by Gerry Starnes | Dec 18, 2025 | New to Journeying, Shamanism
Through my own journey-work and experience, and from the many teachings by some wonderful mentors, I have developed the following simple description for giving blessings. This is written to allow for a wide variety of beliefs and practices to use in whatever way fits,...
by Gerry Starnes | Nov 20, 2024 | New to Journeying
Hosting workshops and events is a joy and privilege, as it brings together people seeking growth, learning, and connection. Each event is an opportunity to share something meaningful—but behind the scenes, organizing a successful workshop requires careful planning and...
by Gerry Starnes | Aug 29, 2023 | Community, Journey, New to Journeying
The Shamanic Community of Austin is partnering with The Shamanic Passages Institute to offer two virtual introductory courses especially designed for those new and relatively new to the shamanic journey. Council member Gerry Starnes, M.Ed., author and creator of the...
by Gerry Starnes | Dec 3, 2018 | Journey, New to Journeying, Shamanism
What Does Seeing a Hawk Mean? By Nate Long “Owl” There’s a common question that I’m asked by those who are new to the Shamanic Practice regarding the appearance of animals as they go about their everyday lives. “I saw a hawk fly...
by Theresa Sóbhrag Pittman | Mar 20, 2018 | Journey, New to Journeying, Shamanism
by Sobhrag (Theresa Pittman) “I never see anything in my journeys.” Have you ever said, or thought, this? Do you sometimes feel a bit intimidated when others share vivid descriptions of panoramic visions from their journeys? Do you feel like you are missing something,...
