Amulet Readings by NanLT

Today (Friday the 4th) I took part in a Shamanic Circle which journeyed to the Well of the Wyrd at the base of the World Tree Yggdrasil. There were were able to meet the 3 Norns and speak to them individually to ask them our questions.

I ventured forth not knowing at first what my question might be, but knew once I arrived what I needed to ask. Of the first I asked – what can I learn from my past. I was instructed to drink from a cup at the well. She showed me how all that I have been through in life has forged me, as a sword is forged in flame and quenched by water.

I was then beckoned forth by Skuld who spoke not a word to answer my question, “What is in my future?”

As she worked the threads, adding tangles and binding strands together, my hand began to move to weave threads of their own.

I heard in my heart what I need to do. I need to learn to Weave the Wyrd.

Coming home again afterwards, I have stopped to ask the Amulets – How do I learn to weave the Wyrd?

This was their response.

Dancing Bird Goddess

I can dance the ecstasy of my own life into being. The answer is in my hands and I know how to shape it.

Temple

I am about to take a big step in my spiritual life. Practise being in my own body – meditation, journeying, questing.

A reminder to maintain balance between extremes. Finding a balance between the spirit world and this world.

Cat

Again, a reminder that I have the skills and power I need within my own power bundle. Past experiences have events have given me the information I need.

Comb

Rely on the wisdom in my own body. Listen to my own intuition and inner power.

Cow

Cow is here to make sure I understand that as I am being told that I have the knowledge and the power I need within me, I don’t have to do it on my own. I will be forging new friendships and partnerships as I explore this new area to my life.

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I have been doing work recently learning about the Shaman Path and sought words of wisdom from the Amulets. This is what they had to tell me.

Where do I look to learn to live a more Shamanic life?

To walk the path of Ecstasy (Dancing Bird Goddess)

you must – Listen (Sow) to hear what is not being said

you must – See (Owl) through the darkness to what can’t be seen

you must – Look through your Inner Visions (Eyes)

and Trust (Whirlwinds) what cannot be seen

Whirlwinds - Trust the Invisible

Can you guide me to my Spirit Helper/Guardian?

Dolphin – playing, laughter, fun

Inanna – Journey to the Underworld

Spider – Discover my own creativity, look inside myself

Sprouting Seed – the process has been started, new beginnings

Laussel Goddess – Moon time, cycles, let the Spirit Guides come to you in their own time.

Inanna - Journey to the Underworld

Who will guide me as I journey to meet my Spirit Guides over time?

Night Star – Fulfillment

Universal energies are at my command.

Night Star - Universal Powers at your command

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Primal Mother and Child – Infinite Love
Whirlwinds – Trust the invisible
Dancing Bird Goddess – Ecstasy
Sheela-Na-Gig -  Choices
Triple Spiral – Barriers, Boundaries, Possibilities

You spend so much time and energy nurturing others. It’s time to accept some nurturing for yourself. Let the Mother Goddess hold you in Her arms and accept her loving embrace.

There are changes coming which cannot be seen yet. The Whirlwind Amulets are telling you to trust in the Universe. Trust the invisible.

Dancing Bird Goddess says that you have done a lot of soul-searching and have been on a hard journey lately, but you will gain the rewards for this work.  Right now, passions are raised and energy levels are high. You are going through a time of transformation, and you will come out the other side reborn, like the Phoenix from the ashes.

Sheela-na-Gig indicates you have some choices to make. These do not have to be made rashly. It’s okay to look at each decision, each choice. Take it out and examine it from all angles.  Only then, when you are fully ready, does a decision have to be made. Once made, honour those choices. Each one you have made has brought you to where you are now in your life.

Finally, you have the Triple Spiral. This amulet always indicates to me that you have an area in your life which you need to look at more closely. It also indicates there are some difficult decisions which need to be made by you.

Barriers, Boundaries, Possibilities
Divide a sheet of paper into 3 columns.  At the head of the first column, write Naming Barriers. At the head of the second column, write Healthy Boundaries. At the head of the third column, write Creating Possibilities.
Under the first column, write a list of the obstacles which are facing you. Which can you change? Which can you not change? How would you change them? Who are the people involved? What would you want to say to them?
Under the second column, write out what your limits and boundaries are in difficult situations. Where are you saying “Yes” when you want to say “no” or vice versa? What situations are happening around you that cause you to feel uncomfortable? What are your boundaries there? What will you accept and what will you no longer tolerate?
Under the third column, think about the ways you would do things differently in your own life. Look at the way you want to be, not the way you think you should be. Have you been living someone else’s life instead of your own? What would you change and how would you live differently?

As you face these choices and these changes, remember that Mother Goddess is always there to hold you in Her loving embrace. And Trust the Invisible.

Council of Elders

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1. The first amulet drawn is the Hand with Seeds, a gentle reminder to accept responsibility for who I am and where I am in my life at the moment.
I have the seeds, the tools, I need to get where I want to be in life. In order for them to grow however, they must be planted and nurtured.

It’s time to start take the first steps.

2. Next in the council of elders is the Dancing Bird Goddess.

Rewards are coming. Dance the dance of ecstasy into your own life. Energies around you may be heightened (this is very true, they are). Channel this energy wisely.

The suggestion is to consult the animal amulets to find an animal guide to help me in determining how to channel this energy. Leading to the next amulet on the Council of Elders.

3. The Sow tells me that to find how to channel this energy I need to listen. Dig down, root around, and really listen. Listen actively to what is being said, and listen with my psychic ear to what is not being said.

Find words that reflect my intention. Listen to my own language and how I use words to describe myself.

4. The fourth amulet on the Council of Elders is the Sprouting Seed. It’s a time of new beginnings.

Take the information I gain from listening and determine what it is that I am hearing which needs to be nurtured to continue growing, and what needs to be weeded from my life. Focus on becoming rooted and balanced within my life.

This could also be an indication that I am entering a new stage in my life. Signs of which are already becoming visible to me.

5. In the midst of all these serious new beginnings and nurturing new beginnings, the Dolphin reminds me to take the time to have fun, to celebrate, and to have fun. Dance, play, and laugh as you move through life.

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Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Images with this anthropomorphic blending of human and bird have been found from the early Paleolithic period through to modern cultures. Many can be found as well holding a snake. This image in particular was taken from a 3,000 year old Minoan seal.

Ecstasy is an experience of wholeness and oneness with all. It is a disconnection from daily, routine activities in order to receive information from a divine source.

It is very often a shamanic state which includes a “flight” to the spirit world. This can be triggered by drumming, dancing, fever, chanting, drugs, and near-death experiences.

When the Dancing Bird Goddess appears in a reading, it is a reminder that your soul-searching and arduous life will bring a reward. This will not be easy. Your daily identity may be cracking and falling away, allowing your true self to push to the surface. As you surrender to these changes, your true self will be revealed like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.

Look at what is changing in your life right now. What do you envision being born from this shamanic healing experience? If you need guidance, look to your animal and spirit guides for help. You can channel these powerful energies in healthy healing ways.

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