A Compendium of Shaman Animals

By Lynne Marie Rowland

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Lynne Marie Rowland
• Release date: Aug 21, 2013
• ISBN: 9780989640022

Lynne Marie Rowland

Lynne Marie Rowland is the author of two books, The Gnosis of the Salmon and A Compendium of Shaman Animals.Lynne is inspired by a wide range of mythology and spiritual practices. Her particular interest in the Gnostic Christian tradition was sparked by the groundbreaking work of Carl Jung and led her to travel to spiritual centers exploring and reading original materials from Nag Hammadi in Egypt and the Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel. She has studied the Celtic Shamanic tradition for many years. To augment these studies, she visited sites of Celtic lore and myths such as Brittany, and lands imbued with Shaman traditions from China to Chile. Her travels have ranged as far as Antarctica, India, Africa and Japan seeking spiritual growth through many varied faiths and experiences. She has also studied forgiveness extensively in both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.Lynne still believes in magic.

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Preface

Belief in shaman animals has existed across nearly all cultures and continents since prehistoric times. Early Neolithic man painted pictures of sacred animals imbued with magical powers to help with the hunt and promote fertility. Tribal shamans in most cultures had associations with animal spirit guides, who taught them mystical wisdom.

I started hearing the animals' wisdom when I walked through the woods here in Pennsylvania. Of course, the shamans I encountered were most often indigenous to our area, but later, I started to hear other shaman animals speak to me in my dreams. I also have two shaman cats who live with me and oblige me to listen on a daily basis. One of them actually instructs me in meditation.

All of us have this ability if we take the time to listen. In our culture today, where our constant connectivity is often preventing us from listening to the wise words of the fauna around us, or to our inner heart wisdom, there is a growing need to reconnect with our mystical shaman animals and learn from them.

In this compendium, we capture a year's worth of shaman animal wisdom. We recommend you set aside time each week to read a shaman's wisdom and think deeply on what it has to say that is meaningful to your life right now. The shamans are listed alphabetically. Scroll through to the one who catches your eye. Or to the one you crossed paths with. Or saw somehow during the week. Or dreamed about. You will know which shaman has the wisdom you need to remind your soul of right now.

Wishing you the peace and insight that only shaman animals can give us.

Lynne Marie Rowland aka Healing Farmer

Ant

Do you know the story of the blessing of the Ants, farmer? asked Ant.

No, I do not. Please tell me Ant, said the farmer.

When the world was destroyed by fire, the Ants took all of the people and animals underground and shared what they had among all. After the fire was over, the Sky God blessed the Ants and gave them the eternal task of nurturing Mother Earth. In return for this labor, Ants are given the gift of endless patience.

Patience is not my virtue, muttered the farmer.

No it isn't but it needs to become part of your life. Part of properly using your energy reserves so you have enough stamina to complete your soul mission, involves being patient about that mission lasting your lifetime. Scurrying about all of the time is depleting your energy and diminishing your light. You need to plan for the future and plan your energy expenditures as part of self-love and self-care. You will accomplish much more, farmer, with patience rather than rushing. You'll see.

Bald Eagle

Come fly on my back, farmer, and see the spiritual truths which heretofore have been hidden from you, said Bald Eagle.

Am I really flying or is this just a dream? asked the farmer.

Life is but a dream, farmer. You need to rise about it to access the illumination and wisdom of the spirit. We Eagles can hep to connect you to the 'big picture' of creation and even to your personal spirit guides. These wise teachers can help you reach the next phase of your spiritual healing journey.

What are you here to show me today? asked the farmer.

"See the pattern below of birth and death. Teachers come into your life when they are needed and exit when you have achieved full mastery of the lesson. No need to bemoan comings and goings, farmer. No need to be so attached to this