Earth Magic: Ancient Shamanic Wisdom for Healing Yourself, Others, and the Planet Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 2009

Earth Magic is a remarkable work that blends ancient shamanic wisdom with accessible, practical tools for personal and collective healing. As a nature mystic and solitary shamanic practitioner, I deeply resonate with the author’s approach, which connects the spiritual and natural worlds in a way that is both grounded and transformative. The ability to make complex shamanic teachings easy to understand is a true gift, and I found the insights invaluable not just in my spiritual practice, but also in my work as a psychotherapist.The book’s guidance on healing oneself, others, and the planet speaks to the deep interconnection of all things. Whether you're a practitioner or simply curious about shamanism, this book offers valuable wisdom and a clear pathway to healing. I am grateful for this offering and look forward to integrating its teachings into both my personal journey and professional work.

Learn about ancient Shamanic Wisdom. Here the reader will learn from the author the foundation for Earth Magic is universal shamanic wisdom. No prior interest in shamanism is needed to benefit from this book. All you need is a sincere intention to heal everyone on our planet.

I've read a lot of Steven's books and I really loved his Power Animal book, but this one has to be my favorite. It not only does he share with readers his bevy of knowledge of Shamanic wisdom -- he does it in a very conversational way where you feel like you're talking to a best a friend and he's sharing his journey with you. It's intimate and so full of wisdom for not only healing ourselves, but for healing others and the planet. It seems like author is using his background in psychology to be a real catalyst of change in a spiritual way that we can relate to!

Clear, well written introduction (for me) to shamanism and animal powers. The basics I believe are covered well. The author has a concrete, clear writing style. It discusses concepts of "earth magic" on which the Earth Magic Oracle Cards by same author are also based. This book seems also geared for those on the path to becoming a shaman. The book, however, is not a guidebook for the cards. You don't need to purchase this book in order to interpret the cards. That being said, IT CERTAINLY DOESN'T HURT TO READ THE BOOK.

This is a good book, but I don't know if I would recommend it as an introductory book. It should be the one you read after a broader based book on Native American spirituality. It delves into meditative journey's and the like, which can be fun if you are able. I am too grounded for most of the techniques mentioned here in. Perhaps after more personal training and educating I will be able to reach the meditative realms that he speaks of in places other than my dream world.

I found this book interesting ; my personal journey of self and the relationship we have with ourself prepared me for investigatingThe subtle relationship with mother Gaia.I cant really say i totally get it , but the introduction of new concept open my mind to the possibility that theres more here than meets the eye.

Steven Farmer had written a great book that is very informational and helpful for those who seek balance and harmoney of self, and oneness with nature. The title can be a bit misleadeing, for some may believe the book is some form of mystic magic teaching, and not or spirituality and healing of shaman practice. But the book is very good, mainly for those who are of new age and those need spiritual guidances.

May be it is just my opinion but I wasn't satisfied by the way this text explained shamanism to the reader. I thought healing through shamanism is a much more difficult task than as it was presented here like it can be done by any body. The shamanic healer, unlike ordinary doctor where matter is mainly intellectual and experience, needs to go through a immense spiritual transformation to access SSC and other healing powers. Very less time was spent on how one can attain SSC. I am almost positive that SSC is not a drumming CD away. I am sure entering and traveling in SSC itself takes a whole book to explain.