RENEE BARIBEAU THE PRACTICAL SHAMAN
Nautilus Award-Winning Author, Oracle Deck Creator,
Shamanic Teacher, & Creator of WindWork®
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WHO WALKS WITH YOU
Meet Renee
I believe change is something to be navigated, not forced — the winds don’t stop, but you can learn to read them.
For more than two decades, I’ve taught shamanic practice and created tools — like the Wind Walker’s Wisdom Oracle — to help people find clarity, purpose, and direction when the path ahead isn’t clear.
As a Nautilus Award-winning author, creator of WindWork®, and co-host of The Shamans Cave podcast, I teach people to work with the winds through oracle readings, courses, and ceremony. My forthcoming book, The Practical Shaman: Timeless Tools That Work in Modern Life (Destiny Books, Spring 2027), continues that work.
The Winds Are Always Changing
How We Can Work Together
WindWork® & Shamanic Practice
Ancient wisdom for modern life.
Ancient wisdom for modern life.
Through WindWork®’s on-demand courses, pilgrimage, and seasonal gatherings, learn to work with change rather than against it.
Wind Walker’s Wisdom Oracle
Shamanic oracle deck.
A 64-card shamanic oracle deck and guidebook created by Nautilus Award-winning author Renee Baribeau, drawing on wind spirits from cultures around the world.
Project Management & Consulting
Vision and execution.
Vision, strategy, and execution.
Renee provides brand strategy, marketing, and experienced project leadership for retreats, events, publishing initiatives, and organizational growth.
Discover Your Next Step
Join Renee Baribeau on future walking journeys designed to help you reconnect with nature, yourself, and what matters most.
Whether we are walking ancient pilgrimage routes, mountain trails, coastal paths, sacred landscapes, or hidden places rich with history and meaning, each journey is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and discover what emerges when we travel with intention.
Inspired by the principles of Walking Wisdom, these experiences weave together mindful walking, reflection, conversation, nature, and community. Along the way, you’ll explore remarkable places while opening space for insight, renewal, and a deeper connection to your own path.
No destination is fixed. The path is always unfolding.
Join the interest list to be the first to hear about upcoming walking adventures, retreats, and pilgrimages with Renee.
WHERE VISION MEETS MOMENTUM
Strategic Guidance For Meaningful Work
From events management to book publishing, brand development, and creative execution, Renee helps bring vision, structure, and momentum to projects that matter. With decades of experience leading complex projects and mission-driven organizations, she bridges big-picture thinking with practical execution.
Every Journey Begins Somewhere
Where Are You Now?
Every path begins with an honest understanding of where you stand today. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, seeking direction, launching something meaningful, or stepping into a new chapter, there is wisdom available for the journey.
Feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin?
Reconnect with steadiness and your inner compass.
At a crossroads or major decision?
Learn to read the winds before choosing your next direction.
Launching something meaningful?
Bring structure, momentum, and experienced guidance to your vision.
Ready for deeper transformation?
Step into a more intentional relationship with yourself, your work, and the path ahead.
BLOG & EVENTS
Latest News from Renee
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Shamanic Oracle Cards for Personal Transformation
Discover how shamanic oracle cards can support personal transformation through the Wind Walker’s Wisdom Oracle. Learn practical rituals, yearly card spreads, pattern recognition techniques, and nature-based wisdom to help you navigate life’s changing seasons.
Ready for What's Next?
Whether you’re navigating a personal transition, launching a meaningful project, growing a brand, or seeking deeper connection to your path, you don’t have to do it alone.