3 Worlds Healing

09/10/2025

16/07/2023

HALF A CENTURY ago, as archaeologists worked in the wooded Pavlov Hills of the Czech Republic, they made a remarkable discovery. During the excavation of the Upper Paleolithic site known as Dolní Věstonice, they found a pair of shoulder blades from a mammoth. The bones had been placed so as to form the two sides of a pitched roof, one of them leaning against the other. Beneath them was a human skeleton, and in the earth that covered it and on the bones themselves were traces of red ocher. The body had been painted red before it was laid to rest.

If nothing more had been found in this grave, it would have added little to what was already known about Ice Age peoples and their customs. During the Upper Paleolithic, corresponding to the final years of the Ice Age, about sixty thousand years ago, people already had the same anatomy as modern human beings. In Eurasia, most of them lived not in caves but in the dark coniferous forests and wide-open steppes that lay beyond the reach of the glaciers.

This particular burial was of no ordinary person, though. A flint spearhead had been placed near the head of the deceased, and the body of a fox had been placed in one hand. For the archaeological team, led by Bohuslav Klíma, the fox was a clear indication that the person in the grave had been a shaman; the fox had a long history as a shamanic spirit guide, in Europe and all the way across Asia and into the Americas. It came as something of a shock, however, when skeletal analysis revealed that the shaman in question was a woman.

Why is this find so important? Before the discovery of this woman—and, though it’s hard to believe, for a long time afterward—Ice Age shamans were imagined as members of an all-male religious community of mammoth hunters, a sort of Flintstones private club in which manhood was celebrated and the transcendental achieved by worshiping, then negating, the feminine. This excavation—which remains the oldest known of its kind—and further work at Dolní Věstonice prove that wasn’t so.

A few years later, near the shaman’s grave, Klíma discovered an earthen lodge containing a number of bone flutes and a large oven filled with nearly three thousand small pieces of baked clay. Some pieces had been molded in the shape of human feet, hands, and heads, while others were fragments of animal figurines. According to the archaeologist, “this bake-oven is the predecessor of the potter’s kiln, serving for the hardening and firing of the oldest known ceramic productions.”1In other words, not only do the oldest known skeletal remains of a shaman belong to a woman, but she is also the earliest known artisan who worked in clay and then hardened it with fire. She wasn’t making early household utensils; no, she seems to have been making talismans or figurines of some sort, perhaps for use in her rituals and spiritual healing.

How has it happened that we’ve lost sight of this ancient woman shaman and what she represents? For despite the proof of language and artifacts, despite pictorial representations, ethnographic narratives, and eyewitness accounts, the importance—no, the primacy—of women in shamanic traditions has been obscured and denied. That women’s bodies and minds are particularly suited to tap into the power of the transcendental has been ignored. The roles that women have played in healing and prophecy throughout human history have been denigrated. All too often women who enter medicine or the ministry still believe they’re stepping into a strictly men’s field; in fact, these are historically women’s fields that men have since entered. Women have been characterized as mere artisans or craftspeople—weavers and potters—instead of recognized for the creative, life-giving, cosmos-shaping powers these arts represent. Why? The reasons undoubtedly range from misreading of research to sexism pure and simple. But it’s time to take another look at the evidence of millennia and of cultures around the globe. It’s time to reclaim the woman in the shaman’s body."

The Woman in the Shaman's Body, Barbara Tedlock, PhD

02/07/2023

25/06/2023

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23/06/2023

7 Natural Living Essentials to get your on your natural living journey, to create a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle that aligns with your values and supports the well-being of both yourself, animals and the planet.

21/06/2023

Blessed Solstice beauties, let us celebrate the radiant moment when the sun reaches its zenith, bathing the world in the warm embrace of its golden rays. The summer solstice, a time when the days are at their longest and the nights at their shortest, marks the pinnacle of the sun's journey across the sky.

In this enchanting season, nature unfolds in all its vibrant glory, revealing the bountiful fruits of its labor. It is a time of abundant growth, when fields and forests teem with life and vitality. As the sun casts its luminous glow upon the land, we are reminded of the power and energy that permeate every aspect of our existence.

The summer solstice beckons us to connect deeply with the rhythms of nature and to honor the cycles of life. Just as the sun reaches its peak before gracefully descending, we too can find balance and fulfillment in embracing our own personal journeys. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and setting intentions for the path ahead.

Let us come together in person or virtually and immerse ourselves in the magic of this celestial event. Whether we gather around a bonfire, adorn ourselves with floral crowns, or simply bask in the warmth of the sun's caress, let us celebrate the summer solstice with joy and reverence. May it ignite our spirits, awaken our dreams, and inspire us to grow and expand in a flowing and natural way.

Embrace the energy of this sacred season, for it holds within it the potential to kindle the fire of transformation within our souls. As we honor the ancient ways and weave them into our modern lives, may we find ourselves living authentically, harmoniously, and in tune with the natural rhythms of the world.

07/06/2023

19/05/2023

Mercury retrograde finally came to an end just a few days ago and if you're feeling the burn it left don't fear, the calm and nurturing energy of the Ta**us New Moon is here!

This new moon is all about regrouping and refocussing our energy, so let's set some intentions for our energy to follow over this coming moon cycle.

Here are my new moon ritual favs:

🌟 Manifestation List
New moons are such a powerful time for manifesting! Get all your worries and woes on paper and out of your head. Forgive yourself where needed and thank these things for serving you as you release them.

From this squeaky clean energy, dream big and set some clear manifestations for the upcoming moon cycle.

Create some physical reminders to anchor these into the 3D world

🌟 Energy Cleansing
My fav way to cleanse my energy has to be a pink Himalayan salt bath. Submerge yourself fully in the bath, enjoy the good vibes and then watch all the bad energy flow down the drain when you are done.

Other ways you can cleanse your energy are with crystals such as selenite, getting your bare feet out in nature or some spiritual smoke like sage or palo santo.

🌟 Journalling Session
Use the power of the new moon for a magical journalling session. Dig deep into your shadows with some journal prompts and ask yourself how you can turn them into light over the upcoming month.

Grab your fav drink, get your most magical crystals set up beside you, light a candle and journal!