What is shamanism? That is a tough question to answer and I’m not just saying that to get myself out of having to answer. Shamanism is a calling. It’s also a practice. So, one might be called to shamanism, but without the practice, one will not be a shaman. On the other hand, if one is practicing shamanism and has not received the calling, one will not be a shaman and may be what is sometimes called a ‘neo-shaman’.

The best way to find out what shamanism is would be to experience it yourself, either at one of my Miracles Circles or by studying shamanism in my Life Guide Shamanism Training Program. If you'd like a complete syllabus, simply email us at info@kristinecastro.com.

I can only answer what shamanism is for me and I think that may shed some light on what shamanism is for you. Rather than quoting the numerous scholars on shamanism because you can already find that on numerous websites on shamanism, I will tell you what shamanism is for me and you can listen to see if you feel it will make a difference for you:

Shamanism is a calling and a practice. It is something I am called to create in my life so that I can be of service to others. I am gifted in spiritual communication and operate on both the physical and spiritual planes at all times. It is the practice of shamanism that allows me to live with one foot in this world and one foot in the spiritual world at all times. I offer communication to people here in this world from the spiritual world. For the sake of understanding shamanism on a human level, I describe it like this:

Shamanism is a practice of people throughout the world who serve their communities by sharing their spiritual gifts and talents. Shamans are often leaders in the community who can offer spiritual healing and guidance. We also offer teachings and tools for various life problems, ailments, conditions, empowerment and support.

I am called to shamanism by the earth spirits here at this time to serve people as we are approaching a transition in human consciousness. Human evolution is always taking place and a threshold is about to be reached in which many people will find a shift in human consciousness that will bring forth confusion at first, but will ultimately support and benefit all beings everywhere. I am here to support people as they make this shift from confusion to consciousness.