The Birth of a Shamanic Drum

The birth of a shamanic drum adds a new branch on the World Tree/Tree of Life, which links the Earth and Sky. This central axis exists within each of us. Through the sound of the drum, which is invariably made of wood from the World Tree, we are transported to the axis within and conveyed from plane to plane. When you make or acquire a new drum for shamanic work, ask each of the six powers/directions to bless your drum. Thank the animal spirit for giving its hide for your drum head. Thank the trees for your drum’s wooden rim and ask that the drum’s hoop be connected to the World Tree which enables all trees to sing your prayers while drumming.