We will begin our Solstice Gathering with an opening blessing from Sandra Ingerman, inviting the global Fire Tender community into a unified field of light, protection, and prayer as we step together into the longest night.

Sandra Ingerman, MA, is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism, known for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods with the needs of modern life. She has been teaching for about forty years, offering international workshops on shamanic journeying, soul retrieval, and healing environmental pollution through spiritual means. https://www.sandraingerman.com/

The award-winning author of twelve books, including Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self, Medicine for the Earth, Walking in Light, and The Book of Ceremony, her work has helped thousands heal from trauma and reconnect with spiritual light. She also co-hosts The Shaman’s Cave podcast with Renee Baribeau, gathering a global community around practical, nature-based spirituality. Shamanstv.com