Storybook Tales – The Story of the Ladybug

We have woven tales since the beginning of time, bringing together the qualities of other living creatures into our own world. We spin stories of wonder in nature, adding our own twist of morals as we combine our human nature with the traits found in the world around us.

The lady bug is adored by many. . . . → Continue Reading: Storybook Tales – The Story of the Ladybug

Fairy Penguins – The Hummingbird of the Penguin Family

During my visit to Australia many years ago one of the many adventures we wove into our trip was a visit to Phillip island in the southern tip near Melbourne, to see the fairy penguins. This day trip was well worth it, giving us opportunity to see the penguins up close in their natural setting. The . . . → Continue Reading: Fairy Penguins – The Hummingbird of the Penguin Family

A “Murder of Crows” – The Meaning and Story That Became a Murder of Crows

Every species of birds seems to have it’s own descriptive name. We have a flock of geese, and a venue of vultures, thought vultures have also been known as a “committee”. Buzzards in a group are known as a wake.

Eagles hold what appears to be a more noble name, very full of honor. When . . . → Continue Reading: A “Murder of Crows” – The Meaning and Story That Became a Murder of Crows

The Cat Upon My Lap – Together We Shall Journey

How is it that Hummingbird Shaman talks of cats, isn’t that a bit contradictory to talk of one who looks in so predatory a way at our winged friends? There are no cats in my own household, but when I travel and stay with friends along the way I am often sharing space with their . . . → Continue Reading: The Cat Upon My Lap – Together We Shall Journey

The Meaning of a Falcon, Spiritually Speaking

The totem spirit of the falcon has come into my inner circle lately, with individuals asking about the symbolic meaning when they see the falcon in their meditation or dreams. Recently as I returned to my host’s home from an afternoon walk a peregrine falcon was spotted on a branch hanging over the house.

Falcon’s are . . . → Continue Reading: The Meaning of a Falcon, Spiritually Speaking

Raven Symbol – A Sign with Spiritual Meaning

The day was one of exploration, not of nature in the sense of trees and animals, but in human nature. It was the day of the Banff film festival in a local town, and as we walked the streets in anticipation we came upon shops of all nature as well.

One that peeked my interest was an . . . → Continue Reading: Raven Symbol – A Sign with Spiritual Meaning

Animal Spirits and Power Animals

Travel anywhere in the world and you will find ancient cultures who have honored animals as totem spirits. Even those who claim that they have no ties to old-world culture still admire strength and courage. Look around and you will see sports teams named after powerful animals. Vehicles bear names that have endured as choice . . . → Continue Reading: Animal Spirits and Power Animals

When Birds Fly Together – A Gathering With Meaning

Since the beginning of time we have watched birds in flight, admiring this ability that humans do not possess, at least not in nature. Mankind has since mimicked the design of wings in an attempt to acquire this powerful yet graceful avian ability.

Where Two Or More Are Gathered

In the bible there is an expression, “Where two . . . → Continue Reading: When Birds Fly Together – A Gathering With Meaning

Welcome to Hummingbird Shaman

"Welcome to Hummingbird Shaman™.
This site is dedicated to exploring our individual abilities and choices by honoring those traits in the world around us."

Author Estee Taschereau brings over 30 years of introspect and spiritual studies to guide individuals to their own light through healing sessions, workshops and writings.

"One of our greatest tools is the story. As we step outside our comfort zone and day-to-day perceptions we expand our consciousness in ways that express the depth of our soul". Hummingbird Shaman is an expression of taking that step, and seeing our world and our selves in a new light. It is only through our divinity that we Walk with Wings™"

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