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Debbie Philp

Feb 12
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Mountaintop Elopement

By Handfastings, Infinity Knot
An outdoorsy couple desired a private ceremony on a mountaintop. Only the officiant and two friends, who acted as witnesses, trekked up the trail with the couple. The ceremony was secular and did not include a handfasting, but the magic of nature was captured in the wedding address and vows. A reading was added to the basic Infinity Knot script…
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Feb 12
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Infinity Knot Ceremony Script

By Handfastings, Infinity Knot
This is the basic script used for Infinity Knot package handfasting ceremonies, ideal for elopements and small gatherings. Your vows and the officiant’s address will be customized, as noted, and the ceremony wording can be adapted for same-sex couples. Other small changes may be made to accommodate logistics at the venue and the number of participants in the ceremony.  …
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Feb 09
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Episode 146: Clearly Intuitive

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Somehow I knew Jen VanBenschoten was going to bring you another wonderful episode. To help you find some clarity, Jen shares about intuition – what it is and how to develop yours so it becomes something you can trust. Listen and you’ll find out why I’m digging into my bowl of gemstones for my piece of amazonite. Enjoy! Episode links:…
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Feb 07
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Episode 145: Clarifying Imbolc

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Imbolc, the Celtic festival that marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, was last week. Although I didn’t get this episode published ahead of time, the energy of the season continues. I’ll share some ways we can work with Imbolc energy, a bit about Brigid, the goddess associated with Imbolc, and the origins of Groundhog Day,…
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Feb 07
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Imbolc Season: Clarify

By Blog, Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year turned past the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere and we have entered Imbolc season. Acknowledging the eight “spokes” of the wheel of the neo-Pagan year gives you the opportunity to tune into and honor the Earth’s solar cycle, the natural world around you, and your inner cycles…
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Jan 26
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Episode 144: Winter’s Bloom

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Sheri Kurdakul, of Glitter Witch Gardens, brings us lots of goodness about a winter-blooming herb, witch hazel. You’ll hear about the origins of commercial witch hazel production and why witch hazel is a favorite for dowsing. I also revisit bones, this time from a garden perspective. Enjoy listening! Episode links: Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/category/gardens/ Sheri’s post about…
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Jan 23
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Shamanism, Reiki and Death

By Blog, Shamanism and Reiki
Candles are lit for those crossing the veil, including a long-time Reiki client. The first time she got on my table she just wanted to relax and release the stress-related tension in her body. But last year she needed support after cancer returned to her body and spread. I worked with her between chemo and radiation sessions, after she had…
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Jan 12
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Episode 142: Bare Bones Tarot

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Jen VanBenschoten and I talk bones in this episode. Winter is a good time to get into the deep mystery and power of bones. Jen shares a wonderful, week-long, card-a-day tarot practice you can use to work with energy of bones and winter.   Episode links: February 2nd online Imbolc Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-imbolc-ceremony/ 2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/   Jen VanBenschoten,…
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Jan 06
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Episode 141: The Foundation

By My Shamanic Life Podcast
Happy 2024! After a pause for the holiday, I am back and feeling into the stillness of winter as a time to reflect on routines, habits, and practices that will create a resilient foundation for whatever craziness this year brings. In this episode, I’ll share some of what I’m doing mundanely, then deepen into the spiritual with a guided journey…
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