The Compass of the Soul: How a Shamanic Journey Illuminated My Path
- Lorraine
- Oct 8
- 5 min read
The Insistent Messages of My Guardians
Some calls come neither from the sky nor from the outside world, but from the depths of the earth and the soul. For some time, I heard these whispers resonating within me. On multiple occasions, during my shamanic journeys, the Spirits and my various guardians whispered to me: “Remember… Remember your medicines, your past lives.”
Their words returned like an incantation, inviting me to reconnect with knowledge lying dormant in the silence of forgotten worlds. Yet each time I tried to reach it, something inside resisted, like an inner lock. What exactly was I meant to remember? Sometimes, vague images would appear, elusive, hovering between dream and memory.The message returned endlessly, both gentle and unwavering. It knocked at my inner door with infinite patience—this is the patience of the Spirits toward me, for I am one of those who take time to act. But one day, the insistence of this call overcame my resistance, and I finally answered. I embarked on a journey into the underworld, where my allies awaited, ready to walk with me, helping me remember and rekindle dormant knowledge.
My Descent into the Underworld
To enter the underworld, I always begin by visualizing a real place, rooted in our ordinary world. It is not a door invented out of thin air, but a place my senses already know. For me, it is a tree in the forest. At the base of its trunk, a discreet hole, an opening in the earth, becomes the passage for my journey.
One evening, I decided to undertake this journey. First, I set my intention very clearly: I formulate my request. My way of traveling happens in my bath. I let the water run, I settle in, I close my eyes…
I breathe deeply and begin to depart. I walk through the forest. I observe my surroundings: the sounds, the colors, the atmosphere, the light of day or night… each detail already gives me guidance. At the base of the tree, the passage awaits. I connect with my question and slip inside. Slowly, I descend. The earth’s galleries surround me. The damp walls, the roots falling with me… all anchor me in the depths. With each breath, I feel the presence of Mother Earth and connect more deeply with her.
Gradually, the ordinary world fades. Familiar contours disappear, replaced by another language: that of perceptions, sensations, visions. I walk in this world as if in a waking dream, guided by an inner certainty. Beneath my feet, the invisible becomes tangible. Here, my guardians convey messages, memories, shards of truth.At the end of the tunnel, a door appears, like a passage to another place, reminiscent of Alice’s looking-glass. I cross it… and find myself in a clearing. My guardian immediately positions behind me. Facing me, motionless, await those I came to meet: the Spirits, the guardians, the power animals, protective and teaching presences. This is not a world of ghosts. It is a living space, where one receives what is needed, here and now, according to the journey undertaken.
Altered Consciousness and the Quest for Self
This journey into the underworld illustrates the shamanic state of consciousness, or NCC, accessible through precise practices, such as the repetitive sound of the drum. Michael Harner, anthropologist and founder of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, demonstrated that these practices are not mere beliefs, but genuine tools for exploring non-ordinary realities, essential for healing and self-understanding.
For me, this journey was not abstract. It led me into an inner space where images, sensations, and encounters are as real as in the ordinary world. My guardian guided me to a sacred place of the past. In this state, time stretches and contracts, images appear in rapid succession, as if multiple memories overlap. The flow of information is intense. I strive to discern and welcome what is shown to me: a blend of visions, subtle perceptions, and bodily sensations. Everything passes first through the body.
Return and Rediscovered Wisdom
From this journey, I brought back fragments of knowledge, paths to continue my journey, and to awaken the ancient medicines I carry within me. I received exactly what I needed to move forward. This is likely only the beginning of a series of explorations, each contributing a piece of the puzzle, an additional answer to discover.
Each experience is different. It opens, transforms, or awakens what lay dormant. The information comes to us in its own rhythm, sometimes gently, sometimes intensely. Each shamanic journey reconnects us with our strength, our resources, and our allies.
Discovering the Shamanic Journey
This experience embodies the essence of the shamanic journey. It is neither delusion nor mere meditation. It is a concrete, intentional practice, allowing us to engage with other realities. Michael Harner, in Cave and Cosmos, describes these journeys as encounters with another reality, accessible through altered states of consciousness. He shows that the experiences of Western practitioners often mirror the accounts of traditional shamans, revealing the existence of spiritual worlds filled with allies and guides. These encounters are not the product of imagination: they are genuine interactions with entities and energies from other realities.
The Power of the Grand Shamanic Drum
If this story resonates with you, perhaps the call of the drum is sounding. If you are at a crossroads in your life, or seeking to reconnect with your intuition, the shamanic journey can become the compass of your soul.
I invite you to book a session with the Grand Shamanic Drum made of bison hide. Its deep vibrations envelop you and act as a bridge between you, Mother Earth, and the cosmos. This individual session is a unique experience: it releases blockages, soothes emotions, awakens ancestral memories, and reconnects you to your original vibration. Join our community around Hopi teachings and explore our online learning circles.
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"Listen to the drum of your heart: it knows the rhythm of the Earth and the path of your soul. Let it guide you to where your allies await."
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