Spirits of Feather and Fur: The Sacred Role of Animals in Hmong Shamanism
In Hmong shamanic traditions, animals hold profound significance as connectors between the human and spiritual worlds. Folklore tells of...
Understanding Demonic Possession and Its Manifestations
In my eight years as a Hmong shaman, I have witnessed countless spiritual phenomena—ancestral visitations, restless spirits, and...
The Realms of Hmong Spirituality and Healing
A reader recently asked me to share what it’s like to be in a trance as a Hmong shaman and what realms we experience or journey through....
The Sacred Practice of Hu Plig 3 Tag Kis and Fertility Offerings
When a newborn arrives, traditional Hmong beliefs call for a soul-calling ceremony three days later, known as hu plig peb tag kis . Along...
Dab Nqus Ntshav - Hmong Vampires P. 2
In recent years, Hmong vampire folklore has not resurfaced in the collective narratives of the community. However, in the early 2000s,...
My Shaman Lineage
Peb caj ces neeb yog neeb txwv zeej, txwv txoob, ntoo thiv hau dub, lub rooj neeb luv, ntaug rooj. Kuv caj ces neeb los ntawm peb Yawg...
Signs a Spirit is Trying to Contact You
How can we tell when a spirit is trying to contact us? Why might a spirit reach out, and what should we do when it happens? Channeling...
I Attended a Hmong Wedding in the Afterlife
I was at home when I heard a series of loud knocks on the front door. Opening it, I was surprised to find my grandpa standing there,...
The Role of Animals in Hmong Shamanism
Animals hold profound significance in shamanic rituals and beliefs across various cultures, serving both symbolic and practical roles. In...
Exploring the Three Souls of Hmong Cultural and Spiritual Belief
Hmong cultural belief is that a person has multiple souls. The term " Ntsuj plig " is referred to as "soul." Ntsuj tes, ntsuj taw is...