What are the Shaman's allies? | The School of Shamanic Initiation

We have to understand in a first place that the Shamans are spiritual leaders and guides for their community, as well as healers. The shaman's role during a ritual is to guide those present towards healing by entering an expanded state of consciousness through drumming, chanting and creating Art.

The shaman's allies are everyday items that have been endowed with mythology and mystery. Being used to communicate with other worlds. These items include a variety of objects, such as crystals, drums, masks, songs, rattles, feathers, bones, staffs, masks, wands, ocarinas, dances, flutes, pipes among others. Shamanism is a practice that has been occurring in nearly every culture at some point, even if it's only recognized for its shamanic elements. Shamans are found across the world, from America to Siberia, but each shaman may utilize different allies of power during their rituals. The shaman's allies are objects used throughout history to practice and create art effectively, communicating with the Heavens and the Earth. 

Essential to transport the shaman and subtle energy helpers. Shamans use their shamanic allies to communicate with nature and induce a state which allows cleansing the energy of people and spaces during shamanic rituals. These items become objects of power. For example, the drum helps to induce a state of consciousness for journeying. The shaman's drum is often carved with animals, symbols, and other designs to assist the shaman on their journey. These instruments can help to direct living energy into another world, like the Underworld, Middle World, or Upper World. To communicate with guardians and guides.  

Another example is perhaps one of the most powerful it's the voice! the shaman's songs and chants, chanting along with the rhythm of the drum can help to induce trance states quickly and easily.

The shaman's allies are like a child's blanket. The blanket belongs to a child and also helps them feel safe or sleep well. The shamanic object of power helps the shamans feel safe and allows them to get connected with the conscious and unconscious realms. 

We have to acknowledge that each has its own meaning and purpose, cultivating our relationship with our allies is fundamental. These allies are alive and speak to us, and help us to anchor the connection with the physical world and spiritual world.