In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit (Llewellyn's New World Spirituality) [Paperback]

Amber Wolfe (Author)

Book Description

Series: Llewellyn's New World Spirituality | Publication Date: September 8, 2002

Blending ancient shamanistic wisdom with modern spiritual traditions, Amber Wolfe helps
readers forge their own personal connection to shamanic worlds. This guide to shamanism—
filled with examples of guided journeys, secrets of shamanic divination, visualization techniques, healing practices, spells, rituals, and recipes—provides all one needs to begin dancing in the shadow of the shaman.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Over the past several years, shamanism has been increasing in popularity. It is the oldest spiritual system known, and it is still vital and powerful. The truth, however, is that to really learn shamanism you must develop your own contacts with your personal spirit helpers and guides. To learn this you should get In the Shadow of the Shaman by Amber Wolfe.

This book is a complete and unique course in shamanism. By giving you numerous journeys or vision quests to attempt, you end up finding your own helpers, guides, guardians, and other spirit entities. Most important is that inner guide with knowledge of everything you need to dance in the shadow of the shaman.

But that does not mean your guide is going to give you long lectures. Rather, you will be led to find the wisdom you need. In order to do that you must have a great deal of information available to you. Some of this is simply wisdom you have already acquired. This book fills that out with shamanic techniques; such as methods of interpreting the meaning of stones by their shape and color; using herbs, stones and energy for healing; and various methods of divination.

The design of this book allows you to pick and choose what is valuable to you. Combine that with past knowledge and other information from your inner guide and you simply can't miss!

A friend once told me that ultimately, all magick is personal magick. Whether you seek magick, healing, divination, or a deeper relationship to nature and the gods, In the Shadow of the Shaman will show you the path to learn what you seek. And then you will be able to have the ultimate spiritual system which is right for you.

About the Author

Amber Wolfe is a master-level educator and psychotherapist in private practice. She follows an American Shamanic path, using the wisdoms found in the Celtic forms of Craft, Church, and myth that are her heritage. She also honors the sacred teachings of Native American medicine elders who have shared their knowledge of the nature of this land.

Amber Wolfe calls herself a Ban Drui, a term that has several meanings. Among them are Wise Woman, Druidess, White Oak Woman, and (as described by William Butler Yeats) a "Faerie Doctor." These titles represent her style as a writer, teacher, and therapist, whose work emphasizes the magick qualities of self-transformation and personal evolution.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (September 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875428886
• ISBN-13: 978-0875428888
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best introduction available, January 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit (Llewellyn's New World Spirituality) (Paperback)

I have been recommending this book for years. It's a hodge-podge blend of Native American and Celtic influences but it's real and it works. If you are a solitary practitioner or kitchen witch who is just beginning on your spiritual journey then I can't recommend this book highly enough.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to Shamanism and Earth Spirituality, May 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit (Llewellyn's New World Spirituality) (Paperback)

Amber Wolfe's beautiful introduction into the world of shamanism is a wonderful book that I have recommended to my cherished friends interested in native american spirituality and deepening their own spiritual journey. This is a spiritual lesson planner, and is not meant to be an anthropological study into any culture. To further understand and appreciate this work I recommend reading Soul Retrieval by Sandra Ingerman, the works of Michael Harner, the Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda or books by Lynne V. Andrews.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for magickers that follow their own traditions, July 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Shadow of the Shaman: Connecting with Self, Nature & Spirit (Llewellyn's New World Spirituality) (Paperback)

Amber Wolfe really helped me out of the mire of traditional magick and taught me to listen to the shaman within. Her book is my most valued literary source of magickal hints and ideas.