Grandfather is one of the magical ‘elements’ of creation, and working with fire is a mainstay of all shamanistic and animistic traditions. Here are some basic ground rules and insights, and ideas for some Fire Ceremonies.

The shamanism of Inuit Greenland - the angakkoq shamans - had a reputation for quite dark shamanism and fearful spirits, which stalked the land and attacked people.  The shamans - and other people - could also create spirit fetishes, calle...

The sacred pipe - the chanupa - is a Native American tradition of great cultural and sacred importance to many Native North Americans, especially those from Plains cultures such as the Lakota, Crow, Arapaho, Shoshone, Cree, Cheyenne and others....

The Djinn spirits are often associated with Islam, but they of course are far, far older. Considered a race of beings who live out of sight of humans, their magic is called upon to aid people, but they can also harm people.The Tuareg peo...

We may think of shamans as healers, and that is indeed amajor part of their work, but it is not their only activity, as warand cursing also form a large part of the role of many shamans.

The does and don’ts of magical activism. Some practical magical tips for how to safely do shamanicand other ceremonial work connected to the environment or politics for the protection of our natural world and democracies.

In the Himalayas, in the Greater Tibetan world - the lands outside of Chinese occupied Tibet, which have Tibetan include cultures - Buddhism is the main spiritual practice, but before Buddhism came there the lands were shamanistic, and shamanis...

Most of Central Asia is now Islamic, but in the past thearea had ancient animistic and shamanic traditions, and these often continue today, but now under a veneer of Islam. This episode looks at the ancient traditions of the region, especially ...

From Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to Santa’s toy makers, Elves are part of our culture, but they have an ancient history. Here we explores their world. Patreon - support Nick'...

Masks are a very important aspect of Balinese sacred traditions, they are considered to be alive and are houses for the island’s powerful spirits who play out great cosmic dramas and keep the village communities safe and secure.<...

Back with a new episode, a chapter from the book 'Walking with the Tiger' about shamanism and personal growth work, working with our clients and working with out students.Patreon -...

A Bonus Episode about Wealth PracticesSacred Hoop Magazine Website3Worlds Gallery Website

Creating Ceremony and building protection around you and others - Part two of an extract from 'Walking with the Tiger' by Nicholas Breeze WoodAvailable as a paperback and a kindle ebook from Amazon and direct from Nicholas

Creating Ceremony and building protection around you and others - Part one of an extract from 'Walking with the Tiger' by Nicholas Breeze WoodAvailable as a paperback and a kindle ebook from Amazon and direct from Nicholas

The second part of an interview with the late Eliot Cowan about Plant Spirit Medicine,    recorded in 2010Sacred Hoop Magazine Website

The first part of an interview with the late Eliot Cowan about Plant Spirit Medicine,    recorded in 2010Sacred Hoop Magazine Website

A Selection of extracts from Nicholas's recent book about deepening shamanic practice 'Walking with the Tiger.'Sacred Hoop Magazine Website

The second part of a brief exploration of  the  darker side of Shamanism - Cursing.If you can heal you can curse - if you can curse you can heal.Sacred Hoop Magazine Websit...

The first part of a brief exploration of  the  darker side of Shamanism - Cursing.If you can heal you can curse - if you can curse you can heal.Sacred Hoop Magazine Website...

Building Merit is a way of gaining personal power and increasing windhorse because it puts us in right relationship with all things.Sacred Hoop Magazine Website

Continuing to explore the nature of the spirits in Traditional shamanism and in Core shamanism, looking at the things which are similar and the things which are rather different. Part Two of Two

Exploring the nature of the spirits in Traditional shamanism and in Core shamanism, looking at the things which are similar and the things which are rather different. Part one of TwoSacr...

The spirits of the dead and psychopomp work.Caring for the dead, helping them cross and travelling to the Land of the DeadSacred Hoop Magazine Website

The spirits of the ancestors, the different types of ancestors, making offerings and making connections to the ancestors.Sacred Hoop Magazine Website

This podcast looks at the tradition of the Tibetan Tertön magicians who discover mystical and magical treasure and sacred teachings called terma. Including an introduction to the legendary C19th Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (1856-1926)