As political events have unfolded, I’ve become more and more aware of the negative impact they are having on women. Although I do sign petitions, complain far too much on FB, and make calls at times, I’m not cut out…
Author: Scarlet Kinney
Statement of Intent Regarding The Time of the Warrioress Gatherings
Posted in Feminist Shamanism, Time of The Warrioress
Choosing a Shamanic Teacher
In our culture, there is a great deal of confusion about what it means to be a shamanic teacher, as well as what it means to be a student of such a teacher, and many people have been harmed because…
Posted in Feminist Shamanism
Dealing with Contemporary Patriarchy, Part One
Have you ever been told you’re “too emotional” when you express hurt or sadness or confusion in response to the way a loved one is treating you? Have you ever been told by an intimate partner, family member, friend, teacher,…
Notes on A Woman’s Shamanic Retreat in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains: Part Eight
PART EIGHT: Black Bear & “Soft Paw” Medicine It was the last day of the retreat, and Moon Dancer and I had the day to ourselves to review the work we had done. Early that morning, soon after the…
Posted in 2015 In Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains
FEMINIST SHAMANISM
Notes on a Women’s Shamanic Retreat in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains: Part Seven
Sea Turtle Teachings & Secondary Shamanic Initiations As we continued our talking circles and shamanic scanning, it became clear that one of the women in our circle was experiencing a secondary level of shamanic initiation, and that the imagery she…
