Facing Winds: A Modern Shaman's Quest from Loss to Oneness

“Powerful, intimate, heartbreaking, inspiring

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Let yourself be inspired by this captivating tale of loss, transformation, and oneness. It tells the story of how Astrid Marx finds inner peace after a life-changing experience, and discovers her life’s purpose as a modern shaman. Along the way, the book offers practical insights and reflections you can carry into your own life.

The sudden death of her husband forces Astrid Marx to face the timeless questions “Who am I?” and “What is the meaning of life?” These questions launch her into a journey across the world, while studying ancient traditions and philosophies. Her true self is revealed and she finds that in essence everything in the universe is linked.

Astrid discovers she has inherited the gift of the shaman from her maternal ancestors. It takes a four-year vision quest before she is able to accept this gift wholeheartedly and to find an authentic, down-to-earth way to work as a modern shaman. This leads to leaving the corporate world and a worldwide practice of over thirty years.

Through this book Astrid hopes to inspire you to embrace your inner wisdom and the interconnectedness with Mother Earth and beyond.