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Shamanic Astrology As Ceremony and Direct Experience

By Daniel Giamario

Daniel Giamario - Founder of the Shamanic Astrology paradigm and SAMS

Daniel Giamario Founder of the Shamanic Astrology paradigm and SAMS

After many years now of co-hosting our Shamanic Astrology monthly membership calls with Cayelin about current astrological and astronomical events, we have noticed a certain pattern of feedback. Usually it’s in the camp of one or both of these two questions:

“What does it mean?”

or

“What is the appropriate practical application of this information?”

These are important questions because in order to answer them, we need to go straight to the heart and deepest essence of Shamanic Astrology. I would like to take this opportunity to explore the territory that is opened in asking and attempting to answer these questions.

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End of Hierarchy – Part Two

by Daniel Giamario, founder of the Shamanic Astrology Paradigm

Evidence for the Fall from Equality
The central thesis of this article can be illustrated with two examples:

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End of Hierarchy?

Social Hierarchies: Human nature, outmoded relic, or complete aberration?
by Daniel Giamario, founder of the Shamanic Astrology Paradigm

In sum, the struggle for our future is…the struggle between those who cling to patterns of domination and those working for a more equitable partnership world. ~Riane Eisler

The ceremonial passage into full status as a certified Shamanic Astrologer includes the utterance and embodiment of a very potent intention:

“I believe that this experience and commitment eliminates fear, separation, power over others, false classes and hierarchies, and other relationships not in accordance with Spirit.”
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Exploring the Origins of Shamanic Astrology

by Daniel Giamario, founder of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School

In addition to a counseling practice, and the webinars and tele-classes for the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School, keeping me involved with the evolution and organic growth of the Shamanic Astrology paradigm, my primary passion has been in the exploration of the ancient pre-horoscopic origins of Shamanic Astrology. These explorations are two things in parallel: I love researching a time and place, and then going to these various places to see if I can feel the truth of what I have read.
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A Shamanic Look at the Turning of the Ages

Author’s note: The original form of this article appeared in the second edition of the, The Shamanic Astrology Handbook, co-written by Cayelin K Castell*. The essence of this information, developed in the late 1980s, has been a regular part of my classes and workshops for years. For me, the original spark igniting this investigation came from a wonderful essay written by Robert Hand in Essays On Astrology (and elsewhere) concerning the movement of the solstice and equinox points into new constellations. Hand’s essay was inspired by C. G. Jung’s treatment of the same subject in his book, The Aeon. Read More