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Shamanic Journeys & Readings
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“Freya is a modern shaman who believes that individuals need to develop their own unique spiritual path. Recognising and interpreting the symbolic language of the dream world is a talent that she has possessed and developed from a young age. A natural intuitive, Freya has been guided to follow the light worker’s path in order to aid the process of ‘awakening’ humanity to its true potential. She aims to empower those on a journey of transformation by assisting them in the development of their own Shamanic awareness.” Emma Hedges (former group participant)
In 1993 I began going inner journeys as part of my own personal and spiritual development. I discovered that I could easily access a dream like world that was a rich source of spiritual guidance and insights into hidden aspects of my psyche. Having experienced many benefits for myself, I was keen to guide friends and family on these fascinating inner journeys. It soon became apparent that I had a natural ability to navigate the scenarios that my friends came across in this ‘dream’ world and that I intuitively knew how to interpret the journeys.
Many years later I began reading tarot cards professionally. One day I decided to ask for guidance prior to a new client arriving. I heard a short but clear message which turned out to be very accurate. The next time I was waiting for a client to arrive I tried tuning in again. This time I spontaneously went into an inner journey. I saw a scenario which I then reported to my client during the reading. We interpreted it together and realised that the journey held valuable guidance regarding the issue he had come to see me about.
I began using this method every time I did a reading in addition to using the tarot. Early on I had several incredible journeys which reassured me (and my clients) that I was indeed tapping into their psyches and finding answers on their behalf. It became clear that my job was to simply report what I saw and help my client interpret and understand the message. I found that the journeys would always reveal an issue and the solution; the journeys would get straight to the heart of what ever was holding my client back in their lives and give them clear direction.
Sometimes the image that was presented was literal but most times it was a metaphoric ‘story’ that needed to be unravelled, much like a nocturnal dream. This meant that the client would be involved in the process of gaining clarity into their own situation and therefore felt empowered. By the end of the reading they would have a thorough understanding of the issue that faced them and a solution that they could go away and put into practise. Many clients have also reported that having an image helped them to make the changes they needed to make and served to remind them of the solution that was given.
Shortly after I began using journeys in my readings, I decided I wanted to help others gain skills in working with the journeys. I had already worked with people on a one to one basis and I decided to give it a try with guiding a small group. I wasn’t sure if it would work but I soon had four women willing to give it a try! I went on a journey myself to find out what to do with the group and a set of tasks were revealed to me. First I guided the group through a healing visualisation then we met in a special place in the ‘dream’ world and I guided the group as they performed the same tasks. After the journey the women shared their experiences to the group and I helped them interpret their journeys. Again I discovered that valuable insights were readily available and that the women enjoyed having this time to explore their inner world.
I have come to understand and recognise these inner journeys as being an important aspect of Shamanic practice. I consider myself to be a Shamanic intuitive and I work with tools that are presented to me directly by Spirit. I particularly enjoy working with Shamanic journeys as they offer such powerful insights and reliable spiritual guidance.
The aim of my work is to offer guidance and support to those who are embarking on a journey of self discovery and personal transformation.
”I still am enthralled with my tarot reading!”
Susanne
Many people go for readings when they have a question about the way things are going to turn out in their lives. Sometimes people seek a general overview of ‘what’s coming up’ in the future, other times they have a specific concern about the way something will turn out. Personally I believe we always have a choice in how we respond to events in our lives so, rather than focussing on what my client has no control of (i.e. external events and other people,) I seek to support my clients in taking responsibility for the direction of their own life and experiences.
While the client is shuffling the tarot cards I enter into a Shamanic Journey and ask Spirit what my client needs to know. A metaphoric scenario will be presented to me which contains valuable information about a specific issue in the client’s life. The journey will often show how the client (and anyone else that is involved) is behaving in a situation, followed by a solution that the client will be able to put into practise. The journeys can at times be challenging because they go straight to the root of the matter and reveal the truth which can sometimes be difficult to hear. However, I also believe that people only come to me when they are ready to hear the message that Spirit has for them.
We then spend time talking about the journey and how it relates to their current situation or concern. Like with interpreting a dream, sometimes the message of the journey is obvious immediately and sometimes it takes a little time to work out. The process requires the participation of the client because it is their story and they need to understood the message and integrate it into their psyche. The aim is that by the end of the session the client has a clear understanding of what the message of the journey was and how to apply it to their lives. I use cards to supplement to the reading if and when it is required.
Here are some examples of the kinds of insights that are revealed through the Shamanic Journey:
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How to overcome a particular block or obstacle in your life
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The hidden dynamic in any relationship
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How another person is truly relating to you
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How to better handle or approach a particular person or relationship
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The next steps in a particular life direction
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The underlying issue is in an important decision
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What your life purpose is requiring of you in the present
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An old pattern that is hindering you and how to transform it
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The nature of a particular life lesson
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What is required for healing and personal growth
‘I had a reading and I cried myself to sleep that night and all the next day. Your guidance led me to embark on a quest to address a long standing creative block, to complete the Artists Way course and continue to explore and heal my old wounds. You gave me an image which has helped me to deal with something which seemed so confusing and depressing before. With many thanks.’
Melissa Milne
‘I found the tarot reading from Freya very helpful. The symbol she brought back from her Shamanic journeying was simple and yet very powerful. The image she gave me captured the essence of the situation I am in and what I need to do. It confirms my reality and in times of doubt it is easy for me to recall that image and to feel reassured and strengthened.’
Lisa
Shamanic Tarot Readings
£25 half an hour
£35 1 hour
(Concessions available – please ask)
Telephone readings available.
Price reduction available for group bookings/parties.
In these intimate workshops you will be given an opportunity to discover another world through the process of Shamanic journeying. In this other world you can learn to receive guidance, discover hidden parts of yourself and gain valuable insights into your life. You will be guided through a series of tasks and supported in sharing and interpreting the information you receive.
The sessions begin and end with a circle of connection. On the Introductory session the guidelines will be explained and any questions will be answered before the journey begins. It is important to note that this is an active journey which requires your participation rather than a passive ‘meditation’. As a group you will be guided through the journey and then given reflective time to record what happened. The second half of the workshop involves participants sharing their journeys and becoming involved in the process of interpretation.
Once you have attended an introductory session you can join any of the courses. If you are interested in doing an introductory session, please let me know and I will put you on the waiting list. Once I have enough people I will organise a session.
“Freya’s Shamanic Journey sessions have been very powerful for me, helped me through some challenging times, and given me great food for thought! Freya holds the space very well, which is also warmly welcoming. I felt totally safe, totally supported, and totally respected. She communicates well with spirit which helps her to effectively interpret the symbolism of our journeys, and help all attendees move forward. Highly recommended!”
Clare (group participant)
Shamanic Journey Workshops
£15 Introduction and drop in sessions
£30 Course (three sessions)
(Concessions available – please ask)
Please note all fees act as a non-refundable deposit and bookings can only be confirmed on receipt of payment.
Courses 2009-2010 (Bristol)
I run a series of three month courses at a beginner’s level:
I Autumn (Sept – Nov)
II Spring (Jan – March)
III Summer (April –June)
I currently run groups in Bristol. However, if you have a suitable venue and a group of at least 4 people who would like to book a session or course, please contact me and we can discuss options.
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