ViljaJ, Author at Rumpu-ukon Puoti

16 Nov

Stress, depression, burnout? Seek help from your power animal

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

A power animal – what is it? The concept might be strange to many of us.At school, we don’t learn what a power animal is, because western society treats them mostly as a nonsense. However, a power animal could be described as some kind of spiritual guide that takes the form of an animal in a person’s mind. Read how to connect with your own power animal.

12 Oct

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The remarkable masked shamans of the Alaskan Yupik tribes

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

The snowy ravens of Alaska have been inhabited throughout the ages by a people called the Yupik. The culture of the Yupik had a lot of characteristic features of the hunter-gatherer people, but also shamanism. The shaman played a particularly significant role in the lives of the Yupiit.

05 Oct

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Feasting in Valhalla – A peek into the folk religion of the Vikings

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

We have all heard of the blood-thirsty Vikings who ransacked many countries, but they also left their mark geopolitically and influenced many cultures and languages. Who were the Vikings and what did they believed in? In this article we will take a peek into the beliefs of the people who ruled the territories of present-day Norway, Sweden and Denmark from about 793-1066 BCE.

14 Sep

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Are you interested in shamanism? Do you have a shamanic altar?

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

Shamanism could be a religion, a belief, or a world view, among other things. Many practitioners of shamanism have their own altar at home to use in ceremonies. What is the role of the altar in the life of a shaman, and what can a shamanic altar be like?

13 Sep

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Five tips from contemporary artists on shamanic journeying

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ViljaJ

28.3.2026

Art could offer a great toolkit for shamanic journeying and many shamans today use it to meditate deeper. Check out these five contemporary artists whose inspiring shamanic art might help you embark on your spiritual journey and strengthen your nature connection

Posts by ViljaJ

Stress, depression, burnout? Seek help from your power animal

The remarkable masked shamans of the Alaskan Yupik tribes

Feasting in Valhalla – A peek into the folk religion of the Vikings

Are you interested in shamanism? Do you have a shamanic altar?

Five tips from contemporary artists on shamanic journeying

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