The Path of the Feather: A Handbook and Kit for Making Medicine Wheels and Calling in the Spirit Animals by Samuels, Michael, Lane, Mary Rockwood(October 9, 2000) Paperback

by Michael Samuels

The Path of the Feather returns an ancient and long-revered ritual, the Medicine Wheel, to a place of honor in our lives. From Greece to Siberia, from England to America, the making of medicine wheels and the shamanic way was the centerpiece of daily life for indigenous cultures the world over. We learned from the earth; we listened to her spirits; and we went in search of her visions.The Path of the Feather recaptures that way of being. This unique book and kit provides readers with everything they need to become contemporary shamans. Containing thirteen figurines, a Medicine Wheel map, compass, medicine bag, and an authoritative instruction book, The Path of the Feather gives guidance, inspiration, and answers to the questions of life. With this kit, readers will be able to harness the power of the living earth, follow the spirit animals, and make Medicine Wheels for sacred living, oracular vision, manifesting dreams and desires, and much more.Walk the Path of the Feather and become a contemporary shaman.

Genres: Native American

Unknown Binding

First published October 9, 2000

About the author

Michael Samuels, MD, is the co-founder and director of Arts as a Healing Force. He teaches at San Francisco State University's Institute of Holistic Studies and is the author of 22 books including the bestsellers The Well Body Book, Seeing with the Mind's Eye, and The Well Baby Book.

Reviews

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non-Fiction is an acquired taste. I enjoyed this book.

I don't rate non-fiction the same way I do fiction.

[Narariel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book, though perhaps a bit dated in some ways. The main concept is the idea of creating sacred space (called medicine wheels) to speak with animal or archetypal spirits and learn from them. Following the path of the shaman, as the book puts it. There was a good amount of information and some stories. I didn't connect very well with the concepts put forth in the book, though whether that is because of who I am or how the book was written, I don't know. I think the book would be of interest to those who are interested in shamanism or communicating with animal spirits.

[Shell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is Someone's personal path they are sharing that begins with connecting through finding a feather. I've heard others say they follow the basic Path of the Feather, and yet each person has their own path and mission. This item is no longer in print. So, if you buy it, first make sure it's the whole kit.

[Kendra · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was supposed to come with a kit, but it didn't. Fast little read, set up as a "how-to", the authors interpretation. Good little reference for doing so. A few meanings of common power animals, the directions, etc. Not bad.