Northern Tradition Shamanism: General Information About Shamanism & Spirit-Work

The Disclaimer: First, I do not practice any form of Native American spirituality. My practice is derived from my understanding of ancient northern Eurasian practices. Second, I am not now, nor have I ever been, a member of any Asatru or Heathen group. I do not identify as Asatru or Heathen. I am a northern-tradition Pagan, which is a religious tradition that is reconstructionist-derived, rather than a reconstructionist religious tradition such as Asatru and/or Heathenry. The views espoused in these pages may or may not reflect the views of most Asatru and/or Heathen people or religious groups. They are derived from the personal gnosis of myself and other people whom I trust and respect. I do not claim that they are provable by academic sources, nor that they are anything other than what I say they are. Read at your own risk.

General Information About Shamanism & Spirit-Work

Classic & Core Shamanism Basic Differences Between the Two
Public Horses An Open Letter To All Shamans, Would-be Shamans, And People Who Think That White People Shouldn't Call Themselves Shamans.
Shaman and Scholar Defining the Conundrum of Academic Research Into Spirit-Work
The Disadvantages of Shamanism (link) a wonderful article by Heathen anthropologist, Jenny Blain, featured on Jordsvin's Norse Heathen Pages. I have this list pinned to my wall.
Spouses, Partners, and Other Hapless Bystanders