For those who are interested in Shamanic Magick. This article deals with Native American shamanic tradition of Medicine Men. Topics include Smudging, Sweatlodges, Herbs, Acupressure, Peyote, Drumming, Chanting, Singing, Pipe ceremonies and Vision quests. Enjoy!
Peace & Love -
How Does Native American Medicine Work?
By balisunset
Native American healers place a premium on identifying the true source of the problem, so they can treat the cause, not just the effect. They always look at the total person, whether they are treating someone for physical illness or emotional problems. They look at the overall picture, determine what is out of balance within the whole, and then pinpoint the trouble spots. Some healers diagnose by going into trance.
While in trance, "hand tremblers" pass their shaking hands over the body of the person; when the hands stop trembling, the locale of the illness is found and the cause is usually identified. "Star gazers" also enter trance states to read cause in the stars. "Listeners" do not go into trance but listen to the person's story and on that basis identify the cause of the illness. When people fall ill, they often experience anxiety and fear that may incapacitate them. The healer is not so burdened and is able to supply coherence, calmness, and hope. Power flows through the healer to the patient. Healers use medicine objects to assist them, and treatments consist of ceremony, touch, herbs, and sometimes peyote.
Items used to help make medicine are called medicine objects. Medicine objects can be anything that relates to the Great Spirit in a sacred way. The medicine bag contains healing objects, which vary in size and number but typically contain such things as feathers, claws, bird or animal bones, an assortment of herbs or roots, smudges, or paints. The medicine bag may also contain personal items that represent one's self and personal experiences and are sacred to the individual. Native Americans believe that their medicine bags carry a part of themselves and are among their most prized companions.
The Medicine Wheel is a sacred circle usually built from stones. It is entered for the purpose of healing, giving thanks, praying, or meditating. The Pipe is one of the most sacred medicine objects and is an instrument of prayer. The Native American art of healing is ceremonial in nature. Different ceremonies are conducted according to the type of illness or the severity of the person's condition. Medicine people or holy people lead the healing ceremonies. The primary purpose is to allow connection with the Great Healer, since physical health often fails without the aid of spiritual means. A secondary benefit is a cleansing of the body, mind, and spirit. A healing session is never a casual encounter. It is arranged through a formalized procedure after discussion by the patient, family, advisors, and healer. Acceptance by the healer is followed by instructions on preliminary actions that may include fasting, abstinences, prayers, or the preparation of offerings or feasts. Some more specific healing practices are described below.
SmudgingSmudging is a cleansing and purifying process using...
Full Article | Need advice? Get a personal one-on-one psychic tarot reading with Tater now! A real, live reading from the comfort of your own home or office via Skype video. Intuitive and practical, Tater's readings provide wise advise and spiritual guidance. Don't wait! Click Here! All payments 100% secured by Paypal. Available in person in the Phoenix area for private readings and parties, email me - tater@erealspells.com | |
Become of a fan of Real Spells on Facebook
No comments:
Post a Comment