The Camphor Plant: A Powerful Spiritual Ally
Camphor, cinnamomum camphora, is an oil extracted from the Camphor tree, a close relative of cinnamon. The sacred plant has long been treasured for it's healing powers, revered in many cultures through India and Asia. As per the ancient Indian scripture and holy text, Camphor symbolizes a strong connection with the sacred and celestial. When burnt or diffused, Camphor releases fumes that signify becoming pure with the help of the divine.
Smudging Ceremony 101
Smudging is a practice of burning sage or other medicinal plants or wood. It has been popularized in recent years by the “New Age” movement, but it’s actually a practice that has been used for thousands of years by Native Americans. Historically, Egyptians and Greeks also practiced smudging by using frankincense and myrrh as a part of religious ceremonies. To this day, the Catholic Church practices a form of smudging when burning frankincense to purify the church and symbolize prayers rising to heave
Clearing Energy with Clear Quartz Vogels
Clear Quartz Crystal Vogels are primarily used by healing practitioners and shamans. There are 24 sides to these pieces of art... there is a large end and a small end, this is to ensure you know where the top of the wand is. Place the Vogel in your hand, the large end to the right, and the small end to the left. You will do a scooping motion for energy extraction. It is used to take energy from one object and move it somewhere else.