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The Wisdom of Na Sídhe The Faerie Folk with Danu Forest

Season 1, Ep. 5

Danú Forest is a traditional bean feasa or wisewoman who is both Irish and British with over 30 years’ experience in the Celtic traditions. Born with the second sight she is a natural seer working closely with the spirits of the land and its ancestral and Otherworldly intelligences as well as plant and tree spirits. Noted for her scholarship as well as her intuitive and practical experience, she is the author of several books including ‘Wild Magic’, 'Celtic Tree Magic' (Llewellyn) and her new oracle deck, ‘Celtic Goddesses Witches and Queens’ (Schiffer). She holds an MA in Celtic studies specialising in the Otherworld, and is currently a PhD student researching the Celtic Fairy Faith. For more info consultations and courses visit www.danuforest.co.uk 


Join John & Karen on a transformative adventure where the ancient and the mystical converge.


Dive into the Ancient Wisdom: Introduction to Irish Celtic Shamanism and following their Celtic Shamanic 'Pathway of the Heart' Training - The Medicine Spiral, The Mastery Spiral and the Healer's Spiral.


Explore the rich tapestry of Celtic spirituality and shamanic practices. Connect with the spirits of the land, the elements, and the Otherworld. Learn sacred rituals and techniques for personal transformation. Discover the healing power of Celtic shamanic journeying.


Rooted in the ancient traditions of Ireland, this introductory course is a doorway to profound spiritual insights and a deeper connection with nature. Uncover the shamanic practices that have shaped the Celtic soul for centuries.

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