Heyoka Merch

Description: Traditionally, this is a symbol of the archetypal spirit that took form as the sacred jester shaman from the Native American Sioux tribe. Now it sometimes refers to anyone who is extremely empathic and demonstrates supernormal healing via exceptional gifts - most often through verbal expression as in satire. Remember, some healings hurt. These are thunder and lightning people. Be prepared for the unexpected!

Description: Traditionally, this is a symbol of the archetypal spirit that took form as the sacred jester shaman from the Native American Sioux tribe. Now it sometimes refers to anyone who is extremely empathic and demonstrates supernormal healing via exceptional gifts - most often through verbal expression as in satire.

Description: Traditionally, this is a symbol of the archetypal spirit that took form as the sacred jester shaman from the Native American Sioux tribe. Now it sometimes refers to anyone who is extremely empathic and demonstrates supernormal healing via exceptional gifts - most often through verbal expression as in satire. Remember, some healings hurt. These are thunder and lightning people. Be prepared for the unexpected!

Description: Traditionally, this is a symbol of the archetypal spirit that took form as the sacred jester shaman from the Native American Sioux tribe. Now it sometimes refers to anyone who is extremely empathic and demonstrates supernormal healing via exceptional gifts - most often through verbal expression as in satire. Remember, some healings hurt. These are thunder and lightning people. Be prepared for the unexpected!

Description: an abstract self portrait I painted in acrylic

Description: I thought this quote by modern day American author and philosopher, Eric Weiner, went well with a jester as the backdrop illustration. Weiner has served over a decade as foreign correspondent for NPR so he’s certainly had the time and experience to make such an assertion. But a deeper truth echoes from history concerning the real role of the jester. It is most clearly discerned by what is symbolized by the pointed cap and the heyoka - the sacred clown in the tradition of the American Indian. And there are many ways to interpret that all-knowing look in the eyes of the jester. (Jester illustration licensed to me courtesy of Ash and Fern Creations.)

Description: This saying attributed to no one in particular has a very simple meaning. You are not confined to the roles you think are assigned to you. Your can modify or change them at will. That is the mark of a true jester, heyoka, or magician. After all, it’s JUST a costume. . .