It is a mistaken belief that every Shaman has at least one power song, which is used to "wake-up" the guardian and other helpers to assist in healing and other Shamanistic work. Many do. But not every one.

To get a power song, plan to spend a day alone in a wild, natural area. Choose a location which is free of people, and unaltered by people.

You must fast for the entire day before your excursion through Mother Nature. Stroll quietly, and sometimes sit. Just wander wherever your feet take you. As you walk around, discover what animal you feel like. It may or may not be an animal you have danced before. Take on it's feelings, and enjoy it's identity during the day. On your first excursion, you may only encounter a melody. Subsequent trips will unveil the words for your melody.

Power songs can also be found anywhere quite by accident. It is possible to encounter one on a Shamanistic journey through the Lowerworld, and even in dreaming. Power songs do not have to have elaborate verses, although they can. Many power songs are quite simple, made up few words, which are repeated over and over, and simple ideas. Use your power songs to trigger a mild state of trance in any Shamanistic work you undertake.