| In this workshop, you will explore cosmic cycles that shape all life—the moon phases, the Solstices and Equinoxes, and the great wheel of the seasons. These natural rhythms are not abstract—they are instructions. They guide planting, resting, ceremony, healing, and renewal. Indigenous cultures have followed them not as a belief system, but as a lived reality. The invitation of this workshop is to learn how to practically align your own daily life with these sacred cycles:
- How to track the moon and use her phases for healing, intention-setting, and inner work
- Why the Solstices and Equinoxes matter energetically and physically—within our bodies and in the land around us
- What specific sacred plants can assist us in different times of year and phases of life—from calming nervous systems to amplifying spiritual connection
We honor the wisdom that humans are the only life that needs constant reminders on how to stay connected—because we are the only ones who often forget. The animals, the trees, the rivers—they don’t need to be told how to listen. But we can learn again. Whether you are just beginning to reconnect or have walked this path for years, this workshop will leave you with tools, teachings, and a deeper felt sense of the sacred web we are all part of.
Biography: This event is hosted by Grandfather Michael Bastine, a respected elder and healer of the Algonquin Nation. A former student of renowned Tuscarora medicine men Wallace “Mad Bear” Anderson and Ted Williams, Grandfather Mike brings a deep lineage of traditional wisdom. He is also the co-author of Iroquois Supernatural: Talking Animals and Medicine People, a book that shares stories of spirit, nature, and the sacred teachings of his people. |
