New Moon / Equinox Update 3-21-23

March 17, 2023 By Lena Stevens

Dear Friends,

The Equinox (Spring in the northern hemisphere and Fall in the Southern Hemisphere) is Monday March 20 at 3:25 Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

This Equinox is about balance, harmony and the beginning of a new cycle. It is best to honor the end of one cycle and the beginning of another even if you do not yet have clarity about what the new one will bring into your life. Think of it as the start of a new adventure, and, combined with the energy of the New Moon, this time is perfect for realignment and renewal.

A New José Stevens Article

The Importance of Shamanic Wisdom Regarding Hallucinogenic Plants

March 16, 2023 By José Stevens

The previous article focused on the problems that can occur when someone combines pharmaceutical medicines and chemical compounds from the laboratory with natural entheogenic plants that have not been altered in any significant way. Here we will continue the discussion about the great interest by the general public in indigenous plant medicines and the need for greater understanding of the knowledge that indigenous cultures have compiled over many centuries, even thousands of years.

Join Jose in person at the Gathering of The Shamans 2023!

March 14, 2023 By Admin

Dear Friends,

I am so happy to announce that I am once again teaching at The Gathering of the Shamans in Beautiful Sedona this year.

Here are the details:

The Gathering of the Shamans

May 5-7, 2023
At the Sedona Mago Retreat Center

As you may know from years past, spots at this event are highly prized as it sells out well ahead of time. I invite you to join me and so many other wisdom seekers this year at the amazing Sedona Mago retreat in the desert red rocks.

Full Moon Update 3-7-23

March 5, 2023 By Lena Stevens

Dear friends,

The Full Moon in Virgo is Tuesday, March 7 at 5:40 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST)

During this “worm moon”, any decision that is made has a permanent quality and intention to carry it forward with confidence and inner strength. There is excitement for movement and action, and support for making a leap of faith when you know something is right. Some plans may need adjustments, and the cooperative quality of the times breeds community involvement and co-creative involvement in projects.

The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange (CSEE), is looking for a new Director of Operations

March 3, 2023 By Admin

Hello Friends,

The non-profit we started many years ago, The Center for Shamanic Education and Exchange (CSEE), is looking for a new Director of Operations. This is a position for someone who lives in Santa Fe, has the skills, and is looking for part time work. If you are interested please read through the information and contact Steve Vierra (NOT THE POWER PATH).

March 2023 Monthly Forecast

March 1, 2023 By Lena Stevens

The theme for March is: “Turbulence Ahead”.

This is an exciting time that will be inspiring to some and terrifying to others. Make sure your seat belts are fastened and your basic security needs are met. This is a month where some of you will be delighted and inspired by the ignition of creative energy fueling the intentions and projects that were stagnant in their movement forward. Others of you may be hit with karmic completions that rear their heads for you to deal with before anything else can move forward. And some of you will still feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of clearing and releasing and uncluttering that still needs to be done.

A New José Stevens Article

The Explosion of Interest in Medicine Plants: What we need to know

February 23, 2023 By José Stevens

Most of you are probably acquainted with the great interest in a variety of medicine plants or entheogens being researched for treatment with veterans and others suffering from PTSD and a variety of other disorders like obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, and various addictions. When interest in some of these plants and chemical compounds like MDMA and LSD in the nineteen sixties and seventies arose showing much promise as healing compounds, great fear among conservative government officials and other traditionalists rendered most of these them illegal and they were made schedule one drugs, a felony if someone had possession or consumed them. Researchers were no longer allowed to study them and they were off limits in every way for quite a few years.

New Moon Update 2-21-23

February 21, 2023 By Lena Stevens

Dear Friends,

New Moon in Pisces was Monday, February 20th at 12:05 AM Mountain Standard Time (MST)

We are still in the field of this New Moon energy and it is a good time to revisit your desires and intentions for the year. Do they still feel right? Have you had recent experiences that are nudging you away from something old or towards something new? All signs and emotional responses should be paid attention to and, if you stay present with what you feel, it will give you a chance to explore your next move from a place of personal authenticity.

Year of The Water Rabbit

January 24, 2023 By Admin

We celebrate and prepare for the Chinese New Year on the second new moon following Winter Solstice. This year it falls on January 22. The 4th zodiac sign of the lunar cycle, Rabbit fully emerges on February 4th. The last Water Rabbit was 1963. We acknowledge the tumultuous Water Tiger for all his gifts and challenges this past year, and with joy, I wave goodbye as he retreats to the forest!

~ Gaela Morrison ~

Inner Shaman Nature Retreat 2023

The theme for this retreat is ”How to live life from your essence”. Are you living your purpose? Are you sharing your personal medicine? Are you aware, and connected to spirit? Is your personality undermining you instead of supporting your essence goals? These questions and more will be addressed in this powerful Inner Shaman Nature Retreat in Northern New Mexico led mostly by Jose with practices, teachings and philosophy, with a few inputs by Lena. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for an individual shamanic healing with Anna for an additional fee.

The retreat includes excellent and tasty meals (gluten free/vegetarian options available however we cannot accommodate allergies to very commonly used ingredients). Teachings will be a combination of group time, outdoor activities and classroom, hikes and time for rest and rejuvenation. A wood fired group sauna and/or fire circle may be available on one of the evenings depending on current fire restrictions.