Totem Magic: Dance of the Shapeshifter
by Yasmine Galenorn
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Author: Yasmine GalenornEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-07
ISBN: 1580911161
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Crossing Press
Book Reviews of Totem Magic: Dance of the Shapeshifter
Book Review: Good Foundation but a little far fetched
Summary: 3 Stars
I have been practicing for many years and bought this book as a recommendation from a friend. She was right on many accounts - this book has an excellent foundation on how to relate to totem animals of all types. It does a wonderful job of describing totem dancing, and the many different ways to connect with your totem. The writer also writes in bits and pieces of personal lore which brings the concepts to life and makes you more able to relate to them.
The big red flag went up for me at the start of the book - probably within the first 3 chapters, where the author says that to better communicate with her panther spirit she eats raw meat to more fully experience the totem. I guess this just screamed fluffy to me. You can learn a lot from your totem animals, and you can even at times, become one with them through shape-shifting and many other means. However, you remain you - a human. No matter how much meditation you do, you will not physically become the totem and I feel that this idea that you should replicate every physical aspect of your totem is dangerous and can lead unstable people to do some most unwise things. She went one to describe dancing her totem with a friend, where she pulled a knife on her friend because that is what the totem would have done. Whoa!
Becoming one with your totem in the spiritual, ethereal and Astral is real is completely possible - although it takes quite some time to learn. This is a healthy practice that can bring you and your totem closer and can bring you new perspectives and a wealth of knowledge. Taking this too far can lead to some serious problems both in the real world and in the spiritual world. You can commune with your totem but at the end of the day, you are still a human - which is a part of your spirituality that is just as important as being with your totem and should not be forgotten.
This book has good concepts but I think she takes it too far. I would say that for beginners, take what is said here with a grain of salt.
Summary of Totem Magic: Dance of the Shapeshifter
"Inside of each of us an animal lies in wait, ready to be revealed and explored. As humans we share the earth with many magnificent creatures, and through Pagan magic we can connect with the animal kingdom and with our individual animal spirits, or totems. In TOTEM MAGIC, author Yasmine Galenorn-whose soul is part panther, boa, and peacock-shows you how to uncover the animal spirits who guide and guard you in your life'¬?s journey. Drawing on Pagan shamanism, she offers guidelines, spellwork, and rituals for connecting with your totems for strength, protection, and empowerment. Through the ancient mystical practice of totem magic, you can discover your animal within while exploring new, exciting paths in your spiritual development.Shamanism Books
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