BTW 17: Flower Worlds, Singing Deer, and Tree Mysteries with Dr. David Delgado Shorter

We are SO EXCITED to present to you this very special episode with guest Dr. David Delgado Shorter where we discuss the Flower Worlds of the Yaqui people of northern Mexico. In this cosmology there are nine interlocking worlds filled with magical creatures. Reality is danced and sung into being. Flowers are messengers from Spirit. In the Western Mystery traditions, the suit of wands relates to the wisdom flowers and trees, and in this episode we get to hear a radically different perspective on these beings. Dr. Shorter has studied with the Yaqui for over 20 years and helps us understand the indigenous view of the enchanted world of plants, brought into being through relationship and ritual. ********************************** Find out more about our special guest, Dr. David Delgado Shorter ... Visit his website, DavidShorter.com Read his book "We Will Dance Our Truth: Yaqui History in Yoeme Performances" or his many other books. Check out his various websites on Indigenous Studies. Read his brilliant essays . Or follow him on Instagram . ********************************** Amanda's References In This Episode Include: "We Will Dance Our Truth: Yaqui History in Yoeme Performences," by David Delgado Shorter. To sign up for Amanda's newsletter, CLICK HERE. To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE. Amanda's Instagram Amanda's Facebook To book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com ********************************** Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs ********************************** Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com. ** CONTRIBUTORS: Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer). Often with editing help from Jiha Lee. Special guest this episode is Dr. David Delgado Shorter. The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis ( tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes . Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates Garcia To join Amanda's MYSTERY CULT on Substack click here. To order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE. Amanda's Instagram To book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com ********************************* Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs ********************************** Are you an artist or writer looking for structure, support and community? Check out Carolyn's project - Homework Club -with with arts consultant and author , Beth Pickens: Homework Club offers creative people strategies for keeping their projects and practices a priority with monthly webinars, worksheets, live QnA’s, accountability pods, and actual homework (that you'll never be graded on. Ever!). Make 2024 a BIG PROJECT year - first month free with code: YourArt Mind Your Practice is our podcast. You can visit https://www.bethpickens.com/homework-club for more details or listen wherever you stream Between the Worlds. ********************************** Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com . CONTRIBUTORS: Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer, composer). The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis ( tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes .