Sangoma training is not for everyone – it is not a simple thing to become a sangoma – it requires dedication and hard work. Generally a person is “called” by the ancestors to become a sangoma. This means that it is a lifetimes work – not something to be taken lightly – very few sangomas change their lifes work after becoming a sangoma.
When training to be a sangoma you will be expected to learn about herbs and plants – their healing properties and their killing properties. You will learn all about ancient traditional culture, and be expected to follow that culture. You will learn sangoma rituals and magick. You will find out all about our evil freind – the tokoloshe. You will be on call 24 hours a day once you have qualified, ministering to the needs and ailments of the people in your village, or the people around you.While you may be asked to make money spells, spells for love or a spell to take revenge – THIS IS NOT THE JOB OF A SANGOMA. You will find this out when you learn to become a sangoma.
Do not expect to make lots of money – becoming a sangoma is not a money making profession – it is a call to serve the ancestors and the people. Sangoma training will make you aware of all of this, but it is a good idea to know what you are getting involved in. A sangoma, while they do mix potions and cast spells, are not commercial witch doctors like one sees advertising on the Internet – these professors of magic and doctors of spells are merely playing at being healers – A sangoma is, above all, a servant and a spiritual healer – a leader, concerned with his peoples well being.