The Earth Needs You: Be A Spiritual Warrior for Earth Day and Every Day

As I stepped outside to do my morning tobacco prayers, I was still mulling over how to write the message for my newsletter. With all that is going on in the news, there were so many things I could say, so many approaches. Which was the right one?

It was gently raining, so I stood under the eaves to keep the sacred tobacco dry. After beginning with the East (directly in front of me) and making my offering, I stepped out into the rain to turn to the South so that I did not hit Hummingbird’s feeder.

With arm raised high and a pinch of tobacco in my fingers, I addressed the South: “To the South, to Trust and Innocence. To the Good Road Home. To the Little Mouse. To the South, I call for your power and spirit to come in.”* I then brought the pinch of tobacco to my heart chakra and felt the energetic connection to the South. At the same moment, a Song Sparrow landed on the bare branches of the wisteria six feet away—smack dab in the exact center of the South direction. I held my breath and kept the tobacco and hand on my chest—I could feel something important was about to happen.

Song Sparrow hopped his way to the top of the wisteria, paused, then opened his beak, and a glorious song cascaded out. Silhouetted by the overcast light, Sparrow was a master singer dramatically taking center stage for a Spring concert, and I was a rapt audience member.

He did several verses, and then I noticed Squirrel appear from around the corner. She did some ground searching while I kept my attention on Song Sparrow. Curious about what I was focused on so intently, Squirrel climbed up the fence post directly under Song Sparrow, who looked down. He gave one last burst of song and then took off. Squirrel arrived at the top, finding nothing of interest, and then turned to stare at me.

I smiled at her and finally released the tobacco offering and an additional “thank you” for the gift of beauty and guidance I had just received.

Worldwide, we are living in very challenging times. Climate change affects everyone, but the intensity and impact of storms, flooding, and fires have increased tremendously here in the U.S.

In my role as Earth Steward, I sometimes get angry over how the land, All Our Relations, and the People are being treated, and my guides have to remind me that a Healer wears the feather pointing downward—as opposed to the Native tradition of feather pointing upward for Warriors.

Recent news indicates our public lands and parks are in danger of being sold to the highest bidder, a thought that made me seriously consider whether I needed to become a gun owner to defend Yellowstone and the Buffalo Nation. My guides were in a tizzy talking me down off that ledge, let me tell you. Kidding aside, it did not feel right for me to become a gun owner, but I honored the emotions that were triggered (no pun intended) and did my clearing work with the help of a Stone Person Ally.

But there is such a thing as a Spiritual Warrior. Spiritual warriors are those who challenge negative thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that hinder their growth and well-being. My training as a medicine person and Reiki healer has demonstrated that doing our own personal work also contributes to creating shift on a global scale.

Spiritual warriors are known for their courage in facing adversity, whether internal or external, and their resilience in the face of challenges.

We can all be spiritual warriors in our daily lives and in the larger world, and we do not have to do it alone. Indeed, I can’t imagine what my life would be like without my team of healing allies. Clearing fear, anxiety, despair, and all the other heavy emotions brought up by current news allows me to stay grounded, balanced, and more hopeful.

My Allies and I would like to share those benefits to help as many people as possible learn how to meet their life challenges with grace and harmony and the support of All Our Relations.

Learn how to celebrate Earth Day 365 days/year: Starting on Earth Day (April 22), we will teach Bones, Stones, Feathers, and Fur. The 8-week class series is unique because the entire format has been created by my spirit allies, including Mountain Lion Windwalker (in spirit). Each week, students are introduced to another of their personal spirit allies.

Take a look at the class below for more details. If you have taken BSFF in the past and are interested in a refresher, contact me for Alumni discount code.

Enjoy the beauty of the season!
Rose De Dan, Night Sky, Tamerlan, and foster cats Noctua, and Sadiya

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The Earth and All Our Relations Are Calling to Us

The Earth is speaking.

Through forest fires. Rising waters. Tempestuous winds. The silent disappearance of bees and birds.

And your own body and spirit—whispers of anxiety, grief, and longing to belong.

At the same time, the world we share is under threat from political decisions that further disconnect us from the natural world and its sacred places.

These are not separate issues. They are woven together. And the Earth, All Our Relations and your spirit are calling for you to remember who you are.

Bones, Stones, Feathers and Fur is a live, guided, 8-week journey where you’ll:

• Reconnect with Power Animals and Elemental Allies
• Learn rituals for grounding, clarity, and healing
• Discover how to co-create with Nature for personal and global restoration

🌱 Starts April 22 — Earth Day, because this work is timely and essential. We cannot wait for the world to heal around us. The healing begins with us. Your healing is their healing, but you don’t have to do it alone.

🌀 What You’ll Receive:

• 8 live weekly calls (Tuesdays, 6:00pm Pacific) — recorded for replay
• Practical tools you can use every day to connect, ground, and grow with the help of your personal allies
• Guided shamanic journeys and teachings
• Supportive community and personal mentoring from Rose

🐾 The Allies are waiting.

Your Animal, Plant, and Stone Teachers are ready to walk beside you.
They carry medicine, memory, and strength.
They are not just symbols. They are real, and they want to join you.

As one past participant shared:
“Thank you for leading us into this magical world where everything is alive…” — Susanna G., New Mexico

🔥 Class Details:

Dates: live, Tuesdays from April 22 (Earth Day) through June 10
Time: 6:00pm Pacific / 9:00pm Eastern
Available worldwide; join live or catch up with the replay.
Investment: $499 USD, payment plans available at checkout. If you have taken BSFF in the past and are interested in a refresher, contact me for Alumni discount code.

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A WILD WAY TO HEAL
Rose De Dan, Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing LLC is an animal communicator, Reiki Master Teacher, shamanic energy healer, and author of Tails of a Healer: Animals, Reiki and Shamanism and Out of the Darkness and Other Animal Tails. Her classes, sessions, and ceremonial work are inspired by wild and domestic animals who have issued a call to action for personal and global healing.