Vintage

ISBN: 978-1401920050

5 Stars

Reviewed By: Beverley Ann

Easy to comprehend, Steven D. Farmer will become the next big spiritual counsellor. Read his book Earth Magic: Ancient Shamanic Wisdom for Healing Yourself, Others and the Planet and his spirituality, intellect and honesty will shine through like rays of wisdom just waiting to be absorbed by the reader.

Steven D. Farmer, part of the Hay House team, seems to be a perfect combination for spiritual wisdom as he is a shamanic practitioner, ordained minister and licensed psychotherapist. Previously Farmer has written books about Animal spirit guides and the power of animals, but in Earth Magic, Farmer has gone to the source of nourishment for both animals and humanity. Farmer makes a very clear distinction between being a Shamanic Practitioner and being a Shaman as the former is based in teachings and learning, while the latter is a birthright. Through his Shamanic learning, Farmer has discovered more about the earth and its internal wisdom and grace than many of us can even imagine or connect with.

Earth Magic is part life journey on Farmer’s part, part spiritual understanding and a paramount amount of this book is based in logic, listening and understanding. Farmer has a connection to Mother Earth, with logic and passion, that is second to none. His logic carries the reader through the pages. This book is the perfect guide to life, both healthy living for humanity and for the possibility of allowing the earth to self replenish and rejuvenate.

Towards the end of Earth Magic, Farmer’s ideas about the Earth’s wisdom, and our own, culminate to an understanding of how we “make Mother Earth sick” and how we can stop doing so. Farmer gives Mother Earth a lot of credit as she has great resilience and can renew herself provided she is given the chance to do so. Earth Magic is both acknowledging of the dire consequences of our actions upon the Earth and also very hopeful for the ability for progress and change.

One aspect of Earth Magic that is fantastic and exceptionally spiritual are the prayers Farmer had for the different rituals; they are very beautiful and spiritual. This is one of my favourite spiritual books of 2009. Earth Magic should exist on the bookshelf of anyone who is searching for a connection to the earth or an understanding of its current circumstances.