and Healing Training Program; Living Treasures of Shamanism appointed; and links to advanced residential programs scheduled for 2022. The FSS E-NEWS: Foundation news, links to...

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