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Activation of the Shaman
Anthropologist Michael Harner is the founder of the Foundation for Shamanic studies.
Through his study of different cultures, tribes and shaman he developed a list of things he
found to be prevalent with all Shaman. He called these the Principles of Core Shamanism...
Some Shamanism involves clairvoyance. The Inuit of the Far North were seen as having
strong psychic connections. There are also legends told of how they had the ability to stop
or start storms when they wanted to.
Shamans used many methods to induce trancelike states. Some of the methods involved
the ingestion of hallucinogens. They also used drumming, chanting and dancing.
South African Shamans were known as Songomas. They provided counseling, herbal
remedies, prophesy and divination to their people. They were the historians of the people
and most often the songoma were women. There are twelve stages of learning and training
beginning with illness which is said to be a manifestation of a possessing spirit. Very few
students make it through all twelve states.
Connection and knowledge of the “Allies” or spirit helpers is well known and used in this
work. In trance states a Shaman meets and sometimes transforms into the animals he may
encounter. This is also known as shape shifting.
Spirit allies can be animal, plant, mineral, color, light and vibration. They are teachers as
well as protection for the Shaman.
Activation
You will want to find quiet time to yourself to activate Shaman energy. This
activation does not make you a Shaman but it can allow you to feel the Shakti of the
Shaman and carry that with you into your own healing practice. You may want to
surround yourself with power plants, animal totems in spirit, carvings or art, and any
stones that you may use for spirit work. Make your connection with the earth (grounding)
draw your protection around you, and call to the Ancient Shaman. State your intention to
accept whatever lesson the Shaman may have for you. After some time in meditation you
may thank the Ancestors and Guides for whatever teachings or gifts you have received.