If your shamanic drum has already been hand-crafted, it should have gone through a birthing process. However, as the proud owner of a shamanic drum it is a good idea to birth it yourself.
Birthing a shamanic Reiki drum is a unique and meaningful process that involves infusing the drum with your own spirit and purpose, your intentions, the Reiki energy and connecting it to the natural world. Here’s how you can birth your handmade shamanic Reiki drum:
Preparation with Reiki
- Find a peaceful and relaxing space where you can focus your energy.
- Take a few deep breaths and connect with the Reiki energy.
- Ask your Reiki guides, spirit guides and angels to assist you with this birthing process, asking for their guidance and protection.
- Hold the drum in your hands and take a few deep breaths to centre and ground yourself.
Setting Intentions
- Now set your intentions for the drum, focus on its purpose for healing, connection and spiritual growth.
- Visualise the drum as a channel for universal life force energy and a tool for facilitating healing and transformation.
Cleanse and Purify
- Use sacred herbs such as white sage, sweetgrass, or palo santo to smudge the drum and clear away any stagnant or negative energy.
- Pass the drum through the smoke, focusing on purifying its energy and preparing it for the birthing process.
- In addition, you can use other methods of purification, such as sound healing with the crystal singing bowls, chanting or toning using the Kotodama.
Connect with Nature
- Take the drum outside and connect with the natural elements around you.
- Hold the drum to your heart chakra and feel the earth beneath your feet, the wind against your skin, and the warmth of the sun or the coolness of the moon.
- Visualise roots extending from your feet into the earth, grounding you and connecting you to the energy of the land.
Infuse your Drum with Reiki
- You can now channel healing Reiki energy into the drum to amplify its healing properties.
- Hold your hands over the drum, visualise and draw the Reiki symbols, one at a time and allow the energy to flow from your palms into the drum.
- Keep your hands on the drum until you feel the energy dissipate.
- You can also scan or beam the Reiki symbols directly onto the drum.
Play your Drum
- Begin to play the drum, allowing its vibrations to resonate with your own energy.
- Drum following your chakras from the Root to the Crown as this will help to cleanse and rebalance your energy system.
- Experiment with different rhythms and beats, always allowing your intuition to guide you.
- As you play, focus on your intentions for the drum and allow its sound to carry your prayers and intentions out into the universe.
- The more you play and use your drum the more powerful the sound and healing vibrations will become.
Express Gratitude
- Always take a moment to express gratitude for the drum, the materials from which it was made and the hands that crafted it.
- Thank the spirits of the land, the elements and your Reiki guides, spirit guides, angels and any other entities or energies that have assisted in bringing the drum into your life.
- Express gratitude to yourself for your dedication to your spiritual path and your commitment to healing and growth.
Care for your Drum
- Always treat your drum with care and respect, storing it in a safe place when not in use.
- Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity, which can damage the drum.
- Periodically cleanse and purify your drum to keep its energy clear and vibrant, using the same techniques you used during the birthing process.
By following these steps with positive intentions, you will birth your handmade shamanic Reiki drum into a powerful tool for healing, connection and spiritual growth.