The School of Modern Soul Science presents:
THE SHAMANIC ARCHETYPE WORKSHOP


This is a comprehensive workshop to guide and support you through a monumental round of inner work, healing, transformation, and alchemical transmutation of your soul, your psyche, and your individuality…

… so that you can incarnate a new increment of your Higher Self, and discover your Shamanic Soul Signature, your vocation, your shamanic specialization.

As you progress through the Shamanic Archetype Workbook, you will discover the unique way in which you are working to incarnate the shamanic archetype…

… and then you will map out your "Shamanic Soul Signature", and translate it into a sacred MANDALA.

This MANDALA will be a master symbol of your Higher Self in the process of incarnating through your soul and your individuality, showing you your past with crystal clarity, reflecting the particular sort of shamanic individual you have already become, and pointing to your destiny on the horizon.

And you will imbue this sacred Mandala with even more soul-forces through creative art and symbol-making.

And you will also discover how the shamanic archetype is seeking to radiate from the depths of your being, to reach others around you, in the realm of shamanic service.

So in this workshop you will also dive into the depths of your soul and discover your shamanic specialization, and the particular gifts you are being called to bring forth into the world as your vocation and higher purpose.

This is a profound alchemical process that will transmute deeper regions of your soul, and create a stronger connection between your profoundest spiritual potential and your growing “I am”
(that is responsible for manifesting your potential out there in the world).

This process brings about a powerful breakthrough in your personal development and realization as a shamanic individual.

It brings you into a more powerful alignment with your Higher Self, and the archetypal forces of your soul…

… and helps you to discover your higher purpose…

… and gives you the first steps to actually accomplishing it.

And there are many more psycho-spiritual benefits and (white) magical applications to this alchemical inner work
(which you can learn more about here on this page).

And all throughout this process, you will be very well supported.

You will have a Personal Coach to help you progress through the alchemical curriculum, set your goals, and accomplish personal victories and breakthroughs.

And you will be supported by the head teacher, and a magical community of kindred spirits.

There is a private online community, and two weekly study groups, and monthly Q & A sessions.

So this transformational workshop is both deeply intimate, private, and also communal.

By the end of it, you will have a number of sacred soul artifacts that symbolize - and actually demonstrate - the profound transformations that have taken place in your soul.

And these sacred soul artifacts will carry healing power. They will act like “power objects” that balance your psyche and further invoke your Higher Self and your higher purpose as a shamanic individual.

This is a genuinely magical process of inner work and transformation, that results in healing and personal empowerment and a clear sense of purpose for the next stage of your journey.

This "alchemical workshop" consists of 10 components. You can take a closer look at these 10 components below.

And you can also explore the many BENEFITS and MAGICAL APPLICATIONS of this "21st century Shamanic Alchemy" here on this page as well.

So scroll down and have a good look at this special opportunity.

If it's calling to you, don’t hesitate at the threshold. Overcome the fear and the doubt, and take a bold step forward. Invest in your own transformation, and this will be the first step on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual empowerment.

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The 10 components of
THE SHAMANIC ARCHETYPE WORKSHOP
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  1. The Foundation Stone:
    The Shamanic Archetype Workbook


  2. A Lecture Course:
    The Golden Mercurial Chain
    Introduction to 21st Century Shamanic Alchemy; Step-by-Step Video Instructions, Orientation, and Further Guidance for the Workshop


  3. Another Lecture Course:
    Diving Deeper
    into the 25 Facets of the Shamanic Archetype


  4. A Third Lecture Course:
    Now What? 
    Exploring the Implications and Magical Applications of your Shamanic Soul Signature and Soul Offering


  5. Community and Support Network:
    A Special Online Community


  6. Community and Creative Support Network:
    Weekly Creative Art Facilitation Groups


  7. More Community, Friendships, Sharing, Working Together:
    Weekly Video Conference Study Groups


  8. Ongoing Individual Support:
    A Private Personal Workshop Coach


  9. Support from the Head Teacher:
    Monthly Q & A
    recorded, indexed, archived


  10. Goals to Aspire Toward:
    Graduated Certificates, Graduation, Scholarship and Employment Opportunities
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1 - THE FOUNDATION STONE
THE SHAMANIC ARCHETYPE WORKBOOK

First you will completely work out your SHAMANIC SOUL SIGNATURE and SHAMANIC SOUL OFFERING.

Ths is the unique way in which the Shamanic Archetype is manifesting -- and seeking to manifest -- in you.

When you discover this, you can very clearly see your long term goal for personal, shamanic, spiritual, initiatory development.

Through the Shamanic Archetype Workbook, you will be guided step-by-step through a process of determining how the following 25 facets are expressing themselves through your soul:

  1. Twice Born (One who has been initiated)
  2. Psychopomp (guide of souls)
  3. Storyteller, Mythmaker; Sacred Historian
  4. Technician of Dreamtime; Tender of Dreams
  5. Explorer and Cartographer of Immaterial Realms
  6. Visionary Artist, Writer, Poet, Creative Director
  7. Sacred Musician, Singer, Dancer, Actor, Performer
  8. Technician of Ecstatic Trance States
  9. Ascetic  
  10. Promethean Scientist, Mathematician, Inventor, Architect
  11. Hermetic Magician, Alchemist, Astrologer, Esotericist
  12. Wounded Healer
  13. Clairvoyant, Psychic, Remote Viewer, Seer
  14. Energy Worker
  15. Has Formed Alliances / Working Relationships with Spirits
  16. Mystically Connected to Nature
  17. Initiated into the Darkness of the Spiritual World
  18. Spiritual Warrior  
  19. Culture Hero; Light Bearer
  20. Trickster, Sacred Clown, Holy Fool, Shapeshifter
  21. Adept in Mysteries of Sexuality
  22. Facilitator; Master of Ceremonies
  23. Technician of Entheogenic Ceremony
  24. Traverses the “World Tree”; Bridges Mediates Opposites
  25. Elder; Medicine Carrier

Once you determine your SOUL SIGNATURE and SOUL OFFERING...

You translate them into sacred MANDALAS.

These MANDALAS are magical symbols of your HIGHER SELF in the process of incarnating through your own efforts of personal development.

They are magical reflections of your soul, of your higher individuality.

They reflect your past, your present, and point the way to your destiny. 

These Mandalas are symbols for your healing and self-realization.

They are also power objects that invoke the further manifestation of your HIGHER SELF


Each of these shamanic mandalas was created through a magical alchemical process of consciously working upon the archetypal forces of the SOUL to create a third thing: 

A guiding and healing symbol of the HIGHER SELF's incarnation

These students have actually MANIFESTED a greater increment of their subconscious potential... a greater increment of their HIGHER SELF.  

And they now have a magical reflection of their shamanic SPECIALIZATION and VOCATION.

In the process they’ve tied together wounded fragments of their past, with the alchemical efforts of the present, to create a map and guiding symbol pointing the way to their spiritual destiny.  

This lays the groundwork for all the profound inner work, healing work, and transformational work that propels you forward to a breakthrough of personal development.

The Shamanic Archetype Workbook guides you through this magical alchemical process.

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2 - A LECTURE COURSE (Step-by-Step Guidance)
THE GOLDEN MERCURIAL CHAIN

Introduction to 21st Century Shamanic Alchemy; Step-by-Step Video Instructions, Orientation, and Further Guidance for the Workshop

The Golden Mercurial Chain is the link between Heaven and Earth, between Spirit and Matter

This course introduces you to the magical hermetic principles behind the work, so you can better understand why you’re doing what you’re doing, and the specific benefits of your efforts.

This course also includes detailed, step-by-step video instructions, so that you have a golden thread to follow that will lead you from the beginning to the very end.

These instructions give you the key to manifesting your Spirit in the material realm, and bringing a piece of Heaven down to earth.

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3 - ANOTHER LECTURE COURSE
DIVING DEEPER

Into the 25 Facets of the Shamanic Archetype

A lecture for each of the 25 facets, exploring the deeper esoteric dimensions, and the implications of their presence in your soul.

The lectures also explore the potential shadow side of each facet.

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4 - A THIRD LECTURE COURSE
NOW WHAT?

Exploring the Implications and Magical Applications of your Shamanic Soul Signature and Soul Offering

This pertains to the journey AFTER you work out your soul signature and soul offering.

You will learn how use your soul artifacts in powerfully positive and magical ways.

This course will also help you analyze your results and explore the vocational implications…

…and offer you support in the next stages, as you work to carry the fruits of your inner work out into the world.

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Lectures are mobile responsive,
so you can watch them on your phone.

Downloadable audios are also available

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5 - COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT NETWORK
A SPECIAL ONLINE COMMUNITY

Imagine a global online community where everybody is working to manifest some unique expression of the shamanic archetype…

This Workshop includes access to a Private Facebook Group, moderated by dedicated TA’s.

Develop friendships, share profoundly, get and give support, feedback, encouragement, accountability, strengthen spiritual networks and community building.

This is a very special community, and priceless.

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“Starting this course, I felt thrilled as I discovered that, however different we may be, THIS at last was a group of like-minded souls. We’re each unique human beings on our own unique path, but nevertheless: we’re all stubbornly heading in the same direction.

Many of us have seen our lives suddenly take the fast lane; we're being shaken and rattled and peeled off and redressed and trained for new tasks. We're shedding and growing and learning and developing like never before.

This combination of like-minded souls and fast-forwarding made me want to communicate with you. For that purpose, I engaged in FB for the first time of my life.”

 - Saskia Eva


“The Private Facebook group has been a great place to share work, stories, and ask for guidance. It’s nice to have the support of others who understand the struggles. I am inspired almost daily by what is shared there. The TAs are 100% dedicated to service of others and have been helpful.”

- Esther Hopper


“The cohort is an amazing opportunity to interact with like-minded, non-judgmental, beautiful souls.”

- Keegan McKenna


“The Shamanic Archetype Workskhop… introduced me to a community of remarkable seekers, engaging on levels both rare and wonderful to encounter.”

- Franklin LaVoie


“I've said this before, but I'll say it again! Your school single-handedly prevented me from being heavily medicated and institutionalized when I found you a couple years ago during my awakening.

I will never be able to thank you and everyone in this group that has so generously helped me along my journey when no one I knew personally was able to. Thank you thank you…!

- Nico Pratt

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6 - COMMUNITY AND CREATIVE SUPPORT NETWORK
WEEKLY CREATIVE ART FACILITATION GROUPS

Every week, receive TA and student support for the creative components of this workshop.

The study groups include video conferences, creative warm-ups, vision quest journey drumming, symbol-making workshops, mandala mini-workshops.

This is particularly valuable for those who think that they “don’t have any artistic skills.”

This weekly gathering is a great resource to help you unblock your innate creativity, and learn how to tap into the magic of art and symbol-making.

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7 - MORE COMMUNITY, FRIENDSHIPS, SHARING, WORKING TOGETHER
WEEKLY
VIDEO CONFERENCE STUDY GROUPS

Meeting every Sunday afternoon on a conferencing platform (ZOOM).

Engage in philosophical conversations about the shamanic archetype in general.

Give and receive support for whatever stage of the process you are at.

Give and receive encouragement and feedback on your ongoing efforts to manifest your soul signature or soul offering.

Share your work, whatever you’re working on. Get feedback on it.

Engage in soul communion with your fellows. Form friendships. Form community through face-to-face conferencing.

Also engage in further creative art facilitation, further mandala mini-workshops.

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8 - ONGOING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
A PRIVATE PERSONAL WORKSHOP COACH

This is a particularly valuable component to this workshop.

Your personal coach will communicate with you over e-mail and, if you want, over the phone as well.

They will help you set your goals, and check in with you to see how you are progressing toward them, helping you adjust as needed.

Your coach will also help you if you are getting stuck, and encourage and inspire you if you are getting discouraged and losing inspiration.

And ultimately, they will help you succeed in your alchemical efforts.

Because to succeed, it’s necessary for you to create some sort of concrete “soul artifact” that demonstrates and essentially “proves” the transformation taking place inside your soul.

The creation of the “soul artifacts” is what advances you through the workshop, and what will earn you the certificates of completion.

When you have a soul artifact to submit, and you want to earn a certificate of completion, you submit it to your coach.

Your coach will be there every step of the way, to help you achieve your goals and progress through this transformational workshop to a fruitful outcome.

This invaluable service will be available to you for a period of 1 year from the date of your enrollment.

After 1 year has passed, you will have the option of retaining your personal coach for $60 a month, or $600 a year.

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9 - SUPPORT FROM THE HEAD TEACHER
MONTHLY
Q & A
with the Head Teacher

Once a month, I’ll meet you on ZOOM and answer your questions live.

Ask me anything, and I’ll answer to the best of my ability.

These sessions will be recorded, indexed, and time-referenced, so even if you miss the live session you will still have access to the ever-growing archive.

If you can't attend the live session, you can send your question in ahead of time, and I will answer it. 

These Q & A sessions will be stored on the workshop site as a separate section.

As time goes on, the question bank will continue to grow, and you will be able to browse the questions and go directly to the answers.

This will be a constantly growing source of guidance and knowledge for your never-ending journey of initiatory work and personal development.

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10 - GOALS TO ASPIRE TOWARD
GRADUATED CERTIFICATES, GRADUATION, SCHOLARSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

When you submit the skeleton of your Soul Signature….
… you’ll receive a bronze colored certificate.

When you submit your symbolized Soul Signature or Mandala…
… you’ll receive a silver colored certificate.

When you submit the skeleton of your Soul Offering…
… you’ll receive a copper colored certificate.

When you submit your symbolized Soul Offering / Mandala…
… you’ll receive a rose gold colored certificate.

When you submit your Soul Torus configuration…
… you’ll receive a gold colored certificate.

And when you submit a final analytical essay, or a final creative artifact based on your Torus…
… you’ll receive a gold and silver philosophical certificate.

 The certificates open up more advanced courses in the school…

…and the higher certificates also earn you SCHOLARSHIPS for other courses you might want to take.

Certificates also open up opportunities to become a TA (teaching assistant) for the workshop.

TA’s are paid, so this could be a dream job.

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These 10 components form the comprehensive guidance and support to help you get the most out of this transformational workshop.
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The Psycho-Spiritual Benefits
and Magical Applications of 


THE SHAMANIC
ARCHETYPE WORKSHOP
A Magic Tool to Invoke and Manifest New Increments of your HIGHER SELF
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A Magic (Defensive) Shield for (Dark) Modern Times
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A Golden Sword to Open your Path
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A Manifestation Portal
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A Magical Compass and Guiding Map
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The Ideal Tool for Integration Work
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A Magic Vessel to Catch the Shadow
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A Magic Tool for (Romantic) Relationship Alchemy
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A Tool for Healing and Transformation
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A Useful Tool for Every Stage of the Initiatory Process
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Vocational Guidance
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The Value of a Lifetime Membership
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"This is important work, but I just don't have the time right now."
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A Tool that Unleashes your Creativity and Imagination
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"But I don't have any artistic skills"
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Warning!
Psychoactive Contents
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A Spiritual Bootcamp
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The Value of Having a Personal Coach
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Accessible on a Tight Budget
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Where Does This Lead?
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The Basecamp Curriculum
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From Basecamp to Summit
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Final Word
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The Mythical Origin of the Program
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The Call to Adventure

My story begins much like yours, I bet.

It was 1999. I was a sophomore in University.

My religious faith crumbled.

My ego identity crumbled.

I cried out into a void: “Who am I? What is my purpose? Is there a God? Is there anything more than this sack of flesh and bones?”

And out of this existential, spiritual crisis, something emerged from the depths – a subtle serpent’s voice – the voice of the shamanic archetype itself:

"I can show you these things... if you follow me”.

I agreed.

And then the serpent placed its tail into its mouth and the alchemical opus was initiated inside of me.

The spirit of the uroborus unleashed a torrent.

It was destabilising, to say the least.

I heard voices. I beheld visions. I suddenly knew and perceived mysterious things.

I was hyper-inspired, beyond my capacity to channel it effectively.

I filled many journals with creative writing and art, with modern-day mythmaking.

I told myself (and my parents) that I was a “screenwriter” working on the next great epic trilogy that was going to break all box-office records and create a cultural tidal wave of spiritual awakening.

Others began to describe me as a “loose cannon”, or just “crazy”.

And indeed, I was misfiring all over the place, causing damage seemingly every time I opened my mouth.

I started to worry for my own mental health, and others worried about me too.

I didn’t understand what was happening to me, and for a while, I tried to understand it through a materialistic, psychiatric paradigm, diagnosing myself with this or that disorder and category of mental illness.

But then something amazing happened.

I discovered the life’s work of Carl Gustav Jung…

… and really resonated with Jung’s concept of “individuation”.

After diving into his work, I said to myself, “OK phew! I am not going crazy! I am just having an “individuation crisis.”

So I was starting to get a clearer understanding of what was happening: With the collapse of my religious faith and my ego, I was now re-approaching “the spirit world” through my psyche and a direct experience of the “unconscious”, following Jung’s teachings (and example) along the way.

This eventually led me to the concept of “entheogens” (psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, ayahuasca, to name a few).

And entheogens quickly led me to that crucial word: “Shamanism”.

The concept of “shamanism” resonated very powerfully with me. It seemed like the missing link in my self-understanding.

“That’s it!” I said to myself. “THAT’s what has been happening to me! It’s a modern day shamanic initiation!”

But what did that mean?

And what was I supposed to do now?

I was ignorant, but inspired like never before, so I did the only thing I could think of:

I began to study “shamanism” as best as I could.

I saw manifestations of the same phenomenon in every culture, with similar patterns of initiation rites leading to similar results.

I began to understand:

  • Shamanism” is an archetypal phenomenon that exists in varied forms in every culture across time.
  • It is deliberately cultivated in some cultures and deliberately persecuted in other cultures.
  • But it spontaneously emerges everywhere.
  • If it is suppressed, it goes underground and spreads horizontally, esoterically…
  • …because it arises to meet the essential needs of the collective human soul, and will always find a way to keep evolving.
  • It is triggered by crisis and is itself the bringer of crisis (of initiation).
  • We all have this archetype within us. It is inherent in the human soul and inherent in the collective unconscious.

But as you know, this single primeval archetype has been – particularly over the last 1600 years – persecuted and suppressed, shattered and scattered into fragments.

Where did this ORIGINAL SHAMAN fragment?

The archetypal shaman was dismembered, spread abroad, and the bloody limbs had sunk into the “collective unconscious”.

In indigenous cultures, the “shaman” (or whatever these individuals are called) would serve many functions.

But in contemporary Western culture (and wherever its imperialist tentacles spread), these various shamanic functions have become, at best, constricted and compartmentalized (at worst, demonized and exterminated).

One could be a psychotherapist, or a funeral director, or a storyteller, or a healer, or a priest, or a midwife, or a musician, etc., but…

… there was no longer a sanctioned shamanic role in Western society.

This fragmentation has weakened the potency of the archetype in our culture, forcing shamanic individuals into unnatural limitations that work against the unifying wisdom of the archetype itself.

So, in an effort to unify these fragments within my own psyche, and to help unify the fragments scattered throughout my culture, I resolved to embark on a foolish heroic quest:

I resolved to go on a “shamanic journey” to retrieve the “unified soul” of the shamanic archetype that has been fragmented throughout various realms of our contemporary Western culture.

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The Descent to the Underworld

So I began paying attention to anything that struck me as “shamanic”.

But what a broad term!

It kept shape-shifting... but I kept trying to nail it down.

It was a serpent that wove through seemingly every aspect of culture, penetrating into the very depths of the collective unconscious.

Once I had an intuitive feeling for the presence of the archetype, I began seeking out the fragments both deep within myself and out there in various cultural and sub-cultural expressions.

One thread led to the next, and gradually, I started to weave together a map of the fragments.

I threw myself into initiatory study.
I studied archaic patterns of initiation.
I studied esoteric patterns of initiation.
I looked at the life’s work of certain indigenous shamans.
I looked at the life’s work of certain so-called “modern shamans” like Carl Jung.
I studied Jungian psychology.
I studied psychotherapy.
I studied dreams.
I studied myths, both ancient and modern.
I studied alchemy.
I studied visionary art.
I studied esotericism.
I descended to various “underworlds” of our culture.
I studied psychedelics.
I explored the entheogenic use of psychedelics.
I explored various forms of trance.
I went to raves. I went to festivals.
I went to Burning Man.
I explored my sexuality.
I explored my shadow.
I explored the shadows of my culture.
I explored magic.

All the while, I figured…

“So if shamanism is inherently archetypal, then I could become an archetypal shaman, right?”

Wrong! The Fool card of the Tarot.

I thought, naïvely, that archetypal shamanism simply meant ingesting a large dose of psilocybin mushrooms, putting on a blindfold, and banging on a Native drum for hours in order to “go into the spirit world and come back.”

And of course that got me into big trouble!

Unguided by elders or an established tradition, it wasn’t long before I fell into the dark side of the archetype.

To put it in the language of the e-course, I fell into the “3 common pitfalls”: Inflation, faulty discernment, and inadequate (too much) shadow work.

I explored my shadow… excessively.
I explored the shadows of my culture… excessively.
I explored magic (without elders) and fell into sorcery.
I got into big trouble.
I cried out for help.
I was graced with help.
I was sent to the Amazon.
I was lifted out of the abyss.
I found true shamanic elders.
I studied in a lineage.
I worked for many years to undo the damage.
I worked for many years to heal and illuminate my soul.

Looking back, I can now see that my “fall” into the underworld had a powerful redemptive potential.

If I could transmute the darkness into light, the suffering into wisdom, perhaps I could help others who find themselves teetering on the edge of a similar predicament.

And perhaps I had to “go down there” because it is precisely in the underworld where so many fragments of the shamanic archetype were scattered, and where they must now be found today.

I had to go down there to retrieve something that had been lost to Western civilization, dismembered, many centuries ago.

I didn’t have a dedicated elder to guide me in those critical early stages (which cost me dearly), but I certainly did have a crucial “mercurial guide” throughout the whole process: Carl Jung.

Jung made a similar journey himself, and spoke about it at length his autobiography, “Memories, Dreams, Reflections”.

And it was Jung’s example that I endeavoured to follow.

Jung succeeded in his quest.

But why? What was the secret of his success?

For starters, he documented everything. He left his own Ego a golden thread as he plunged down into the depths of his own Soul and the collective soul of Western civilization.

So I did the same thing.

I documented everything.

I captured the whole ordeal in writing.

And then, I cooked it…
… and cooked it…
… and cooked it some more.

I refined and separated.
I recombined and synthesized.
I distilled and distilled and distilled some more…
… in search of the “quintessence” of the archetype.

And gradually, a humble glimpse of the original unity of the shamanic archetype began to emerge out of this alchemical chaos.


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Returning with the Boon

I remember my own courageous folly.

When I embarked on my quest to recover the fragments of the shamanic archetype spread abroad our modern culture, I had little clue what I was signing myself up for.

In many ways, it was a foolish endeavour.

There were times when I regretted my audacity.
There were times when I suffered for my ambition.
There were times when I feared I had become lost.
There were times when I had definitely become terribly lost.

But in those times, it was the warm and triumphant spiritual presence of those who had come before me – and successfully made the same journey – that encouraged me, guided me, protected me (and saved my ass) from the more serious dangers. And those elders inspired me to accomplish my descent, and return with something valuable to share.

So in late 2016, approximately 12 years after I resolved upon my quest, and 17 years after the onset of my initiatory process, I finally returned with a boon in hand to share with my culture.

This boon is the Shamanic Archetype Workbook – the foundation stone for the first course of the School of Modern Soul Science.

When I sat down to flesh out the various facets of the shamanic archetype, drawing on my experiences and my studies, the entire workbook virtually dictated itself to me.

I won’t say I “channelled” it. That would discount the essential role played by my Ego.

But I can say that the moment I started writing things down, the workbook quickly and decisively unfolded according to its own will and seemingly pre-determined design.

Apparently, I had done so much bold and fruitful inner work over the previous 17 years that my Ego was now capable of bringing down and clearly articulating the inspiration from my Higher Self.

So after many harrowing experiences…

And so much bold and even reckless research...

After throwing myself headlong into the contemporary manifestations of the shamanic archetype, getting burned and wounded along the way...

I was finally able to return to my culture with a useful boon – an authentic map to guide those who would make a similar journey.


...and sharing the boon!

An integral part of the shamanic archetype is the notion of “returning with the boon to share with the tribe”.

Now you know what went in to the retrieving of this boon.

It’s the distillation of 20 years (as of 2019) of serious initiatory work.

It’s a transmutation of a lot of suffering that I brought on myself through my audacity and arrogance (qualities that were, I now realize, necessary for me to embark in the first place).

But the thought of others benefitting from it…

… is precisely what makes it all worth it.

As they say in Brazil, valeu a pena! (it was worth the pain!)

So, I truly and sincerely want to share it with you.

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A Special Sort of Community

It is difficult to overstate how precious is the communal aspect of the School of Modern Soul Science.

The entry point of the school is "the shamanic archetype", so that means every soul that arrives is touched in some way by this archetype.

The result is truly magical - a tribe of kindred souls, united by the innermost qualities of their being, united by similar backgrounds (the sufferings and traumas of those called to be wounded healers), and a shared sense of higher purpose and responsibility to the world.

The community is also particularly special because those manifesting the shamanic archetype have invariably faced a lot of isolation, loneliness, being misunderstood (even scapegoated) by societal institutions, parents, friends, even one's own spouse...

... but in this community, you will find many others who instinctively, empathically, compassionately, and clairvoyantly understand you, what you've been through, and what you're going through...
... because they've been through and are going through something uncannily similar, and are so happy and relieved to finally have a chance to share their love and compassion, wisdom and understanding with you, and to receive it back from you in kind.

​​​​​​​Shamanic individuals are innately the "outsiders" of society, because it is necessary for them to break free from the matrix of collective consciousness in order to be initiated into spiritual realms of consciousness.
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In this community, however, you will find yourself INSIDE a warm circle of loving, compassionate, and wise brothers and sisters.
This collective soul current is innately healing and comforting, because it is founded upon the compassion of wounded healers and spiritual warriors, each of whom brings unique gifts, inspiring stories, powerful light and palpable love and kindness.
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In addition to having access to the powerful and transformative SHAMANIC ARCHETYPE WORKSHOP curriculum, your tuition entitles you to LIFETIME ACCESS to this precious community of kindred souls.

Your membership includes lifetime access to 4 components of community and dedicated support.

There is the private Facebook group, which is like the "Campus Commons". Here you can share, dialogue, support one another, and form friendships and community bonds.

And there are two weekly groups that meet on a video conferencing system called Zoom. 

One is a creative art facilitation group - basically a mini-workshop that happens every week, that you are free to attend as often and as long as you want. 

The other is a general "study group" where students gather to support one another through the magical alchemy of the workshop.

And you even receive ongoing individual support from your personal workshop coach. 

The Shamanic Archetype Workshop is a collective alchemical vessel built on the premise that we are all unique individuals with free will and a unique purpose, and yet we are also being guided and inspired by the same archetype, and are participating in a collective evolutionary and healing labor.

The communal aspects of this workshop are integral and priceless.

So give it a try! Enroll in the workshop and join the community, and see if you feel right at home.

You'll know right away.

You can join today for only $60 for the first month, and if you are not completely happy, completely inspired, completely thrilled, completely satisfied, you have 30 days to get a $30 refund, and besides that, you can cancel your membership at any time.

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Student Testimonials
"It has been a magical journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. It has been a strong force in my overall well-being."

"As I’ve worked through the Shamanic Archetype Workbook, I have learned a lot about myself. It invited me to take a good look. Who am I? How did I become me? Who do I want to be?

In learning about the archetypes, how I relate to them, and how they apply to me, I am finding my place in the world. It has brought a deeper meaning and intention to my life. It has allowed me to learn to navigate this world consciously. Instead of wondering why things happen(ed) to me, I am discovering what they have to teach me and how I can decide my own path. It has been a magical journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. It has been a strong force in my overall well-being.

I recommend this course for anyone who wants to grow on a spiritual level and has the willingness to take an honest look inside themselves."

- Esther Hopper



"Now that I have this knowledge, there is more certainty in my life and I have been able to make remarkable progress toward my goals."

"With the help of the The Shamanic Archetype Workbook, Andrew helped me understand who I am, that I am not broken, and that I have a reason to live. The mandala showed my past, as well as where I should go in the future. Now that I have this knowledge, there is more certainty in my life and I have been able to make remarkable progress toward my goals.

Before joining, I had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and bipolar, and had been on heavy medication for over 10 years. Working with Andrew Camargo and the program he has created at The School of Modern Soul Science, all of the symptoms wreaking havoc in my life are gone, and I no longer need medication. I have found peace of mind through the gentle guidance of the school."

- Ashley Wisner



"Discovering my resonance with the various Shamanistic types unlocked the gateway to these remembrances of who I am, which means I can at last fully own these ways, and use them in a right way."

“As I work back through the years I can see how these threads are at my very core, and have always been there … Memories surfaced of mystical visions I had as a child (but had no understanding of) …

Discovering my resonance with the various Shamanistic types unlocked the gateway to these remembrances of who I am, which means I can at last fully own these ways, and use them in a right way.

I can sense a new path emerging, uniquely my own, that will also hopefully be of service to others.

The Workbook truly is a key to the subconscious and to Spirit. This is serious soul food. It feels game changing in a very good way.”

- Claire Gerrard




“As I work through everything, I can feel the blockages in my awareness being freed. I feel clarity come to me. I physically feel my heart open..."

“As I work through everything, I can feel the blockages in my awareness being freed. I feel clarity come to me. I physically feel my heart open and it has made me even more sensitive…

The more I think through the questions, the more clarity I get… I can't wait to get through it all and see my mandala.”

- Zach Sutton




"...after completing my mandala, and sealing my past into vessels, I was finally able to begin to let go of my traumas. Through working on the images for the healing vessels, my creative juices started flowing again. Then the magic of the mandala really started working..."

“Before completing the mandala I felt stuck in my life… Even after many years of trying to deal with my traumatic past through various psychological and spiritual healing practices and therapies, I was still plagued by fears of rejection and failure.

However, after completing my mandala, and sealing my past into vessels, I was finally able to begin to let go of my traumas. Through working on the images for the healing vessels, my creative juices started flowing again.

Then the magic of the mandala really started working. I came upon an art gallery whose owners are excited to feature my art. Whereas in the past I was mostly drawn to gallery owners who rejected my creations, now I was connecting with caring spiritual people who appreciate my mythic creations… My fears and anxieties have been replaced by anticipation and excitement as I face new challenges.”

 - Claire Elek



"The lectures, along with the workbook he provides, help you to zero in on your particular gifts and teach you alchemical techniques to develop these aspects."

"Andrew's lectures have a fresh and unique approach to arising shamanic archetypes, as he puts it. They have been very insightful and inspiring. The lectures, along with the workbook he provides, help you to zero in on your particular gifts and teach you alchemical techniques to develop these aspects.

This guy is passionate about growing his tribe and equipping you with the tools necessary for you to have a dramatic impact on your life and the ones you influence. Definitely worth the investment in self. I highly recommend this course and this teacher."

- David Bynum



“The Shamanic Archetype Workbook has helped to solidify my understanding of myself and my place in society and the world that I live in…"

"The Shamanic Archetype Workbook has helped to solidify my understanding of myself and my place in society and the world that I live in… the work is accessible and even enjoyable, especially once you reach the creation of your personal mandala… Selecting symbols that were the most appropriate representation crystallized my understanding of myself and where I fit into society.”

- Mark Shakespear



"...this course has both astonished and surprised me with its ability to help heal and transform the soul."

As a newfound lover of Jung, admitst a shamanic calling and crisis, and ever committed to the path of my soul's unfoldment and growth, The School of Modern Soul Science has been a pleasure to deep dive into.

Understanding how the shamanic archetype webs and weaves itself into my own unique form via its many facets helps to solidify its expression and ground its reality.

The alchemical component to this course has both astonished and surprised me with its ability to help heal and transform the soul.

Andrew’s knowledge and wisdom resonates with my own path of learning and I find him to be full of integrity, authenticity, and deeply real.

I think the magic he has woven by putting all of these elements together is not only timely for us at this time of global awakening, but increasingly vital as we navigate these crossing times.

The path can be very difficult when we navigate it on our own, without the help of elders to guide us, and this course and community can be an invaluable resource to help counteract some of those challenges on the initiatory path. It takes time and takes work, as all true paths do, but it bears results if you do... I highly recommend to anyone on the shamanic, spiritual and soulful path. 


- Kristy Allan





"The clear, well organized, interesting and intriguing information presented in the seminars by Andrew Camargo has had a powerful clearing, organizing, and illuminating effect on how I see my entire life now. Andrew's course has helped me finally fully commit to my particular spiritual path."
"So far I have benefited... by having a much clearer understanding of the process I have been involved with my entire life -- that process being an archaic shamanic calling I received as a child. The clear, well organized, interesting and intriguing information presented in the seminars by Andrew Camargo has had a powerful clearing, organizing, and illuminating effect on how I see my entire life now. Andrew's course has helped me finally fully commit to my particular spiritual path.

I have met many teachers, healers and guides in my life in the last 30 years and Andrew has been one of the few knowledgeable people I felt I could really trust. I really appreciate how he can share his real life experience with much humility along with his through understanding of the subject matters he presents. I also appreciate how one of the pillars of the school is to hold opposites. I belief this is one of the keys to understanding life deeply."

- Mayra Vargas





"...covers a breadth and depth of Soul Alchemy I previously had no idea existed."

"The work Andrew Camargo has put into this curriculum covers a breadth and depth of Soul Alchemy I previously had no idea existed. The knowledge shared has further crystallized my own spiritual journey in a way that helps me better understand myself and how to engage in the world.

The urge, the burning desire to transcend my spiritual self from abstraction to more concrete ideas finds an ally in this curriculum. The cohort is an amazing opportunity to interact with like-minded, non-judgmental, beautiful souls. The decision to invest in my soul was easy, I haven't once regretted joining this cohort. Your Soul will thank you."

- Keegan McKenna




"... an absolute wealth of esoteric knowledge and ancient wisdom combined with the practical and modern application..."

"I have been a student of the School of  Modern Soul Science since Andrew launched earlier this year, and I recommend it to anyone and everyone as it is an absolute wealth of esoteric knowledge and ancient wisdom combined with the practical and modern application of the material that only a teacher can provide. It has been incredibly helpful in integrating my inner and outer worlds!

I strive to balance the secular, clinical with the artistic, spiritual minds - that's been my endeavor,  and the school has brought nothing but light on these processes; faster than I can process! "

- Oliver Levi Halverson




"... provides a revolutionary body of knowledge and resources combined with an invaluable community..."

As a human being in a rapidly evolving spiritual world it is often difficult to avoid getting lost in the light of the infinite cosmos or trapped in the darkness of our own shadow. Thankfully, we are not alone, and the wisdom from those who have come before us and those around us exists to help us find the balance necessary to connect with our Higher Self in the most true and powerful way.

The School of Modern Soul Science provides a revolutionary body of knowledge and resources combined with an invaluable community for any individual navigating the thrilling, yet challenging waters of an awakening soul.

- Ben Davis





"These eight months have been one of the most interesting, challenging and psychologically, spiritually healing periods in my life."

I've been attending the School of Modern Soul Science for eight months. These eight months have been one of the most interesting, challenging and psychologically, spiritually healing periods in my life. Not only have I received and continue to receive deep alchemical healing from past traumas, and spiritual knowledge from assignments and videos given by Andrew Camargo, but also unconditional support and encouragement from Andrew and from the other students. I feel grateful for having been given the opportunity to discuss delicate spiritual subjects and to share my life journey in a non-judgmental, safe environment.

- Claire Elek




"In past work I've gotten to know many of my shadows, but never to this depth."

"Over the past twenty years I have been studying different modalities of healing and discovering authentic self. I've studied T.M., obtained my Masters in Reiki, worked and studied with the ARC Institute, and completed several courses with the Four Winds Society - most significantly the Shamanic Training.

After completing the FWS graduate program I had a strong sense that all the training had missed a key component if I was to be effective in helping to address contempary social issues. They all excluded the Ego on purpose. This was very troublesome. How is one to work in our society effectively if we didn't engage the Ego? As well how are we going to be effective ourselves if we do not engage this powerful aspect of self? In our culture how can we heal ourselves if we don't heal our Ego?

I had discussed this with founders of different organizations but without satisfactory resolve.

When I discovered the School of Modern Soul Science I was immediately impressed with the fact that the curriculum scope covered developing the tools related to working effectively in our society / culture and healing our Egos so that they become a key positive aspect of our being! That was enough to hook me. Plus, as I had focused on shamanic studies of the Americas I was very interested in learning the European shamanic (alchemical) traditions studied in the school.

I am not disappointed. The the first 5 modules and the workbook of the first year have given me an incredible understanding of self and how the shamanic archetypes are expressing in my life. As well I have greater clarity of my life's journey. The good, bad, and the ugly; the stuff you hide.

In past work I've gotten to know many of my shadows, never to this depth. I am now able to embrace them. They do not now sneak up on me as easily and I'm able to have more compassion for the expression of them in others.

The knowledge and skills I have gained already is very impressive. I can hardly wait to experience the entire curriculum.

I highly recommend [this school] to people on a spiritual path or who have an interest in shamanic traditions, alchemical traditions, mythology and psychology. It is an excellent program."

- Glen Timbers




"I have read and studied widely, but I've never encountered spiritual models communicated this way. I think it is clear, powerful, and inspiring. I want to learn more, so I will enroll."


- S.R.


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"I recommend this workshop to anybody seeking to explore the deeper levels underlying the contemporary manifestations of shamanism and shamanic vocation. Andrew Camargo is a profound and pioneering thinker who has dedicated his life to making the ancient Mystery School wisdom available for us today. Anyone will benefit greatly from taking this."

- Daniel Pinchbeck
​​​​​​​acclaimed author of "Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism", "2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl", "Notes from the Edge Times", and "How Soon Is Now?"
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About Andrew Camargo

I have been studying Archetypal Shamanism, Entheogenic Spirituality, European Alchemy, Jungian Psychology, Modern Mythology and Visionary Art for the past 18 years.  

I earned my B.A. from Yale University in 2002 studying Literature and Psychoanalysis, when I was introduced to the work of C.G. Jung, and the mysterious Art of Alchemy. In 2009 I earned my M.A. from the Pacifica Graduate Institute studying Jungian Psychology and Mythology. Since 2006 I have participated in and extensively journaled over 430 Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Santo Daime tradition.

Throughout my studies, I realized that the art of spiritual Alchemy was Western civilization’s own version of shamanic initiatory wisdom, and as such, it had something very unique and valuable to offer the modern seeker – provided its arcane symbolic language could be decoded. So I embarked on a sustained effort to decode the magical connection between Esoteric Alchemy and Entheogenic Shamanism, Jungian Psychology, and Modern Mythology...and nothing could have prepared me for what I discovered:  A magic key to unlock treasure beyond compare!  

I now offer the key to the same treasure in the form of this school, The School of Modern Soul Science, to the ones courageously seeking this particular sort of knowledge at this particular time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Immediate Practical Concerns


Membership tuition is in USD (United States currency).

Your own country's sales taxes apply. For example, if you live in Canada, you will also pay HST. If you live in the EU, you will pay the VAT.

That is entirely up to you! You can take the curriculum at your own pace, as your lifestyle permits. You can work through the lessons slowly, when you can squeeze them in, or you can dive in and go through the workshop in a couple of weeks if that is all you are going to do in those days. The lessons average about 10 minutes, and they can be watched on your mobile phone, so can take in a lesson in a variety of circumstances.

The Alchemical creative assignements (mandalas) vary in their time committment, but they all require you to set aside a block of time for creative inner work.

So I would say there is a minimum of 30 minutes of time required per week, and there is no maximum limit. And if you are going through a particularly busy period, you can pause your progress through the workshop.

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The Alchemical Assignments unfold according to a recommended timeframe. This timeframe is pitched for people who have 2-4 hours a week to work on this material.

But life happens! And you have all the power to determine your own timeframe. If you fall behind the recommended timeframe for the assignments, don't worry! You will receive lots of e-mail support to re-adjust and stay on track, and you can also choose to pause this e-mail support for an amount of time that you determine. Your Personal Coach will continue to check in with you, and help you to resume your progress, if you wish.

If you are going through a particularly busy or hectic period, and do not have as much time as you wish (or no time at all) to watch the lectures and/or work on the creative assignments, you can opt for a low maintenance "keep your foot in the door" option. This is something you can work out with your Personal Coach.

You will receive dedicated support from your Personal Coach, who will check in with you and help you set your goals. Your Coach will also help you progress through the workshop curriculum, and submit your soul artiacts to receive certificates of completion.

You will also receive dedicated support from the school's TAs (Teaching Assistants), who interface with students on the private Facebook group. They will answer the majority of your questions, and supplement the support from your Coach.

You will also receive lots of support from your community; from your fellow students in the private Facebook group.

If you are not on Facebook, don't worry. You will receive regular e-mails from your Coach, helping you stay connected to the curriculum and progressing in a fruitful alchemical manner.

If you find yourself stuck, or somehow psychologically blocked on your progress, just reach out to your Coach.

I am very rarely, if ever, on Facebook myself, but I am reachable by e-mail. I cannot give a lot of individual attention to each student, as that would very quickly become unmanageable, but the Coaches and TAs pass on communications to me, including emergency questions and requests, as well as outstanding (heartfelt, soulful, powerful) assignment submissions.

The main direct point of contact between me and you will be the monthly Q and A sessions, which go on as long as they need to, and are always recorded, archived, and indexed.

The lessons average about 10 minutes. A few lessons are longer, from 20 to 30 minutes.

The creative assignments can take as long as you wish. Some people may choose to pour a lot of time and effort into their mandalas. Others may not have the same amount of time available to devote.

When I first launched the school, I saved all the lessons in HD. Through student feedback, I came to understand that many students were taking in lessons on their mobile phones, and the HD format was using up all their data. Since then, I've reformatted all the lessons to a lower resolution, so they take up considerably less data. So no, the video lessons wont eat up all your data. And the audio downloads of the lessons are even smaller, and can be listened to with no data at all.

"Is This a Good Fit for Me?"


While this material draws on ancient and arcane wisdom that was not written for the modern soul, it has been intentionally woven together and presented in a way to make it as accessible as possible for those individuals looking for it and needing it. To make the esoteric subject matter accessible, it is written primarily in a psychological language that is easy to relate to your personal experiences, regardless of where you're coming from.

If you have a sincere interest in your spiritual development, a willingness to do the work, and ask questions, you will be able to understand and benefit from this no matter where you're starting from.

There is no finish line to the work of self-knowledge and self-development. If you have already been sincerely doing this kind of work for any period of time you will benefit even more from this curriculum, presented in this way.

There are already some very experienced students in the school, who have studied for decades with numerous renowned spiritual teachers, healers, shamans, who feel that they have finally found a key piece of the puzzle that's always been missing from their previous work.

It comes from me, Andrew Camargo.

So that raises the question, "Where did I get this knowledge from?"

I got this knowledge from a few sources, which I will tell you now.

First, from C.G. Jung, whom I studied both on my own and also in Graduate School.

Second, from the Rosicrucian Alchemists who thrived in Europe between approximately 1450 and 1700 AD.

Third, from Rudolf Steiner.

Fourth, from my initiatory work in the Santo Daime, and my direct experiences with the entheogenic teacher at the heart of this tradition.

Fifth, from my elders in the Santo Daime tradition, in particular my main elder, Padrinho Sebastião, and his family.

Sixth, from my own visions, shamanic journeys, active imaginations, dreams, experiences in the spiritual realms, and from the teachings of a number of plant teachers, including ayahuasca, psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis, rapé, and others. In other words, from my own "shamanic gnosis" over the last two decades.

Seventh, from my Higher Self, which cobbled together the above six sources of knowledge, and birthed them into a new synthesis in the form of The School of Modern Soul Science.

The materials for this course, and all the courses at the SoMSS, come from the synthesis of four lineages of knowledge - Archetypal Shamanism, Jungian Psychology, European Alchemy, and Creative Mythology.

There are religious denominations of the world that do not find these esoteric realms of study to be forbidden. And there are others that do. This is something only you can determine for yourself.

Much depends on whether you are attuned to the esoteric dimension of your faith. This curriculum draws on the wisdom of the hermetic lineage, which is fundamentally esoteric, inter-cultural, transcultural, and trans-epochal.

In other words, this program of study is drawn from the perennial tradition - the thread of esoteric wisdom that weaves through all religions.

Everything taught in the SoMSS is aligned with the teachings of Rosicrucian Alchemy, which is a hermetic amalgam of gnostic Christian impulses, and pagan, shamanic Mystery Wisdom. It works to restore the Pagan impulse to Christian Gnosis, and to restore the Christ Impulse to Pagan Gnosis.

If you are a conservative Christian, who is not open to more esoteric, gnostic streams of spirituality, you will likely condemn this as witchcraft.

But if you are the kind of Christian who understands that the "spirit world" is quite real, and that there are many sorts of spirits out there, and you can see the presence of both a God and a Goddess in the face of Nature, and you believe that God lives in the "I AM" of our innermost being, you might find this program to be a great inspiration for your spiritual development.

If you are oriented toward Pagan spirituality, and (quite understandably) have a particular objection to "Churchianity", trust that you will find no Churchianity in this program. But you will find genuine Christian impulses to the extent that Christ is understood as the embodiment of the Divine I AM - which is what you are striving for in your spiritual development.

If you are thoroughly steeped in New Age teachings, this program may challenge some of your assumptions and the accuracy of some of the beliefs that you take for granted. It may involve more "shadow work" than you are comfortable doing. But these challenges will inspire you to look closely at your beliefs and see what they are actually founded on.

The purpose of this curriculum is to guide you into a descent into your inner-most being. While you may certainly "ascend" to greater heights of self-hood, the orientation of this curriculum is not simply "ascending". One must go down into the depths before one can truly go up to a higher realm (and remain there, free of fantasy).

If you are in the habit of referring to yourself as a shaman, this program will not work for you as well as it would if you considered yourself still an apprentice with much to learn. Generally speaking, the more knowledge and spiritual power one presumes to have, the less receptive one is to new sources of wisdom.

While I cannot guarantee "healing", I can certainly say that all the work you do in this workshop is inherently healing by nature, because it is always working toward unifying previously fragmented parts of your psyche. The guiding spirit of the school is the "unification of opposites", so all the inner work you will do will bring together your conscious psyche and your unconscious psyche into a more harmonious relationship, and this has an inherently healing effect.

All the Alchemical Assignments are, in one way or another, opportunities for you to do "soul-retrieval" work. While the lectures and your peers may help you heal on this journey, it is ultimately you who must become your own healer, and the coursework will give you ample opportunity to do that.

Moreover, you will find the approach to "archetypal shamanism" innately healing beause it will provide you with a clear framework with which you can look back on your past and re-frame it in a new, clear, and completely empowering way that makes sense of experiences that may have been, up until now, bewildering, seemingly senseless, and traumatic.

Greater self-knowedge. Your ego's consciousness will penetrate more deeply into your prevoiusly subconscious realms, and the subconscious contents will become new parts of your conscious "I AM". This results in more vigor, balance, inner peace.

Greater wholeness. You can expect to do a lot of "soul-retrieval" work through the Alchemical Assigments, and this will have a wide array of profound benefits.

Transformation. You can expect to undergo a profoundly transformative journey through the workshop, moving always closer to manifesting greater increments of your Higher Self.

Adjustment and greater spiritualization of your "ego". Your ego, contrary to the New Age truism, is not something that you can (or should) get rid of. Quite the opposite, you must spiritualize it, because it has a very, very important role. It is meant to be the bearer of your Divine I AM - the vessel in which your Higher Self actually incarnates. Through this curriculum, you will put your ego into the alchemical furnace, so that it can evolve, and become a faithful servant of your Higher Self.

You can expect to have a much clearer sense of your purpose, your vocation, your shamanic specialization, and what it means to be a shamanic individual in the world today.

You can expect to get much more clarity on the next steps in your spiritual journey.

You can expect to make powerful new friendships.

You can expect to tap into a vast lineage of ancestral wisdom through the lineage of Alchemy.

You can expect to learn ancient knowledge in a modern way, and apply ancient wisdom to your modern situation in the world.

While the teachings of the school draw on the Mystery traditions throughout the ages, this is not a Mystery School, and I would caution you to not entirely trust any institution that claims to be a "Mystery School" - even a "modern" one.

A true "Mystery School" is a school of entheogenic initiation. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and elsewhere, the Mystery Schools rigorously prepared candidates for their initiation, and in the initiation itself, the candidate was required to ingest a powerful entheogenic sacrament, which brought them into direct contact with the higher spiritual realms, and the mysteries contained therein.

Today, there are many institutions claiming to be modern "Mystery Schools". These schools certainly derive their teachings from lineages that ORIGINATE from true Mystery Schools, but they are not, themselves, actual Mystery Schools in the traditional sense.

The School of Modern Soul Science does not lead people through entheogenic initiation ceremonies, although it does provide an education that would make for ideal preparation for entheogenic work.

Nor are non-entheogenic ceremonies integral parts of the curriculum. In other words, you do not need to participate in any ritual or ceremony in order to progress through the curriculum. You will be guided through inner work, and will be expected to engage in psycho-spiritual development in order to progress through the curriculum. You will also be encouraged to create your own rituals of soul work, and to bring any ceremonial work you do (on your own, or with whatever group you choose) into the 'alchemical vessel' of your work in this school.

If you are called to seek out entheogenic initiation in certain spiritual lineages, the School of Modern Soul Science will be an invaluable source of guidance only insofar as it offers you universally applicable tools and an archetypal "science of initiation" that will help you orient yourself, understand what is actually happening, and develop greater discernment so as to not get deceived and fall into an undesirable predicament for your soul.

The School of Modern Soul Science draws on entheogenic lineages of wisdom, but the teachings offered in the school are universal in their applicability to the human quest for evolution, healing, and the cultivation and manifestation of our Divine Nature.

If you were to trace the teachings back to their source, you would find entheogenic traditions, but you could say the same thing about virtually every religion on earth, and virtually every civilization on earth. Those who are educated in the role of entheogens in human history understand the central role they have played in the Mysteries of all civilizations, and those educated in the role of the Mysteries in human history understand that they have been the fountainhead of all culture and all civilization.

But despite the entheogenic source of the knowledge in this school, its teachings are equally applicable to those following decidedly non-entheogenic paths. That is because the teachings are fundametally universal, fundamentally archetypal in nature. Every human has a soul - an astral body - and the "science" of the astral body is universal.

If you ARE committed to an entheogenic spiritual path, you will find the teachings contained in this school to be extremely helpful to you, both as ideal preparatory work for a serious dive into an entheogenic initiation, and as ideal ongoing supplementary support for a long-term entheogenic study.

If your spiritual path is NOT entheogenic, you will find just as much value in this curriculum. The alchemical homework assignments will be just as effective, transformative, and beneficial, and the "science of the astral body" will apply equally to your development, and will yield good fruits if you apply this science to your own soul-work.

Jungian Psychology is a good example of this same thing: If you trace this lineage of wisdom back, you will find entheogenic origins. However, the teachings are most certainly "archetypal", and profoundly beneficial to anybody serious about inner work, regardless of their methods and techniques for engaging in it (dreams, imagination, creativity, or injesting entheogneic agents). The teachings of Jungian Psychology are very useful to Westerners engaged in entheogenic study, and as anybody who has undergone Jungian analysis can attest, the teachings and methods are also extremely powerful for those working with dreams, imagination, and psychotherapy in general.

So long story short, the School of Modern Soul Science is unique in that it offers teachings that are valuable to both groups - those on a decidedly entheogenic path, and those on a decidedly non-entheogenic path.

"What if I Have Blocks, Fears, or Doubts?"


It is natural to be afraid, and to be expected. This school is calling on you to embark on profound inner work, and even profound self-healing work. Right before you embark on such a journey, all the negative forces (of fear, self-doubt, skepticism) rear their ugly heads and scream out in an attempt to thwart you, discourage you, prevent you from taking the decisive step forward.

It is necessary to overpower these retarding forces through an act of courage, an act of faith in yourself, an act of trust. These forces are there to act as "Threshold Guardians", to ensure that you do not proceed until you are actually able to summon the courage and inner force needed to move forward.

Know that you will be very supported in this journey. The curriculum itself is your main support. If you follow the curriculum, it will act like a treasure map, leading you always closer and closer to the gold. In addition to that, you will have support from your Coach, teacher, and from your fellow students, who can relate to what you're going through, and who have lots of love and compassion to share with you. Additionally, you will have the support of the TAs, if you are willing but unable to progress.

Healing and transformation is hard. A part of you needs to die before you can transform, before you can exerpeince a rebirth to a higher state of being. If you are feeling fear, it is because a part of you does not want to let go; does not want to die, so that something higher can be born. This is natural, but it is also going to hold you back if you remain in this state.

This program is meant to provide you with wise, compassionate, truthful and trustworthy guidance as you go through a personal transformation process. It will offer you the tools you need, but only you can summon the necessary courage to take the leap into the unknown, and win a victory there.

First of all, it is necessary for you to understand WHY you have had "weak willpower" and difficulty in following through on things that you have started.

The reason is simple: Soul-loss, soul-fragmentation.

Your conscious ego - your "I am" - has not been effectively connected to your subconscious psyche, which is the source of your "mojo".

Through the alchemical assignments, you will undergo a tranformational experience that will re-align your ego and your subconscious psyche, and create a greater connection of inspiration and vigor.

The alchemical assignments are fundamentally about "soul-retrieval" and integrating previously fragmented parts of your psyche into a new wholeness. As you do this work, you will have an opportunity to re-discover that "mojo" that you lost, or perhaps never had, because it will grow out of the inner work that you do.

But the paradox is that, in order to do this "soul-retrieval work" that has the potential to invigorate your willpower, you need to summon an initual burst of willpower to EMBARK on the alchemical process, and sustain a minimal amount of willpower to REMAIN in the fruitful alchemical process.

And this must come from you. Nobody can force you to do your own personal, spiritual, self-study work. Nor should they. This requires your willing, voluntary participation every step of the way if you hope to get anything out of it.

That being said, you will have real support and accountability to do this work... If you want it.

The community of students already doing this work, and bearing magical fruits, is growing by the day. There are senior students, Coaches, and TAs who have already worked through the curriculum and know where the challenges lay, and how to best overcome them.

If you take advantage of the support structures available to you, you have a good chance to finally overcome the forces that oppose your spiritual progress. Shadow work is an integral part of the foundational, 100-level of the school. But don't worry! The Shamanic Archetype Workshopis a golden thread that guides you to the front door of your blocks, but if you keep following the thread, it will guide you PAST them, to a breakthrough into a new stage of self-realization.

Are you feeling strongly called to this work after reading up to this point? Do you feel more excitement and enthusiasm than fear, apprehension, avoidance, doubt?

After reading everything on this page, either you feel something deep within you calling you forward... or you don't.

You may still have hesitations about what you're signing up for. This is normal. It's a good indication that you take the subject matter seriously, as you should. It's serious work meant for serious times.

But if you sincerely desire to unravel the mystery that says "I am", so that you can serve humanity with your unique spiritual gifts, and this sincere desire is ultimately greater than your resistance... you are ready to get started with this work, and you should enroll in The Shamanic Archetype Workshop immediately.

YES!!! Certainly! YES!!! The Alchemical Assignments require you to draw. Every child knows how to do this. As an adult, perhaps you have forgotten, but this program will help you remember. The creative soul-work you do does not have to be "pretty" - it just has to be authentic in order to be effective.

The hardest part is just starting. Once you put pencil to paper, and stop judging yourself according to aesthetic principles, the magic quickly and powerfully unfolds. I have personally seen a number of students who came into the program claiming to have zero artistic talent, only to discover that, once they start, a powerful flood of images pours out of their hand, and they themselves are mesmerized by the result. The creative assignments in this program are magical, and you should not underestimate what will come out of you, once you break through that initial barrier.

Due to the nature of the inner work, the best drawings tend to be raw, crude. If it weren't for the serious and oftentimes heavy subject matter, the drawings might look like those of a 6-year-old.

Of course, if you are an artist or creative individual by trade (as many of the students are), these assignments are absolutely incredible opportunities for creative flowering.

If you just take in the lectures, you will receive considerable benefit. However, in order to maximize the personal TRANSFORMATION you experience, it is essential to accomplish the Alchemical Assignments. However, just the lectures alone have sufficient power to illuminate and transmute aspects of your psyche. But in general, passive learning is not as effective as active inner work.

And passive learning is better than no learning at all. If you don't do the assignments, nor watch the lectures, you will not likely benefit a great deal. HOWEVER! You are still likely to benefit simply from being part of the community. So, even if you don't watch any lectures, you can still benefit from being part of this special community.

If you habitually start and abandon things, this program has the potential to actually shed light on the origins of your self-defeating behaviour patterns. But this won't be easy - progressing through the curriculum does require concerted willpower.

That is one of the reasons we value our community so much. Your Personal Coach is a powerful resource for you to break through your obstacles, and the monthly Q and A with me is another powerful resource to help you progress, especially when you feel stuck or discouraged.

Yes. Absolutely. Very much so. Many students who choose to interact rarely (if at all) in the Facebook group still benefit very much from being a part of this community. They get a deeper understanding of their own process by witnessing other more extroverted students express and discuss their processes.

We have students who avoid Facebook entirely. Virtually all of the homework requires creating "soul artifacts". These students simply do their homework assignments in private, and submit their assignment to their Coach (often letting us know that they are benefitting in profound ways).

For the time being, we have no other online community support structure. We plan to develop a private community forum on a Wordpress site, but for the time being, Facebook is our communal meeting space, and our Q and A sessions are held on a conference program called "Zoom".

Zoom is a great platform for the Q and A sessions, and moreover, you have the option of signing up for a free Zoom account, which will entitle you to unlimited 40-minute sessions with one other person. This means that you can use Zoom to engage in a "buddy system" with another student, at no cost to either of you.

In the past, one student signed up for a professional Zoom account for $40 a month, and hosted a weekly "Soul Science Cafe", which became a beloved virtual hangout every Saturday, and led to the development of very profound friendships.

You can cancel your membership at any time. If you cancel within the first 30 days of enrolling, you will receive a $30 refund.

Why not a 100% refund? The most valuable component of the workshop is the Shamanic Archetype Workbook. Once you enrol in the workshop, you will download the Workbook, and it will be yours for life. So we do not offer at 100% refund, because even if you cancel, you will still have this valuable Workbook.

Long Term Practical Concerns


The Shamanic Archetype Workshop is the is the first course of the 100-level of the school. When you graduate from The Shamanic Archetype Workshop, you will have the option of proceeding to other 100-level courses (with the possibility of Scholarships). If you complete the 100-level courses, you will have the option of proceeding to the 200-level courses. Once you graduate that, you will have the option of proceeding to the 300-level.

The 200-level of the school is more esoteric in nature, and we will dive more deeply into the "science" of modern initiation. It will focus more on the esoteric art of European alchemy, history, the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, and how these teachings work together with the teachings of C.G. Jung.

The 300-level is more esoteric still, with a more advanced study of Alchemy and Steiner's work, and yet it also has a strong focus on bringing the fruits of your initiatory work to bear in the world at large. The school is ultimately leading people to become powerful spiritual visionaries, leaders, and healers in the world.

In order to graduate from The Shamanic Archetype Workshop, you will need to submit a Mandala of your Shamanic Soul Signature and Soul Offering.

There are a number of benchmarks you can reach, and you will receive graduated certificates of completed along the way. When you graduate the entire workshop, you will receive a final certificate of completion, and qualify for scholarships and even TA and Workshop Coach positions. At the present moment, the School of Modern Soul Science is too new and too radical to be accepted as a diploma granting institution. In other words, you cannot currenty get a Bachelors, a Masters, nor a PhD in "Modern Soul Science". Hopefully one day this will change. In the meantime, the value of the education (and the transformation it can bring about) speaks for itself.

However, when you graduate from the The Shamanic Archetype Workshop, you will have the opportunity to earn Scholarships for the other 100-level courses. If you complete these, you may proceed to the 200-level, which contains more advanced teachings. So even though your certificate will not help you get a professorship in Academia, you are nonetheless climbing a real mountain of wisdom, and each certificate you receive entitles you to proceed to the next stage of the climb.

What will you have to show? Yourself - transformed! Your own transformation will be the good fruits that you harvest from your investment in this program.

But more than that, you will have proof of this transformation in the form of your "soul artifacts". All your assignments require you to create "soul artifacts" which actually concretize the transformation that is taking place in your soul.

Your final project will be to assemble your "Mandala" - which will demonstrate the magical and mysterious transformation that you have accomplished in the workshop. Because each assignment is a concrete "soul artifact" that demonstrates personal growth, your final Mandala will tell the story (and give proof) of the profound transformation and soul-retrieval work you've done in the workshop.

So if your spouse, or your parents, or your friends, or whomever, says to you, "What are you getting out of this, anyway?", you'll be able to show them your Mandala, and say, "THIS!" And the magic of the Mandala will speak for itself.

It is simple: When you move into greater alignment with your Higher Self, pathways open up for you. Your destiny unfolds.

The Shamanic Archetype Workshop will help you discover your VOCATION - your reason for being. But it's rare for you to find your vocational job already in existence. You need to carve it out for yourself, and that is, in itself, a rite of passage. This is what I did with this school. I knew my vocation was that of a teacher, but I had to create this school in order to be able to manifest my vocation in the world.

Will the school help you do things like build an online school in which you can teach your expertise? Start a private healing practice? Harness a network of shamanic visionaries? Build a portfolio? Build your website? Market yourself?

YES!!! Actually, it will. In the 300-level of the school's curriculum, there will be a big focus on "returning" to the culture with the fruits of your initiatory work. The school will offer - in addition to didactic teachings - much practical teaching about how to actually work in the world, serving your higher purpose. Other teachers, with their own specializations, will eventually join the faculty (coaches, entrepreneurs, visionary web designers, etc.), to help you with your effort to manifest the fruits of all your inner work. An integral part of "modern soul science" is to put the fruits of your inner transformation at the service of your culture. The 300-level of the school will help you do that in a very practical sense.

This school does NOT offer magical, sorcerous techniques (dressed up as New Age teachings about "manifesting abundance") to simply bend the world of money to your will. Most people (the innocent ones) who do this kind of magic have NO IDEA what they are actually getting involved with, and the kind of soul-contracts they are forming. In reality, using magic to manifest money, or any form of material wealth, involves entanglement with deceptive spirits, and is to be avoided.

The Shamanic Archetype Workshop, and your work in the school in general, WILL bring you into greater alignment with your Higher Self - your Divine Nature - and when this happens, your path can unfold properly, in accordance with your karmic destiny. Will you get a job? I cannot promise you will. But you can expect to be doing something much more aligned with your higher purpose, and that often results in making money doing something you love and are very good at. True abundance comes from entering into alignment with your true Spirit, and doing the work of the Great Spirit on earth. Do not believe the New Age sorcery that promises to teach you the secrets of manifesting abundance. This is a viper pretending to be an angel.

Focus on aligning with your Higher Self, with your higher purpose for being incarnated on earth at this time. If you are in alignment with this, everything will unfold properly, in accordance with Divine Wisdom. You will have everything you need to accomplish your purpose, and you will receive as much abundance as you deserve, according to your works, your karma, and how much abundance you create for others. Magical principles are not to be used for selfish impulses. Quite the opposite. This is not the alluring answer, but it's the truthful one.

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