68 SECRETS OF SHAMANISM- May I have permission to use your properties? How can
you be of help to me?
Wait for the answers: Take them at face value. If the in-
formation is confusing, ask for clarification. Ask, "What
does that mean?"
If you happen to see the rock spirit with your shamanic
vision or imagination, bear in mind that the spirit of the rock
may look very different from its physical form. It may appear
as a small or bright light of various colors.
Remember to thank the spirit of the rock when you have
completed the exercise. You may repeat this exercise as
often and with as many different rocks, minerals, and gem-
stones as you wish. The information you receive might be
different with each one. Likewise, the information you re-
ceive from a specific rock might be different from the infor-
mation someone else receives from that same rock. This is
not a problem. Neither one of you has to be wrong. It is
often the case that a rock affects each person in a different
manner. What is appropriate for one is not for the other.Exercise #1: The Steps
- Choose a rock, mineral, or gemstone.
- Study and notice every detail.
- Close your eyes and ask about properties and infor-
mation. - Ask permission to use properties. Ask for help.
- Thank the spirit of the rock, mineral, or gemstone.
Locations of Power
The composition of rock in a particular landmass or area
can have a similar effect on those who live or traverse upon
it. For example, a mountain range may be made up of a type
of strata that sets up an imbalancing frequency in most
humans. Over the years, people learn to avoid the area, per-
haps saying that dangerous spirits live there. For shamans,
this is an accurate statement, but only they know why. They
learn how to take countermeasures by carrying a neutralizing
rock with them and are able to go there without harm. How
do they know this? Simply by spending time with rocks, get-
ting to know them and talking with rock spirits through their
own hearts and minds.