"We are intimately woven into the fabric of the spiritual world. It's time to awaken to the whole of what we are to experience soulful living, creating a new world as we do so, and collaborating with spiritual animal brothers and sisters." ~ Josephine Sheppard

What is a A Solstice and Equinox (seasonal) Spirit Animal Medicine Path Spread or Reading?

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A solstice and equinox (seasonal) spirit animal medicine path spread or reading is a practice that incorporates the symbolism and energy of the solstices and equinoxes or four seasons with the concept of spirit animals or power animals. These readings use these celestial events as a focal point for reflection, intention setting, and seeking guidance through the wisdom associated with different animals. 

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In core (and contemporary) shamanism, divination (such as a spirit animal medicine spread) is the practice of obtaining information from the spiritual realm (shamanic journeying by the practitioner) to gain insights, guidance, or solutions to problems. It involves journeying to non-ordinary reality with the help of spiritual guides to receive answers or guidance for questions or important matters, often presented in a symbolic way. This information can be used for personal growth, healing, or helping others. 

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In essence, a Solstice and Equinox Spirit Animal Medicine Spread Reading...

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1. Acknowledges the spiritual significance of the solstices and equinoxes as points of transition and balance in the year.

2. Utilizes the wisdom and energy of spirit animals as guides and teachers.

3. Employs a spread or layout to facilitate the reading and gain insights into personal growth, intentions, and challenges for the upcoming season with a focus on your goals, needs, and intentions. 

 

These readings serve to deepen your connection with nature, the cycles of life, your soul's broader vision, and the spiritual guidance tailored to your specific needs, goals, and intentions through the animal kingdom.

 

Obtaining a full medicine spread considers the energy of the seasons, particularly the solstices and equinoxes, while also connecting with the nature and spirit animal guides that will best support you during this timeframe for which you're seeking assistance. I work with the four directions, understanding what energy is coming in and what needs to leave, all of which is overseen by your soul's wisdom and an adjacent spirit guide that represents the parts of you from a broader perspective, that is becoming through your manifested being and life experience.

 

From our human perspective, we consciously tap into the spiritual world (of which we are a part) to gain insight into our subconscious, obtaining clarity on how to take practical steps toward our goals and intentions, while integrating our spiritual aspects more consistently. What matters to our minds is that we experience our desired manifestations. What matters to our hearts is that we are fully embodied as soul consciousness alongside our mind-body (human) consciousness. As individualized soul expressions of the greater whole (superconsciousness), we are complete and continuously evolving through this process.

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What is the process for a medicine path spread reading?

 

A spread reading involves using cards or other tools to connect with the spirit animals and nature that hold specific meaning for the current season and your journey. The reading can help you understand the energies at play, identify areas for growth or release, and gain guidance from the spirit world that you can consciously call upon, with a better understanding of how they support you.

 

This service is provided via email so that I can ask you questions relevant to your needs, wants, desires, or goals. I will conduct shamanic journeying after our initial correspondence and payment has been made. Then I will gather and provide information about the correlating spirit animal guides for the four directions, the overseer spirit representing your soul's energy as it comes forward, and the spirit guides that assist in what is coming in and what needs to be released energetically (patterns or beliefs residing subconsciously that interfere with your good intentions in the present moment).

 

Please note: It takes me anywhere from 1 to 3 days because the process is very detailed. I am working with multiple layers of energy, from the season to the four directions, the upper, lower, and middle (spiritual) worlds, as well as the linear mind, to solidify this information into a practical and applicable context that our human mind and body can understand, assimilate, digest, and process with minimal confusion or resistance. Greater clarity also arises from your willingness to be open and vulnerable, which I ensure by following professional HIPAA protocols and maintaining client confidentiality.

 

What you will receive:

 

The emailed medicine path spread will include images of the animal spirits and written descriptions of their positions (North, South, East, West, Left-In, Right-Out, Inner-Overseer), along with how they are available to support you. It will naturally align with whatever season (solstice, equinox/spring, summer, fall, winter) we are currently in or about to enter when you request your medicine path reading. This will be quite detailed to serve you well, and having it in writing allows you to reference it regularly. I recommend obtaining the spread at the beginning of each season to reap the best benefits from the spirit animal guides waiting to support you upon your request.

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The reading will also include how to work with your animal spirits in relation to your purpose for the reading and calling on the animal spirit guides for their wisdom and guidance. This means having practical steps to using their guidance and journeying to gain additional clarity and insight on the steps your taking along the way toward your goals and intentions.

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You will have one  50-minute video call within 2-days after receiving your medicine path reading to have any questions answered, or further clarification, that is included, as needed.

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Cost for this service: $222/per Seasonal Medicine Path Reading​​​​​​

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Cost for additional video consultations related to your medicine path reading: $60/per 30-minutes consultation.