Parting the Mists

We received an eye-opening spread today! Take a gander at this:

Now that is a power trio if I ever saw one. For the primary card for today, Thunder Drum was the leader. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Drumming brings up your power and your connection to spirit. And if you can get a whole group together jamming and melding their rhythms, it is truly powerful. The world needs more of that, literally and figuratively. So, whether or not you have a drum, let yourself into a rhythm even if it’s gently tapping the heartbeat rhythm on your chest.

Have a great weekend!

THUNDER DRUM

MEANING: Stand up and be counted. Be assertive. Don’t be shy about sharing your gifts and letting the world know about your value. Declare with authority. “This is who I am, and this is what I stand for.” Make a stand for others less fortunate. Take risks. Walk in rhythm to the beat of your own drum. This is not the time to step back or step aside.

NATIVE SPIRIT WISDOM: Throughout the world, indigenous people have called Spirit through drumming. Drumming was used to activate one’s fighting spirit before battle, as well as for joyous celebrations and sacred ceremonies. It was also used for healing rituals. In every case, the drumbeat was used to open spiritual realms. A thunder drum calls the Thunder Beings from the sky, and they arrive with passion and incredible vitality. Drawing this card means that it is time to step into your passion. Make a stand in life for what truly matters to you.

THE JOURNEY: A powerful way to activate your life force is to drum on your chest lightly with a closed fist. It’s especially powerful if you do a two-beat – similar to the sound of a beating heart – which is the most primordial sound for humans. This rhythm is grounding and activates your strength.

Native Spirit Oracle by Denise Linn, art by Charles McStravick