14″ Shamanic Red Deer Drum “Earth Harmony”

Description

This unique Shamanic Red Deer Drum was birthed in Ceremony on the Elder New Moon in Sagittarius, on the 1st December 2024.

Warm honey coloured hide, with subtle markings, is laced on a beeswaxed 14″ Ash frame and a navy blue coloured leather bound ring.

Finished with a navy leather wrapped Bridget’s Cross handle inset with a lovely Picture Jasper Cabochon as the Heart Stone.

This drum comes with a matching navy leather song caller bound onto a hand polished Elder wood handle, gathered with gratitude from fallen wood at the Temple Wood Stone Circle in the Neolithic Glen of Kilmartin.

The drum also has a small matching crane bag (medicine pouch) with an elder totem, and contains personally gathered natural sacred items representative of the four elements of earth, air, fire and water and also includes a hand picked crystal – as a gift for you, and your drum. As your connection to your drum evolves these unique pouches can be filled with personal items which can be changed in and out dependent on the work you are undertaking together with your drum

This shamanic red deer drum has a bright and harmonic tone to its song, would make a lovely travelling drum, it would lend itself to all journey and healing work..

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The Red Deer carries the energy of a gentle powerhouse. Swift moving with a keen eye, the deer connects us to our heart energy. In Native American traditions the deer was a messenger, an animal of power, and a totem representing sensitivity, intuition and gentleness. In Celtic lore there were two aspects of the deer: the female red deer, symbolising femininity, gentleness and grace; and the male red deer, related to the sacred and to the forests, symbolising independence, purification and pride. The stag is known as the king of the forest, the protector of all other creatures. Red Deer spirit transports us gently and quickly into and out of otherworld journeys on fast moving hoofbeats.

The Ash which forms the bones of this drum is a tree associated with healing, empowerment and enchantment. In Norse mythology, the Ash is the axis mundai or the World Tree, called Yggdrasil. This is the tree which connects the middle world of our waking reality to the upper and lower worlds. When we journey with a drum made with an Ash hoop, we carry all of these strengths and powers with us between the worlds.

Elder is the tree of Cycles – of the beginning in the end and the end in the beginning, It is the tree of Death and rebirth, of transformation and regeneration. This tree of the wayside rather than the woodland, offers us the opportunity to reflect and bring closure to aspects of our lives which are no longer serving us. Elder also provides a strong bridge to the wisdom of our ancestral line and access to healing we can both give, and receive with our ancestors.

Picture Jasper is a visually striking form of the mineral Jasper, known for its intricate patterns and earthy tones that often resemble landscapes or scenes from nature. This stone is known for its ability to provide emotional support and promote a sense of well-being. Often referred to as a “stone of harmony” for its ability to bring balance and stability to the emotions, Picture Jasper has a grounding energy, connecting us deeply to nature and helping to bring a sense of stability and security, especially during times of stress or uncertainty. It can help to bring focus and clarity to the mind, releasing negative emotions and thought patterns, and promoting a sense of peace and tranquillity, fostering a more positive and compassionate outlook on life.

The New Moon, is a deeply mystical time of the month when the external world recedes, and our energy is drawn inward. This can be a powerful time for reflection, well as bringing in the energies of new beginnings, empowering our intentions for the coming month and beyond. Meditating and journeying within these energies and getting clear about your intentions will be particularly effective at this time as will launching new projects and focussing on what we wish to increase in our lives in the in the days following the New Moon.

The astrological sign of Sagittarius the ninth sign of the zodiac, is symbolised by the Archer, aiming its arrow towards the sky. This imagery perfectly encapsulates the Sagittarian spirit of aiming high, seeking truth, and aspiring for greater understanding. Ruled by the planet of Jupiter, known as the planet of abundance and fortune, Jupiter encourages growth, learning, and exploration.

The Sagittarius New Moon is a powerful time to embrace change, seek new experiences, and align with your higher purpose. A time to set clear intentions and engage in spiritual practices, will harness this energy to create meaningful and lasting transformations in your life. Embracing the adventurous spirit of Sagittarius will guide you towards a future filled with growth, knowledge, and endless possibilities.

Ros Simons has been creating sacred shamanic drums for over 20 years, using personally refined techniques and practices that were handed down to her in the traditional way from teachers and mentors.

The drum-birthing process is carried out in ceremonial space, with prayers and thanks given to honour the spirit of the animal, the trees and the stones of the earth that gifted themselves to bring these sacred allies and medicine tools into being. The drum lacing is cut from the same hide as the drum head ~ weaving the spirit of the animal into the drum; the wood, the colours and any crystals incorporated into each drum are gathered through otherworld journeying and guidance from her drum guide, each drum is unique.

Your personal drum will become a guide, a healer, a teacher and a friend, that walks with you on your path, and takes you on a deep journey of other world and inner world exploration.

All of the Shamanic Drums birthed by Ros are guaranteed for two years provided you treat them with love and care and follow the included drum care instructions.

If this shamanic red deer drum has already found its keeper or you would like a Shamanic Drum similar to this, but unique and birthed especially for you, then you can order a bespoke drum to be made to your individual wishes and birthed with your own prayers and intentions. For more information please take a look at the Commissions Page.

All of the hides and frames for Ros Simons shamanic drums are sustainably and ethically sourced.

The red deer hides come from wild culled deer, a process which is necessary to maintain the health of the herds; and prior to being purchased by Ros the hides were being buried or burnt. All the skins Ros uses in her drums have been a bi-product of another sustainable purpose (killed for food or due to environmental pressures of overpopulation) and would otherwise be wasted; no animal was ever killed just to provide skin for a drum. Drum making can be seen as a reparation, a way of returning some beauty and honouring to an animal whose life has already been taken. In this way we return more to the ways of our ancestors, ensuring that all of the animal is used and nothing is wasted. The spirit of the animal lives on and is reborn into the drum.

The Wood for the frames is sourced from sustainably managed forests; and the wood for the song callers is personally gathered by Ros and seasoned every year.