Why this blog?

Hello and welcome to the Arcane Shaman blog!

A Shaman is defined as a person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds. Arcane Shaman is a blog exploring spirituality in a holistic, modern and intersectional context. 

Many people today see spirituality as separate from their everyday lives, but it is not. Spirituality is about personal growth, health and wellness. It’s about creating balance and harmony within yourself and in the world. It’s about opening the heart and mind and connecting to the divine (whatever form that takes for you).

Being a witch or shaman, acting as an intermediary in the natural world, also means having a responsibility of being an Earth Steward. We are responsible for caring for the natural world and forces that allow us to live and that fuel our workings.

Arcane Shaman explores spirituality, wellness and earth stewardship on a global scale in all it’s forms and nuances in hopes that you find inspiration for your own journey. 

Who is the Arcane Shaman?

Arcane Shaman is written by Alicia D'Avalon (aka Serpentine Fyre).

Alicia is a modern woman who wears many hats: clergy, mother, spouse, scholar, entrepreneur, writer and performance artist. Alicia has had a strong interest and calling in spirituality all her life. She is a hereditary witch from a mixed cultural background (Afro-Caribbean & Celtic). Alicia identifies as a Shamanic Witch and is a 3rd degree Wiccan priestess with extensive formal training and degrees in several different magical traditions such as:

• Core Shamanism

• Odyssean Wiccan Tradition

• Star Sapphire Wiccan Tradition

• Temple of Witchcraft Tradition

• Ordo Magni Operis

• Celtic Spirituality & Shamanism

• Afro-Indigenous Caribbean Traditions

• Kemetic Orthodoxy & Kemetism

Academic Background:

• Religion & Culture - Concordia University

• Near Eastern Archaeology - Wilfrid Laurier University

• Certified Holistic Energy Practitioner (designation includes certification to the master degree in several energy healing modalities such as Usui Reiki, Crystal Healing, Chakra and Chi cleansing and balancing, and Meditation Therapy.

• Holistic Wellness Practitioner (herbalism, aromatherapy, spiritual counselling and life coaching)

Alicia is the founder and High Priestess of the Temple of the Phoenix and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity in Chaplaincy and ordination in the Temple of Witchcraft. Join her as she explores spirituality around the world as an individual, as a member of the global community, and as a spouse and mother.

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