January/February 2024 Alchemical Voice

January/February 2024 - Issue 24 

I N A S S O C I A T I O N W I T H L I K E - M I N D E D B U S I N E S S E S 

ALCHEMICAL VOICE 

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WHAT IS A DEATH 

DOULA? 

AND HOW CAN THEY 

HELP YOU 

Spread love 

and kindness 

It’s just human nature 

DOGON 

TRIBE & 

NOMMOS 

THEIR FASCINATING 

ASTRONOMICAL KNOWLEDGE 

Betwixt and Between 

Looking deeper into spirituality 

Energy, Vibration & Love 

Learn more about the Levels of 

Consciousness? 

KAPHA DOSHA IS 

THE EARTHY 

STABILIZER 

AYURVEDIC 

TEACHINGS 

CONTINUE 

What is 

a Shaman 

Alchemist? 

Gain an 

understanding 

of what an 

Alchemist does 

N O U R I S H | S U P P O R T | B A L A N C E 

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A L C H E M I C A L V O I C E 

CONTENTS 


Let us together celebrate the beginning of 2024. 

2024 is going to be about renewal and transformation. 

This year will be different from all the other years as it will bring in new opportunities for growth and change. 

Let’s embrace the new year with open hearts and minds, and look forward to what it has in store for us. 

Jovi Hoonjan | Publisher 

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SPREAD LOVE AND KINDNESS 

Sue Penney 

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WHAT ARE ‘LEVELS OF 

CONSCIOUSNESS’ 

Martin Lewis 

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CRYSTALS FOR THE SEASON 

Sue Penney 

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EARTHY STABILIZER - KAPHA DOSHA 

Claire Sparks 

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HOW TO FIND THE NORTH POLE 

John Sjovik 

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WHAT IS A SHAMAN ALCHEMIST? 

Jovi Hoonjan 

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INSIGHTS FROM A DEATH DOULA 

Joannah Bishop 

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DOGON TRIBE AND THE NOMMOS 

Julie de Vere Hunt 

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ENERGY, VIBRATION & LOVE 

Carol Coggan 

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BETWIXT AND BETWEEN 

John Sjovik


SPREAD LOVE AND 

KINDNESS 

Sue Penney 

We have all been through a time of turmoil in the past 

12 months, whether we have been affected personally 

or just had our energy buffeted from pillar to post with 

all of the negative news being spread by the vulture like 

media. 

From energy prices to interest rates, increased cost of 

living to wars, it has felt personally, that the world has 

become even more fixated on material things and lack 

rather than spiritual blessings and kindness. 

I believe that it would be very beneficial both 

personally and for the world in general if we could all 

make a decision to start spreading more love and 

kindness. Even if this was just in a small way. The 

kindness and love that we spread into the world could 

start to counteract the bleakness and desperation that 

has become evident amongst many. 

If we all individually started to think about ways of 

making a daily contribution to the pot of goodness 

around us, we would be building up a bank of kindness 

and love which would then return to us three-fold. 

Some of the things we could each do are listed below: 

Smile more 

Smile at strangers as well as friends, smiling is 

infectious and lifts peoples spirits as well as your own. 

Compliment people 

Make it your mission to find something nice to say to at 

least 3 people each day and make one of those a 

stranger. You have no idea what positive effect that 

this could bring into someone’s life. You will be guided 

to say just the right thing to the right person who may 

well have asked for a sign that very day to set them on 

the right path. 

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Take Action 

By this I mean, if you see a piece of litter on the 

ground don’t just tut about it, do something. Pick it up 

and put it in a bin. Just because you didn’t drop it 

doesn’t mean it isn’t your responsibility to do 

something about it as you have now noticed it. If 

everyone did this, there would be no more litter. 

Take 100% responsibility 

Don’t do things or act in a certain way in order to get 

someone back. Be kind and loving in all of your 

relationships without expecting anything back. This 

way happiness lies. 

Say thank you 

Even if the person you are thanking does not expect 

it. For example, if someone cooks you a meal, thank 

them. If someone asks if you want a cup of tea, thank 

them for asking you. It costs nothing to say thank you 

but by acknowledging the other person's kindness and 

thoughtfulness you are showing that you have 

noticed, appreciate them and care. 

These are just a few examples of things that we can 

do to spread a little love and joy in the world. There 

are loads more! 

I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas, please 

share them with me at sue@soulverse.co.uk 

Sue Penney 

Soul Verse 

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CRYSTALS OF 

THE SEASON 

Sue Penney 


January and February tend to be darker months 

when the weather can be drab and cold and we just 

want to batten down the hatches and retreat inside 

until spring cats her welcoming breath upon our 

faces and the world starts to come to life again. 

It can also be a time for reflection and planning. 

January is the start of the year, a time for fresh 

starts and resolutions. Usually, I would always 

associate Amethyst with February as it is my 

birthstone and is so good for many things from 

healing addictions to removing negativity and 

providing great protection to the wearer. 

However, I have decided to break from the norm and 

choose Garnet for January and Rose Quartz for 

February for the following reasons. 

Garnet is a beautiful deep red stone, which is 

automatically associated with the base or root 

chakra due to its deep colour. This stone is fabulous 

for grounding and is also known for its healing 

properties, in relation to melancholy and depression 

by acting as a stimulant to the heart. At this time of 

year, a lot of us can just feel a bit down and fed up, 

whether that is due to the weather, or it is the 

aftermath of Christmas, and we all trudge back to 

work, who knows... 

By spending some time in meditation with garnet 

you will really notice your mood lift and your energy 

will be reinvigorated and renewed. Choose a place to 

sit that you will not be disturbed for the next 15 

minutes or so in a room with subtle light. Have a 

notebook and pen and a glass of water ready to hand 

for when you are finished. If you want to set a timer 

on your phone this is a good thing to do but ensure 

that the alert is soft and won’t jolt you out of your 

meditation too harshly! 

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Make yourself comfortable and warm and just hold 

your piece of garnet in your hand. Concentrate on 

your breath and allow your mind to wander. It 

doesn’t matter if thoughts pop in, just allow them to 

be and re-focus your thoughts on your breath. 

If you have any ideas or revelations that come to you 

during the meditation, be sure to write them down 

as soon as you are finished. 

Now onto Rose Quartz, I have chosen Rose Quartz 

for February as it is the quintessential stone of love 

and February, after all, is known as the month of 

love with Valentines Day being celebrated right in 

the middle of the month. 

Rose quartz is an essential crystal to have in your 

crystal kit. It’s beautiful soft pink colour never fails 

to soothe. It is especially wonderful in assisting with 

self-love. Loving oneself is key to happiness in all 

areas of your life and working with rose quartz will 

help you to practice this on a much deeper level. 

You can make this short meditation part of your daily 

routine to boost your confidence and resilience with 

life. Lying down on your bed or a yoga mat set your 

alarm with a gentle wake up call for 10 minutes. 

Place your piece of rose quartz on your heart and 

closing your eyes, just breathe, focusing your 

attention on your breath. Let the energy of the rose 

quartz fill your heart and soul with it’s healing love 

and meditate on the realisation that love is 

everything. 

If you are looking to source any crystals, then please 

do contact me as I have many beautiful tumble 

stones which have all been sourced ethically. 

Sue Penney 

Soul Verse 


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HOW TO FIND THE 

NORTH POLE 

John Sjovik 

There is a lot of down-to-earth wisdom in the stories about Winnie the Pooh. He has a way of doing things in a 

roundabout fashion. He will never march straight onto the issue at hand. Rather, he will move in little circles in 

the neighbourhood of the problem or assignment. That neighbourhood can be a physical area. It can also be a 

map within his mind; it can be thoughts or emotions. 

His method is a little bit like a photographer, who will look at a potential motif with squinted eyes. By 

squinting, his vision will be blurry and not disturbed by too much focus. It will be easier to see the whole 

picture and not get lost in details. Also, sometimes you can see an image more clearly by looking next to it, 

with a relaxed vision, rather than staring straight at it. 

So how did Winnie the Pooh find the North Pole? The background is that Christopher Robin brought all his 

friends along on an “expotition” to find the North Pole. Expotitions can be quite adventurous undertakings and 

so it went that Roo, the little kangaroo, fell into a river. After a number of unsuccessful attempts by all the 

animals at rescuing poor Roo, Winnie the Pooh sprung into action. He found a long pole and used it to fish out 

Roo from the river. What happened next was that Christopher Robin solemnly declared that the pole that 

Pooh had found was not just any old pole; it was the North Pole! 

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What we learn from this story is the importance of 

setting an intention, with honesty, love and 

dedication. It does not have to be specified in every 

detail. 

Many times, you are not even sure exactly what it is 

you want or what action you must take. You just 

have a general idea of a desired outcome. 

You can compare this approach to Shamanic healing, 

where you set out to provide healing for the best 

possible outcome for your client, taking into note the 

importance of the best possible outcome for the 

greater whole. 

Winnie the Pooh set out on the “expotition” with the 

general intent of finding the North Pole, without 

really knowing what that was. Then there was the 

accident where Roo fell into the river and ended up 

in a dangerous situation. With the love and 

compassion that is so typical of Winnie the Pooh, he 

immediately deviated from the plan of the expotition 

and set about to save Roo. In doing so, Pooh 

inadvertently found the North Pole and actually 

fulfilled the overall target of the expotition in 

addition to saving Roo. 

I do invite the reader to think about this approach. 

How can you use it in your everyday life? And how 

can you benefit from it, with respect to stress and to 

actually being successful in what you set out to do. 

One more thing is that it teaches you to view 

“success” in a slightly different light, doesn’t it? 

John Sjovik | Shaman Healer | www.shamaqi.com 

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INSIGHTS FROM A 

DEATH DOULA 



For many, becoming a death doula can be a 

personal calling. Some people will have been 

influenced or inspired by events in their own lives 

to train as a death doula, to support others to have 

better deaths. Others will be drawn to the caring, 

spiritual or supportive elements of the role. My 

reason was exactly that, losing both my parents 

was a massive loss and I wanted to find a way of 

accepting and supporting, training as a doula has 

helped me immensely. Also being in the care sector 

for the last 9 years I deal with end-of-life patients a 

lot. So this training has been invaluable. 

As our attitudes around dying become more open, 

interest in the role of the 'death doula', a 

companion to support people through the dying 

process, is growing. In this article, I will answer 

some common questions about the work of death 

doulas, or end-of-life doulas as they're sometimes 

called, and how they support people at the end of 

life. 

Traditionally, a doula is the name for someone who 

provides guidance and support to a pregnant 

woman during labour. The word comes from the 

Greek 'doulē' meaning 'female servant/slave'. In 

more recent times, the meaning of doula has been 

extended to describe someone who supports 

people at the end of their life, too. Also known as a 

‘soul midwife’ or end-of-life doula, the support this 

person offers often focuses on the emotional, 

psychological and spiritual side of dying, as well as 

the more practical things. It's not a medical role, 

but a death doula will usually work alongside 

someone's medical team to help make their death 

as comfortable as possible. Although the word 

doula originally had female connotations, people of 

any gender can become a death doula. 

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What does a death doula do? 

The International End of Life Doula Association 

says death doulas 'help restore sacredness to 

dying, provide respite to exhausted caregivers, 

bring deep meaning to the dying experience, and 

prepare people for the last breaths of their loved 

one.' While End of Life Doula UK uses the term 'a 

friend in death' to summarise what being a death 

doula is all about. 

Death doula duties can vary according to the needs 

of whoever they're supporting at the time. A death 

doula might focus on doing practical tasks – such 

as dog walking or shopping – to allow the people 

close to the person who's dying to focus on 

spending quality time with them. 

They might help with the rites and rituals around 

the person's death, such as making sure the correct 

cultural or religious observances are followed, and 

that their body is treated the right way after their 

death. 

A big part of the death doula's role can be to listen 

to the person who's dying, and those close to them, 

offering non-judgemental, emotional and spiritual 

support. This might include helping with decisionmaking 

and supporting meaningful conversations 

around wishes and plans, as well as being someone 

to talk to. 

Death doulas work in peoples' homes, including 

care homes, hospices and hospitals. 

Why do people choose to have a death doula? 

For many, death doulas offer an extra element of 

support which means they believe they are more 

likely to have a more positive end-of-life 

experience than they would do without that extra 

help. 

How someone experiences the end of their life has 

huge significance, both for them and for those 

close to them. 

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When someone feels supported, is pain-free, and 

can express any final worries and wishes at the end 

of life, this can help bring peace to the dying 

process. For the people around them, this can bring 

comfort and may help with their grief. 

When someone doesn't get the right support at the 

end of their life, it can be very distressing for them 

and the people they leave behind. In some cases, it 

causes complicated grief that can last a lifetime. 

Death Doulas do not assist with dying, euthanasia 

is illegal in the UK. 

How are death doulas funded in the UK? 

The most common way people access support from 

death doulas is by paying for the service 

themselves, although it may be possible to get 

support for free if you can't afford it, or to pay for 

it using a Personal Health Budget. 

Do death doulas work alongside spiritual and 

religious roles? 

For more information on costs, contact End of Life 

Doula UK https://eol-doula.uk/. 

Many death doulas are flexible and support people 

with a variety of spiritual beliefs – whether 

religious or otherwise. They may work alongside 

faith leaders, such as a person's priest, imam or 

rabbi, so that the individual gets the range of 

support they want and need. 

Some doulas work specifically within communities 

of a particular faith. 

How do I find a death doula? 

There's no single way to find a death doula. In the 

UK, End of Life Doula UK is the main membership 

organisation for death doulas and can help you find 

self-employed doulas who operate under their 

banner. All members have to be trained in, or have 

completed, the Living Well Dying Training 

programme. 

You could also ask your local hospice or hospital if 

they have any recommendations. 

How long do death doulas support you for? 

A death doula supports someone for a varying 

length of time depending on how soon that person 

requires their help. Some people might want 

support soon after they've been diagnosed with an 

illness they're likely to die from. For others, it 

might not be until their final weeks and days of life. 

Doulas may also continue to support a person's 

family for weeks or months after their 

bereavement. 

Why do people become death doulas? 

For many, becoming a death doula can be a 

personal calling. Some people will have been 

influenced or inspired by events in their own lives 

to train as a death doula, to support others to have 

better deaths. 

Others will be drawn to the caring, spiritual or 

supportive elements of the role. 

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When it comes to grief, remember this: 

You have not broken a bone. 

There is no default treatment, 

no cure, 

no timeline 

for your healing. 

You cannot strap your heart to the heart next to it 

and hope that it mends itself. 

You cannot wrap it in a cast 

and protect it from further breaking. 

You cannot rest it for weeks or months. 

You cannot rely on your other heart 

like you might a leg or an arm. 

You have not broken a bone. 

And yet, like a broken bone, your heart will always now have a vulnerable spot. A bruise, a burn, 

a scar. 

And just as your arm can still ache after breaking 

when it has been holding too much for too long, 

so your heart may ache. 

When it has been holding too much. 

For too long. 

But just as your once-broken arm can still hold things and your once-broken leg can still dance, 

so your heart will learn to carry you forward. 

Even when it aches. 


UK Death Doula 

www.bettercareathomeeast.co.uk 

07884-068036 

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DOGON TRIBE AND 

THE NOMMOS 


Deep in Northwest Africa, near Timbuktu in Mali, 

reside one of the oldest and most fascinating 

ancient cultures untainted by modern civilization. 

The Dogon tribe are known for their religious 

traditions, ritual dances, massive ritual masks and 

architecture. 

However, it is their incredible astronomical 

knowledge and mythological accounts which 

attracted interest from two French anthropologists 

in the 1930’s. Between 1931 and 1956, French 

anthropologists Marcel Griaule and Germaine 

Dieterlen studied the Dogon tribe. 

At the end of 1946, Griaule was accepted by the 

Dogon elders and underwent a 33 day initiation 

period conversing with a hogon (dogon shaman) 

named Ogotemmeli, who revealed secrets about 

their esoteric traditions. 

Griaule wrote almost 3,000 pages which he 

published in ‘Conversations with Ogotemmeli’ and 

‘The Pale Fox’. 

According to Dogon mythology, Nommo was the 

first living being created by Amma, the sky god and 

creator of the universe. The Nommo are considered 

ancestral spirits, but they are also described as 

being amphibious, hermaphroditic, fish-like 

creatures. 

They are often referred to as ‘masters of the water’, 

the ‘monitors’, the ‘Teachers or Instructors’ or 

‘Spiritual Guardians’. 

These are the same beings who built the Osirion temple 

in Abydos – see Alchemical Voice Sept/Oct 23. 

Nommo multiplied to 

become six pairs of twins 

(this is believed to be a 

metaphor for our original 

12-strand DNA). 

Our present physical DNA 

contains two strands which 

hold the genetic code for 

our physical evolvement). 

Bandiagara, Mali 

Nommo 

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One twin rebelled against the order established by 

Amma, destabilizing the universe (this is a metaphor 

for one soul splitting into two polarities – yin/yang, 

entering into electro-magnetic energies of 3D). 

In order to purify the cosmos and restore its order, 

Amma sacrificed another of the Nommo, whose 

body was cut up and scattered throughout the 

universe. Peace was restored. 

Ogotemmeli said their astronomical knowledge was 

given to them by the Nommo thousands of years 

ago. Ogotemmeli described the Nommo as having 

the upper part of a man and the lower half of a 

serpent. 

Dogon tribal carvings 

The Nommos ‘came from the sky in a vessel that 

was accompanied by fire and thunder’. After the 

vessel (spaceship) landed, something with four legs 

appeared and dragged the vessel to a hollow, which 

filled with water until the vessel floated in it. 

The Dogon call this spaceship ‘Pelu Tolo’ or ‘Star of 

the Tenth Moon’. 

The Dogons have accurate knowledge of the Sirius 

star system which is 8.6 light years from Earth. 

Ogottemmeli said the Nommos told them that Sirius 

had a companion star that was invisible to the 

human eye. This star moved in a 50 year elliptical 

orbit around Sirius, that it was small and incredibly 

heavy, and it rotated on its axis. 

This has been borne out by science. 

Since 1844, astronomers had suspected Sirius A had 

a companion star. 

In 1862 Alvan Clark discovered the second star 

making Sirius a binary star system. 

In the 1920’s it was determined that Sirius B was a 

white dwarf star. White dwarfs are small, dense 

starts that burn dimly. 

The Dogon name for Sirius B is Po Tolo. It means 

‘star’ (tolo) and ‘smallest seed’ (po). Seed refers to 

creation – human creation in this case. 

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The Dogons correctly described the 50 year 

elliptical orbit created by the two stars as they 

rotate around each other. This also correlates to 

human DNA pattern. 

The Dogons believe Sirius to be the axis of the 

universe, and from it all matter and all souls are 

produced in a great spiral motion. They also believe 

Sirius is the home for souls that cross over. 

This makes sense if Dogons originate from Sirius, 

which I had confirmed in a recent kinesiology 

session. They first came to Earth over 100,000 

years ago. 

The Dogons believe universes exist in pairs; a 

material one and a non-material one (twins are 

greatly revered in Dogon culture). Our current 

universe is the fourth version out of seven, 

ascending in a helical fashion. 

The Dogons have a festival to celebrate and 

remember the Nommo; the Dogon wear wooden 

masks to symbolize the parallel universe which is 

not visible to most of us. 

The Dogons have no written language – as in the 

mystery schools secret information has been passed 

down for thousands of years orally. Symbols and 

diagrams are depicted on cave walls. 

Ogotemmeli drew in the sand with a stick as he 

explained the harmony between the Creation of the 

Universe, Creation of Matter and Creation of Life. 

All three processes are governed by the same 

principle and relate to ‘As above so below’. The 

underlying message relates to Ascension; to liberate 

the soul from reincarnation and karmic looping. 

It has been the quest of man for millenia to 

understand the nature of Creation, studying the 

celestial skies and our physical planet to unravel this 

great mystery. 

The Dogons believe they have the answer to this, 

but as with the Mystery schools, are only prepared 

to share this information with those who have been 

initiated. 


www.marymagdaleneslegacy.com 

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SHAMANIC POWER (TIBETAN ENERGY) 

COURSE 

Kinesiology and Shamanic techniques and tools to help 

improve health and wellbeing 

We will cover: 

Figure 8 energy flow 

The healing effect of sound 

Spiral energy flow 

Spinning vortices 

Energy, stamina and vitality nutrition 

Tibetan meridian activation 

Shamanic chi rituals 

The power of ancient language and words 

Location: 

Lady Rose Hall 

Laverstoke Lane 

Laverstoke, Whitchurch 

RG28 7NY 

https://www.love2meditate.com/shamanic-power-tibetanenergy.html 

Martin Lewis 

West Berkshire Kinesiology 

kinesiology@hotmail.co.uk 

www.appliedmetaphysics.co.uk 

Jovi Hoonjan 

Love 2 Meditate/Shamanic Joy UK 

jovi@love2meditate.com 

www.love2meditate.com 

Tibetan Energy and Vitality


ENERGY, VIBRATION 

& LOVE 

Carol Coggan 

Happy New Year! How did you feel on seeing these 

words? This year, the Angels want me to talk about 

Energy, Vibration and Love. 

Essentially everything and every being is energy, and 

it is the level of our vibration that determines who we 

are. Dr David Hawkins has measured the 

energy/vibration levels that go with each 

feeling/emotion. From his scale, fear sits at 100 and 

love at 500. 

700+ 

600 

Enlightenment 

Peace 

When you think about it, if you are fearful, you are 

feeling negative and low energy. You are vibrating at 

100 and so will not feel full of energy. You will 

probably feel constricted and stuck, as though you are 

on a treadmill. 

If you can raise your energy levels, you will feel 

better, or vice versa, if you can raise your feelings you 

will have more energy. 

Think about how you react to good news, your mood 

and feelings change, you may feel pleased and 

delighted. Your energy level has increased and from 

fear at 100, to maybe 200 which relates to courage. 

You are already vibrating at a higher level. There is 

less space for the lower energy, and you become 

more expansive, creative and open to opportunities. 

The Angels, as light beings, are always vibrating at the 

level of love and light, 500 or more. It is not as if they 

have to step down their vibration to meet us at low 

levels, but it is harder for their messages to get 

through, or be heard. We always have our Guardian 

Angel(s) with us, but if we are so focused on negative 

moods, low energy, low vibration, again we will not 

recognise our Guardian Angel’s help or prompts. 

540 Joy 

500 Love 

350 Acceptance 

310 Willingness 

200 Courage 

100 Fear 

30 Guilt 

20 Shame 

www.veritaspub.com/dr-hawkins 

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So how are you feeling? right now? are you feeling joy after a positive and happy Christmas? or are you feeling 

low and somewhat flat? we have it in our hands to change how we are feeling, increase our vibration, and 

embrace this expansive energy. We will be able to manifest more, and create the life we would love to live. 

The way forward is to notice how you are feeling, and notice what you are thinking. To increase your 

vibration, change your thinking and move up the scale using gratitude. As you reach the loving energy you will 

create a ripple effect, that will impact you and those around you. 

Take time out daily to tune into your Guardian Angel(s) and the Archangels. Ask them for guidance and 

support, and most importantly listen to their answers. They are always there for you, and when you have 

“mental space“ you will hear much more. 

You will see that I am running a Guardian Angel workshop and a Take Back your Power course. Both will help 

you increase your vibration and working with the Angels and I very much look forward to working with you, at 

a high energy level. 

www.carolcoggan.co.uk 

hello@carolcoggan.co.uk 

+44 (0)781 806 5514 

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Love 2 Meditate 

SPACE DRIFTING 

This meditation has 732 LoC (Levels of Consciousness) which is 

equivalent to Enlightenment. Space Drifting meditation works on cell 

regeneration, helping you to re-unite your whole self. 

To purchase: 

www.love2meditate.com/meditations.html 

jovi@love2meditate.com 

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Energy healing using crystals 

and Reiki 

Meryl McArthur 

Crystal Cave Healing 

Winchester 

www.facebook.com/CrystalCaveWinchester 

SnowFall 

Consciousness music 

Martin Lewis, West Berkshire Kinesiology 

Music to help 

you move 

through the 

grief process 


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spiritual essence of 

others. 

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BETWIXT AND 

BETWEEN 

John Sjovik 

Punch card clock machines 

Many years ago, I worked in a warehouse for car parts. 

In order to clock in and out of my shift, I punched a 

card in a time clock machine. When the machine moved 

from one minute to the next, there were two ticks. The 

first tick marked the preparation – or intention, if you 

like – of the minute hand, to move forward by one 

minute. The next tick highlighted the actual moment, 

when the hand moved one step with a jerk. 

My day shift ended at 15:24 PM. At 15:23, I would 

position my punch card in the slot on top of the clock 

machine, in preparation for punching it the next minute. 

When I heard the first tick, I always felt a bit 

exhilarated. There was only a mere second until the 

next tick and the actual change of time to 15:24, but it 

could have been an eternity. 

The warehouse was completely silent, all forklift trucks 

were resting. The only sound was a soft murmur 

amongst the workers standing in lines before each of 

the many clock machines around the warehouse. The 

fraction of time until the second tick felt as if 

continually extending. It was as if the interface 

between the two ticks suspended the warehouse into a 

moment of frozen time. 

Time was no longer defined by a mechanical clockwork 

of cogwheels. It had become a momentary illusion of 

emotion and anticipation. The interface between ticks 

held the prospect of pursuing dreams, of reuniting with 

loved ones, of realigning with one's true self. Anything 

is possible when one is suspended in the interface of 

that which was and that which will be. Then all of a 

sudden, the face of the clock showed 15:24 and there 

was an instant smattering of cards being punched all 

around the warehouse. 

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Chickens and eggs 

They say a picture tells a thousand words. Maybe it 

does? Maybe a word tells a thousand pictures? What 

about a thought? A feeling? One triggers the other. Are 

they man-made? Or was spirit involved in the making? 

What triggers what? Chickens and eggs – which came 

first? What about thoughts and emotions? If you feel 

very sad, you might cry. What if you act in such a way 

that you deliberately induce yourself to bring tears to 

your eyes; will you feel sad, at least to some degree? 

What is the process when a thought manifests in a word 

and then in a physical manifestation? A memory 

embedded deep within your unconscious triggers a 

desire. It creates an active thought in your mind that in 

turn will influence you to take an action. This also works 

the other way around. An action will create a memory, 

with a feeling attached to it. 

What about an idea for a painting and the actual 

painting, with a canvas coated with pigment in an 

emulsion? The same painting might trigger an idea with 

the audience, to go home and pick up a brush and paint 

something new. And it goes back and forth, from idea to 

painting to a new idea and a new painting. 

The important thing here is that there is always an 

interface, some kind of bridge or connection between 

the one and the other. 

What constitutes the interface? Is there a biological / 

chemical process? In other cases may be an emotional / 

spiritual action and reaction. My main point is to 

highlight the magical or alchemical nature of the 

interface. 

Alchemy is about transmutation. You might say that an 

idea for a painting transmutes through an intellectual & 

emotional creative process into a physical manifestation 

in the form of paint on a canvas. 

What is really exciting here is that a person who sees 

the painting might experience a reverse process, trying 

to understand the creative mechanism that led to the 

painting. That way, the artist and the audience can meet 

spiritually in the elusive no-mans-land of the betwixt & 

between the idea and the work. 

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Through the looking glass 

The story of Alice is probably familiar to many of us; 

how she enters another world by passing through a 

mirror on the wall above a fireplace. A world where 

nothing appears the same as in the world we are 

familiar with or the so-called “real world”. 

Historically, mirrors have played an important part as 

gateways between the world as we know it and other 

worlds. Scrying is the practice of gazing into a shiny, 

polished surface to gain access to visions and other 

forms of guidance from the otherworldly, be it from 

your unconscious mind or from spirit. 

Queen Elisabeth 1 had her private astrologer, advisor 

and medic called John Dee (1527 – 1609). Doctor Dee 

used scrying mirrors for the purpose of divination and 

foreseeing the future. He needed to gain esoteric 

guidance in order to advice the Queen about future 

events. 

Dr Dee also used crystals for divination. One of them 

became quite famous, inasmuch as an object can 

become famous. It is a purple crystal, now on display in 

Science Museum in London. John Dee’s son gave the 

crystal to Nicholas Culpeper (1616 – 1654). (For those 

of you history buffs who might recognize the name 

Culpeper, you are right. Nicholas Culpeper was related 

to Thomas Culpeper, who was executed in 1542 for 

reputedly having had an affair with Catherine Howard, 

the 5th wife of King Henry VIII) 

Nicholas Culpeper combined his work as physician with 

an interest in the use of herbs for healing. He also took 

an interest in alchemy. This was not unusual at the 

time. Culpeper used Dee’s crystal in his work as 

physician, as he believed it had properties that could 

cure people from illness. 

Mirrors and crystals were traditionally a way to bridge 

over the void between the physical world as known to 

humans, and the invisible spirit world of angels and 

indeed of God. Such tools could be used to gain wisdom 

and insight into the otherworldly. They could be used 

to benefit from the benevolent compassion of God and 

angels. 

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John Dee claimed that the purple crystal was given to 

him by the archangel Uriel, so there was a very clear 

connection to the spirit world. 

By the proper use of mirrors and crystals, preferably by 

someone trained in alchemy and divination, one could 

access divine help from the spiritual world. However, 

there were risks connected to the use of such tools. 

Nicholas Culpeper eventually decided to get rid of 

Dee’s crystal, as he sensed the presence of a demon, 

which used the crystal as a gateway to enter the 

physical world of humans, in order to haunt Culpeper, 

access his personal energy and thus weaken him. There 

is even a document from the 1650s, still existing, where 

Culpeper describes his ordeal and challenging 

encounter with the demon. This is an example of how a 

gateway, in this case facilitated with a crystal, could 

work in both directions between worlds. 

Intentions and Shamanism 

One of the basic rules about Shamanic journeying is to 

set a clear intention. The idea is that you need 

something similar to a road map in your spiritual work. 

Otherwise you might end up like Christopher Columbus 

who did not know where he was going, did not know 

where he had arrived and did not really know where he 

had been when he finally returned home to tell the tale. 

Yet... Shamanic work or any kind of energy work 

involving the otherworldly is not a logical process. Any 

intention comes from your mind. It is based upon an 

intellectual operation. Is a logically created intention a 

good starting point for your metaphysical work? Does a 

word create pictures? Or is it the other way around? 

Maybe both ways at the same time, like an oscillation of 

energies, logical and emotional, rational and esoteric, 

changing value by each oscillation. 

Practitioners of Shamanism typically speak about 

Ordinary Reality and Non-Ordinary Reality. 

In Ordinary Reality, everything we learned in school 

applies. The knowledge passed on to us by our teachers 

about mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology is 

valid. Newtonian mechanics, gravity and Quantum 

physics are all valid in Ordinary Reality. 

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Non-Ordinary Reality is where we encounter spirits, 

power animals, teachers and advisors from the spirit 

world. Here, the laws of physics do not apply. 

Anybody’s understanding of Non-Ordinary Reality is 

highly individual. There is no need for consensus. Two 

practitioners of Shamanism who visit the spirit world, 

with the same intention, might very well return with 

different information. 

The interface between Ordinary Reality and Non- 

Ordinary Reality is to some extent a reflection of the 

qualities and current situation of the person who travels 

between worlds. A teacher – in human form - of 

Shamanism can give guidelines and general advice. Yet, 

for the practitioner who encounters beings and features 

of the spirit world, of Non-Ordinary Reality, it is vital to 

understand how the pre-defined intention with the work 

will influence the outcome. It is also of utmost 

importance to establish rapport with benevolent spirits 

who can assist with guidance, advice, protection and 

also help interpret information gathered by the 

practitioner. 

The interface between Ordinary Reality and Non- 

Ordinary Reality as experienced in Shamanic work can 

be quite diffuse and unclear. 

Reality or not? 

Consider the risk of confusion in the play of words. 

A photograph is a representation of reality, no more or 

no less. Keep in mind that it does not necessarily show 

the subject as it is. It may not convey the true nature of 

the subject. Does a photograph gain meaning by 

representing its subject? Or maybe it is the other way 

around? We are back with the chicken and the egg, and 

indeed what the interface between them really is? 

Life on a seesaw 

The painter Paul Cezanne said “if I think, all is lost”. 

I invite the reader to explore and meditate on the 

various forms of “betwixt & between” they can 

define in their life. 

Never mind about the conundrum of chicken ‘n’ 

egg or egg ‘n’ chicken. As we have seen, there is 

always a flow of esoteric energy between worlds. 

Do not think too much. Use your emotions, your 

intuition, and your spirit when you explore the 

different realities. 

The extended version of life is a seesaw, with you 

sitting on both ends at the same time.... 

The question of reality is an age old question, asked by 

many philosophers throughout history, from Plato’s 

shadows on a cave wall to Einstein who allegedly said 

that “reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent 

one”. 

It is easy to get tripped up by semantics and a common 

understanding of the meaning of words. 

John Sjovik 

Shaman Healer 

www.shamaqi.com 

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WHAT ARE ‘LEVELS 

OF CONSCIOUSNESS’? 

Martin Lewis 

Understanding the spiritual / medical 

differences. 

There are two distinct aspects that define ‘levels of 

consciousness’ (LoC) - one medical, one spiritual. 

In medical terms LoC’s range from normal alertness 

and attention through many different states, ranging 

from confusion, through delirium to stupor and finally 

coma, the latter being defined as a ‘long period of 

unconciousness’ - usually due to illness or injury. 

The same things that may cause a mild state of altered 

LoC can cause more severe states. You may start with 

a mild state and rapidly progress through to a more 

severe stage, especially if the agent causing the 

altered LoC is not rectified. 

David R Hawkins was the genesis behind the original 

‘map of the levels consciousness’, a scale that 

quantified human consciousness on levels ranging 

from 1 to 1000, that appears at first glance to be 

somewhat distinct from the medical model. 

Interestingly it is not, as the principle idea remains the 

same - that ‘consciousness’ is not just a physical state, 

but a spiritual one as well. In effect, the medical 

model looks at the symptomatic situation (the one that 

can be seen) but does not necessarily link this to the 

deeper level (the levels as defined by Hawkins). 

Each level on Hawkins ‘map’ represents a different 

‘state’ of consciousness, each associated with specific 

emotions, views, and spiritual realities. It was 

originally published in his book ‘Power vs. Force’, the 

basic premise of the book being that there is a 

distinction between power and force, power being 

associated with higher consciousness levels, while 

force is linked with lower consciousness levels. 

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For a human being to be ‘conscious’ requires a level 

of energy to be maintained, which can be defined as 

‘spirit’. For instance, if we become ‘dis-spirited’ we 

lose energy, and therefore an amount of ‘spirit’ is 

lost, causing weakness in our immune, and other 

systems. In general human beings do not define being 

‘dis-spirited’ as an energy loss, rather as a state of 

mental health - that is as having ‘lost enthusiasm’ and 

hope; or being 'disheartened', or a lack of 

determination or confidence. This is defined in 

psychoanalytic theory as a mental state, but in 

actuality it is a change of energy on a spiritual level. 

Hawkins book explores the concept of subjective and 

non-linear truth, stating that truth is relative to one's 

level of consciousness. In effect the more truthful we 

are (that is to ourselves) then the more energy we 

have available at our disposal. 

This ‘truth’ is not necessarily allied to its opposite (a 

lie), and so it is not necessarily about lying, but about 

how honest you are with yourself. It is more allied to 

‘appropriateness’, that is the suitability of yourself to 

a task that needs to be actioned. In effect the more 

appropriate your action in response to an event, the 

more enlightened you are, and the more energy you 

will have to succeed in your task. 

Some would say that this would be the ability to be 

‘wise’! 

What this means in real terms is whether the 

response to an outside level of energy, is aligned 

with the appropriate internal one. 

If you respond appropriately, then you maintain 

your ‘spirit’, and avoid the need for ‘soul retrieval’ - 

often seen as a shamanic process of recovery of the 

soul, relevant to a traumatic event. 

If you respond appropriately you will maintain your 

level of energy, and your immune system will work 

appropriately as a result, dealing with pathogens 

and inflammatory cytokines exceedingly well. 

On the other hand, if you do NOT respond to the 

outside stress with the appropriate action, then 

your immune system will start to fail, and you will 

become stressed and potentially ill. If this is not 

rectified with an appropriate reciprocated action it 

is possible that you will become more seriously ill, 

and then dis-eased. This is where the medical model 

kicks in, as the ‘illness’ becomes visible. 

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In effect, long before the medical model can treat 

you, the ‘illness’ already has a hold. The immune 

system struggles to maintain equilibrium, and 

physical symptoms manifest. It is at this stage that 

the medical model’s LoCs become relevant. Of course 

the issue has already ‘set its motions in place’. 

It can be seen that the trauma that is causing this 

‘visibility’ of symptoms is not being dealt with at a 

spiritual level, and therefore is unlikely to be treated 

‘appropriately’! 

According to Hawkins, reaching the highest level of 

consciousness (1000) is equivalent to attaining 

spiritual enlightenment. In fact the LoC of 700 and 

above suggests that illness cannot be maintained in 

the bodies energetic levels, and so healing occurs. 

This is not spontaneous. It requires work - what a 

shaman would call ‘soul retrieval’ - the healing of a 

traumatic event by responding appropriately to it. 

This process serves as a tool for personal growth, 

encouraging individuals to raise their consciousness 

levels. In turn, it suggests that for humanity to heal 

itself, through spiritual evolution, the potential for 

human development through the increase of 

collective consciousness is the end goal of humanity. 

The end of war, famine, and the dis-ease that plagues 

human beings on a worldwide scale would become a 

distant memory. 

Our actions, decisions, and interactions with others 

can be better understood by identifying our LoC’s. 

This perspective can foster empathy and 

understanding, promoting healthier and more 

harmonious relationships with each other. 

MARTIN LEWIS 

www.appliedmetaphysics.co.uk 

kinesiology@hotmail.co.uk 

+44 (0)7968 740550 

Newbury, Berkshire 

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I, You. 

I see you 

The worry and confusion 

The unease, 

For fear of the unknown 

I hear you 

The calls for connection 

Tones of unrest 

Through notes of your voice thrown 

I feel you 

In the way you move, or don’t 

The steps you take 

And the shapes on your face 

I know you 

The bare you. The whole you 

The one that is coming hOMe 

On this ball in space 

Nasreen Pritchard 

Movement & Meditation Coach 

Based in Farnham 

www.flowwithnasreen.co.uk 

Flowwithnasreen@gmail.com 

07803264457 

I am you, you see 

You, I 

Everything is everything 

Keep asking, not talking 

Keep listening, not distracting 

Keep being, not doing 

Come home 

I Love you 

Mother Earth/ME 

by Nasreen Pritchard 

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EARTHY STABILIZER: 

KAPHA DOSHA 

Claire Sparks 

In Ayurveda, the traditional healing science of 

India, there are three doshas, or constitutions, 

that are present within us and in the world 

around us. These three doshas, namely Vata, 

Pitta and Kapha, each have a unique set of 

qualities which contribute to our mind-body 

make up. Kapha, (pronounced kaa-pah), is 

derived from the Sanskrit word for “structure” 

and represented by the elements of earth and 

water. It provides the qualities of stability, 

stamina, and endurance, and is a grounding 

dosha. It governs bodily functions such as 

structure, lubrication, and nourishment, whilst 

supporting growth, immunity, emotional 

wellbeing, and mental stability. 

As with each of the Ayurvedic doshas, their 

qualities influence an individual’s physical 

appearance, temperament, and physiological 

functions. For someone with a greater 

proportion of Kapha dosha, they tend to have a 

solid body frame, thick hair, and radiant skin. 

They are usually nurturing souls, who are 

naturally calm and compassionate by nature. 

When out of balance, the earthy-watery ways of 

Kapha dosha can lead to sluggishness, lethargy, 

and weight gain, including water retention. Any 

mucus conditions such as the common cold is a 

sign of too much Kapha energy in the body. In 

the mind, resistance to change, depression, 

unable to let go of attachments, are all 

considered to be signs that an excess of Kapha 

dosha is present in the individual. 

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Here are my top 3 ways to balance Kapha dosha: 

Move Your Body 

To combat Kapha sluggishness and lethargy, regular movement is 

essential to stimulate metabolism, increase energy levels and 

stave off weight gain. Rigorous physical activity is usually the 

last thing on a Kapha person’s mind, so enlist a friend and get 

outside in nature for a brisk walk or turn up the stereo and have 

yourself a dance around the kitchen. 

Limit Your Intake of Sugar and Dairy Foods 

They can exacerbate Kapha imbalances due to their mucus 

increasing properties. Go for non-dairy alternatives such as plant 

milks and swap out refined sugar for a natural sweetener such as 

maple syrup. 

Get Sociable 

Kapha individuals, or those with a Kapha imbalance, are more 

prone to feeling low which may lead to withdrawing from others. 

Keep engaging with friends, get out of the house more and be 

around other people to avoid feeling isolated. If you can get 

active with friends, it’s a winning combination for Kapha types. 

Every person is unique, so it’s important to understand what it is 

you need to restore balance through an Ayurvedic approach to 

health and wellness. If you’re not sure which adjustments are 

right for you, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner who will be able 

to guide and support you to reach a place of balanced health. 

www.earthlightwellbeing.co.uk 

Facebook @earthlightwellbeing 

Instagram @earthlightwellbeing 

claire@earthlightwellbeing.co.uk 

Claire is a Diploma Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner 

and Yoga Therapist specialising in women’s health. 

With over 15 years experience in the wellbeing 

industry she is a weaver of women’s magic, supporting 

women to reawaken the divine feminine within to 

understand their uniqueness so they can live a healthy 

and balanced life. 

Based in Hampshire, UK, Claire supports women 

across the world from her online clinic. 

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SHAMAN ALCHEMIST 

balancing vibrational energies 

Helping you to 

release the past 

change belief systems 

feel more complete 

bring yourself into alignment 

We visit past lives that could be 

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WHAT IS A SHAMAN 

ALCHEMIST? 

Jovi Hoonjan 

In the world of mysticism and ancient practices, the role of a 

Shaman Alchemist holds a unique place, blending the deep 

spiritual insights of shamans with the transformative power of 

alchemy. 

The fusion of these two ancient traditions results in a 

profound and enlightening journey that brings forth both 

personal and societal benefits. 

So, let’s explore the unique values of working with a Shaman 

Alchemist. 

Connection to Nature 

Shaman Alchemists are deeply in tune with nature. They 

recognize the interconnectedness of all living things and know 

that the elements of the natural world hold profound wisdom. 

This connection to nature fosters a great appreciation for the 

natural world and a sense of responsibility for its well-being. I 

have personally worked on balancing geopathic stresses on 

Earth to bring harmony to properties, streets, villages and 

towns. 

Power Animals 

Shaman Alchemists have spiritual allies in the form of animals, 

that offer guidance, protection, and empowerment to those 

who seek their help. Shamans connect with their power 

animals through various practices such as journeying, 

meditation, and dreamwork. By connecting with their power 

animals, shamans can tap into their inner strength and achieve 

greater well-being in all aspects of their lives. Power animals 

are believed to lend the shaman their wisdom and attributes, 

which can help in their healing work. Power animal retrieval is 

a healing practice where a shaman can help others to find an 

existing or new power animal. It is believed that everyone has 

power animals that reside with them throughout their lives 

and add to their power and protection from illness. Honouring 

one’s power animal is important as it deepens the connection 

between the individual and the spirit of the animal. 

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Healing 

One of the primary roles of a Shaman Alchemist is to facilitate 

healing for individuals and communities. They use their 

wisdom and the spiritual support of power animals, ascended 

masters, herbs, crystals, and energy work to address physical, 

emotional, and spiritual ailments. 

By combining shamanic rituals and alchemical processes, they 

identify the source of the issue and offer holistic healing 

solutions that go beyond conventional medicine. From 

personal experience, the root of the problem can be from 

anywhere - a past life, an issue with something on a parallel 

universe, a twin flame connection, a spiritual attachment... 

Spiritual Guidance 

Shaman Alchemists serve as spiritual guides, helping others to 

navigate their life paths and connect with their inner selves. 

They assist in finding purpose and meaning, balancing 

energies where required, which leads to profound 

transformation for those seeking personal growth and 

enlightenment. At times, people just need a gentle redirection 

to help them return to their true spiritual path. 

Transformation 

Alchemy is often associated with the transformation of base 

metals into gold, but for a Shaman Alchemist, the true gold 

lies in the transformation of the self. They guide us through 

inner alchemical processes that transmute harmful emotions, 

beliefs, and energies into helpful ones, leading to personal 

growth and spiritual evolution. 

Community Support 

Shaman Alchemists often work within their communities, 

offering support during times of crisis, change, or uncertainty. 

They help communities come together, heal, and find a sense 

of unity in times of need. This aspect of their practice is 

particularly valuable in today's fragmented world. A good 

example of this is the work done at Avebury Henge, involving 

Julie de Vere Hunt, Martin Lewis and myself. We were called 

upon to lift the Levels of Consciousness by undertaking a 

ceremonial ritual. 

The guidance we received involved carrying out a meditation 

journey spoken in an ancient language to help the heart 

centre of the World, which is Avebury, and from there all the 

other sacred sites would align themselves. We left Avebury in 

October well and truly connected to divine enlightenment. 

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Preservation of Wisdom 

Shaman Alchemists are often the custodians of ancient 

wisdom and traditions, passing down knowledge from 

generation to generation. This preservation of knowledge 

ensures that valuable insights from the past are not lost to 

time, contributing to the continuity of human understanding 

and spiritual growth. Through the spiritual development I 

have undertaken personally, I have discovered that for most 

of my previous lives, I have been a Shaman Alchemist. This 

has manifested in this lifetime with the purpose of supporting 

others to grow spiritually. 

Integration of Traditions 

The fusion of shamanic and alchemical traditions allows 

Shaman Alchemists to draw from a wide range of practices 

and philosophies. This integration provides a rich tapestry of 

tools and techniques to aid in personal and collective 

transformation. 

Conclusion 

Being a Shaman Alchemist is a unique and valuable vocation 

that blends the spiritual insights of shamanism with the 

transformative power of alchemy. 

The role of a Shaman Alchemist goes far beyond personal 

gain; it is a path of providing support, healing, and 

transformation for both individuals and communities. 

Our ability to connect with nature, facilitate healing, provide 

spiritual guidance, and bring about transformation makes 

them a powerful force for positive change in our world. 

Through this work, we preserve ancient wisdom, foster a 

deep connection to the natural world, and contribute to the 

greater good of humanity. 

As the publisher of The Alchemical Voice magazine, I am 

proud to shed light on this extraordinary role, honouring the 

values and benefits it brings to our modern world. 

Jovi Hoonjan 

Shaman Alchemist 

Alchemical Voice | Love 2 Meditate 


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ALCHEMICAL VOICE 

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | HEALTH & WELLBEING | HOLISTIC CRAFTS 

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January/February 2024 Alchemical Voice

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