Awakening Your Inner Shaman Book - A Journey of Self-Discovery by Marcela Lobos

13 Moons, Medicine Wheel & Rites of Passage

The structure of the book follows the cycle of the year through 13 moons and 13 stones.

Each point on the wheel becomes a symbolic stage in a larger journey of change.

Rather than treating the Medicine Wheel simply as a diagram, Lobos uses it as a framework for exploring what may need to be released, understood or embodied at different points in life.

A reader might reflect on:

“What stage of change am I moving through?”

“What am I being asked to release?”

“What quality is this experience asking me to develop?”

The book is particularly focused on rites of passage and initiation within women’s lives.

Memoir, Ritual & Reflection

One of the strongest elements of Awakening Your Inner Shaman is the way Lobos combines personal story with practical spiritual work.

Her own experiences provide the background for rituals, reflections and meditative practices that readers can explore at home.

The source describes the book as both memoir and manual, with practices designed to help readers engage more consciously with grief, uncertainty, change and personal direction.

These exercises are spiritual and reflective rather than clinical forms of therapy.

Cultural Context

The book draws on teachings associated with the Andean Medicine Wheel, Andean shamanic traditions and the Machi of Chile.

These are culturally specific traditions with their own histories, communities and practices.

The material is therefore best understood as Marcela Lobos’s contemporary interpretation and teaching framework, shaped by her own training and experience, rather than as a complete representation of Indigenous Andean or Mapuche spiritual traditions.

Using the Book for Reflection

The book can be read slowly alongside journalling or personal ritual.

After a chapter, you might ask:

• what stage of life feels most active
• what needs to be released
• what pattern keeps returning
• what quality you want to develop
• what change is already taking place

A simple prompt could be:

“What is this stage of my life asking me to understand?”

This keeps the book’s spiritual framework connected to personal observation and choice.

Quick FAQs

What is Awakening Your Inner Shaman about?
It is a spiritual-development book by Marcela Lobos exploring shamanic practice, rites of passage, the 13 moons and the Andean Medicine Wheel.

Who wrote the book?
Marcela Lobos.

What format is it?
Paperback.

How long is it?
201 pages.

Who publishes it?
Hay House.

Does the book include practical exercises?
Yes. The supplied description refers to ritual exercises, meditative practices and reflective work.

Is it specifically written for women?
Yes. The book is framed around rites of passage and initiation experienced by women.

Does it use the Medicine Wheel?
Yes. The 13 stones of the Andean Medicine Wheel are central to the structure of the book.

Does it discuss healing?
Yes, primarily in spiritual and reflective terms rather than as medical treatment.

Is this a traditional Indigenous manual?
No. It is better understood as Marcela Lobos’s contemporary teaching framework drawing on traditions she associates with the Andes and the Machi of Chile.

Care & Storage

Store the paperback in a dry place away from excessive moisture and prolonged direct sunlight.

Avoid heavily bending the spine if you want to preserve the book in good condition.

Disclaimer

This book is intended for spiritual, reflective and educational use. References to shamanism, healing, initiation, spirit and medicine-path practice reflect the author’s spiritual framework and should not be interpreted as established medical or scientific effects.

The book should not replace professional medical, psychological or other qualified advice.