Idlozi-umndawe (FAST × 2027)

: While some spirits require a standard initiation ( ukuthwasa ), uMndawe sometimes "initiates itself" through visions and dreams, leading the person toward becoming a Gedla (a divine doctor) rather than a standard Sangoma .

: Vivid dreams involving water, large snakes (like the python), or specific elders dressed in Ndau-style clothing. idlozi-umndawe

: Intense heat in the feet or body, or feeling "heavy" as if submerged in water. : While some spirits require a standard initiation