DescriptionThe mysteries of the Black Madonna can be traced to pre-Christian times. Back to the ancient devotion to Isis, the Earth Goddess, and the African Mother. Sacred sites of the Black Madonna are still revered in Italy, The shamanic healing traditions of the Black Madonna are still alive today and just as powerful as they were millennia ago.Sharing more than 35 years of research and fieldwork at sacred sites around the world. Belloni takes you on a mystical pilgrimage of empowerment, initiation, and transformation. Discover the still-living cult of the Black Madonna in the remote villages of Southern Italy. Vivid descriptions of the sensual shamanic drumming and ecstatic trance dance rituals experienced there. Sharing chants, rhythms, and sacred songs, detailing how these therapeutic musical and trance practices to heal from abuse, trauma, depression, and addiction. Showing how these practices can be used for self-healing and transformation.Revealing the profound transformative power of the Black Madonna. She is the womb of the earth, the dark side of the moon, and the Universal Mother to all. Truly alive for all to call upon, She embraces and gives everyone access to Her divine strength and unconditional love.An experiential guide to the ancient healing rituals of the Black Madonna• Reveals the practices and rites of the still-living cult in the remote villages of Southern Italy. Includes the healing rites of the tarantella dance • Details shamanic chants, rhythms, and songs and how to use them for self-healing and transformation. Including recovery from abuse, trauma, depression, and addiction • Explores the many sacred sites and connects them to other Great Goddesses. Such as Isis, Aphrodite, Cybeles, and the Orisha Yemanja and Ochun • Includes access to 12 audio tracks
