Blessings !
Lesson 6 Project
My project was to draw one of my totem animals. Although I am not a very good artist out side of florals, I gave it my best shot. So here is Owl about to take flight.
Blessings !
Blessings !
Lesson 6 - Story - Ponderin - Meditation
Lesson 6
Story – Origins of Disease and Medicine
As I sat and read this story, it invoked mixed feelings
within me. I could feel the joy and
sadness of each group. The unity when
all were one and the pain of division and separation.
I could relate to their hardships and injustice imposed upon
them. The sadness filled me and then I
felt their anger and finally their despair.
They carried within them the will and desire for survival yet their
emotions swarmed over them, clouding any means of clarity for finding a
positive and peaceful resolve with the humans.
To bring them insight of the harm and hurt they were inflecting upon the
groups. Through this anger the lines of
communication are rendered null, hence the humans and the groups lost the way,
they could no longer speak with each other.
The plant group watched and listened. In their calmness they found a way to maintain
a positive relationship. They taught the
humans to respect the plant nation and that through that respect plant nation
would teach them the art of medicine, to cure that which is inflected upon them
by the other groups and to be able to overcome the ill. Yet the big lesson was the wisdom that these
ills could be avoided if respect and the willingness for all to coexist was at
the first thought of all. The knowledge
of oneness, the knowledge of compassion for all allows us to be at peace and
tolerant of the differences and find joy in the common ground. It allows us to share our earth-Mother to us
all in one.
Pondering –
To know thy self brings Clarity
Clarity brings forth self-truth
Self-Truth brings trust
Self-Trust brings peace with be part of oneness
Meditation –
Many nations joined in the oneness of all that was, is and
shall be, carrying and sharing in the common thread within.
Lesson 5 Projects
I so enjoyed this weeks projects !!! :) I made my staff and I made a tote set. I cut and sewed a tote, a pouch for my stones and a cloth medicine wheel. In my tote I will carry, my Medicine Wheel cloth, Stones in pouch, Smudge fan, white sage, shaker, lighter, and holy water. I'm so excited. I used a black pillow case to create all of them, I chose black for repelling negativity. I used fabric paint to decorate my Wheel cloth, stone bag and tote. I uploaded pics to the photo section.
I hope everyone had as much joy as I felt doing this project :)
On to Lesson 6 :)
Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Katherina
Lesson 5 - Story - Pondering - Meditation
My thoughts on “The Hunter and Selu” story:
To me this message is one that tells the tale of human doubt
and disappointment and how we allow it to manifest itself through our
emotions. When we try something and fail
we become disappointed and begin to expel those energies out and like attracts
like and they tend to repeat themselves because we have lost our belief and/or
self-confidence. Many times in dream
state the Ancestors, Spirit Guides, Deity and Totems will reach out to us and
offer guidance. We wake from these
dreams and either don’t recall them or dismiss them most of the time. It is when we listen and follow the guidance
that has been gifted to us that we begin to see a change take place, a change
in our view, our emotions and our confidence.
Being blessed by guidance we should show thankfulness and share what we
reap, be it corn, information, or joy.
Pondering: The
pondering relates to the story. I have
said many times that the only failure one faces in life is the one that one
creates. We are powerful beings and have
the ability to create whatever it is we wish in this life, our downfall is
self-doubt or broken will. Both of which
we allowed to happen by our choices in the situations presented. One must heal from this by forgiving self for
giving up. There is always another
option that we could explore. By
forgiving self it allows us to become open and attentive again and able to tap
into the wondrous resources both around and within us, including our Guides and
Ancestors. Believing in self is
honoring that guidance. Trusting that
guidance and acting upon it is the steps of creation.
Meditation: A great
reminder to smell the roses. The
majority of the Human race gets caught up in the illusions of the mundane. Getting caught up in the rat race is one of
the biggest. This stifles our awareness
and creates illusion walls that block us from true self, our joy, our peace and
our spiritual growth. We become
disconnected. It is like the mind, it
has been allowed to run random, always moving in random thoughts, this
blocks/interferes with focus. It isn’t
until we quiet the mind and become reconnected with the all that stillness
takes place, through this we gain peace and joy, guidance and knowledge. Bringing this to a conscious active state is
reconnecting with the keys and elements around us. Finding that balance between both worlds is
when true stillness and creations are experienced. So stop for a moment and take in the fragrances
of nature, or spirit, of all that is nourishing to the soul. Breath !
Lesson 4 Project
My project for lesson 4 was to create a journal of my course work for The Correllian Shaman Course. This Blog is part of that assignment in addition to my hard copy journal I'm keeping. Both are on going projects as I continue through this awesome course.
Lesson 4 Story, Pondering and Meditation Assignments
Lesson 4 The story of , “Agan-tni’tsi’s
Search for the Uktena”
The first part of this story reminded me of the world today
and its dealings with religious intolerance and the struggles of the many
denominations of the religions to be the most proclaimed and accepted across
the world. For me personally I believe
that all religions have their place in this world, for each individual evolves
spiritually at their own rate and that these religions each offer individuals a
sense of growth and aid in their evolving process. This is another topic all to its self. Yet I was reminded of the ongoing battle of
the religions that has taken place for a very long time.
Then the story took a focused turning point for me, it then
became about the journey of Agan-tni’tsi.
As I read his journey I was asking myself many questions. What is this journey truly about and what is
it telling me in my own life.
First was- Angan-tni-tsi’ finding the way of survival. – To Know
Second was-how he would accomplish his goal. – To Dare and
To Will
Third was-his commitment to that goal. – To Be silent and to
Go
I think it is about staying true to self and your own
knowingness. Know thyself. No
matter what others fears or thoughts are.
Then put your goal in motion, allowing self to experience all things
that you may encounter in that journey, yet maintaining your true focus of your
goal. Being committed to seeing it
through, and finding the balance to achieve all that is necessary to reach that
final place. When one is successful in
these journeys, growth and rebirth or evolving transpires and we are ready for
the next journey or venture.
Blessings as Always,
Katherina
Lesson 4 Pondering
What I have come to notice is that the stories, the
ponderings and the meditations of each lesson appear to be related to each
other.
This is tell me that one should trust in self, be constant
in your vision and understanding, yet open to new knowledge. Incorporate what works and keep moving
forward. Be mindful that everyone has
their own interpretations and they are just a valid as your own to those whom
hold them. Respect the fact that each
person including self is experiencing their own journey as are you in their own
creation reality.
Lesson 4 Meditation
Symbols to me are Keys, they allow one to connect to a new
concept and helps to incorporate a deeper understanding of complex
concepts. It aids not only in
association yet also in recognition for quicker recall. The more one works with the symbol it become
part of self and constant, and eventually one no longer needs to work with the
symbol to recall the meanings, actions and/or mysteries associated with that
symbol, it is part of self.
Blessings as Always,
Katherina
Lesson 4b Medicine Wheel Notes
Lesson 4 Medicine
Wheel Notes
Using Medicine Wheel for Divination and Finding Totems
Animal Placement chart
East 1. Crow
2. Owl – Warrior
3. Raven
4. Humming bird
5. Eagle – Spirit Keeper
South 6. Fox
7. Ant
8. Butterfly
9. Spider – Warrior
10. Snake – Spirit Keeper
West 11. Skunk
12. Frog
13. Otter
14. Turtle
15. Rabbit – Spirit Keeper
North 16. Stag
17. Mouse – Spirit Keeper
18. Beaver
19. Wolf – Warrior
20. Squirrel
Cross Quarters
21. NE
Dragonfly
22. SE
Hawk
23. SW
Raccon
24. NW
Bear
Center 25. Star Nation
26. Plant Nation
27. Cosmic Waters Nation
28. Stone Nation
29. Center, Above, Below
How to preform Divination
Need: Stones, Paper
and Pen
Questions: What
medicine was in my life (past)
What medicine is in my life (present)
What medicine will be in my life (future)
Place medicine wheel on the table
Place animal stones in there correct positions
Burn incense for focus and clearing
Ask each question.
Bring yourself back to that time in your life and what your felt. Then select a stone that represents that
particular time period in your life.
Write it down on paper
1.
Bring yourself back to the time of
birth-puberty. Think early childhood to puberty. As you are thinking of this time in your life
select one stone. Which stone closest
represents that time in your life. Write
it down and place stone back on board.
2.
Puberty – young adulthood. Independence.
What did you experience, what were your hopes and dreams? Then select a stone. Write it down and replace the stone on the
board.
3.
Adult-retirement. Consider what you feel and experience and
what you expect. Now select a
stone. Write it down and replace it on
the board.
4.
If a woman – Consider Crone stage-death. Select a stone. Write it down and replace it on the board.
5.
If a man- Consider Sage stage-death. Select a stone. Write it down and replace it on the board.
6.
Think about NOW- Select 2 stones ( called walk
along stones or go along stones) Write
them down and replace them on the board.
Tell your seeker what each animal represents, the colors and
the position of the stones. Give the
seeker the note sheet to take home.
Lesson 4 - Animal Medicine Notes
Lesson 4 Animal
Medicine
Between numbers 1 and 3 place a circle, this represents NE,
this is the cross quarters of the Wheel.
21 NE – Dragonfly
·
Companion for life to a person. Its energies will always remain with you.
·
Light Power – Ancient, over 1800 million years
ago, Primordial Energies
·
Fly fast – This should as us are we moving too
fast or too slow
·
Direction – They change in direction in an
instant. So should we look at what
direction we are taking, Should we change direction?
·
A warning – There will be a change and it is
coming quick.
·
It reminds us that we have other options to look
at and consider or follow up.
·
Dragonfly can see 40 miles away – So are we
seeing clearly? Are we looking far
enough in the distance or are we just taking in what is on the close surface?
·
It inhabits 2 realms – Air and Water – they live
under the water as they grow, as they mature they live on land until they are
ready to fly. So they have lived in
really 3 realms, Water – earth and air.
·
Transformation – Tells us to attune to all 3
elements.
·
Emotion and Mental – balance these two aspects
·
They are light benders
·
They are very involved with color magick, every
color has its own vibration – they are able to work with them all.
·
They are adaptable
·
Their season is Summer
·
They love illusion
·
They love to wake you up from illusion.
·
Some believe at some time they were dragons
·
They are part of the fairy realm
·
They love Sun and light
·
Look for change to occur
·
Reminds us that when we see our own light, that
change is not far behind.
22 SE – Hawk
·
Guardianship
·
Strong visionary power
·
New Moon energies
·
Keen eye sight
·
Strongly tied to the kundalini
·
Primordial energies
·
Rapid development of psychic energies
·
Balance
·
Reminds to be observant of all things around you
·
Warns to be careful how we express ourselves to
others.
23 SW – Raccoon
·
Dexterity
·
Loves water-washes food
·
Enjoys sense of touch
·
Nocturnal
·
Seasons – Spring and Summer
·
Adaptable – are you exploring enough?
·
Crossing dimensions
·
Represents making masks
o
Masks are keys and a means of shifting
consciousness
·
Be more courageous in life
·
Focus on self defense
·
Very sociable
24 NW – Bear
·
Awakening of unconsciousness
·
Represents lunar energies
·
The Goddess
·
Symbol in alchemy – time and matter
·
Represents initial stages
·
Honoring the first steps
·
Primal instincts
·
Resourceful
·
Survivors
·
Tap into resources never used before
·
The Bear Den is where we go when we tap into
resources never used before
·
Bear = Soul
·
Kidneys – works with kidneys
·
Ushers in discernment
·
Check your judgment
·
What is beneficial to use
·
Are you
wearing rose colored glasses?
·
Proclaims to make decisions from a position of
Power. The position of Power is SILENCE.
The 4 stones in center represent animals you attune to and
plug into you, they are your secret Spirit Keepers aks secret keepers or spirit
keepers. These you find on your own.
There are 29 stones total
Center stone – Purple –represents Center, Above and Below
There are 11 directions
1.
East – Male – Straight Male
2.
South – Male and Feminine – Gay man
3.
West – Feminine – Straight Female
4.
North – Female and Male – Gay Female
5.
NE
6.
SE
7.
SW
8.
NW
9.
Above
10.
Below
11.
Center
11 is important
Lesson 3 - Project Smudge Fan
Lesson 3 Project – Smudge fan
My project was to create a smudge fan. I decided I would create one dedicated to my
Medicine Wheel. Here is what I made.
Lesson 3 - Pondering and Meditation Assignments
Lesson 3
Pondering
It is through inward exploration that we find the treasures
of this life and its meanings. As we
move through the phases established by what we call time we stand in the mode
of creation. Creation of a life that is
set by our footsteps and choices. As we
continue to spiral down deeper into this physical façade we are longer who we
were, unrecognizable even to self. Yet a
small voice that lies deep within each of us whispers and we know that it is
time for a treasure hunt and we become the Seekers. Like all treasure hunts we must clear our way
to find the path that leads us to that treasure that we all seek after. Through the exploration and examination of
the rubble and debris that has masked our views of clarity we begin to sift
through what is still useable and what no longer will serve in our
purpose. Through this process of
exploration we are gifted small treasures that bring sparks of joy and leave us
longing to reach our goal. We move on
clearing the way and through these discoveries we may even be planting new
seeds to sprout and remind us of this wondrous journey we have ventured too. We begin to recognize that our life is
becoming lighter and less worrisome. We
can even breath more easily, yet we still hunger for the treasure that we are seeking
and know that only we have the true map buried within our own self. There in the mists of darkness and stillness
and small beacon of a spark shines brightly.
There rests our treasure, we have finally reached the place we have
strived for and when we step into the glow of that sparks light fullness
engulfs us and a true understanding and knowingness fill our essence that the
treasure has always been within and only a step away, hidden by the jungle we
created. Here is home, here is peace and
joy, here is true self, here is the collective oneness of all.
Meditation
When I read this I felt like I was talking to my
students. I tell them that reading gives
you knowledge yet knowing is only half of the gift of learning. The other half can only be obtained by
practicing what you have learnt. By
practicing and allowing it to become part of your daily routine, it soon
becomes part of you and a true knowingness takes place and an awareness that
can only be achieve through doing. One
will also be filled with the essences of true accomplishment in knowing that
their work and efforts has brought to them a precious gift of being true to
self and recognizing true self is a joy and blessing.
Lesson 3b - Medicine Wheel Uses Notes
Lesson 3b Medicine Wheel Uses
1.
Exploration
·
Journeying, a
place to heal, to learn, to teach, create and one of the places we consciously
incarnate. We journey to work with those
that have transitioned from here to the other side or passed the veil. In journey we are inspired by our ancestors,
our guides and our past and future self.
We find hope of the future. For
there are many ways to journey, this is one of the ways Corrrellian Shamans
journey. We always prefix all journeying
with releasing and grounding and request protection from our ancestors, we ask
for guidance from our guides and power animals, we also invoke the God and
Goddess. Then we go into a light trance
state, which is the alpha state, and then go into stillness. With strong focus tell your consciousness
where you want to travel and what you desire to do. The mind can visit anywhere, anytime and any
being. After our visits we then thank
our guides, the God and Goddess, our power animals that have lent their
assistance.
2.
Exploring the 7 spheres of
existence
·
Start with
releasing and grounding, ending with stillness and as we go through these few
steps we stand on the South side of the medicine wheel facing the blue
road. See the wheel take on a human
form. Allow the wheel to inform you as
to where you are in this reality system.
We are in the physical, the lowest vibration; this is where we
experience physical form and physical sensation. And God helps us as we move through the
physical. Then we move to the emotional
where we fully feel emotions. Then we
move to the utilize these feelings to manifest our life or tear down things
that need to be torn down. Sometimes
things need to be torn down to become stronger and healthier. The we move up to the next plane or sphere,
the Mental sphere of existence. This is
where we learn how to understand abstract thought and abstract precepts. Then we move up to the Astral, and once again
all of these planes aren’t as simple and many of them overlap and many of them
have many layers. On this Astral plane
this is were we learn how to operate on this plane. Then we learn how to create our own existence
and it conditions and pull it into the physical plane or another plane. Then we move to the Soul and there is a
higher vibration where we develop traits that make a unique part of Deity. Then the Monadic plane, Monadic has layers
and part of us which is Devine, it thinks it is separate from the whole. Then the Divine plane which is the highest
vibration. This is where we experience
firsthand that we are one with all existence and this where Goddess is. We end up in her loving arms.
3.
Soul Healing
·
Placement of the
stones that are calling you and placing them on your body is a form of soul
healing. Ask the animal medicine and
stone nation where you should place these small stones on your body. They will direct your hand. Ask Animal medicine and Stone Nation to heal
you on emotional level, then ask them to heal you at mental level and then at
soul level. Allowing medicine to seep
into your wounded spirit, take your time and enjoy this process.
Note: Most healings do not occur in one treatment. Healing too is a journey
4.
Revisiting past lives
·
Go through all
the steps of grounding and releasing, come into stillness, this time we are in
Center of the Wheel. Allow your 3rd
eye to focus on one of the stones. Pick
the up and hold it in your hand.
Returning to the Wheel of Center go deeper into stillness. Request 1 life to step forward through this
stone which represents an entire stone nation.
It may take 5 seconds or much longer, be patient and one of your past
lives that in actuality you are now living will show its self to you. If it does not go into dream and there is
where it is waiting for you.
5.
Designing your next life
·
Learning how to
consciously incarnate. Go through all
prep steps to stillness, deeper and deeper.
Sit in the East on the Wheel, this position on the wheel represents
birth. Begin with the first stone and
honor it in all ist wisdom. Then move to
the next stone and do the same. Honor
yourself and the wise choices you will make when creating your next life. As you ponder on each stone and what it
represents ask yours, “What do I want to experience in my next life?” “What do
I want to do to make my next life better?”
all the nations better, all the world better. One of the reasons why we are here is to
create a better place. When individuals
say we are here to learn lessons that is correct, however that is only half the
plan, we are always learning which is a receptive action, we are also designed
to be creators of our reality. As
individuals and collectively, yes these are truly deep waters.
6.
Preforming divination
·
Preforming
divination for another or yourself. As
you ask your quarent questions, instruct them to select a stone that represents
their answer. Once you have finished
asking your questions, tell your quarent what animal medicine and stone nation
they have chosen and inform them of the meaning. Tell them what that particular question or
issue. Keep track of where the quarent
selects the stones on the wheel. Did
they select a stone in the East? Or in the Center? Where the spirit keepers live. Do not forget color as well, all having a meaningful
vibration in message.
7.
Placing your Altar tools within your Wheel
·
This keeps them
cleansed and charged. You can place any
tools you use on a regular basis like your tarot deck etc.
8.
Meeting Your Guides
·
Your Spirit
Guides while sitting or walking the hoop.
Ask Spirit to reveal your spirit guide.
Ask to reveal 1 guide at a time.
Make the time to know your guides.
9.
Dreams
·
While sitting in
the hoop, the wheel helps you remember your past dreams. Ask on of the rock nations and animals to
help you remember a dream you had last night or last year.
10.
Visiting the Father Sky Medicine Wheel
·
Ask Father Sky to
show you either a sunbow or a moonbow or ask Mother Earth to show you a
rainbow. Imagine the other half under
the soil so you can enjoy the full power of the hoop. Then sit and drink in its beauty, strength
and joy. You may or may not hear
whispers in directions or a touch on your shoulder of encouragement. Allow its medicine to fill you.
11.
Finding your Peace
·
It is always easy
to know if a person is truly at peace by what comes out of their mouth. For a person that is peaceful, peaceful
things come out of their mouths. So its
important to dwell in the place of this medicine wheel and it will let you know
where you shall rest. For finding peace
is just that, resting in the loving arms of the Goddess.
12.
Distant Healing
·
Distant healing
may be performed in a very effectual manner using the medicine wheel. Allow the medicine wheel to teach you this in
journey.
13.
Telling the Story
·
Have everyone sit
in a circle within the medicine wheel.
Pass the stones around the circle.
Instruct the group to keep passing them around until Spirit say
Ready. Then lay the stones on the
ground. Each person takes a turn
creating a story that happens on this ground where everyone is sitting. Depending on the group and their trusting
each other some pretty amazing stories can be produced. And many times the Universe gives amazing
conformation. Everyone has insight and
knowledge to add to the chaldron of life.
Everyone is a Psychic. Everyone
is intuitive. Everybody is wise. If everyone saw with clear eyes, everyone
would be jumping for joy
Lesson 3 - Animal Medicine North
Lesson 3a Correllian Shaman Medicine Wheel
North
16 Stag
·
When stag
medicine enters your life it can be a reminder that there are other
possibilities in each situation you face
·
Sometimes when we
think things are falling apart the fact is it is a birthing
·
Stag is strong
and brings strength
·
Stag represents
regeneration
·
The light forces
·
Protection
·
The spirit world
·
As we move from
spiritual to physical as we find balance between spiritual and the mundane
·
Reminder to take
a break
·
Symbol of
adventure
·
It welcome you to
the other world
·
Its season is all
seasons
·
Reminds of the
golden nugget of compassion
·
Leadership – be
strong and gentle
·
Filled with grace
·
Strength and
character – always self-evaluate
·
Willingness to be
the fore runner
17 Mouse
·
They bring
attention to detail
·
Nocturnal
·
Mice live in
homes of other animals and they don’t build their own
o
Their nests are
sphere shaped with a door that opens and closes
·
Mice move from
one abode to another often
·
They are nomadic
·
Keep themselves
clean and neat except the house mouse tha is the opposite
·
Maybe saying –
Stop moving around so much or time to move on, or you need to tidy up
·
Could be telling
you that you are paying to much attention to one area of your life and
neglecting the others
·
They only survive
because of their numbers.
o
This could be
telling you to pay attention to the numbers around you such as community. How are you treating the others around
you? Maybe you need to step out more
into community
·
You cannot see
the forest for the trees – so what is going on around you that you are not
paying attention to
·
Your energies
maybe scattered, have you lost focus?
·
Represents the
Goddess
18 Beaver
·
Builders,
visionary builders
·
Tearing done and
building up skills
·
Organization
skills
·
Aspen and popular
tree barks are the beavers favorite foods
o
Look at the
correspondence to these trees that may give more insights
·
Questions:
o
Have you
neglected your dreams? Family? Home? Vision?
·
You must
interpret what the medicine means to you
19 Wolf
·
Very intelligent
·
Protects itself
by staying in packs
·
Fearless
·
Leads you to the
other world
·
Teaches you how
to help others
·
Is valuable when
you need to outwit those who want to harm you
·
When you are
seeking the meaning of dreams and when you seek the desire of protection
·
Pure wisdom
·
Has both light
and dark aspects
·
Familiar of the
Gods – in mythology
·
Omen of victory
and valor
·
Seen as the
protector of the abandoned children
20 Squirrel
·
Represents for
you to decide or prepare for the future
·
All seasons
·
Very sociable
·
Hole diggers and
storers
·
Problem solvers
·
Persistent
·
Enthusiastic
·
Observant
·
Learns best by
doing
·
Tells you put
down the book and put it to practice
·
Lines of
communication open?
·
Represents wide
open clear lines of communication
·
Effective
communicator
·
Represents
Balance
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