Raven Kaldera
Raven Kaldera is a Northern Tradition shaman, herbalist, astrologer, transgendered intersexual activist, homesteader, and founding member of the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel. He has been a practicing shaman for almost two decades now. He is the author of many books, including the Northern-Tradition Shamanism series, Drawing Down the Spirits and Talking to the Spirits (with Kenaz Filan), Neolithic Shamanism (with Galina Krasskova), Pagan Astrology, and Hermaphrodeities: The Transgender Spirituality Workbook. ‘Tis an ill wind that blows no minds'.
More of his books can be found at the Asophodel Press link below.
Websites:
http://ravenkaldera.org/
http://www.northernshamanism.org/welcome.html
http://www.asphodelpress.com/
More of his books can be found at the Asophodel Press link below.
Websites:
http://ravenkaldera.org/
http://www.northernshamanism.org/welcome.html
http://www.asphodelpress.com/
Workshops:
Ancestors Not of Blood: Working With The Other Ancestral Spirits
Our beloved Dead don't just encompass our relatives. They also include ancestors of the heart, of the mind, of spirit and of lineage, and they can be called upon for aid and support. For those with indelible issues around their blood relations, sometimes these alternate ancestors can really make the difference. We'll discuss when it's OK to claim someone as an ancestor and when they ought to be left alone; how to honor and propitiate and communicate with them, and the difference these loving bonds can make in one's spiritual life.
Voice And Runes In Northern Healing Shamanism
In Northern Tradition shamanism, the voice is the main tool of moving sound. In this workshop we’ll learn about the technique that we call galdr, moving chi with the voice the way that martial artists move it with their bodies. We’ll focus on the healing uses of the runes, and learn to galdr them into each other’s bodies; we’ll also discuss the role of drumbeats, herbal charms, and acupuncture points in this process. Knowledge of runes is good, but not necessary - we'll introduce a few of the basic ones. You don’t have to be a great singer, but you do have to be willing to open your mouth and make a lot of sound!
Shamanic Astrology
Astrology is a tool not only of divination, but of spiritual understanding….but far too often, novice astrologers get swamped and confused by all those abstract symbols, strange jargon, and shallow “cookbook” descriptions. That’s the “scientific” way to learn astrology….this workshop will talk about the shamanic way to learn it, which is all about understanding the myths and stories that the cosmic clock has to tell us, and how to work with them to change your life. Planetary energies combine with the spirits of plants, trees, animals, and events; it's all connected as part of the Great Cycle.
Northern Tradition Sauna
For those who love sweats and want to experience a northern European version, this sauna ritual is based around the Norse creation myth and calls the spirits of fire and frost. There are no clothing or gender restrictions; just come with a respectful attitude and a body that can handle high heat and steam.
Ancestors Not of Blood: Working With The Other Ancestral Spirits
Our beloved Dead don't just encompass our relatives. They also include ancestors of the heart, of the mind, of spirit and of lineage, and they can be called upon for aid and support. For those with indelible issues around their blood relations, sometimes these alternate ancestors can really make the difference. We'll discuss when it's OK to claim someone as an ancestor and when they ought to be left alone; how to honor and propitiate and communicate with them, and the difference these loving bonds can make in one's spiritual life.
Voice And Runes In Northern Healing Shamanism
In Northern Tradition shamanism, the voice is the main tool of moving sound. In this workshop we’ll learn about the technique that we call galdr, moving chi with the voice the way that martial artists move it with their bodies. We’ll focus on the healing uses of the runes, and learn to galdr them into each other’s bodies; we’ll also discuss the role of drumbeats, herbal charms, and acupuncture points in this process. Knowledge of runes is good, but not necessary - we'll introduce a few of the basic ones. You don’t have to be a great singer, but you do have to be willing to open your mouth and make a lot of sound!
Shamanic Astrology
Astrology is a tool not only of divination, but of spiritual understanding….but far too often, novice astrologers get swamped and confused by all those abstract symbols, strange jargon, and shallow “cookbook” descriptions. That’s the “scientific” way to learn astrology….this workshop will talk about the shamanic way to learn it, which is all about understanding the myths and stories that the cosmic clock has to tell us, and how to work with them to change your life. Planetary energies combine with the spirits of plants, trees, animals, and events; it's all connected as part of the Great Cycle.
Northern Tradition Sauna
For those who love sweats and want to experience a northern European version, this sauna ritual is based around the Norse creation myth and calls the spirits of fire and frost. There are no clothing or gender restrictions; just come with a respectful attitude and a body that can handle high heat and steam.