Smuding - which herb do I want to use?

Over the weekend I was asked if it was better to smudge with Cedar or Sage.

Really it is the intent that determine which smudge to use.


The use of sage is for healing. The smoke is used to bless, cleanse and heal the person or object being smudged. Sage is used to 'wash off' the outside world when one enters ceremony or other sacred space. Objects are likewise washed off with sage medicine smoke to rid them of unwanted influences.


Cedar is a medicine of protection. Cedar trees are very old, wise and powerful spirits. Cedar is often used to cleanse a home or apartment when first moving in, inviting unwanted spirits to leave and protecting a person, place or object from unwanted influences.


Sweetgrass is burned to remind us of essence of the feminine and that the earth provides us with everything we need. Sweetgrass can also be be unbraided or trimmed with a scissors into small pieces and sprinkled on hot Charcoal Tablets. Allow the sacred smoke that follows to wash over the subject of the blessing. The sacredness of the sweetgrass herb then sustains the smudging process 


Lavender This native of  Europe is often used for invitation of the spirits. Some Christians still regard the scent of lavender as a safeguard against evil. Burning Lavender is best done on Charcoal Tablets.


Copal is sacred to the native peoples of Mexico, as it is a gift 'pleasing to the gods.'


Smudging Feather - $5.00
 
It is traditional to use a bird's feather to brush the smoke over the person or object being blessed. It is important to use the underside of the feather to wash the smoke over the object of blessing. It is the underside of the bird and its wings that  

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Incense

Incense.. will be back soon. I have selected a whole now group with more to come.  http://www.aesthetic-candles.com/incense 

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Natural Insect Repellant – Candles and NEW version of my lotion.

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This is a natural insect repellent contains 6 different with essential oils. They are a safe and a nontoxic alternatives to store bought products that contain many harmful chemicals and additives.  Essential oils are a perfect and harmless alternative. They not only smell great but one can also reap all the other benefits of the oils!

Why use a Natural Insect Repellent?

Most over the counter insect repellant contain DEET. With heavy exposure to DEET and other insecticides, humans may experience memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath. These symptoms may not be evident until months or even years after exposure. The most severe damage occurs when DEET is used concurrently with other insecticides, such as permethrin, for prolonged and frequent periods of time. At this time, there is little information about the short-term, singular and occasional use of DEET. Further government testing of the chemical's safety is necessary. However, frequent and long-term use of DEET, especially in combination with other chemicals or medications, could cause brain deficits in vulnerable populations, particularly children.

Our Insect Repellent Contains
Eucalyptus – repels mosquitoes, black flies and ticks
Lavender - has a strong scent disliked by many insects including horseflies
Lemongrass – repels mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, flies and ants.

Rosemary - repels mosquitoes and horse flies

Peppermint - a repellent to most insects, especially mosquitoes and fleas, red ants
and NOW

Tea Tree - seems to work best against ticks, chiggers, and deer flies

10 drops of each of these essential oils have been blended into Sweet Almond Carrier.
Sweet Almond Carrier Oil: Almond oil is a mild, hypoallergenic oil that can be safely used even on baby skin. Almond oil is light in texture, and can easily penetrate deep into the skin,

Insect Repelling Soy Aromatherapy Candles

Citronella Candles in the stores may some Citronella but do not generally contain enough of the Citronella Essential Oil to be effective

Lemongrass Eucalyptus  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved eucalyptus oil as an effective mosquito repellent. Effective, naturally based insect protection  http://www.aesthetic-candles.com/insect-repelling-lg-eu

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NATURE’S POWERFUL PROTECTION from mosquitoes and insects.Lemon Tea Tree is reputed to have extraordinary power as a NATURAL insect repellant! 

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10 AM - 3 PM

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