Fall in the forest with one path blocked by a tree, and the other open and ready to walk.

A Monthly Morning Journey Circle with Renee Baribeau

Another Direction: Fall Equinox Gathering

Before you decide where you’re going next, it helps to know where you are.

Format

Live Online Talking and Journey Circle

Dates

Sunday, September 20th

Time

9:00am (PDT)

Investment

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$33.00

A Monthly Morning Journey Circle with Renee Baribeau

Another Direction: When Going Deeper Isn’t the Medicine. Sunday, September 20th at 9am (pst)

The Equinox is a turning point.For one brief moment, light and darkness come into balance. Then the season changes direction.Nature does not question the turn. It does not cling to what was or insist on continuing along the same path. It responds to changing light, temperature, wind, and time.What if we could do the same?We are often taught that healing means going deeper.Find the root. Uncover the pattern. Understand what happened. Do more work.And sometimes that is exactly what is needed.But there are moments when continuing to dig keeps us circling the same territory.Sometimes the medicine isn’t deeper. It’s another direction.A river changes course. The wind shifts. Roots grow around stones. A fallen tree sends us along a path we might never have noticed otherwise.The Equinox invites us to stand at that threshold and ask:
What am I still trying to push through that may be asking me to turn?
In this September Journey Circle, we will use the energy of the Equinox to explore the difference between giving up and changing direction, between avoiding something difficult and recognizing that a particular path has given us all it can.Through teaching, shamanic journey, and practical reflection, we will listen for what may be quietly calling us toward another way.You do not have to solve everything before you move.You do not have to keep digging simply because you have already dug so far.Sometimes the obstacle is not asking to be conquered. It is showing you another direction

What You’ll Experience

What you'll discover

1

Discover when going deeper is no longer the medicine and another direction is calling.

2

Explore the Equinox as a powerful threshold for changing course with intention.

3

Learn to recognize the difference between giving up and wisely choosing another path.

4

Journey beyond old patterns and listen for the direction that wants to emerge.

5

Let the shifting season help you loosen what no longer needs to be pushed through.

IS THIS for you?

What you'll discover

This Circle Is for You If...

  • You feel like you’ve gone deep enough and are ready for a new perspective.
  • You’re standing at a crossroads and sensing it may be time to change direction.
  • You want to distinguish between giving up and knowing when a path is complete.
  • You’re ready to listen for what life may be asking of you now.
  • You want practical shamanic tools to help you move forward with clarity.

This circle is Not For You If

  • You’re looking for someone else to tell you which direction to take.
  • You want a quick fix rather than an experience of listening and discovery.
  • You’re committed to pushing through simply because you’ve already come this far.
  • You’re not open to shamanic journeying or nature-based wisdom.
  • You’re not willing to consider that the obstacle itself might be pointing toward another way.

Meet your guide

Renee Baribeau

Renee Baribeau is The Practical Shaman, a Wind Whistler, and the award-winning, best-selling Hay House author of Winds of Spirit. Her newest book, The Practical Shaman, arrives in spring 2027, offering a grounded compass for navigating change, uncertainty, belonging, and purpose.

Through WindWork®, her books, and the award-winning Wind Walker’s Wisdom Oracle, Renee teaches practical shamanic tools for people who want their spiritual practice to hold up in ordinary, everyday life. She is also co-host of The Shamans Cave podcast with Sandra Ingerman.

Another Direction: Fall Equinox Gathering

$33.00

  • $33 per Journey Circle
  • Includes the live gathering + recording
  • Replay available if you can’t attend live

Bonus Recordings Included

Renee Baribeau: Intention Setting for the New Year, Planting Resilient Seeds Journey
Erica Hernandez: Altar of the Four Winds, A Curanderismo Ritual for Renewal & Returning Home
Carey Selk: Tending the Fire of Your Lighthouse
Lisa Weikel: Cultivating Your Resilience Through Deep Listening
Lori Lothian: 5 Rare Astrology Events for 2026

Questions from the Circle

Frequently asked questions

What is a Monthly Journey Circle?
Each month, Renee Baribeau, The Practical Shaman, gathers the community online for teaching, shamanic journey, reflection, and conversation around a timely theme. Every Circle is different, but each is designed to help you listen more deeply and bring what you discover into everyday life.

Do I need experience with shamanic journeying?
No. Beginners are welcome. Renee will guide you through the process and explain what you need to know before the journey begins.

What happens during a Journey Circle?
We begin with teaching and conversation around the month’s theme, followed by a guided shamanic journey or experiential practice. There is also time for reflection, sharing, and listening to the experiences of others.

Do I have to share?
No. You are welcome to participate in the way that feels right for you. Listening is an important part of Circle, too. We practice sharing from our own experience rather than giving advice or interpreting someone else’s journey.

What if I don’t “see” anything during the journey?
That’s completely fine. Shamanic information doesn’t always arrive visually. You may sense, hear, feel, remember, imagine, or simply know something. There is no single correct way to journey.

Why gather every month?
Transformation is rarely one dramatic breakthrough. Regular practice lets us notice patterns, deepen our listening, and recognize changes that might otherwise go unnoticed. The community also becomes part of the practice as we witness and support one another over time.

Do I need to attend every month?
No. Each Journey Circle stands on its own, so you can join whenever a theme speaks to you. Regular participation, however, offers the opportunity to deepen your practice and become part of an ongoing community.

Are the Circles live?
Yes. Monthly Journey Circles are offered live online, creating the experience of gathering together even when we are joining from different places.

What should I bring?
Bring a journal or notebook, something to write with, water, and a comfortable place where you can relax without interruption. Headphones can be helpful but aren’t required.

Is this therapy or a healing session?
No. Journey Circles are educational and spiritual gatherings. They are not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, or other professional treatment.

What is WindWork®?
WindWork® is Renee Baribeau’s nature-based system of practical shamanism. It uses the wisdom of wind, direction, nature, and direct spiritual experience to help us navigate change and bring spiritual practice into ordinary life.

How do I know what this month’s Circle is about?
Each month has a new theme inspired by the season, the natural world, and what Renee is observing in our individual and collective lives. You’ll find the current Circle and registration information on this page.

Who are these Circles for?
They are for anyone looking for a grounded spiritual practice, deeper connection with nature and Spirit, meaningful community, or simply a place to stop for a while and listen.

What if I’m not sure shamanism is for me?
Come curious. You don’t need to adopt a particular belief system or call yourself a shaman. The invitation is simply to experience the practice for yourself and discover what, if anything, it has to offer you.

I especially like ending with that last FAQ. It lowers the threshold considerably and reinforces that you are teaching people shamanic practices, not asking them to assume a spiritual identity.

One Last Word

You don't need the map

You’re learning to use the compass. Join The Year-End Compass and finish this year with your bearings, not just your resolutions.

What Others Are Saying

Dominique

“I was present the other day in your solstice ceremony and loved it!”

Ellen

“Today’s session helped me connect with my deep & calm core.”

Margaret

“Looking forward to next month. Even when it’s challenging for me, deepening my own inner work through these monthly circles is so worth it.”

Judy R

“i am amazed how far you have come since i first met you some years ago (is it around 5 now?). you really have connected with the core of the wind shamanism you brought back to life then and are flying with it now! so much inspiration.”

Sandra S

“I've loved the ones I've been able to do. I've longed for real time connection with fellow seekers. Thank you so much for holding these virtual gatherings in which we can share.  ”

Wachian W

“While working outside, surrounded by woods, I was trying to locate a water leak in the lines supplying our camps. I stopped in an open area because I thought I heard running water. As I followed the sound and the energy, I noticed the leaves of one tree moving in the wind, even though none of the other trees were moving. The sound of the leaves and the running water seemed to become one. I followed it up the dirt road toward the tree. As I got closer, the sound grew louder. When I reached the tree, the wind slowed, and just behind the neighboring cottage was the water leak. The wind and the tree had led me directly to it. From my heart, I thanked them both. Thank you, Renee, for introducing me to this remarkable way of working with the wind. WindWork® has become a meaningful addition to my work as a shamanic practitioner.”.”

Amanda x

“The journey was deeply helpful. I am healing something around what it means to be a woman in relationship, and the wind brought me a clear teaching. I am very glad I attended the class and had the opportunity to meet Renee. I also read Winds of Spirit and enjoyed it very much. I know I will continue working with the wind. Just last week, the wind blew through my house while I was speaking with a neighbor, slamming the door behind me and locking me out. It happened twice in two days, although nothing like it had occurred in all the decades I have lived here. I feel certain the winds are speaking to me. Renee does wonderful work.”

Not What I Expected, but Exactly What I Needed

“I had never worked with the winds before, and this was the first live online class in which I had participated. I appreciated the honesty of the discussion, the real emotion, and the respect held within the group. The journey gave me an opportunity to revisit parts of myself I had neglected. I had been swept away by the constant onslaught of news, politics, war, and environmental crisis, and had lost contact with my core and my spiritual practice. Through the North Wind, I rediscovered my freedom. In Greek, the root of the word for freedom, eleftheria, carries the meaning of going and moving. The wind helped me reconnect with movement as part of my ancestral truth and reminded me that travel expands both the mind and the heart. I left the class feeling more connected to myself, my roots, and the wisdom I carry.”

Carmen P

“After just a month of Wind Work I was able to make a life changing decision that I had been dreading for years... the wind just took me on a spin and I never looked back. Since that first leap I feel a peace and rest, my life will unfold with the help of the winds. I am in awe how strong this work is, in awe with what Renee and her assistants can teach by example. Trusting the winds to guide me through calm and stormy times"  ”

Raven Keyes

“Thank you for bringing the Wind Work into the world. I know how much courage it takes to be a trailblazer, and I celebrate you! Honestly, Renee, this work is sooooo challenging for me, but it’s worth every bit of effort. I love it! I feel like the sorcerer’s apprentice, and that is just thrilling! 💫⚡️”

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