Reindeer Training 2026
Build relationship with this wonderful helping spirit,
and, if you want to, participate in this year's Winter Solstice Blessing
This three-part class guides you into a working relationship with a magnificent Helping Spirit: The Reindeer. There are two Zoom classes and one in-person class/ceremony. You can take just the two Zoom classes, but the third class allows you to participate in our annual Winter Solstice Blessing.
Reindeer, as we will work with her, is a beautiful winter solstice figure and bringer of new life. The way I work with her, she is a form of the Great Mother of Life. I came to the Reindeer from my work thirty years ago with a shaman (Noadi) from the Sami people of Northern Norway. Reindeer is also present in the Celtic world, although not overtly evident. Reindeer has been a powerful presence and helping spirit for me for three decades, and I am so happy to be able to offer you this training and the opportunity to join the festive wahoo of this season’s solstice event.
We are thrilled to announce that our 24th Annual Winter Solstice Blessing will return to the Minnesota Opera Center in downtown Minneapolis. We expect approximately 100 each night for the holiday fun. The event culminates with everyone in the audience receiving a blessing from the Great Reindeer Spirit. So, we offer you this opportunity to work shamanically with the Reindeer, build a powerful relationship with her as an otherworldly helper, and deliver a blessing to the community gathered together each night. That blessing is delivered with the help of a rattle and singing. If you have a rattle, that’s good, but we can also supply you with one.
You can take this training without participating in the Solstice event, but to participate as a blessor in the Solstice event, you must take this training. Women and men alike are welcome. Anyone who wants to work with the Divine Feminine in her blessing and generous aspect is heartily welcomed! As a reindeer blessor, you will also be part of the chorus of singers for the event. You don’t have to have a wonderful voice. There are no auditions. The Solstice event runs on December 19, 20, and 21, Friday-Sunday. It’s great if you commit to all three nights, but not critical.
Reindeer Training Three-Class Schedule:
- Monday, November 30 and Thursday, December 3: Zoom Classes, 6:30-8PM Central Time. Classes are recorded for those who cannot attend live. Zoom Link will be sent Monday Morning, November 30th.
- Sunday, December 6th: In-Person Class and Ceremony, 5:30-8:30 PM. Location to be announced. This class is in person and it is a culminating ceremony. You can take the zoom classes without the ceremony if you wish. However, to be a reindeer blessor in the winter solstice event, you must attend the Dec. 6th ceremony.
Solstice Rehearsals:
- Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30-8:30 PM. Location TBA
- Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30- 9:30 PM / Location TBA
- Friday, December 18th (Dress Rehearsal) 6:30 PM-10PM / Downtown Minneapolis
Solstice Performances (cast call times):
- Saturday, December 19: 5 PM Call. Performance ends at 10 PM.
- Sunday, December 20: 5 PM Call
- Monday (Solstice Day) 5:30 Call plus (After show strike for those willing to help.)
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