Primordial Meditation and Celtic Totem Animals

This description is related to my article: Nordic Shamanism and Forest Therapy, and, The Hallowquest Products. 

In the worldwide Shamanic traditions, the animal helpers in their spirit form act as guides and allies to the shaman’s journeys to the Otherworld. Comes with a link to a recording of shamanic drumming by Caitlín Matthews, a set of animal cards and 160pp. book. Celtic tradition possesses a huge amount of animal lore relating to these beings, ranging from the great story of Culhwch & Olwen from the Welsh Mabinogion cycle, to stories relating to such famous creatures as the One-Eyed Salmon of Assaroe to the wise and all-knowing Hawk of Achill, and the powerful Eagle of Leac. In each case these stories show the animals to be cleverer, more cunning, or braver then their human counterparts. They have access to the Otherworld, frequently live to a great age, and are wise and comic by turns. Here you will read of the Tricksters, the Boasters, the Cowards and the Heroes of the animal world, all set amid the dazzling universe of Celtic tradition, making up an entire cycle of stories. This book with a cut-out card set includes methods of working with and learning from these magical beings in accordance with Shamanic tradition. Of interest to all who love and care about things Celtic, animal tales, magical story-telling and shamanism.

Related articles: 

The Spiritual Practice of Icons (this article is about my use of Christian Icons. I suggest you use the card images in the same way) 

Paranormal Phenomena Seen in connection With Mystical Experiences (this article is a description of how to relate to spirits. Note especially the update in the end of the article. In Rold Forest in Denmark we relate to the Wildwood spirits here, and the similarities between Ancient Celtic Religion and Nordic shamanism).