THE LIBRARY ∙ 150+ ESSAYS ∙ THREE DECADES OF WORKThe Wisdom Library
Not a blog - a body of work. Curated into Collections, organised by what you need
COLLECTION ∙ 01
Guided Journeys
Cacao, gong and shamanic ceremonies to meet every spirit guide within.
COLLECTION ∙ 02
Recipes & Rituals
Medicine at home - food, drink and small daily ceremonies.
COLLECTION ∙ 03
Sound Healing
The gongs, the frequencies, and how sound moves what words cannot
COLLECTION ∙ 04
Cacao
The heart-opener — history, medicine and the spirit of Mama Cacao herself
COLLECTION ∙ 05
Herbal Medicine, Plant Magic & Science
Monographs, remedies and the plants that teach as much as they heal
COLLECTION ∙ 06
Shamanic Healing
Practice, technique and the living tradition behind the ceremony
COLLECTION ∙ 07
Wisdom for Women
Hormones, cycles and the seasons of a woman's life
COLLECTION ∙ 08
Sorrell's Reflections
Letters, musings and the philosophy behind the practice
For the curious browser, rather than the seeker
The Sacred Equilibrium: Meeting the Autumn Equinox with Intention, Earth Magic, and Fire
An Autumn Equinox ritual guide — ancient traditions, hedgerow plant magic (Hawthorn, Bramble, Rosehip), and a fire ceremony for gratitude and release.
Which direction of the Medicine Wheel are you standing in right now?
A gentle self-inquiry practice for the Medicine Wheel, paired with a plant ally for East, South, West and North - Calendula, Nettle, Red Clover, Hawthorn.
Working with the Soil of Your Soul
Composting your grief and old stories into medicine — a shamanic practice for turning what weighs you down into the fertile ground your next season of growth needs.
The Eternal Student: Walking the Path of the Shaman, the Herbalist & the Sacred Craft
Sorrell Robbins on lifelong learning, teaching as a mirror, and walking the shamanic and herbalist path together — from sacred rattle making to herbal apothecary craft.
The Death of the Guru: Reclaiming Inner Sovereignty & the Animist Compass
Why losing faith in spiritual gurus isn't a crisis, but liberation. Medical Herbalist & Shamanic Healer Sorrell Robbins on animism, discernment, and reclaiming your own inner authority.
How to Find Yourself: How the Shamanic Path Opens the Door to Your Authentic Self
Why masking begins as protection but becomes exhausting, and how the ancient practice of shamanic journeying helps you soften the masks you no longer need.
One Circle, Many Mirrors: Finding the Universal Thread in the World's Medicine Wheels
Why do the four directions shift between Celtic, Mayan, Native American and TCM traditions? Sorrell Robbins explores the universal wisdom beneath the world's medicine wheels.
From the Cradle to the Cosmos: The Ancient Story of the Rattle
The rattle is humanity's oldest instrument — a sacred bridge between worlds, from ancient indigenous ceremony to the very first sound a baby hears in the nursery.
The Evolution of the Circle: Why We Are Changing the Way We Ceremony
After eight wonderful years, I'm evolving how we gather in Kent. Shorter circles, Sunday afternoons, and a new monthly pure sound healing session — here's what's changing and why.
Circle Medicine: Why the Magic Happens in the Smallest of Spaces
Healing doesn't happen in lines — it happens in circles. Sorrell Robbins explores the neuroscience and shamanic wisdom behind why 6–8 people creates the perfect conditions for deep healing.
Shamanic Journeying for Beginners: A Simple Guide to the Art of Dreaming Awake
Shamanic journeying is effectively dreaming while awake. By quieting the logical mind and leaning into the rhythm of the drum, we can access deep healing and ancient wisdom.
War, Peace and the Path to Homo Luminous
"What influence can I actually have on the wars in the world?" While washing up with my son, a simple question opened a deep doorway into the shamanic transition from 'Wounded Child' to 'Homo Luminous'. Discover why kindness is our evolutionary destiny and how to find your footing in the Year of the Fire Horse.
When Animals Speak
Do animals appear in your dreams as messengers? Discover the shamanic wisdom of power animals and animal allies with Sorrell Robbins.
Walking the Shaman’s Way
Step into a fireside conversation with Plant Spirit Medicine Woman Sorrell Robbins and discover The Shaman’s Way—a year-long, in-person shamanic journey around the medicine wheel. In this intimate interview, Sorrell shares how 13 moons of ceremony, plant spirit allies, Munay Ki rites, and small-circle community can help you heal old wounds, awaken your inner healer, and remember who you truly are.
Dancing With the Dead
A soulful reflection on Día de los Muertos and Samhain — honouring our ancestors through ceremony, cacao, and the tender dance between grief and love.
House Clearing for Sacred Harmony
A shamanic house clearing is like spring-cleaning the soul of your home — restoring harmony, protection, and light. In this guide, I share simple steps you can try yourself to bless and refresh your space for the season ahead.
Not Everyone Sees a Vision
Not everyone sees visions in meditation or shamanic journeying — and that’s okay. Aphantasia, the absence of a “mind’s eye,” reminds us that the spirit world speaks through many senses: feeling, knowing, sound, movement. This article explores the science, shamanic wisdom, and gentle tools for honouring your unique way of perceiving.
Equinox Eclipse: A Threshold for Renewal
A rare Equinox under a Virgo New Moon and Solar Eclipse invites clearing, devotion and soul-aligned beginnings. In this piece I share why cacao is the perfect ally, a simple at-home ritual, and details for our Margate ceremony with gongs.
Healing the Sacred Feminine
The Sacred Feminine is Rising
How plants, sound, and ceremony help us reclaim power, softness, and soul.
Becoming an Earthkeeper
From sacred rage to soul remembering, this is a personal story of environmental awakening, shamanic healing, and deep reconnection with the Earth. Discover the Munay-Ki Earthkeeper rite, the path of service, and simple ways you too can live as an Earthkeeper in these changing times.