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Debbie Philp

Sep 25
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Equinox Handfasting

By A Magical Rite, Handfastings
A couple who practices earth-based spirituality chose the Autumn Equinox to tie the knot in a ceremony dedicated to balance and harmony in their relationship. The venue’s wall of windows made the woods beyond the backdrop for the ceremony, which included a unity candle ritual. It was a small gathering of less than fifty guests. The three handfasting cords were…
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Aug 20
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The Story of John Barleycorn

By Inspirational Talks
Note: This talk follows the reading of "John Barleycorn Must Die" by Scottish poet Robert Burns, written in 1782. It is just one version of a folk song with English origins. You’ve probably figured out by now that the character, John Barleycorn, represents a plant – barley in this case – but he could be any of the grains grown…
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Jun 12
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Yellow Birch

By Blog, Real Wilding
Behind my house, shading the deck and my sit spot, is a lovely yellow birch. For many years, it was just “a birch of some kind.” Deepening my connection with the land included getting to know the trees, and I set about discovering what kind of birch it is. The tree has bark which peels like the white, or paper,…
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Apr 26
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Episode 157: Lawn Sunshine!

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Lawn Sunshine? Sheri said what she said. In this episode, monthly podcast guest Sheri Kurdakul shares some surprising benefits of dandelion, a plant vilified by those who want a perfect green lawn (why?!?). Sheri and I both think it’s a magical plant that spreads happiness. Sheri once again starts us off with an awesome herbal poem. Enjoy! Episode links: Find…
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Apr 23
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UU Ingathering and Water Communion

By Inspirational Talks
I started thinking about what to say today the same way I prepare all of my talks – by asking myself some questions. The first question I had was: why water? Water communion is a common ritual for this ingathering service among the UUs, but as I thought back on those I’ve participated in, I couldn’t remember ever hearing how…
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Apr 22
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Love Letter to the Earth

By Inspirational Talks
A love letter to the Earth - how to begin? Dear Sir or Madam? Wait, is Earth a sir or a madam? Dear Sir AND Madam? Thich Nhat Hahn started his love letters with “dear Mother Earth.” Numerous cultures consider Earth mother and the sky or the sun as father, recognizing the dual energies that fuel creation. But is Earth…
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Apr 12
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Episode 155: Reemergence!

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Jen and I were both buzzing during the solar eclipse. Listen as Jen shares more about her experience in the totality. Then Jen treats you to an awesome tarot spread you can use in the reemerging energy of spring. Episode links: April 30th Virtual Beltane Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-beltane-ceremony/ Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/   Jen’s…
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Apr 05
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Episode 154: Journaling Nature

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Building on the sit spot practice in episode 117, I am sharing how I journal about nature. This includes recording what I observe and how I feel when I am out there. Have a listen and begin your own practice of journaling nature. Episode links: Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual…
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Mar 29
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Episode 153: Ostara’s Potential

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
In the northern hemisphere spring has sprung! I’m feeling into Ostara season’s energy of potential and sharing that and other Ostara things in this episode. Episode links: Ostara Season blog post: https://debbiephilp.com/blog/ostara-season-potential/ Upcoming virtual Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/   Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/ Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/ Original intro…
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