HAND DRUMS by TRANSFORMATIVE WOMENS JOURNEYS

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All drums have been cleansed and blessed with Frankincense, Rose or Palo Santo

The Masculine Reimagined

This baby is a rework of a drum that my husband made which he wasn’t happy with, so i reimagined it.

It is called ‘The Masculine Reimagined’ and is in direct response to the increasing loudness of the dying patriarchy & the 50th Int. Women’s Day - on the eve of which this drum was birthed.

The dreaming for this drum was to conjure a new form that the masculine must take within the new world. One where it knows that the strength of the feminine doesn’t weaken the masculine but rather that walking side by side, supporting & honouring each other, being allies, it will strengthen us.

This drum symbolises the need for harmony between the feminine & masculine within us all, & the awareness that we have all been conditioned by this colonised society.

I reused everything in the original drum except for the handle. I liked the idea that the potential for the new masculine already exists & it just takes us to do some work to bring it into form. The new handle is less rigid, bent in various directions, symbolising the need to let our inner knowing guide us to the path that promotes our growth.

The drum is made from Kangaroo which live in community - signifying the only way things will change is by connecting through & working with community. Roos can only move forwards - we can’t go back, we must move forward together. There is nothing for us in the past, only memories, mistakes & lessons - from which we must learn.

The cord is dyed black, & connects the face to the ring - symbolising the shadow - it is where the work is, what helps connect who we are to our true potential. It also represents the interconnectedness of everything. The ring representing wholeness.

The plaits on the side have been repurposed & are an homage to culture globally. They symbolise wisdom, strength & unity - again showing that together we are stronger.

The pine hoop - a powerful symbol across cultures - fertility, rebirth, protection, forgiveness, wisdom, longevity & was used by the Celts in healing past trauma.

The animal symbol is Eagle - strength, courage, resilience, leadership
& vision.

The Messenger

 This baby is The Messenger. She is made with Roo skin with a 16” pine hoop.

My journey began with me running through the forest with panther. We came to a waterway, a gentle waterfall area. A woman was there, dressed in robes, an older woman - maga not crone. She had long black hair. Her face was still and strong, and felt powerfully compassionate.

Her message was: You were given these gifts, take them seriously, not yourself. They live within you. Create proper space around your practice, your ceremony - objects, place, simple but profound symbols. It will clear your mind of clutter and confusion to do your work.

Heal your heart. She put her hand on my chest over my heart and it felt like a ‘god’ moment. Like everything i ever needed was held in that simple action and placed within my chest. Believe in what you do. Get ready to move forward with purpose.

She then evaporated as she passed through me but then was still standing there communing with the water.

Throughout the making of the drum, lots of birds were calling - kookaburra started it and was a constant throughout. Birds are associated with the element of air and communication. They are said to be messengers between the worlds. Kookaburra specifically symbolise joy and laughter and use their call to maintain social bonds - they live in family groups.

There were lots of breakages in this making. I felt like it’s taken a lot, you’ve gone through so much, the gravity of your experience was not lost on me, and, you are finally arriving at your place, to your purpose.

Roo is a symbol of only moving forwards, and a strong sense of community. You don’t have to lead the community, you have an equal place amongst it.

Angelite rests within the handle, which has a calming and serene energy. It's believed to facilitate communication with angels and spirit guides, enhance spiritual awareness, and promote peace and relaxation. Angelite is associated with the throat and third eye chakras and is often used in meditation and spiritual practices. 

The cards pulled were:

Mayu - foretells a new phase in life, and a discovery and development of talents. It also speaks to soul healing.

Kanyini: Healing of connection and trust. Spiritually a deepening of awareness.

The Feminine Cycle: Remember. Honour your cycle regardless of where you are on the reproductive path. Pass down your wisdom.

Water: Tap into your feelings. Be aware of what are yours and what belongs to others. Healing. Connection with the ebb and flow of the ocean. Open your heart.

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