A common reason to go into a trance among the Ju/'hoansi is to bring rain.​

Among the Ju/'hoansi, trance is often used to bring rain. This is done through a ritual performed by a group of men who enter into a trance state and communicate with the spirits of their ancestors to ask for rain. This ritual is considered vital for the survival of the tribe, as rainfall is necessary for their crops and livestock to thrive.