Shaman Pathways - Black Horse, White Horse

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I actually know next to nothing about horses but after reading this book I have learnt why the horseshoe on my doorstep needs to be up the 'right' way as well as many other superstitions and stories about horses of which I was totally unaware.

At first I wondered about the title of the book but I now understand completely where it comes from, read this and you too will find out. Melusine Draco share with us the history of domesticated horses, the magical perspective on horses, how the term 'horse whisperer' came to be in use and changed over time, the working partnership between man and horse and magical lore.

Shaman Pathways - Black Horse, White Horse

This is a super little book for anyone who has horses, works with horses or who just loves horses and would like to get to know and understand them better. This lovely little book covers all aspects of the magical energy of the horse as a power animal. It covers the history of equines along with magical workings, superstitions and lore along with a whole lot more information including wonderful ritual and practical ideas. Whether you work with the energy of Horse or not you will find this book fascinating.

The second book in the Traditional British Witchcraft shamanic pathways series is a passionately indulgent journey alongside another of our favourite totem power animals in all their glory , from the noble courageous war horse, the faithful dependable shire before the plough, the draught hauling the heavy load, the much loved little pony in the field I've found within its brief but concise array of history and mythology which has linked the horse and the human since time immemorial, a wealth of new knowledge regarding the magical correspondences for all the varied working and sporting types.

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Even their cousins the donkeys mules and asses are included in the mix of folklore , charms and curses. As the narrative progresses , we quickly begin to recognise that along with her hounds , one of the major passions of the authors life seems to be her deeply held love of all things horse related, and at times having studied a good number of Melusine's books we can almost taste the bittersweet way she cares deeply for all animals..

Shaman Pathways - Aubry's Dog: About Melusine Draco In addition to being the commissioning editor for Compass Books, Suzanne Ruthven is also editor of the popular quarterly creative writing magazine, The New Writer which she produces in partnership with literary agent, and publisher, Merric Davidson. She lives in Ireland.

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Return to Book Page. The term power animal was introduced into contemporary language in by anthropologist Michael Harner, in his classic work The Way of the Shaman, and refers to a broad-based animistic and shamanic concept where the animal is conceived as a tutelary spirit guide that helps or protects individuals, lineages and nations. Horses and humans became companions a long time ago, The term power animal was introduced into contemporary language in by anthropologist Michael Harner, in his classic work The Way of the Shaman, and refers to a broad-based animistic and shamanic concept where the animal is conceived as a tutelary spirit guide that helps or protects individuals, lineages and nations.

Horses and humans became companions a long time ago, and the horse adopted as a power or totem animal represents power, speed, courage, nobility, freedom and chthonic energy.

Black Horse, White Horse: Power Animals Within Traditional Witchcraft guides your footsteps on this most ancient of paths " Paperback , 90 pages. Published February 16th by Moon Books first published February 8th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lists with This Book.

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Oct 21, Nimue Brown rated it really liked it Shelves: The amazons speak I've collected below some quotes from amazon reviews, attributed as we go Feb 19, Yvonne Ryves rated it really liked it Shelves: I actually know next to nothing about horses but after reading this book I have learnt why the horseshoe on my doorstep needs to be up the 'right' way as well as many other superstitions and stories about horses of which I was totally unaware. At first I wondered about the title of the book but I now understand completely where it comes from, read this and you too will find out.

Melusine Draco share with us the history of domesticated horses, the magical perspective on horses, how the term 'hors I actually know next to nothing about horses but after reading this book I have learnt why the horseshoe on my doorstep needs to be up the 'right' way as well as many other superstitions and stories about horses of which I was totally unaware. Melusine Draco share with us the history of domesticated horses, the magical perspective on horses, how the term 'horse whisperer' came to be in use and changed over time, the working partnership between man and horse and magical lore.

This is a super little book for anyone who has horses, works with horses or who just loves horses and would like to get to know and understand them better. May 13, Suzanne Ruthven rated it really liked it.

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