Can anyone learn to become a Shaman?
This is my own personal opinion so take it for what it is worth! No. Anyone can learn shamanic techniques that are safe and very beneficial such as working with totems. And I do believe that we all have an “Inner Shaman” that can be called upon for healing and guidance. However, there is far more to the path than is shared in books and websites and things that only the spirit worlds can teach an apprenticing Shaman. True Shamanism can be extremely dangerous, physically, mentally and emotionally. Apprenticing to become a Shaman can take many, many years and it is only through the support and assistance of one’s Totems and Allies/Spirits that one has the ability to see it through. And some apprentices DON’T make it through. If you don’t believe me, stop in at your local mental institution sometime. There are bound to be one or two there. True Shamans never seek it out. They are to “the Manor born” so to speak, it is thrust upon them and most do their level best to run from the energy as
