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Debbie Philp

Nov 18
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Pagan Rite in the Mountains

By A Magical Rite, Handfastings
The couple desired a dramatic Pagan ceremony that celebrated their deep connection to the land. The ceremony took place by the shore of a lake in early fall with about 100 guests. Ceremony Script Processional Attendants enter and make circle (this is quick, coming one after another without pause in between). Fire couple (Maid of Honor and Best Man) walks…
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Nov 18
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Casual Vow Renewal by the Lake

By Handfastings, Tying the Knot...Again
The couple celebrated their 25th anniversary by renewing their vows at a park overlooking a lake, witnessed by some family and friends. Everyone wore casual clothes and enjoyed the summer day by the lake. Ceremony Script Group gathers in designated spot. Welcome Bride and Groom, it’s a pleasure to share today’s very special occasion with you, your daughter, and your…
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Nov 18
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Earthy Religious Ceremony with Handfasting

By Handfastings, Interfaith and Nature-Based
This ceremony, held in a park, honored the couple’s Protestant and Catholic upbringings with their deep connection to nature. The couple included several family members in their Christian ceremony that included a handfasting. Ceremony Script Private Purification Ceremony  12:45pm As guests are arriving, Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor and Best Man gather in park pavilion with officiant to sign marriage…
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Nov 17
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Episode 135: Samhain Season’s Surrender

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
The final harvest is in, the Wheel of the Year has turned past Samhain, and we have moved into the season of surrender. In this episode I share some Samhain background and lore and reflect on surrender (and turtles). 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 Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/…
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Nov 10
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Episode 134: Crone, Reclaimed

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Jen VanBenschoten brings a whole lot of amazingness to this episode about the Crone. Yes, she touches on doing some work with the Tarot and gives us some powerful cards from the Major Arcana to work with, but it is mostly about a song she wrote and her process of discovering and embodying the Crone. Enjoy the music and wisdom!…
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Nov 04
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Episode 133: A Goldenrod Boost

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
My dear friend, Sheri Kurdakul, and I recorded this episode right before I went down with COVID. I am just catching up and the lingering cough is finally under control enough to talk. I am so happy to get this episode out, finally, because it’s wonderful. Sheri is a student of clinical herbalism, and she is sharing about goldenrod, which…
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Sep 15
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Episode 132: Holy Harvest

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
In this short episode, I’ll share what is holy about my harvest. Together we will do a ritual so you can see the magic in what you have been harvesting. Episode links: Mabon Ceremony on Zoom:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/mabon-ceremony/ Upcoming virtual Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/   Email newsletter sign-up:  http://eepurl.com/he2pOb The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767 Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/…
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Sep 08
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Episode 131: Use Your Judgement

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Jen VanBenschoten is back for this episode to talk Tarot. Jen built on what I shared last episode about the harvest and tells us how to use the Judgement card to help with decision-making. She gives a history of the card and shares some insight into why it is important to use your judgement. As she always does, Jen walks…
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