FROM THE MAILBOX

INNER TRADITIONS NEW TITLES—FALL/WINTER 2006

Dan Brown mania continues with most of the new offerings from Inner Traditions being about the Grail, Knights Templar, and Freemasonry. For those on the Seer’s Path, Plant Spirit Shamanism: Traditional Techniques for Healing the Soul by Ross Heaven and Howard G. Charing looks particularly interesting. It promises an in-depth look at the role of plant spirits in shamanic rituals from around the world. It also explores the “core methods” of plant shamanism — Soul retrieval, spirit extraction, and sin eating. Destiny Books: Publication Date: September 2006.

SINGING AT THE WELL OF REMEMBERING

Of interest to Druids in the Lenox, MA area. Sharynne MacLeod NicMhacha will be leading a weekend of transformation and experience through the wisdom of the Celtic Spiritual Tradition from Dec 1 - Dec 3, 06 (2 nights, Fri - Sun). Tuition is $200 and will be held at the Kripalu Center. Room & meals are additional. Songs and stories, ritual and meditation, chanting and prayer, will awaken and deepen your connection with the Sacred Realms, which are the source of wisdom, healing, power, skill, and transformation. For more information see http://www.kripalu.org/program/type2/selfspirit/WCST61

FESTIVALS & GATHERINGS OF INTEREST