A combination of three smudging herbs:
- Desert sage (Artemesia Tridentata) covers much of the high desert and plains areas of the Western States of America.
- Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) from California and is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. The smoke of burning Cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negativity.
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is renowned for its calming energy, helping to rebalance tired and distorted emotions.
Native American tradition says that wherever sage is, evil spirits cannot enter. As well as being burned, desert sage is often held, worn or kept with sacred objects to ward off negative influences. It is used to bridge the gap between heaven and earth. Cedar is used to carry prayers to the creator.
Approximate 4"
Use the turkey feather to waft the smoke in the desired direction over a person, space or object. We suggest using the cardinal directions:
Earth-North - Illumination, Discovery, Logic, Understanding, Mental wisdom
Air-East - Beginnings, Awakening, Ascension, Vision, Spiritual wisdom
Fire-South - Empathy, Trust, Faith, Inclusion, Love, Emotional wisdom
Water-West - Conclusions, Stability, Goals, Foundations, Physical wisdom
Ether or Akasha - the rarefied element believed to encompasses all elements all that is, was and ever will be.
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