Generations of Aztecs used the Morning Glory seeds to communicate with the Sun Gods as a ritual. Natives in Mexico (Oaxaca region) believe that the deity lives within the seeds.

A Shamanistic Journey can be induced through the use of pschotropic drugs or hallucinogens. Some alteratives that are used to bring about a shamanistic experience include Peyote (mescaline), Ayahuasca, Daktura, Psilocin, Cohoba, Morning Glory Seeds, Jimson Weed, Iawaska and others. Particularly with marijuana, which is also used by some as a spiritual connector.

Generally, the shaman traverses the axis mundi and enters the spirit world by effecting a change of consciousness in himself, entering into an ecstatic trance, either autohypnotically or through the use of entheogens. The methods used are diverse, and often are used in conjunction with each other.

Shamans often use a drum in their work. Shaman ride the rhythm of the drum beat into unseen worlds. Recent research has found that a drumbeat frequency of 4-7 cycles/second is the same range as the theta wave EEG associated with our brain wave frequency when it is dreaming, in hypnotic state or in a trance.

A mask is a representative vehicle shaman use to teach or transport their public audiences into their secret realm. The mask is used as a pantomime apparatus to tell the story of a journey the shaman underwent or is undergoing. The mask may expose the inner spiritual nature of the enemy - another human, an animal, an ancestor spirit or a benevolent spirit. By a mask the shaman heals the community by showing the connection between all things.

The staff or wands are used by shaman to focus their powers and concentration. They are also used as status symbols of their position within the community.

Ceremonial robes or lack of clothes help the shaman on his spiritual journey.

The outer robes may form the outward expression from which the shaman launches their spiritual journey. The robes or the body may be decorated with protection symbols or other materials necessary for hazardous journeys into the world of the unknown. Often the rattle or rustle of these decorations opens portals to reveal pathways or calm the very spirits that guarded these pathways.


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