Singing Sticks

$10 from every paid sold donated to Black Dog Institute.

Hand carved, engraved and enchanted by hand. Large size Approx 30cm each length. Medium approx 20cm.

Inspired by the traditional use of clapsticks, a percussion instrument central to many Aboriginal Australian ceremonies, these Singing Sticks draw from the rhythm and sound that echoes across sacred lands. While these sticks take inspiration from the traditional clapsticks, their purpose in folk magic is different, as they aim to balance and harmonise energies, blending spiritual and natural elements. By crafting these Singing Sticks from ethically sourced eucalyptus wood, we honour the land and its native flora, acknowledging the deep cultural and spiritual significance eucalyptus holds within Australia. Much like the clapping bones used in rituals across various cultures, these Singing Sticks incorporate a folk magic spin, respecting the land and creating a tool that resonates with the energy of the earth and the spirit of balance.

WHAT CAN I USE SINGING STICKS FOR? 

1. Cleansing and Protection

• Energy Clearing: The sound created by striking the sticks together can be seen as a way to break up negative energy in a space, similar to the use of bells or clapping in other practices. The enchanted nature of the sticks would enhance their ability to dispel unwanted or stagnant energies.
• Protection: The act could symbolise creating a protective barrier around the practitioner or sacred space, with each strike representing the strengthening of a shield or ward.

2. Summoning or Invoking

• Calling Spirits or Deities: Banging the enchanted sticks might be used as a method to summon spirits, deities, or entities associated with the charm or enchantment. The rhythm and sound could be a form of spiritual communication or an invitation for divine energy to enter the space.
• Awakening Power: The sound could also symbolise activating dormant magical forces, either within the practitioner or the environment, calling forth energy to assist in spellwork or ritual.

3. Binding or Unifying Energies

• Union of Forces: Banging two enchanted sticks together could represent the merging of two energies—such as masculine and feminine, light and dark, or any other dualistic forces. The act of striking them together might signify bringing harmony and balance to these opposing forces.
• Binding Spells: The action could also be used in binding spells, symbolising the uniting or securing of intentions, such as binding an enemy or solidifying a spell's purpose.

4. Amplifying Intentions

• Sound as a Catalyst: The noise generated by banging the sticks can serve as a powerful amplifier of magical intentions. Each strike could symbolise the release of focused energy or the magnification of the spell's power into the universe, like an exclamation point to the magic being performed.

5. Rhythm for Trance or Meditation

• Rhythmic Magic: Repeatedly striking the sticks in a rhythmic pattern could help induce a trance state, similar to how drumming is used in many spiritual traditions. The enchanted sticks would add a layer of magic to this, aiding the practitioner in connecting to altered states of consciousness or spiritual realms.