Meet Karen
Karen Jackson is Shamanic Practitioner with 30 years of experience in Shamanism and Reiki. She embarked on her transformative journey through her own healing path, driving five hours each way to meet her teacher for trainings during her early years of study. As a Reiki Master Teacher trained in Usui and Karuna Reiki, and a certified instructor in Holistic Stress Management, Karen's commitment to healing is unwavering.
Inspired by the teachings of Black Elk, Frank Fool’s Crow, Sandra Ingerman, Carolyn Myss, and Abraham Hicks, Karen's mission is to guide individuals out of darkness and into the light, fostering healing and well-being with compassion and dedication. Her practice reflects a deep desire to witness people heal and thrive, offering a beacon of hope and guidance on their journey toward empowerment.
The Myth of the Celtic Sparrow
In the ancient times, within a modest sanctuary nestled amid the verdant hills, dwelled a maiden burdened by the sorrows of her hearth. Day upon day, she gazed upon the heavens, longing for liberation akin to the birds that heralded the dawn. Upon a summer morn, as the world lay ensconced in slumber, she underwent a wondrous transformation, assuming the form of a sparrow, soaring beyond the confines of earthly woes.
In the ethereal realm of flight, she reveled in her newfound freedom, yet trepidation whispered tales of perilous return. With a heavy heart, she relinquished her avian guise, concealing the secret of her ascension within the depths of her soul. Across ancient lore, the sparrow bore the mantle of the people's bird, embodying resilience and guile amidst adversity.
For the maiden, it became a symbol of fortitude, a testament to the enduring spirit of her Irish lineage. With each passing day, she drew strength from the wisdom of her forebears, embracing the promise of brighter tomorrows. And so, like the steadfast sparrow, she persevered, guided by the echoes of her ancestry, towards the radiant dawn that awaited her weary heart.
Past Shamanic Ceremonies
An Ostera Ceremony (Spring Equinox) for renewal, rebirth. Setting an intention for what seeds (new habits, thoughts, ways of being) wish to planted and nurtured until harvest time in the Autumn.
This is the Imbolc Ceremony with Celtic Goddess Brigid. This is the altar that I built for her. Imbolc is the mid-point between Winter Solstice & Spring Equinox. It celebrates the promise of Spring, of more Light filling the day,cleansing and letting go of stagnation in all parts of our live so that we can welcome in the newness of Spring.
This was a Winter Solstice Ceremony with White Buffalo Calf Woman. Winter Solstice is in the position of North on the medicine wheel. The animal representative is Buffalo. The North is the place of the Ancestors, Prayer and Gratitude. We were honoring the North, Buffalo and White Buffalo Calf Woman. We do prayer, light candles and journey for answers
An Ostera Ceremony (Spring Equinox) for renewal, rebirth. Setting an intention for what seeds (new habits, thoughts, ways of being) wish to planted and nurtured until harvest time in the Autumn.
This Winter Solstice Alter was focused on turning inward for reflection on the year, highlighting what worked and what didn't. We did an Shamanic Journey with the Holly King (who rules autumn & winter) for insights from the past year to help with direction of focus for the coming year. At the end of all solstice & Equinox ceremonies, I offer the items on the altar to whom attended. They may take the items infused with blessings to create their own altar at home.
Celtic Goddess