Shamanism and Personal Mastery: Using Symbols, Rituals, and Talismans [Paperback]

Gini Graham Scott (Author)

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Publication Date: April 3, 1998

The practice of gaining power or producing magic through altered states of consciousness, shamanism has long been considered the exclusive realm of mystics and medicine men. But from her studies with a master shaman and her participation in shamanic programs, Gini Graham Scott knows that the essential powers of shamanism can be used by anyone to achieve our most ambitious goals. She now offers simple techniques for empowerment.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Paragon House; 1st edition (April 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557783810
• ISBN-13: 978-1557783813
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,832,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ...better Shamanic books., May 12, 2000

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This review is from: Shamanism and Personal Mastery: Using Symbols, Rituals, and Talismans (Paperback)

This book really doesn't provide enough information to practise Shamanism.

I would recommend

"Rainbow medicine: A visionary guide to Native American Shamanism" Wolf Moondance

"Secrets of Shamanism: Tapping the spirit power within you" Jose and Lena Stevens

"Shamanic Experience" Keneth Meadows

"Shamanism as a spiritual practise for daily life" Tom Cowan

"The Way of the Shaman" Michael Harner ....

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, November 29, 2002

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This review is from: Shamanism and Personal Mastery: Using Symbols, Rituals, and Talismans (Paperback)

I really like this book. It is down to earth and provides me with the bare essentials, which is exactly what I was looking for. I did not want a book that told me every detail of what I should be doing, because that's not what finding your own path is about. It's about figuring your beliefs out yourself and not merely following a ritual or philosophy that's laid out for you in a book. I appreciated the book's ideas and I found its presentation applicable and practical.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book on using shamanic principles in a witchy way, April 16, 2000

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This review is from: Shamanism and Personal Mastery: Using Symbols, Rituals, and Talismans (Paperback)

This is a good book - but not for those looking for a really 'shamanic' book. I would recommend this to any witch or wiccan looking to understand more about magickal systems, and see the roots of what they practise.