Honouring the ancestors, gods and spirits of the Isles of Britain

Animism, shamanism & a native magical practice

”…there came a fall of mist, so thick that not one of them could see the other.  And after the mist it became light all around.  And when they looked towards the place where they were wont to see cattle, and herds, and dwellings, they saw nothing now, neither house, nor beast, nor smoke, nor fire, nor man, nor dwelling…”

from the Third Branch of The Mabinogion – trans Lady Charlotte Guest

SEEKING SPIRIT THROUGH THE LIMINAL

Throughout the ancient myths of the islands of Britain and Ireland access to the Otherworld is through liminal places: rivers, streams, lakes, the edges where the land meets the sea, high places, woodland, through the mist. There is evidence that our ancestors may have used trance enducing plants such as mushrooms or the smoke of mugwort to reach shamanic states of consciousness, as well as the use of musical instruments such as drums.

Hidden away within the traditions, myths, and stories of these islands – both Britain and Ireland – like pathways in the mist are the old shamanic understandings……

Work with me

Group Workshops and Courses

Details of courses and workshops on our native wisdom traditions, shamanism, and other subjects that I can offer to your group can be found here:

One to One mentoring

Where it's practical to do so I offer some of my workshops on a one to one basis. I also offer astrological and tarot readings, and you can find details here:

philosophy and beliefs

My spiritual and animistic practice is heavily influenced by the traditions, myths, and stories of both Britain and Ireland; and by my own spirit guides, to whom I give deep and humble thanks. Within those old stories, hidden away like pathways in the mist, are encoded magical understandings waiting to be uncovered. Working with them, and with the gods and spirits of these islands breathes life, vitality and heart into the work I do. My practice is deeply inspired by my relationship with nature and the guiding spirits of nature. It is through this work, this tradition, that I believe we can find solutions to the disconnection and discontent that our western society is suffering; and it begins with ourselves, recognising and working with our own baggage and our own blockages.

I continue to deepen my personal practice through constantly seeking new understandings, and challenges. Our learning never stops. To all those who have shared, and continue to share, their knowledge and wisdom with me, whether as student or as teacher, I am deeply and humbly grateful.

Photo: Uffington White Horse in early morning mist