Signifies rhythm, the heartbeat of life, and connectivity with the earth and its cycles. In shamanic traditions, the drum is a tool for healing, journeying, and communication with the spirit world. It can symbolize the beating heart of the universe or the pulsating energies of life.

Themes: rhythm, connectivity, healing, energy, life

More in: 'The Way of the Shaman' by Michael Harner; Various shamanic texts.