Hummingbird Shaman

Walking with Wings

The Hummingbird holds a special place in our shamanic world, serving as a link between the physical worldly plane and the higher spiritual plane.

Greatness is not based upon our size, but on our presence. Be here, in the moment, and experience the lightness of being as you walk with wings.

Hummingbird Home A Wonderful Greeting

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On February - 5 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

As I returned home I did here the frantic sounding voice I knew was a hummingbird. I looked all around but could not seen who was calling. Then I stepped back enough to see a hovering presence high in the air.

Where do I Start Today?

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On February - 2 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

Where do I begin? What better place than within. Do we actually listen to the beating of our own heart? Even if we treat this reference as symbolic we can still find intuitive or spiritual meaning.

Let Your Presence Be Known

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 27 - 2010 1 COMMENT Subscribe here

Many of the stories posted on this site are about a certain walk at a park overlooking beautiful Mt. Rainier in Washington State. In fact, the whole mission behind Hummingbird Shaman began with a hummingbird encounter at that park. Time and time again the hummingbirds have found me, and I have found them.

Early Spring-Like Behavior

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 20 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

As I type I catch glimmers of movement out the corner of my eye. A hummingbird rests at the feeder, head darting back and forth before drinking any nectar. Suddenly another approaches, and its clear to see that an intruder had been discovered. Off they fly, the territory once more secured.

Is a Vulture Sighting an Omen?

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 15 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

The intuitive meaning of the any sighting, whether it be a hummingbird, eagle, or even a vulture is always associated with the current events. It could be the culmination of many events as an opportunity for release, or a chance to make a decision that logic would not allow us.

Hummingbird Wings of Infinity

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 11 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

The hummingbird is built like no other bird, giving it abilities and speed beyond our reasonable comprehension. It’s wings can rotate, giving this tiny bird the ability to hover, fly backward, stop instantly, and move at lightning speed.

Hummingbird Peekaboo – Sometimes We All Must Hide

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 9 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

“Peekaboo”, I thought, and just like a child I headed for the window. Keeping my movements minimal and slow, I peeked down to the brown ferns and rhodie, wondering if my little hummingbird friend was still near.

Alliances Mean Everything

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 7 - 2010 1 COMMENT Subscribe here

It’s true: Alliances mean everything. A few weeks back we’d had freezing weather, and its unusual that our temperatures stay below freezing during daylight hours. Even with these drops in temperature there are at least two hummingbirds that remain. As I typed this story I look out the window to see the [...]

Raptors and Shamanism

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On January - 4 - 2010 1 COMMENT Subscribe here

Raptors are honored in the native cultures and the world of shamanism. The attributes of these magestic birds are encouraged as virtues to emulate. The most common perspective is the strength of these birds.

Animals Respond to Energy Healing

Posted by Hummingbird Shaman On December - 27 - 2009 1 COMMENT Subscribe here

There is a big difference between working with people and working with animals. People have the power of the mind, which is both a blessing and a curse. We can bring about healing change through focus, and we can also mask situations and live within illusions.
Animals are different. They do not [...]