The Dream Bindings How Medicine Men Used Special Herbs to Bind Their Spirits to Others’ Dreams, Guiding Lost Souls and Protecting Their People From HarmIntroductionIn the hushed whispers of the…
Apache Herbal Medicine Cabinet Identifying and Preparing Medicinal Plants for Teas, Poultices, and SalvesIntroductionIn the heart of the arid Southwest, where the sun paints the landscape with vibrant hues, the…
Apache Communication with Plant Spirits for Locating Medicinal Herbs and Edible PlantsIntroductionIn the heart of the arid Southwest, the Apache people have long understood an unspoken language--the language of the…
Apache Rituals for Predicting the Best Time for Planting and Harvesting Based on Celestial EventsIntroductionAs dawn breaks over the sprawling landscapes of the Southwest, the Apache people awaken to a…
Spiritual Respect for the Skunk’s Power Apache Rituals for Protection Against Skunk Defenses and Gaining Confidence in ConflictIntroductionIn the dim light of dawn, an Apache elder shared tales of the…
The Sacred Fires of Fire Mountain How Medicine Men Used Ritual Flames on Mountain Summits to Call Upon the Spirits of the Land, Commanding Nature’s ForcesIntroductionIn the vast expanse of…
Spiritual Offering to the Horse Spirit Apache Rituals for Gaining Strength, Speed, and Freedom From the Wild Horse’s SpiritIntroductionIn the vast deserts and rugged mountains of the Southwest, the wild…
The Spiral of Creation How the Anasazi Used the Sacred Spiral to Channel the Forces of the Universe, Tapping Into the Energy That Shapes Reality ItselfIntroductionAmid the breathtaking sandstone cliffs…
Feasting and Fasting Exploring the Role of Food in Apache Rituals and CeremoniesIntroductionImagine a gathering under the vast expanse of the Southwestern sky, where laughter mingles with the crackling of…
Apache Dream Incubation The Shaman's Role in Guiding Dreams for Healing and InsightIntroductionUnder a vast desert sky sprinkled with stars, an Apache shaman prepares for a sacred ceremony. This ritual,…
