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Working in Wolfsberg, Austria (02 - 06 February)

1/31/2026

I am working in Wolfsberg in Carinthia again (02 - 06 February 2026).

If you are interested in an individual or group session, want to learn more about being a shaman, storytelling and ceremonies or Winterfire and Animal Wisdom Speaks, send me a message via e-mail or give me a call. I am looking forward to meeting you.

I'll be drawing, too, of course, so if you want me to draw your spirit animal or are interested in a drawing you have seen on my websites or social media, send me a message and we can arrange a meeting.

You will be able to find me in one of the cafés in town as well, enjoying a cup of steaming hot black coffee with salt, a cup of delicious black tea or hot chocolate with boatloads of whipped cream for a change.

Kristin Raphaela Otti

"Tuttut aqupisut", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Carinthia) coming into being.

I am working in Wolfsberg from 02 - 06 February.

Ich arbeite wieder in Wolfsberg in Kärnten (02. - 06. Feber 2026). Wenn ihr Interesse an einer Einzel- oder Gruppensitzung habt, ihr mehr über Schamanen, das Geschichtenerzählen und Zeremonien oder Winterfeuer und Animal Wisdom Speaks erfahren wollt, meldet euch gerne via E-Mail, schickt eine Nachricht oder ruft an. Ich freue mich darauf, euch kennenzulernen.

Ich zeichne natürlich auch. Falls also jemand von euch Interesse daran hat, dass ich sein Krafttier male oder ihr euch für eine der Zeichnungen interessiert, die ihr auf meinen Webseiten oder Social Media gesehen habt, gebt Bescheid und wir machen uns einen Termin aus.

Ihr könnt mich zeichnenderweise auch bei einem heißen schwarzen Kaffee mit Salz, einem Schwarztee oder einer heißen Schokolade in einem der Cafés in der Stadt finden.

Kristin Raphaela Otti

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Animal Wisdom Speaks - January

1/26/2026

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January has long since arrived and it may be later than usual, but this month Animal Wisdom Speaks was and is dedicated to the Giraffe.

Giraffe is a great mentor and guide. She teaches us to be patient and balanced, while moving forward, to face any tension with calm and to maintain our composure. She looks at everything from above and has a clear understanding of the bigger picture.

Giraffes follow their path and no-one can stop them. Even when they are hunted by a pride of lions, some of the lionesses have already sunken their teeth in their flesh and are clinging on to them, they keep on walking. They are so balanced, that they cannot be taken down. They simply keep on walking, taking one step after the other.

While she favors expressing her needs and emotions calmly, she will stand up for herself. She is a keeper of peace, that won’t start a fight, but she will finish it, if need be.

"White Reticulated Giraffe", white pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2024)

"Shadow Giraffe", black pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2026, Carinthia)

A few years ago, I visited a shop, that sells ingredients for ceremonies, tarot cards, crystals and excellent tea. While I was there, the owner and I had a chat about the tarot. I had shown interested in a spirit animal themed deck and the owner asked me, which spirit animal was with her at the moment. I looked at her and said, “Giraffe.” She was surprised.

I smiled at her and explained, “Giraffes follow their path and no-one can stop them. Even when they are hunted by a pride of lions, some of the lionesses have already sunken their teeth in their flesh and are clinging on to them, they keep on walking. They are so balanced, that they cannot be taken down. They simply keep on walking, taking one step after the other. […] Eventually the lions will give up and start their hunt for easier prey, while the giraffe continues on her path.”

Kristin Raphaela Otti

To learn more about the Giraffe and her wisdom go to

Animal Wisdom Speaks

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Working in Wolfsberg, Austria (07 - 14 January)

1/3/2026

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I am working in Wolfsberg in Carinthia again (07 - 14 January 2026).

If you are interested in an individual or group session, want to learn more about being a shaman, storytelling and ceremonies or Winterfire and Animal Wisdom Speaks, send me a message via e-mail or give me a call. I am looking forward to meeting you.

I'll be drawing, too, of course, so if you want me to draw your spirit animal or are interested in a drawing you have seen on my websites or social media, send me a message and we can arrange a meeting.

You will be able to find me in one of the cafés in town as well, enjoying a cup of steaming hot black coffee with salt or a cup of delicious black tea.

Kristin Raphaela Otti

"Ancestral Vulture", coloured pastels, Kristin Raphaela Otti (2025, Hotel, Café & Konditorei Hecher, Wolfsberg, Carinthia) coming into being.

Working in Wolfsberg, Carinthia, from 07 - 14 January

Ich arbeite wieder in Wolfsberg in Kärnten (07. - 14. Jänner 2026). Wenn ihr Interesse an einer Einzel- oder Gruppensitzung habt oder ihr mehr über Schamanen, das Geschichtenerzählen und Zeremonien oder Winterfeuer und Animal Wisdom Speaks erfahren wollt, meldet euch gerne via E-Mail, schickt eine Nachricht oder ruft an. Ich freue mich darauf, euch kennenzulernen.

Ich zeichne natürlich auch. Falls also jemand von euch Interesse daran hat, dass ich sein Krafttier male oder ihr euch für eine der Zeichnungen interessiert, die ihr auf meinen Webseiten oder Social Media gesehen habt, gebt Bescheid und wir machen uns einen Termin aus.

Ihr könnt mich zeichnenderweise auch bei einem heißen schwarzen Kaffee mit Salz oder einem Schwarztee in einem der Cafés in der Stadt finden.

Kristin Raphaela Otti

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