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It all begin with National Geographic...
I remember pouring over the pages of National Geographic Magazine as a child. This iconic magazine ignited my wanderlust. Distant lands and peoples intrigued me. During my teenage years I began using magazines to collage and envision a future filled with wonder! A big, beautiful world was calling me to go experience it, and so I did. I studied abroad in Europe, taught abroad in Asia and travelled extensively throughout my 20's, 30's and 40's. I followed my bliss by studying Intercultural Communication, World Religions, Goddess Mythology, Western & Eastern Astrology, Yoga, Ayurveda, Tarot, the Esoteric Enneagram, Nature Therapy, Contemplative Practices and Soul Shadow Work, because often the most difficult voyage is the one within. In 2025, I turn 50 and I can't wait to step into the power of this wild and wonderful phase of being a woman.
Sacred Travel
My first sacred travel experience was a life-altering safari in the Maasai Mara Natural Preserve of Kenya 20+ years ago. The majesty of wild animals roaming freely on untouched land awoke the wildness of my own soul. I longed for more encounters with wild spaces and began to take transformational journeys stateside and abroad, connecting with nature as a portal to my own untamed spirit.
Travelling became a deeply spiritual practice for me; a tangible way to expand my perspective by visiting more than 25 countries and counting! My vacations turned into pilgrimages that led me on a camel caravan in Rajasthan India, a 125 mile walking journey along the divine feminine route of the Camino de Santiago in France. I then was called to study the earth-based practices of my Celtic and Norse lineages in Ireland, Iceland and England and took sacred pilgrimages to visit my ancestral lands.
It is my desire to inspire others to journey within and venture out of their comfort zone to experience the wonder of our complex and beautiful world.
Journey Within
A pilgrimage is simply a long journey to a sacred place. The ultimate destination lies within YOU, no matter where you wander.
Mandalas are artistic portals to the inner world of the subconscious where many of our stories lie unexplored. I create a variety of life-size mandalas, spirals, wheels and sacred altars that serve as spiritual guidance tools. Weaving ancient wisdom for modern living provides insight and direction for the soul.
I utilize a number of esoteric and divination traditions including the Eastern Enneagram Mandala that embodies the energetic wisdom of the chakras, Chinese Astrology, Western Astrology & Classical Tarot, Celtic & Norse ancestral nature rituals and Rune Work. My East meets West approach helps to guide you on a holistic journey of the psyche, discerning areas for growth, integration and evolution.
Explore your inner landscape and awaken the soul by booking virtual Reading or personalized Mandala Ritual.
Ceremonial Wonder
12th-century Zen master, Hongzhi Zhenjgue instructed his students to “wander into the center of the circle of wonder.” Our soul's purpose can be found by exploring the nature of wonder. The poet, Cole Arthur Riley describes how wonder increases our capacity to love ourselves, our neighbor, and the stranger.
WANDERLUST MEETS SACRED ART
My travels, spiritual wanderlust and awe of nature's beauty have inspired me to create sacred art experiences that foster connection to self and the collective consciousness thru ceremonial circles of wonder. I weave wisdom traditions from different cultures and the earth-based practices of my ancestry to provide a safe place for soulful reflection. My events are interactive experiences where we co-create or disassemble the mandala together. I also offer opportunities to engage in intuitive collage, and experience the wonderful gifts of my fellow collaborators.
The practice of UBUNTU
I am a firm believer in the African concept of, UBUNTU, meaning, "I am what I am because of who we all are". I joyfully welcome creative collaborations and seek to amplify the work of others as we enter the Aquarian Age. I look forward to connecting with you at one of my upcoming events.
Creative Coven
"Imagination creates reality" - Richard Wagner
Make 2025 a magical year by joining the Creative Coven! A circle of women who weave wonder into everyday living thru art and creative ritual. Meet online or in-person to celebrate the
Wheel of the Year by partaking in ceremonies that awaken your imagination and attune you to your own sacral cycles and rhythms.
Each session will include juicy Goddess Underworld Mythology from around the globe, sensual and creative activities, ritual ideas and tips on creating sacred space and altars.
Rewild the Soul
In Joseph Campbell's book, The Hero's Journey, he describes the final stage of the voyage as a time when the hero or heroine returns home with an elixir for the collective. Our healing is never just about us. As I begin my Chiron Return at 50, my work in the world is to impart some of the wisdom I have learned on the long road back to myself. My journey has been full of mountain top experiences and desert wanderings. Each has been a guide and a teacher.
I am excited to share this wisdom thru my Rewilding the Soul Ceremonies. These sacred gatherings are curated to empower you to liberate your divine feminine energy as you embark on your journey of self-realization.
Underworld Journey Retreat
Celebrate the Wild Feminine
Usher in the Year of the Snake by diving into the realm of the Underworld, where the soul takes it's heroic journey to alchemize the shadow parts of self and rise from the ashes like a phoenix!
Explore Dark Feminine Mythology from around the globe that honors the snake as symbol of the underworld, wild feminine life force energy, sensuality and intuition. Participate in rituals of initiation, energy clearing and soul-awakening.
Engage in Underworld Ceremonies, Tarot, Chinese Astrology, Mystic Moon & Psychic Readings as well as a variety of services from healers centered around feminine liberation.
Enjoy a Somatic Art Experience of the energy of the snake by walking through a labyrinth Serpent Mandala created by Ceremonial Artist, Shannon Nicole.
End the evening with a Shamanic Sound Bath.
Event Details:
February 23rd, Sunday from 1-6pm
Arrive at 12:20pm to park, settle in, book readings. We will begin promptly at 1pm.
Location:
The Diamond Oasis
5404 Las Palomas, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Energy Exchange:
*$111 payable to Shannon Nicole via Venmo @wildheartpilgrimage
*Nonrefundable
*Includes Opening & Closing Ceremony, two free workshops as well as tea, light snacks, art table experience & Shamanic Sound Bath
Indulge in plenty of open time and space throughout the day to connect with others
and book readings (not included in price) from the fantastic healers with booths at the event
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 12:20pm ~ Arrive early to park below property in designated area. Dress appropriately for weather as event is mostly outside. Book readings.
- 1-1:30pm ~ Welcoming the Year of the Wood Snake around the Serpent Labyrinth Mandala created by Ceremonial Artist, Shannon Nicole
- 1:40-2:20pm ~ Underworld Goddess Honey Initiation with Wisdom Weaver, Shannon Nicole of Wild Heart Pilgrimage
- 2:30-3pm ~ Releasing Circle with Pussy Energy Healer, Mollie B
- 3-5:15pm ~ Open Space Time. Enjoy any of the options below!
- Book an Underworld Experience with one of the amazing Healers (see list below)
- Collage your own Altar Candle for the Year of the Snake around the Art Table that you will use during Closing Ceremony
- Sip tea, eat grapes and lounge like the Goddess you are!
- Enjoy a mindful walk through the Serpent Labyrinth and seed your intentions for the year
- 5:25-5:45pm ~ Closing Ceremony with Candlelight Procession through the Serpent Labyrinth Mandala led by Shannon Nicole
- 5:45-6pm ~ Closing Shamanic Sound Bath with Shamanic Intuitive, Virgil
UNDERWORLD EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:
Tarot of the Psyche Readings with San Diego's Premier Tarot Reader, Hisa of Talisman Arts
Sensual Year of the Snake Readings with Wisdom Weaver, Shannon Nicole of Wild Heart Pilgrimage
Pussy Pleasure Potential Readings with Pussy Energy Healer, Mollie
Mystic Moon Readings with Spiritual Coach, Rachael
Psychic Readings with Soul Shaman, Melissa
Soul Retrieval Readings with Energy Worker, Monica
Magic of Mid-life Readings with Menopause Coach, Johanna
with Editorial Photographer, Kara
Underworld Jewelry by Flower
* event portrait is a Ceremonial Photoshoot with Shannon Nicole coming Spring 2025 (Model: Mollie)
Book a Ceremonial Experience
Mandala Magic for your Soul Tribe
Interested in a custom mandala for your women's circle, birthday party, retreat, yoga training, graduation, baby shower, bridal shower, celebration of life service, art show or festival? The sky is the limit!
Shannon Nicole creates all kinds of unique immersive, interactive art experiences incorporating natural elements, candles, mirrors and sacred objects to create mandalas that serve as a beautiful and meaningful center piece to your event. Participants are involved in adding to the mandala or disassembling it as a ritual of release.
ENERGY EXCHANGE:
$88 per person with a minimum of 6 people, for a 6 foot nature mandala circle for 2 hrs.
OR
$111 per person with a minimum of 6 people, for a 6 foot nature mandala circle for 3 hrs.
Includes ceremony, 1 hour mandala set up & 30 minute tear down, all flowers/supplies, a group photo with mandala and a short video reel of your experience. Pricing can vary depending upon materials used, size and length of event. Option to add on sound healing at an additional cost
Open to travel and trade options as well.
Contact Shannon Nicole to discuss how we can create a meaningful event.
Creatix in Motion
Art as a Spirital Practice
My art is the alchemy of my pain and the excavation of my joy. It has been the vehicle for my healing and my rising. One might say I have been "awakened by beauty".
I infuse my love of all things wonderful into my Intuitive Collage Work and Ceremonial Art Experiences .
Year of the Snake Reading
2025 is going to be a powerful year of renewal and feminine awakening. Book your reading to learn how to navigate this dynamic energy with wisdom and grace