Ancient spiritual practices of the northern tradition. 

the author provides step-by-step instructions to prepare for and conduct a ceremony, including creating your own staff and hood, and explores the ancestral use of shamanic songs or varlokur to accompany the ceremony. Woven throughout these exercises, Rysdyk provides archaeological evidence from Neolithic sites supporting the long tradition of venerating wise women, grandmothers, and mothers in ancient cultures and the important role of female shamans at the heart of northern European shamanism. Providing an accessible guide for anyone trying to fulfill their shamanic callings, these powerful rituals can provide personal healing and a clear path for finding our way into a harmonious relationship with the natural world.

RYSDYK, EVELYN C.