11 Signs You’re Called To Be A Shaman

11 SIGNS OF THE SHAMANIC CALLING

There are three stages of becoming a Shaman: the Calling, Training, and Initiation process.

In the past, you were trained by a mentor or an older Shaman but in today’s world, most Shamans won’t know how to recognize their calling to even begin their training. Most people undergoing a shamanic calling won’t understand what is happening to them and will, therefore, feel overwhelmed by fear.

But it’s through training that the Shaman-in-making becomes a master of the sacred; of being abe to effectively find, protect, and use the creative but intense energies of the sacred for therapeutic or other beneficial purposes.

Here are some of the signs you might experience if you’re being called to the Shamanic path:

 

1) YOU FEEL A STRONG CONNECTION TO NATURE

Shamans understand “the web of life”; that everything on Earth is deeply interconnected through the web of Spirit.

Nothing embodies this understanding better than nature, how it nurtures us, and how we nurture it in a mutually dependent relationship.

 

2) YOU ENJOY SOLITUDE AND FIND IT HARD TO FIT IN WITH OTHERS

Shamans in most cultures were solitary individuals (often living in the outskirts of the village), and they were often considered eccentric or “different.”

However, they were respected because of the wisdom they shared. Because of their unique gifts and sensitivities, Shamans could never fit into typical society because they acted as the bridges between this world and the unseen worlds.

 

3) YOU’VE EXPERIENCED A NEAR-DEATH, OUT-OF-BODY OR MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE

To be a Shaman you must experience a complete “death and rebirth,” and often this can present itself as a temporary illness or shocking crisis of some kind.

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It’s through overcoming and healing from this terrifying ordeal that the Shaman-to-be surrenders everything they know as true for whatever wisdom they’re meant to learn.

 

4) YOU’VE FELT A SUBTLE HEALING ENERGY IN YOUR HANDS

Many Shamans are born with the capacity to act as “curanderos,” as masters of living energy. In other words, they have the ability to control and manipulate the energy in their bodies and the bodies of others.

Carrying healing energy is often manifested as having good circulation of blood in your hands. Your hands will almost always feel warm to the touch (or even boiling hot) and you might sometimes feel subtle energy emanating from them.

 

5) YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO “READ” OTHERS

Some Shamans are born with the gift of “vision” or the capacity to look at other people and see the illness they may be carrying or spiritual obstacle they must overcome.

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People with a shamanic calling frequently report psychic abilities such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, or other paranormal experiences.

 

6) YOU HAVE ANCESTORS WHO WERE HEALERS OR MEDICAL HERBALISTS

Many cultures believe that the gift of being a Shaman is inherited and can only be passed down through generations.

Of course, in today’s world, it’s almost impossible to know whether any of our ancestors were healers as our recent ancestors, much like ourselves, never claimed and cultivated this Shamanic gift.

 

7) YOU HAVE VIVID OR PROPHETIC DREAMS

Some Shamans are born with the natural ability to travel between realms, to bring back information, and even see visions of future events through their dreams.

 

8) YOU ARE VISITED BY SPIRIT ANIMALS

Animals or hybrid animals (half animal half human) play a big role in the Shaman’s journey.

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Spirit animals serve as Guides that share vital information and serve as reminders whenever we require their help.

 

9) YOU SEE THINGS THAT OTHERS CAN’T SEE

The ability to access other realms and hidden dimensions can start at a very early age. To be an effective Shaman you must have the fluidity of mind to be open and receptive to new information.

It’s this unique trait that has resulted in many Shamans being labeled and prescribed as mentally ill by modern medicine.

 

10) YOU HAVE PHYSICAL ABNORMALITIES THAT SET YOU APART

In the past, many physical characteristics such as being born with extra fingers, toes or with a caul (thin membrane) covering your head at birth were considered omens that a person has a special relationship with the spirit world.

 

11) YOU FEEL A CALLING TO HELP, HEAL OR EASE THE SUFFERING OF OTHERS

Ultimately, Shamanism can be seen as a practice of balancing or self-correcting our relationship with others and the natural world around us.

Whenever a Shaman sees suffering, they’ll feel a strong desire to heal it in order to re-establish that lost harmony within the web of life.

The fact that you’re looking up or reading this article on Shamanism is a sign you’ve been guided to learn about something very few people are interested in.

These signs may be general and can happen to a lot of people, but in truth, many of us are being called by spiritual forces, yet few of us answer that calling.

Some may be able to go through life without listening to this spiritual calling, while others might experience depression and physical illness the more they close off and neglect to listen.

So what happens once you do listen to your calling, how can you find training? Ideally, nothing is more effective than training and learning under a mentor or spiritual guide. Shamanism is a spirituality that is experienced, not thought about or theorized. The internet can be useful in allowing you to look up local practitioners that may offer apprenticeships, though be discerning and aware as this field is open to much trickery.

For those who can’t find local mentors, I’ll continue writing and training further in future articles. This might not be the same as a real-life apprenticeship, but it provides the fundamental information necessary to prepare you for your (usually unexpected) initiation.

 

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Author: Mateo Sol is a prominent psychospiritual teacher whose work has influenced the lives of thousands of people worldwide. Born into a family with a history of drug addiction, schizophrenia, and mental illness, Mateo Sol was taught about the plight of the human condition from a young age. As a shaman and spiritual guide, Sol’s mission is to help others experience freedom, wholeness, and peace in any stage of life.