My First Shamanic Training

I took my very first Shamanic class in 2003, at age 15.

And one of my strongest memories of this experience was my feeling of profound relief —

Relief that I was finally given a vocabulary to explain the concepts that my heart already knew to be true.

Relief that I wasn’t “just making things up” and that other people shared my connection with nature and the spirit realm.

Relief that I wasn’t alone in my psychic abilities and reverence for life.

Relief that there were practical tools and skills I could develop to shape and strengthen the intuitive and energy work I was already doing naturally.

This day-long class in Shamanic journeying changed my life. In addition to giving me skills and tools that began my Shamanic practice, it gave me a sense of belonging and trust that I didn’t have before.

This introduction to Shamanism opened my eyes to humanity’s ancient and powerful animistic origins. It helped me understand why I felt so alien and clumsy in “normal” teenage pursuits and helped me feel at home in myself. It gave me refuge during university when my peers literally laughed in my face for talking about energy, consciousness and the spiritual aspect of nature in connection with biological research and medicine.

This same sense of relief and belonging is something I often hear from incoming clients and students:

“I don’t have anyone else to talk to about this, I’m so glad I found this [Shamanism] course.”

“I feel so isolated and I’m so grateful for community with other people who get it.”

“Thank you so much for telling me I’m not making this up/crazy!”

Are you called to Shamanism and longing for a like-hearted community?

Do you feel relief and excitement at the idea of not only gaining Shamanic tools, but also connecting with other people who get it?

Is your inner teenager jumping up and down at the opportunity to make friends as weird as you are while also learning powerful Shamanic practices?

If you are ready for that kind of relief and belonging —

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins on November 17!

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

Classes are live, on Zoom, Monday evenings, 5 - 6:30pm PT. (No class on December 22.) All classes will be recorded. No prior experience is necessary for this course.

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Through the Foundations of Shamanism Training, you will:

• Practice Shamanic journeys to connect with spirit allies and learn how to integrate their medicine into your life and spiritual practice.

• Anchor your healing, ceremonial or spiritual work into the powerful foundation of your local Earth grid and energetic ecosystem, for the purpose of grounding, protection and amplification.

• Learn how to clear, ground and protect your energy so you can confidently and safely navigating the unseen realms.

• Make offerings and prayers to connect with spirit guides and Shamanic allies, and build your connection with these guides.

• Learn how to communicate with the spirit realm so that you may receive their messages, signs and teachings.

• Master basic concepts of ecology so that your Earth-based spiritual practice is informed by a practical understanding of your local ecosystem.

• Take steps to heal and reclaim your own indigeneity as you connect to Gaia in a new way.

• Connect with like-hearted seekers and build community with others who get it.

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins on Monday, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Chanterelles & Hot Chocolate

Today, my Shamanic practice looks like foraging for chanterelles in the forest near my house.

It looks like staring in joyful appreciation at the golden maple leaves against the soaring blue sky.

It looks like sitting outside in the winter sunshine with my dog and 19 year old cat, singing silly songs and drinking hot chocolate.

Sometimes, “Shamanic practice” gets a conflated with heavy work and deep healing. And it can certainly include that — sometimes my Shamanic practice looks like entity extractions, past life healing, hours-long ritual and incorporation mediumship.

But Shamanic practice is also nourishing, peaceful and fun. It is interacting with playful spirits, sharing breath with a guardian tree, and singing with moving water.

How is your Shamanic practice inviting you to play, relax and enjoy? Where is your practice asking you to learn and develop skill, not only for the deep work, but also for the beauty and fun?

If you want to lean into the skill and the joy in your Shamanic practice —

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins on November 17!

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

Classes are live, on Zoom, Monday evenings, 5 - 6:30pm PT. (No class on December 22.) All classes will be recorded. No prior experience is necessary for this course.

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Are you called to this work, and wondering if it’s right for you?

Through the Foundations of Shamanism Training, you will:

• Practice Shamanic journeys to connect with spirit allies and learn how to integrate their medicine into your life and spiritual practice.

• Anchor your healing, ceremonial or spiritual work into the powerful foundation of your local Earth grid and energetic ecosystem, for the purpose of grounding, protection and amplification.

• Learn how to clear, ground and protect your energy so you can confidently and safely navigating the unseen realms.

• Make offerings and prayers to connect with spirit guides and Shamanic allies, and build your connection with these guides.

• Learn how to communicate with the spirit realm so that you may receive their messages, signs and teachings.

• Master basic concepts of ecology so that your Earth-based spiritual practice is informed by a practical understanding of your local ecosystem.

• Take steps to heal and reclaim your own indigeneity as you connect to Gaia in a new way.

Are you called to this work, and wondering if it’s right for you?

Do you have questions about the course?

Do you want to meet me for a brief call and make sure I’m the right teacher for you at this time?

Limited availability, this week only:

You’re invited to book a free call with me to talk about if the Foundations of Shamanism course is right for you!

>>>Use this link to book your free call with me.

***Talking to me is not a requirement to register for this course, this is if you have questions or want to discuss anything before registering.***

The Foundations of Shamanism course begins next week, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is the time!

Are you ready to answer your Shamanic calling?

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Blessed Samhain! Shamanic Healing with Ancestors

We are the living, breathing, answered prayers of our ancestors.

Their histories inform our cells.

Their life stories are etched in our bones.

Their hopes and dreams for their children come alive in our actions.

Here in the Northern hemisphere, we are entering the Samhain portal—one of the High Holy days of the year in the Gaian/Solar calendar.

Samhain is the third and final harvest festival. It marks laying the fields to rest for the winter.

It is the portal of the Tomb, the thinning of the veil, and the celebration of ancestors and lineage.

Not only the ancestors of our bloodlines, but also the ancestors of our spiritual lineages and all the teachers who came before, who carried the torch of knowledge through the ages.

And also the ancestors who walked the land before us — those ancient people whose footsteps are still remembered by the Earth.

And our non-human ancestors — the stones, the mountains, the fossilized forests. The dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and all the ancient creatures whose bones hum with the magic of time and timelessness.

This is a wonderful time to make offerings to those who walked this Earth before us.

To celebrate their songs, their lives and the stories told around the fire.

To acknowledge their pains and hurts and suffering.

To honor their efforts on our behalf.

As the living, breathing, manifestation of those who came before, let us learn from their lives, receive their blessings and grow from their challenges.

Let us receive the teachings and wisdom from our ancestors who are whole and healed.

Let us offer generosity, forgiveness and compassion to our ancestors who may be in the realm of suffering souls.

But always, let us celebrate the legacy of family that lives in our hearts. The legacy of our blood family, our spiritual family and our Gaian family.

Let us celebrate those we love that have made their crossing to other realms, and ourselves as their living legacy of love.

Blessed Samhain!

Are you ready to work with sacred healing and Shamanic practice, for yourself and your lineages?

If you know that you are here on Earth to develop a deep, functional allyship with Gaia and Earth-based spiritual practice —

If you want to refine, cultivate and ground your intuition in a safe and healthy way so you can confidently communicate with and invoke ancestors and spiritual forces for healing and guidance —

If you are ready to collaborate with ancient and powerful spirit guides and Shamanic allies —

If you are ready to answer your Shamanic calling —

Join me in this powerful course:

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

This course is live, on Zoom, and all modules will be recorded.

Classes are on Monday evenings, 5-6:30pm PT (every Monday except December 22).

Through this course, you will:

• Practice Shamanic journeys to connect with spirit allies and learn how to integrate their medicine into your life and spiritual practice.

• Anchor your healing, ceremonial or spiritual work into the powerful foundation of your local Earth grid and energetic ecosystem, for the purpose of grounding, protection and amplification.

• Learn how to clear, ground and protect your energy so you can confidently and safely navigating the unseen realms.

• Make offerings and prayers to connect with spirit guides and Shamanic allies, and build your connection with these guides.

• Learn how to communicate with the spirit realm so that you may receive their messages, signs and teachings.

• Master basic concepts of ecology so that your Earth-based spiritual practice is informed by a practical understanding of your local ecosystem.

• Take steps to heal and reclaim your own indigeneity as you connect to Gaia in a new way.

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

What does it mean to "Practice Shamanism?"

“Practicing Shamanism” does not mean you ever need to take on clients, do healing work or host community rituals.

(I mean, you can if you want to. If your Shamanic practice wants to express itself in a public-facing way.)

I have this conversation with many of my clients who are not already professional practitioners. They say things like:

“Why am I doing this if I’m not using it to help anybody?”

“I keep getting intuitive messages that I’m supposed to practice Shamanism but I don’t really want to work with other people.”

“I want to make my ancestors proud.”

“I love my practice as it is and I feel like if I turned it into a business that would suck all the joy out of it.”

“I feel like I need this for my own healing and people tell me I’m really great at [leading meditations, bodywork, having a healing energy presence] but I don’t feel like I’m ready.”

Ooooof. Talk about pressure. Where does that come from?

Let’s start with:

What is Shamanism? What does it mean to “have a Shamanic practice?”

Shamanism is the original, most ancient spiritual practice of humanity, and is ubiquitous in cultures all over the world (but expresses differently according to culture and ecosystem). It is an Earth-based, animistic practice (animism is the belief that all things are alive, and connected through that unifying life force). Shamanism is also a mediumistic practice. (Mediumship means communication and collaboration with the spirit or noncorporeal realm. All Shamans and Shamanic practitioners are mediums.)

It is possible to study and practice Shamanism as a personal devotion and lifestyle without offering this work to others. This person would not be considered a Shaman, but would have a personal Shamanic practice.

Let’s look at this in the context of a very popular organized religion. There are many people who practice Christianity as a personal devotion and lifestyle. They have a practice of prayer, reflection, and community gathering that is meaningful to them.

A small subset of people who practice Christianity step into deeper commitment of offering this service to their community. They are the ministers, preachers, reverends and chaplains. They host gatherings, lead prayers and facilitate ceremonial rites.

Not everyone who practices Christianity needs to become a minister. Most people don’t.

So why do people feel this weird pressure to turn their Shamanic practice into a public-facing service/ business?

I’ve found it’s usually some combination of the following:

Gig economy / hustle culture. If you like to make art, people tell you to sell it on Etsy. If you like to practice Shamanic journeying, people ask if you can journey for them. Monetize your hobbies! Side hustles!

Justifying value / productivity shaming. It’s only worthwhile if it provides a tangible benefit. Especially for womxn, who are socialized to prioritize others’ needs, something is only valuable if it benefits others. Why do something simply because you enjoy it, when you could “be productive” and make money at it?

Pressure to save the world / make a difference. This one starts young — how many people as kids internalized the unrealistic and inappropriate responsibility of “I have to save the world,” only to have it distort inside them and create unbearable pressure later in life?

Capitalism and the inherent challenges of working with a Shaman in the modern, western world. This one deserves its own article, but for now I’ll just say that the models for “how to have a Shamanic practice” vary widely, and some people (including me) have a business that offers Shamanic healing, mentorship and training as a professional service in exchange for money. Since some practitioners (including me) have a business that offers Shamanic services, this includes marketing, videos, sales and other business activities, and that’s a lot of what people see online, which creates a distorted image of what it looks like to have a Shamanic practice.

And that’s one of the most important distinctions right there:

Having a Shamanic practice and having a business that offers Shamanic services are not the same thing. They are actually two completely distinct things.

For someone like me, it looks like a Venn diagram:

I practice Shamanism as a personal devotion and lifestyle because I enjoy it and find it meaningful. This is the blue section of the diagram. It includes my daily personal practice, building altars in my home and on the land, making offerings, wildcrafting and medicine making, Shamanic journeys and meditation, personal healing work and communication with my spirit team.

The purple section is the Shamanic work that I do with clients: putting people on the table for healing work, teaching practices, facilitating a ritual or ceremony, channeling messages and offering guidance.

The pink section is all the parts of my business that are not the Shamanic work itself: recording podcast episodes, writing articles like this, website maintenance, promotion and marketing, accounting and graphic design.

I do the stuff in the blue section because it is fundamental to my well-being and happiness. My personal Shamanic practice is part of who I am.

I do the stuff in the purple section because I enjoy supporting other people with Shamanic tools. They find it helpful and I find it fulfilling.

I do the stuff in the pink section mostly because I have to (I do enjoy some things about running a business but this is the “job” part of my career).

But regardless of whether or not I’m offering Shamanic services to other people, my own practice is fundamental to everything else. It’s the non-negotiable constant that makes the professional part possible.

So when my clients start saying things like:

“I feel guilty doing all of this just for me.”

“If I don’t offer Shamanic work to other people, am I somehow not fulfilling my purpose?”

“Is it okay if I don’t want to work with clients?”

I remind them that Shamanic practice is first and foremost a personal devotion. It is a relationship between you and Earth, you and Spirit, you and Life itself.

Your Shamanic practice is a reservoir of devotion that you fill with your prayers, practices and aliveness. You do not ever need to include anyone else in your practice in order for it to be meaningful, aligned and true.

And if you ever decide that you want to share your Shamanic practice with others, it will be because that reservoir of devotion is overflowing and you receive the unmistakable beckoning from Spirit to step forward in your service. If that invitation comes, you will recognize it clearly.

Are you called to explore and develop your Shamanic practice?

Do you want to learn practical skills for Earth-based spiritual practice and energetic mastery?

Then this course is for you:

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

Register now!

This course is live, on Zoom, and all modules will be recorded.

Classes are on Monday evenings, 5-6:30pm PT (every Monday except December 22).

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Mustang Stallion and Energetic Mastery: Shamanic Training for Life

What do galloping horses and astral travel have in common?

It’s not a riddle. Read on and find out!

I recently had a very powerful experience with a mustang stallion. Like, wow.

I have always loved horses. I was fortunate to spend several years as a kid going to horse camp and receiving riding lessons. In my early 20s, I reconnected with the horse world through animal communication and energy healing work.

In 2018, I became connected with a local wild mustang rescue ranch. In order to volunteer at this ranch, I received some training in natural horsemanship, which is all about connecting with the horse, learning from equine sign language and leadership.

But the biggest component of natural horsemanship that they don’t actually spell out for you is what I call principles of Energetic Mastery. (This is one of the topics I’m teaching about in my upcoming Foundations of Shamanism course, where I definitely spell it out for you because it’s super important and useful.)

Energetic Mastery is a practical set of spiritual skills that you can learn to strengthen and develop, just like any other skill. It is not some mysterious, woo-woo thing that some people have and others don’t. These skills are essential components of healthy relationship dynamics, leadership, healing and patient care, parenting, astral travel and psychic practice, and so much more.

Energetic Mastery is also a vitally important skill set when it comes to working with horses.

Let me tell you about my new friend, Elsu (the mustang stallion) and the powerful experience I received from him.

I recently attended a rewilding leadership retreat in Central Oregon, where our group got to dip our toes into natural horsemanship.

This ranch owner talked about leadership within a herd, communication between horses and how any group of horses will immediately sort out leadership dynamics when they’re put together.

To illustrate this, she turned out five horses together in an arena and we watched their dynamics and communication as they galloped around. My eyes immediately picked out the feisty kid, the troublemaker, two pacifists and the clear leader — the only mustang in the herd, whose energy powerfully moved the other horses around the arena like a mighty wave.

Our group split into pairs, my partner and I worked with the mustang. I rooted deeply into my feet, and as I took his lead rope, I reached out from my heart to his and extended an invitation to connect. I felt him take a deep breath and we both sighed, relaxing into each others’ presence.

This simple connection called upon my skill development of Energetic Mastery: making sure I was grounded and centered in myself, then sensing and attuning to his energy in order to connect.

After taking a moment to simply tune in, we practiced an exercise: leading our horse across the arena and back using our energy (the first time while holding a lead rope, the second time “on liberty,” meaning no rope / without any physical connection to the horse).

When I unclipped Elsu’s rope, I took a moment to still my mind. I gathered my energy to feel myself brimming with radiance, gave a gentle tug on our energetic cord, and silently told him, “Walk.” I started walking, and he fell into place behind me. We practiced stopping, starting, and turning without a physical attachment of any kind. I felt like I was in a glowing trance.

This exercise used my Energetic Mastery skills of staying clear and cultivated in my energy, then projecting and directing him to move with my energy body. This was just like what he had been doing earlier: as the lead horse, he had been using his powerful presence to move the other horses around the arena.

I lead him back to my partner waiting at the end of the arena, still feeling that glowing trance. I handed her the rope, gave Elsu a scritch and wished them well with the exercise, then turned to walk away.

And instead of staying with the person holding the rope, he started to follow me.

I immediately realized that I had neglected to close our energetic connection, and he was still following me as the leader.

I stopped and deliberately released our energetic tether. I thanked him and told him that we were complete. He blinked and turned away.

I stood there for a moment, coming out of my trance, and was struck with the power of what had just happened.

In working with Elsu, I had (without consciously intending to do so) dropped into the same state of consciousness that I feel during Shamanic journeys or energy healing work.

The principles of Energetic Mastery are so ingrained in me through years of training and practice that they allowed me to easily drop into a deep connection with this powerful stallion, the lead horse of his herd.

This attunement was so powerful, in fact, that he followed the energy instead of the rope.

Horses are incredibly sensitive. They communicate with each other through subtle signs and respond to presence. A horse has no ego — Elsu didn’t “decide” to follow our energetic connection instead of staying with the person holding the rope (the physical symbol of connection and leadership). He simply felt the presence, so he responded to the presence.

The principles of Energetic Mastery are fundamental skills that support every other skill. I’m not exaggerating even a little bit. The Foundations of Energetic Mastery are like basic conditioning for any athlete — there is a foundation level of fitness, strength and mobility that is necessary for playing any sport. Energetic Mastery skills are the basic conditioning of spiritual practitioners.

Energetic Mastery is universally applicable. The same skills I use in my Shamanic healing work and psychic practice are exactly the same skills I used with this horse, and they’re the same skills I use in my personal energetic hygiene, communication and relationships, ceremonial facilitation and daily presence.

What is possible for you with the skills of Energetic Mastery?

• Learn foundational principles of how to work with energy.

• Develop skill and confidence in your intuition, cultivate your sensitivity and learn how to purposefully direct energy in your body and your field.

• Learn skills to support your trance state and Shamanic journey practice.

• Receive messages, signs and communication from spirits.

• Learn techniques to clear your energy field on all levels and layers.

• Learn how to ground into your body, into the Earth grid and into full presence.

• Learn practices to center and reclaim all parts of your energy and consciousness. (Prerequisite for Soul Retrieval.)

• Learn how to cultivate your energy field, amplify your energy body, and expand your capacity to hold life force.

• Tools for working with high-vibration and powerful spirit guides.

• Learn how to protect your energy body.

Do you want those skills of Energetic Mastery?

Are you ready to develop these skills and feel their power in your life?

Registration is open for this upcoming course:

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week online course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

Register now!

This course is live, on Zoom, and all modules will be recorded.

Classes are on Monday evenings, 5-6:30pm PT (every Monday except December 22).

>>>Check out all the details and register here.

Foundations of Shamanism Training in Portland, Oregon and Online

Pssssst! Come closer! I have a juicy sneak peek to share with you.

It’s been almost two years since I’ve offered this training as an open enrollment course, and Spirit is (loudly) telling me it’s time to bring it back, with a few tweaks and updates to make it even more potent!

Early Bird enrollment starts next week on September 22!

But if you know this work is for you, send me an email and I’ll make sure you’re on the First Dibs list. (First Dibs List gets an even better discount than Early Bird!)

I am delighted to re-introduce:

The Foundations of Shamanism

11 week course, November 17 - February 2, 2026

In this course, you’ll learn:

• Practical skills and easy tools for impeccable energetic hygiene and safety.

• Foundational Shamanic practices to connect with Earth and the Spirit realm.

• How to anchor your healing, ceremonial or spiritual work into the powerful foundation of your local Earth grid and energetic ecosystem.

• Steps and tools to heal and reclaim your own indigeneity.

• Shamanic journeying: safety, best practices, tools and instruction.

• How to communicate clearly and confidently with Spirit guides and the unseen realms for the purpose of guidance, illumination and healing.

If this work calls to you, send me an email to get on the First Dibs List and secure the best price for this course!

First Dibs List: $797

Early Bird: $847

Regular Price: $997 or three payments of $397

First Dibs List is open through September 21. Let me know if your name should be on it!

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Shamanic Healing Songs in Portland, Oregon

I have a couple of exciting updates to share! (#2 feels like it’s building some big momentum!)

You may have noticed I haven’t been sending many emails lately. (Or maybe you didn’t, and that’s okay too.) I took August off from writing my usual storytelling-esque articles in part because I’ve been busy with client retreats, travel, and summer.

But there are two potent explorations that will be impacting my work moving forward as they continue to emerge:

New thing #1:

I applied for, and was accepted to, a year-long Rewilding Leadership and Community Resilience certification training program. The program begins in a couple of weeks, but I have already been in a potent process about how this will manifest in my life and my work. I am so excited to add these tools (including foraging, wildcrafting and other practical, hands-on skills) to my existing body of Shamanic work! I feel a deep power and rising anticipation and can’t wait to share more with you all.

New thing #2:

I have been leaning deeper into writing wisdom transmission and healing songs! I have long had a practice of singing in my Shamanic work, but this is a stronger emergence. I have received more than half of my songs by transmission through my mediumship practice, so it feels less like “writing” and more like someone singing the song in my ear and I just write it down. But I have also written a few songs as well, and it feels as though some kind of bardic wisdom activation is emerging. It evokes some kind of ancestral intelligence of passing wisdom down through song and oral transmission.

I have already had the honor of presenting some of these songs at festivals, retreats and to my clients in healing sessions, and people’s experience of these songs is very powerful. People report things like full body chills or vibration, powerful visions, spontaneous crying, chakra activations, seeing or sensing the presence of spirit beings, or even simply feelings of profound resonance.

It has honestly been kind of startling to have people come up to me for days afterwards at a festival, or at other events around town weeks after aforementioned festival, and ask where they can find my music online. I had never considered making professional recordings of my music. For me, my song practice has always lived under the umbrella of my Shamanic practice — those songs serve for healing within the context of the ceremony or session.

For now, these songs are not available anywhere online, but at the rate this is going, I may be starting a GoFundMe for an album soon so these songs can make their way out into the world beyond my immediate practice. Stay tuned!

Also, if you are called to develop your own mediumship practice to receive wisdom transmissions in the way they want to come through you —

If you are ready to answer your Shamanic calling —

If you desire practical support for your spiritual journey —

>>>Book a call with me to talk about what type of support is right for you!

Shamanic Journey in Portland, OR: What Are Galactic Healing and Wisdom Transmissions?

What are galactic healing and wisdom transmissions?

What are the codes, messages and frequencies we receive from the stars?

The answer to this question is as long as human history on Gaia.

We have a long and richly storied mythopoetic relationship with the celestial realms — tales of heavenly beings, omens and signs, visitations from astral civilizations.

There are temples, stone circles and monuments all over the world that are oriented to the stars and astrological alignments.

And of course, the practicalities of navigation, understanding of space and time, physics, math and more.

We’re not going to build a stone circle in my backyard at this upcoming Regulus Stargate event, but we will open an astral portal to receive wisdom and healing transmissions. At other Stargate events, people have received:

• Intense visions of colored light

• A deep sense of peace and relaxation that lasts for days

• Tingling, humming, vibration and body sensation

• Hearing words, messages and guidance

• Feeling restructuring or alignment in their energy bodies

• Feeling the presence of galactic beings

• Hearing songs or music

• Ideas and inspiration related to current projects or new endeavors

What galactic healing and wisdom transmission is waiting for you?

Please join me at this special event:

Regulus Stargate: Shamanic Journey and Galactic Healing Transmission

Sunday, August 24, 2 - 4:30pm

Forested Retreat Space in Corbett, OR (just outside of Portland)

Sliding scale, tickets here

We will gather on sacred forested land to celebrate the Regulus Stargate and align with these galactic wisdom codes to anchor them into our lives and the collective Gaian field. This event includes:

• Magical teachings on Regulus, starseed wisdom transmissions and working with the magical stars.

• Shamanic ritual and journey experience to connect with the Regulus Stargate portal.

• Galactic healing transmission to anchor the codes and messages.

• Regulus Star Elixir: all attendees will receive a bottle of Alchemically crafted Regulus Star Elixir to take home and continue to build their connection with this magical star. (Elixirs for other stars will be available at a discounted rate.)

• Forest bathing, meditation and reflection time in beautiful nature.

• Tea, light snacks and community connection.

There will be some outside time during this event, rain or shine. Address and preparation details provided upon registration.

Sliding scale options available. Register here.

Come pray and journey with Regulus in the forest temple! The stars are waiting for you.

Portland, OR Shamanic Journey & Galactic Healing Transmission: Regulus Stargate

I know I’m not alone in feeling the super extra potent transformational energies moving through the collective field right now.

You feel it too, right? (Of course you do.)

Sometimes it feels like too much. I catch myself holding my breath, clenching my jaw and grappling with the sensation of these tremendously powerful frequencies bouncing around inside me like a pinball machine on steroids.

The pain. The fear. The grief. The chaotic eruption of collective trauma. The manipulation and distortion fields.

And then I root deeply into the etheric temple within myself, where I hold knowing and trust.

I remember the teachings on Universal Law and sovereignty from every single magical lineage I have studied.

And I remember my own cosmic origins, and the wisdom teachings of one of my greatest astral allies: the magical Royal star, Regulus.

And when I connect with this Regulus Star wisdom, I anchor into the ancient knowing of the mysteries of Universal Law and sovereignty. I remember that I came to Gaia to not only experience and enjoy this incarnate experience, but to serve the healing and remembrance of all beings here.

Are you ready to align with the cosmic frequencies of sovereignty, courage, and the healing potential of the magical Royal star, Regulus?

Do you sense the beckoning of your starfire origins, and want to connect more deeply with this ancient wisdom?

Can you feel a building sense of transformational power, and desire to collaborate with this extraordinary force in your life and for the benefit of Gaia?

Please join me at this special event:

Regulus Stargate: Shamanic Journey and Galactic Healing Transmission

Saturday, August 24, 2 - 4:30pm

Forested Retreat Space in Corbett, OR (just outside of Portland)

Sliding scale, tickets here

We will gather on sacred forested land to celebrate the Regulus Stargate and align with these galactic wisdom codes to anchor them into our lives and the collective Gaian field. This event includes:

• Magical teachings on Regulus, starseed wisdom transmissions and working with the magical stars.

• Shamanic ritual and journey experience to connect with the Regulus Stargate portal.

• Galactic healing transmission to anchor the codes and messages.

• Regulus Star Elixir: all attendees will receive a bottle of Alchemically crafted Regulus Star Elixir to take home and continue to build their connection with this magical star. (Elixirs for other stars will be available at a discounted rate.)

• Forest bathing, meditation and reflection time in beautiful nature.

• Tea, light snacks and community connection.

There will be some outside time during this event, rain or shine. Address and preparation details provided upon registration.

Sliding scale options available. Register here.

Come pray and journey with Regulus in the forest temple! The stars are waiting for you.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Shamanic Healing Retreat in Portland, Oregon

I saw an Instagram post this morning that brought up a surprising range of feelings: amusement, enjoyment, sadness and *facepalm.*

The post was by eco-activist drag queen Pattie Gonia, whose platform and content I enjoy and recommend. Here’s what she said in the reel (slightly paraphrased):

“Ever wanted to build your dream life, learn to live outdoors and become an expert healer overnight? Well, get your gardening boots on! Because this is The Sims, Enchanted by Nature. Want to be a fairy forager thriving in nature with seven cats? Done! A plant-based babe who only eats garden-grown smoothies? Here, you can, because babe, this is The Sims. It’s not a glitch, it’s a lifestyle. Be outdoorsy, be weird, be enchanting. Get lost in wonder with The Sims 4, Enchanted by Nature.”

What’s coming up for you?

I’ve got complicated feelings about it. But here’s the positive and optimistic side:

For people who aspire to a more outdoorsy, magical or nature-based lifestyle but may feel unsure of where to start or need a boost of inspiration, this could help be a nudge in that direction.

Maybe engaging with the imaginal realms to see a version of themselves who forages plants, grows a garden and lives in a fairy tree could help people feel more connected to nature, even if it comes through a virtual experience.

Actually, I probably would have loved this game as a kid. I never played The Sims but getting to create the most witchy, forest-dwelling version of myself would have been really fun.

At the same time, here’s the actual lived experience of my day yesterday:

• Walked in the forest with my dog

• Worked with wildcrafted oils I’m making from plants I foraged near my home

• Offered a powerful channeled transmission from the Sapphire Dragon Lineage to people all over the world at the 3rd annual International Dragon Thunder Summit

• Spent the evening and twilight hours in my backyard listening to two juvenile Great Horned Owls as they made hungry baby begging calls until their parents came to feed them

I’m living my feral forest witch era and loving it. It’s not a glitch, it’s a lifestyle!

I hope people who need a dose of nature, however they get it, enjoy this game. And I really hope no one thinks they’re going to become an expert healer overnight.

But if you want the actual, lived experience version of those things —

Come join me at my forest temple home for a 1:1 immersive retreat!

Do you crave in-person magic and connection with nature?

Do you desire deep spiritual practice, healing and initiation work in the forest?

Do you want to get out of your daily grind and spend a few days in a temple with a master healer and teacher?

Book your one-day, two-day or three-day intensive retreat now! (Located near Portland, Oregon.)

1:1 Intensive Retreat Details

• 1-3 days, including temple lodging and nourishing meals.

• Deep Shamanic and energy healing work.

• Shamanic journeying, intuitive and mediumship practice to connect with the spirits for guidance and healing.

• Teaching and instruction from Shamanism, Alchemy, and other lineages.

• Personal ritual or ceremony.

• Embodiment and movement work, consciousness practices, energetic techniques.

• Personal guidance, processing, support and reflection.

• Coaching and strategy, visioning, working with your spiritual business or soul-aligned practice, writing your book.

• Hiking, forest-bathing and relaxation time in beautiful nature.

• 3 online sessions for preparation and integration.

• Current 1:1 clients receive a major discount!

These retreats are for people who are called to come experience deep healing, mentorship and personalized support.

In the words of one retreat client:

“The 1 on 1 shamanic healing retreat I did with Michelle was sublime and powerful. The flow and balance of work sessions with rest and integration time gave the space needed for deep healing. After every session I had profound experiences of revelation, recognition and peace. The underlying current throughout the 3 day process was a deep connection within and coming home to my soul.”

There is depth and potency in the immersive experience that you just can’t find anywhere else.

Is the forest temple calling you to immerse yourself in the healing magic of nature and personal ceremony?

>>>Book a call with me to schedule your retreat.

More words from retreat clients:

“This retreat showed me how powerful I am without plant medicine and that deep spiritual experiences can happen without plant medicine. I feel like I reclaimed more of my authentic true self and feel more connected to spirit. I am remembering that I am the medicine and my clairvoyance is very strong. Michelle, I really appreciate you welcoming me into your sanctuary and sharing your wisdom and love. I felt safe, seen and heard.”

“I wanted to thank you again for such a fun retreat! It really was important and powerful to mark this point in my journey.”

"Well, shit! That [retreat] had far greater implications than I was able to predict. I have felt a deep shift in my approach to relationships and life. It was a wonderful energy that put my life into balance. On the heels of that energy came a flood of transformative energies that are continuing to break me open."

>>>Book a call with me to schedule your retreat.

Sirius Stargate Shamanic Journey Event in Portland, Oregon

I know I’m not alone in feeling the super extra potent transformational energies moving through the collective field right now.

You feel it too, right? (Of course you do.)

Sometimes it feels like too much. I catch myself holding my breath, clenching my jaw and grappling with the sensation of these tremendously powerful frequencies bouncing around inside me like a pinball machine on steroids.

The pain. The fear. The grief. The chaotic eruption of collective trauma. The manipulation and distortion fields.

And then I root deeply into the etheric temple within myself, where I hold knowing and trust.

I remember the teachings on Death and Rebirth from every single magical lineage I have studied.

And I remember my own cosmic origins, and the wisdom teachings of one of my greatest astral allies: the magical star, Sirius.

And when I connect with this Sirian Star wisdom, I anchor into the ancient knowing of the mysteries of destiny and immortality. I remember that I came to Gaia to not only experience and enjoy this incarnate experience, but to serve the healing and remembrance of all beings here.

Are you ready to align with the cosmic frequencies of destiny, immortality and the healing potential of the magical star, Sirius?

Do you sense the beckoning of your starfire origins, and want to connect more deeply with this ancient wisdom?

Can you feel a building sense of transformational power, and desire to collaborate with this extraordinary force in your life and for the benefit of Gaia?

Please join me at this special event:

Sirius Stargate: Shamanic Journey and Galactic Healing Transmission

Sunday, July 6, 2 - 4:30pm

Forested Retreat Space in Corbett, OR (just outside of Portland)

Sliding scale, tickets here

We will gather on sacred forested land to celebrate the Sirian Stargate and align with these galactic wisdom codes to anchor them into our lives and the collective Gaian field. This event includes:

• Magical teachings on Sirius, starseed wisdom transmissions and working with the magical stars.

• Shamanic ritual and journey experience to connect with the Sirius Stargate portal.

• Galactic healing transmission to anchor the codes and messages.

• Sirius Star Elixir: all attendees will receive a bottle of Alchemically crafted Sirius Star Elixir to take home and continue to build their connection with this magical star. (Elixirs for other stars will be available at a discounted rate.)

• Forest bathing, meditation and reflection time in beautiful nature.

• Tea, light snacks and community connection.

There will be some outside time during this event, rain or shine. Address and preparation details provided upon registration.

Sliding scale options available. Register here.

Come pray and journey with Sirius in the forest temple! The stars are waiting for you.

1:1 Immersive Shamanic Healing Retreats in Portland, OR

Did you see that article where I told you that bookings are open for 1:1 immersive retreats?

The opportunity is still open, but things are filling up! So far there are six 1:1 retreats booked on my calendar for the summer, but I do have space for you if you’re called to dive deep.

Last year I hosted 13 retreats for clients who were called to come experience deep healing and personalized support.

In the words of one retreat client:

“The 1 on 1 shamanic healing retreat I did with Michelle was sublime and powerful. The flow and balance of work sessions with rest and integration time gave the space needed for deep healing. After every session I had profound experiences of revelation, recognition and peace. The underlying current throughout the 3 day process was a deep connection within and coming home to my soul.”

There is depth and potency in the immersive experience that you just can’t find anywhere else.

Do you crave in-person magic and connection with nature?

Do you desire deep spiritual practice, healing and initiation work in the forest?

Do you want to get out of your daily grind and spend a few days in a temple with a master healer and teacher?

Book your one-day, two-day or three-day intensive retreat now!

Here are the remaining available summer and early fall retreat dates:

• June 22-24

• July 6-8

• July 10-12

• July 15-18

• July 24-26

• August 14-17

• August 25-28

• September 11-13

• September 18-20

Are any of those dates calling your name?

>>>Book a call with me to schedule your retreat.

Do you want to book a retreat, but don’t see a date that works for you?

>>>Book a call with me anyway and we’ll look at the calendar.

Optional glamping in the Lotus Belle Tent.

1:1 Intensive Retreat Details

• 1-3 days, including temple lodging and nourishing meals.

• Deep Shamanic and energy healing work.

• Shamanic journeying, intuitive and mediumship practice to connect with the spirits for guidance and healing.

• Teaching and instruction from Shamanism, Alchemy, and other lineages.

• Personal ritual or ceremony.

• Embodiment and movement work, consciousness practices, energetic techniques.

• Personal guidance, processing, support and reflection.

• Coaching and strategy, visioning, working with your spiritual business or soul-aligned practice, writing your book.

• Hiking, forest-bathing and relaxation time in beautiful nature.

• 3 online sessions for preparation and integration.

• Current 1:1 clients receive a major discount!

More words from retreat clients:

“This retreat showed me how powerful I am without plant medicine and that deep spiritual experiences can happen without plant medicine. I feel like I reclaimed more of my authentic true self and feel more connected to spirit. I am remembering that I am the medicine and my clairvoyance is very strong. Michelle, I really appreciate you welcoming me into your sanctuary and sharing your wisdom and love. I felt safe, seen and heard.”

“I wanted to thank you again for such a fun retreat!  It really was important and powerful to mark this point in my journey.”

"Well, shit! That [retreat] had far greater implications than I was able to predict. I have felt a deep shift in my approach to relationships and life. It was a wonderful energy that put my life into balance. On the heels of that energy came a flood of transformative energies that are continuing to break me open."

>>>Book a call with me to schedule your retreat.

Books About Shamanism from Michelle Hawk in Portland, Oregon

People often ask me for recommendations of books about Shamanism, so I thought I would share a roundup of my favorites with you.

… just kidding! I don’t have any favorite books *about* Shamanism. Here’s why:

Books *about* Shamanism are most often written from either an academic perspective (anthropological analysis, descriptions and observations of practices), or a how-to perspective (step by step instructions of how to “do” a Shamanic practice). In both cases, there is usually a strong flavor of intellectualizing, logicking, as well as a degree of separation that places the reader in the role of observer or recipe-follower.

Reading a book *about* Shamanism is like reading a book about how to learn to ride a bike. Maybe you would learn some interesting history and background about bikes and study the theory of physics. But it would be kind of useless to you in the practicality of actually riding a bike.

Reading a book about Shamanism might be intellectually interesting, but it’s kind of useless to you in practicality.

Shamanism as a practice is all about relationship. It’s about immediacy, intimacy and immersion.

Shamanism is an animistic practice (the belief that all things are alive and connected through that universal aliveness) and a mediumistic practice (active communication and relationship with the spiritual forces all around us).

A book can’t teach you about being in relationship with the life force in all things. A book won’t prepare you for what it feels like to connect with powerful spirits. You must experience those things directly to truly know and understand.

While I don’t have any favorite books *about* Shamanism, I do have some other recommendations:

When I was a child, my favorite books were all folktales about talking animals, magical plants, sacred springs of healing water, elemental spirits and deities. I loved stories where a young person went on some kind of journey or quest, and met wise allies to guide them on their path. The humans in these stories who showed disrespect or disregard for the wisdom of nature always suffered the consequences, and those humans who listened and respected the Earth and her children were supported.

I read creation myths such as How Raven Stole the Sun and the legend of Quetzalcoatl. I read stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, these personified forces of nature with magical powers and unique wisdoms. I read fictional stories set in our world about young people who lived closely in nature, such as Julie of the Wolves and My Side of the Mountain.

Stories and folktales like this help us access our own mythopoetic consciousness. They help us enter into the liminal spaces through imagination, beyond the confines of logic. They help us readily accept a reality where animals talk and the unseen realms are very real. They teach us about principles of respect, right relation, and honoring the laws and wisdom of Earth and non-human consciousness. They teach us energetic dynamics of creation and destruction, destiny and sovereignty, agreements and contracts, death and rebirth, wounding and healing, wisdom, initiation and actualization.

These are all Shamanic principles.

This is the traditional style of wisdom transmission: storytelling and direct experience. Receiving wisdom teachings through stories invites us to imagine ourselves as the protagonist, to see ourselves in the myth, and opens the door to our subconscious wisdom and connection. And direct experience and contact with the mysteries is how we anchor that wisdom into our embodied consciousness.

So instead of reading books *about* Shamanism, I always invite people to go out in nature. Talk to the trees. Allow yourself to daydream and imagine. Read animistic folktales. And if you really want more information related to Shamanism and related topics, check out my podcast, Shaman Sister Sessions. There are currently 138 episodes full of great stuff. Find it on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

And of course, if you’re interested in exploring Shamanism through receiving healing work or developing your own Shamanic practice, please reach out to me and we can talk about what kind of support is right for you: >>>Book a call with me here.

Do you have favorite books about Shamanism, or animistic folktales or stories? Comment and let me know!

Why do I practice Shamanism?

Why do I practice Shamanism?

(And why you may want to, if you are called to it.)

I don’t practice Shamanism for my clients. I practice it first and foremost for Life.

I practice Shamanism because I love Life. By that I don’t only mean my life specifically, I mean capital-L Life itself. I love that Life exists.

I love that consciousness has manifested in the incarnate. I love that so many different bioforms have evolved over millennia to cooperate and live in concert with each other. I love that plants eat sunlight and trees sing to each other through the mycelial network. I love that elephant matriarchs remember for decades where to find water and pass this knowledge down to their daughters and granddaughters. I love the song of the red-winged blackbird. I love that hawthorn thorns eventually grow into branches, and what starts out as sharp and protective evolves into a flowering wand that bears abundant fruit.

I love that Life exists, and I am so grateful that I get to be a part of it.

I practice Shamanism to be awake in my life, to celebrate Life and to collaborate with this grand symphony of aliveness all around me every day.

I practice Shamanism as a student and steward of Life. I study the cycles. I study the darkness, hibernation and death. I study decay, rotting logs, and bones left after a cougar kill and scavenging coyotes. I study the explosion of budding flowers, eagles flirting, squirrels fortifying their nests. I study the rise and fall of the river. I study the movement of the stars and the planets, and the pattern of wheeling vultures.

I study Life so that I may collaborate with it, move in alignment with the flow of creation and be a harmonious contribution to something so, so much bigger than me: Spirit. The Great Unknowable. Thou. Life.

By studying Life, we learn its flow and rhythm. We learn what expands and supports and generates Life, and what contracts or restricts it. We learn to feel and collaborate with this flow of Life in our bodies, our health, our relationships, our daily experience. Healing and growth is the study and practice of Life-generating worldview and behaviors, and of course that offers a huge personal benefit to us.

But that’s only a tiny fraction of the whole. And the longer I practice Shamanism (now over 20 years), the more I feel absolutely certain that it’s not about us and our personal experience at all.

Something beautiful comes from de-centering the self. This inherently goes against all of the conditioning and foundation of modern, western culture (especially in the US) which is based on individualism and, to be brutally honest, this weird fetishization of selfishness. My rights. Look out for #1. Selfies. If it’s not on social media, it didn’t happen. Endless navel-gazing and pathologizing and self-diagnosing and therapizing and making it all about me, me, me.

How lonely. How small. How inherently blind.

But what happens when we de-center ourselves? What happens when we truly embrace that if I am sovereign, it means that all beings are sovereign? What happens when we remember that if I am a unique and special expression of consciousness, it means that all beings are unique and special expressions of consciousness? What happens when we believe that if I am devoted to cultivating life in myself, it means I am devoted to cultivating life for all beings? What happens when we make our Earthwalk into a prayer of gratitude and generosity to Life?

How connected we become. How expansive. How loving.

De-centering the Self helps us remember that consciousness is living itself through us. Life is living through us, just as it is living through all things. It helps us to take responsibility for what we are personally accountable for and to surrender burdens that do not belong to us. It helps us to be generous. It helps us to remember that we belong. You belong to Life, and Life loves you.

I practice Shamanism because I love Life, and I love that I get to be a part of Life, but even more than that, I want Life to thrive. I want so deeply with every part of my being to devote every day to honoring and advocating for the sovereignty of all beings. I am so excited to live in this world and cultivate relationships with forms of Life–people, plants, animals, mountains, elements–so that I can know Spirit in as many ways as possible. I practice Shamanism because I know truly that by devoting myself to Life, and collaborating with Life, and studying Life, it benefits me, and everyone around me, and all beings on Earth, and the Earth herself.

I practice Shamanism because it is the best way I know how to love myself, and you, and Thou, Life.

I cannot give you your why. I cannot make you fall in love with Life. I cannot give you the key that will make you excited to wake up every day and participate in this gorgeous symphony. That is for you to discover, if you haven’t already.

But I can help you learn how to listen. I can teach you Shamanic practices. I can guide you through Shamanic journeys, mediumship cultivation and help you connect with the spirits. I can give you the best tools that I know of to study Life, to awaken to your animistic consciousness and mediumistic gifts, to honor the spirits, to connect with something bigger than yourself.

Are you called to Shamanism?

Have you experienced a Shamanic awakening, but aren’t sure where or how to begin developing your practice?

Do you already have a Shamanic practice but are looking for deeper support, personal mentorship or healing work?

Get Support:

>>>Book a call with me to talk about your journey with Shamanism and what type of support is right for you!

Shamanism in the Modern, Western World. New Podcast Episode!

New Podcast Episode! Shaman Sister Sessions #138

Shamanism in the Modern, Western World

Practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world is fraught with challenges:

Is it okay to practice Shamanism as a Western person?

What is the most integrous way of working with our Shamanic practices?

What is Shamanism asking us to confront in ourselves?

As modern, Western people working with Shamanism, we must consistently ask ourselves these questions (and more) to ensure our greatest integrity. Pursuing a Shamanic path is often at odds with Western culture of white supremacy, patriarchy and extractive entitlement. Practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world means confronting our own conditioning and traumas (and those of our lineage), and rigorously living according to the values of Shamanic practice, including right relation with Gaia and with our spirit allies.

If you’re practicing or exploring Shamanism or even just exploring your spirituality, this episode is for you. Michelle and Katherine dive into their decades of Shamanic study and practice and share powerful insights and invitations for those walking the path of Shamanism in the modern, Western world.

(Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please follow and leave us a review!)

What Is Shamanic Healing?

Did you see my big announcement from the other day?

In case you missed it, here it is: I am officially re-opening my Shamanic healing work.

(I never actually stopped doing it, but I wasn’t specifically inviting people to do that work. Shamanic healing has always been a part of my practice because it’s what got me started on this path 22 years ago. But after primarily focusing on offering training and mentorship for the past 8 years, my guidance is very loudly telling me to officially re-open the healing crucible.)

You might be wondering:

What is Shamanic Healing? Do I need it?

New clients sometimes ask, “What do you do in Shamanic healing sessions?”

There is no standard answer to that because every client is on a unique healing journey. I draw upon a vast array of tools, techniques and decades of training to support each client in their individual journey. Here are some common themes and Shamanic healing techniques that I utilize in my sessions.

Shamanic Healing sessions may include:

• Energy clearing, blockage removal, emotional liberation

• Past life healing, karmic clearing, soul contract and Akashic record work

• Ancestral and lineage healing

• Soul retrieval

• Shamanic extraction

• Psychic surgery

• Intuitive mediumship, messages and transmissions from spirit guides

• Wisdom retrieval, energetic upgrades, etheric code transmissions

• Sound healing, chanting and healing songs

• Breathwork, somatic and movement practices

• Nervous system regulation, trauma release

• Grounding, energetic cultivation, nourishment and radiance practices

• Protection and boundaries

• Personal healing ritual and ceremony

In the words of one recent Shamanic healing client:

“After years of feeling disconnected, Michelle helped me awaken to myself and Spirit more deeply. She is a masterful healer who, with grace and intuition, guided me through old blockages and reconnected me to my passion and purpose. I feel alive again—more whole, more me. I am deeply grateful for Michelle’s love and care during these powerful healing sessions.”

Shamanic Healing 3-session packages are available now. The regular rate is $ 1200 but I am offering a $ 100 discount if you schedule a consultation before May 8. (A consultation is required to assess your healing needs before beginning intensive sessions.) Sessions take place in person near Portland, Oregon or online anywhere worldwide.

Book your Shamanic Healing consultation here.

Q: Why is a consultation required to book Shamanic healing sessions?

A: I personally interview all potential clients to make sure we are a great fit to work together. A consultation gives me the opportunity to assess your healing needs so I can offer the best support for your path. If for any reason I believe another practitioner or offering would be a better fit for you, I will make a recommendation or referral accordingly.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Shamanic Healing Sessions in Portland, OR with Michelle Hawk

“If you’re well, you have 100 problems.

If you’re not well, you only have 1 problem.”

So many people in our community are profoundly unwell.

And I mean unwell on every level: Physical ailments such as chronic pain, insomnia and autoimmune conditions. Epidemic levels of mental health disorders, anxiety and depression. Emotional pain and dysregulation. And of course, spiritual trauma, karmic reckoning and dark night of the soul initiations.

Oooouuuuch. We are collectively participating in a brutal healing curve.

Which is what brings me to my big announcement:

I am officially re-opening my Shamanic healing work.

Because you, my community, have been asking for it.

Because I see how needed it is right now.

Because so many people are in so much pain, healing deep soul fractures that ripple out to negatively impact their health, their relationships, their sense of safety and stability, their ability to work, their sense of purpose, and everything else in their lives.

You might be wondering, “Do I need Shamanic healing work? How do I know if this is right for me?”

Shamanic Healing work is for you if:

• You are going through a deep personal healing journey. You want support with trauma healing and nervous system regulation, relationship challenges, childhood wounds, beliefs and conditioning, or physical symptoms that “don’t make sense.”

• You are ready to release blockages, clear trapped energies and get rid of everything that’s holding you back.

• You want to reconcile ancestral and karmic wounds in order to heal and clear karma and rewrite soul contracts and patterns.

• You want support with soul retrieval, integrating the wisdom and lessons of past lives and coming into full expression of your Higher Self knowing.

• You feel the presence of spirit guides and you know you are going through powerful spiritual initiations. You want help anchoring the codes and transmissions that you are receiving so you can integrate and live them fully.

• You feel stuck or blocked in your continued development, disconnected from your purpose or like you’ve reached a plateau, and you’re looking for some fresh energy and perspective to help you renew your transformation and growth.

• You are going through a big life transformation and you want practical support to help you process, stay grounded and feel present/connected to your inner wisdom through the transition.

• You want support from a grounded spiritual healer / mentor who has been on this path for a long time, who can help you see what you might be missing and give you specific tools, guidance and healing support that is aligned for you as you grow and transform.

In the words of one recent Shamanic healing client:

“After years of feeling disconnected, Michelle helped me awaken to myself and Spirit more deeply. She is a masterful healer who, with grace and intuition, guided me through old blockages and reconnected me to my passion and purpose. I feel alive again—more whole, more me. I am deeply grateful for Michelle’s love and care during these powerful healing sessions.”

Shamanic Healing 3-session packages are available now. The regular rate is $ 1200 but I am offering a $ 100 discount if you schedule a consultation before May 8. (A consultation is required to assess your healing needs before beginning intensive sessions.)

Book your Shamanic Healing consultation here.

Q: Why is a consultation required to book Shamanic healing sessions?

A: I personally interview all potential clients to make sure we are a great fit to work together. A consultation gives me the opportunity to assess your healing needs so I can offer the best support for your path. If for any reason I believe another practitioner or offering would be a better fit for you, I will make a recommendation or referral accordingly.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Shamanic Healing with Owl Spirit in Portland, Oregon

5 Owls in 7 Days

Wowza, Owl is coming through strongly! You know that feeling when Spirit is practically slapping you in the face with a repeat message? Yeah, I thought so.

Ready for a story?

If you’ve been following my work for a while, you’ve already heard me tell the stories of an owl attacking me and offering me a deep medicine initiation. You’ve heard the story of my powerful dreams and visions with Owl, and how this healing energy comes through in my Shamanic healing work with clients. (If you haven’t heard those stories and you want to, check out the blog archives.)

Owl began getting my attention one evening last week, when I heard 2 (or possibly 3) Great Horned Owls calling back and forth for 15 minutes straight. They were somewhere close by in the forest in front of my house near Portland, OR. At the time, I just enjoyed it and didn’t tune in more deeply.

Two days later, I was driving home after offering an Alchemy teaching/wisdom transmission, and suddenly a massive owl flew right over my car on the dark highway. I swerved slightly and recovered, but then forgot about it (until this morning).

Yesterday morning, Athena and I were hiking in the forest near our home and we walked right under a Great Horned Owl sitting on a low branch. I only saw it because I turned around to look at Athena right as it took off, and landed slightly ahead of us on a higher branch. I paused by its tree and offered gratitude and appreciation. As I turned away to keep walking, it flew off.

This morning on my way home from the park with Athena, a Barred Owl flew right in front of my car (that’s when I remembered the owl that flew over my car a few nights ago).

Message received. It was time to journey with Owl and see why Spirit was trying to get my attention.

So this morning I journeyed with Owl. And as Owl medicine does, it brought my attention to some things that are uncomfortable for me to see, but that hold the opportunity for profound healing. Owl offered guidance related to one of my current growth edges and helped me see where I have been resistant. And as Owl medicine always reminds me, “It is safe to see in the darkness.”

I received some powerful messages and healing transmissions that I’ll be reflecting on and integrating. Thank you, Owl!

Do you desire to connect with your spirit guides for healing and messages? Do you feel them trying to get your attention but you don’t know where to start?

Are you going through powerful spiritual initiations and healing portals?

Do you want help anchoring the codes and transmissions that you are receiving so you can integrate and live them fully?

Receive 3 Shamanic Healing sessions with me. I’ll help you connect with your guides, receive healing energies, messages and transmissions, and anchor them into your life.

>>>Get started by booking a consultation here.

Q: Why is a consultation required to book Shamanic healing sessions?

A: I personally interview all potential clients to make sure we are a great fit to work together. A consultation gives me the opportunity to assess your healing needs so I can offer the best support for your path. If for any reason I believe another practitioner or offering would be a better fit for you, I will make a recommendation or referral accordingly.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk

Shamanic Ritual to Heal the Land

A sea of cut branches intermingles with mud churned up by colossal machines, the tracks of their tread gouging the earth in wide, deep scars.

The crowns of trees and poles deemed “too thin to be useful” spray in chaotic disorder as evidence of the careless destruction.

It is carnage.

But the part that truly makes my stomach turn are the three piles of logs left uncollected. Over 100 trees that were killed with the intent to harvest for lumber, but their bodies were simply left in a pile.

They killed more than they needed. And they left the rest to rot.

This is the scene currently in the forest near my home, after the loggers came through and “thinned” the woods in January and February. But this same disregard for Earth and right relationship with resources is playing out everywhere.

This is what happens when we live in a society with a deeply ingrained culture of scarcity consciousness, mindless consumption and instant gratification.

When we are removed from the cyclical flow of life, we forget where our resources come from.

When we engage with money as credit cards and digital bank accounts, we have no embodied relationship with true wealth.

When we can go to Home Depot and buy lumber for a home project, we forget the forest it came from.

We never walked through the woods and witnessed all the birds, deer and abundant life before the logging. We never watched the canopy shake and heard the ground shudder as a massive tree was felled. We never saw the piles of logs left over because someone cut first and calculated later.

Unnecessary destruction and loss of life.

Our relationship with abundance, fertility and embodied wealth goes beyond our personal healing: it is imperative for our collective healing and evolution of human consciousness.

The way our society (in general) lives without regard for Earth and right relationship with non-human life is completely unsustainable.

And it is deeply wounding all those who perpetuate that system, even if they don’t realize it.

Will you join me in a special healing event?

Instead of thoughtless consumption, we can celebrate life and the fertile creative power of this living temple planet.

When we offer our heartfelt prayers in devotion to life, we amplify this abundant aliveness in the world.

And through our heartfelt prayers for Earth, our own abundance is amplified.

This wisdom is rooted in very ancient principles of High Magic.

And I will be sharing some of these teachings in a special Beltane event on May 10.

Come offer healing to the land with your prayers.

Come amplify the abundant, radiant aliveness in the world, for the benefit of all beings and for the evolution of human consciousness.

Let us gather in devotion to serve life itself. Let us gather in devotion to allow these currents of abundant aliveness to flow through us and blossom in the world. Let us gather in devotion to offer, to be generous, to give freely.

Come join me.

Beltane Shamanic Abundance & Fertility Ritual

Saturday, May 10, 1-5pm

Forested Retreat Space in Corbett, OR (just outside of Portland)

Sliding scale (see below)

We will gather on private, forested land to celebrate Beltane and align with Gaia’s abundant creative power. This event includes:

• Shamanic teachings on abundance, creative power, reciprocal generosity and embodied wealth.

• Shamanic ritual experience to work with Earth magic and anchor in Gaia’s grid of creation.

• Wildcrafting elixir ritual: make a personalized medicine from the land to take home and integrate your ritual experience.

• Community connection with like-hearted seekers, in person!

• Forest bathing, meditation and reflection time with the land.

• Tea and light snacks.

There will be some outside time during this event, rain or shine. Address and preparation details provided upon registration. Choose your sliding scale option:

Support the Work Pricing: $97

This option is encouraged for those who have the financial means to support the work and ensure its continuation.

Sustain the Work Pricing: $77

This option is invited for those who are able to pay the asking amount to attend the event.

Scholarship/Equity Pricing: $57

This option is intended for those who need financial assistance to attend the event.

Come pray with me in the forest temple! The land is waiting for you.

Shamanic Abundance & Fertility Ritual in Portland, OR

Spring is here and the land is so alive!

Every day I walk outside and the air smells like honey and fertile potential. Green shoots are exploding from every inch of soil. I have been so grateful to forage the abundant herbs and mushrooms. There is so much medicine here.

And this living temple planet wants to share that radiant aliveness with you.

Can you feel creative potential moving through you, and you want to expand and express it?

Do you desire to cultivate your fertility and generative power, supported by Gaia?

Are you ready to align with the cosmic frequencies of abundance, reciprocal generosity and anchor embodied wealth into your life?

Please join me at this special event:

Shamanic Abundance & Fertility Ritual

Saturday, May 10, 1-5pm

Forested Retreat Space in Corbett, OR (just outside of Portland)

Sliding scale (see below)

We will gather on sacred forested land to celebrate Beltane and align with Gaia’s abundant creative power. This event includes:

• Shamanic teachings on abundance, creative power, reciprocal generosity and embodied wealth.

• Shamanic ritual experience to work with Earth magic and anchor in Gaia’s grid of creation.

• Wildcrafting elixir ritual: make a personalized medicine from the land to take home and integrate your ritual experience.

• Community connection with like-hearted seekers.

• Forest bathing, meditation and reflection time with the land.

• Tea and light snacks.

There will be some outside time during this event, rain or shine. Address and preparation details provided upon registration. Choose your sliding scale option:

Support the Work Pricing: $97

This option is encouraged for those who have the financial means to support the work and ensure its continuation.

Sustain the Work Pricing: $77

This option is invited for those who are able to pay the asking amount to attend the event.

Scholarship/Equity Pricing: $57

This option is intended for those who need financial assistance to attend the event.

Come pray with me in the forest temple! The land is waiting for you.

Many blessings,

Michelle Hawk