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The Art of Smudging
The practice of smudging (burning sacred herbs) in a space to bring
blessings and purification comes to
us from the various Native North American shamanic traditional practices.
It has lent
itself to Wicca, Druidism and many other facets of spirituality.
California White Sage Large Bundles
Salvia apiana
White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage
which is prized for its
strong aromatic properties.
This sage has the strongest scent of all sages
we have. These bundles average
8 to 9 inches long and about 1¾ to 2 inches wide. $11.00
California Mini White
Sage Bundles
Salvia apiana
White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf
sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This
sage has the
strongest scent of all sages we have. These small bundles are approximately 3½ x
1 inches and are perfect for one-time use.
1 for $5.00 | 2 for $9.00 |
California Loose White Sage
Salvia apiana
White sage (Saliva apiana) from the coastal mountains of California. This
is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its
strong aromatic properties. This
sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. Bulk leaf clusters comes in a
re-sealable bag to keep herb fresh.
1 oz Package $5.00
House Blessing Sage Blend
The wonders of California sage, blended with Cedar ,Lavender buds and herb.
This mix is great for a general cleansing of your
home, yard, cleansing tarot
card, runes, stone, altars & much more. Burn on a charcoal in your
cauldron, throw a bit into the
fireplace or make a strong tea to pure into the
bath or laundry. Comes in a re-sealable bag to keep herb fresh.
1oz Package $5.00
Sacred Space Sage Blend
One again California sage plays a key roll in the remove of negativity in this
potent blend. Sage blended with rosemary,
frankincense, myrrh & thyme.
Use this blend for high magick ceremonies, cleansing of your circle and guest on
sabot nights,
charging tool & vibration attunements of your cauldron between
spells. A must have for any Priest, Priestess or coven gathering.
Comes in a re-sealable bag to keep herb fresh.
1oz Package $5.00
Black Sage, Loose
Artemisia vulgaris
Black sage is a medium leafed sage plant, similar
to the sage that grows in the Dakotas. The top of the leaf is a medium
green and
the underside is a silvery white. Sometimes this plant is called "Mugwort." It
is a fairly common plant and is
known to grow in many parts of the world. It has
been used by many people to enhance their dreams & in trance work.
Burn on a charcoal
for all healing rites.
2 oz Package $2.50
Sweet Grass Braids
Beautiful sweet grass braids from Canada. Sweet grass is considered sacred by many peoples of North America.
The smoke of burning sweet grass is said to "clear" objects, places, and people.
Often found in medicine bundles & sometimes packed with dance clothes to keep
them fresh. Our select braids average about 24 inches. These wondrous
"cleansing tools" are great for clearing and purifying your sacred space, altar,
crystals or any room in the house. Rid the air of negative energy, place clippings on a hot charcoal brisket in the safety of your cauldron
or censer!. Pass the smoldering braid or cauldron through any sacred space.
An excellent choice for any house blessing rite.
$8.00
Copal
Bureseru sp
Copal is sacred to the indigenous cultures of the
Central and South Americas. It is burned year round in the churches in
Mexico,
but is best known for its use in the homes during Day of the Dead.
It is said that the familiar scent of Copal helps the souls
find their way
back during their annual visit home. Copal's magickal properties
are: Inspiration, attraction, invocation,
happiness, celebration, purification, consecration, contact with other planes & exorcism
2 oz Package $3.00
Dragons Blood
daemonorops draco
For those who love Dragon's Blood we offer
large chunk pieces of Gold Seal Dragon's Blood resin, also know as
Cinnabar. Attributed to
Heh and Pe by the Kabbalists (Aires and Mars) Dragons Blood is also an
incense of Fire. It is especially good when mixed with other incense and
acts as a boost to their potency. Dragon's Blood comes from the fruit of
the Draco trees, and looks like boiling blood when you put it on the
charcoal. A little Dragon's Blood goes a long way. Dragon's
Blood magickal properties are: increased power, purifying, protection,
consecration, ritual energy, personal strength,
virility, victory, victorious celebrations, prosperity & it is a potency
booster
2oz Package $13.00
Frankincense
Boswellia carteri
Frankincense is similar to Olibanum, but is usually
differentiated from it by a distinct lemon aroma, as opposed to the
Olibanum's orange aroma. Frankincense is called for in many ancient and
medieval recipes, and is the most commonly found ingredient in incense
blends. The Kohl substance that ancient Egyptian women used to darken the
area around the eyes with was made of charred Frankincense or Olibanum
sometimes mixed with other resins and herbs. Frankincense's magickal
properties are: banishing, consecration, protection, ritual fumigations,
divination, exorcism
2oz Package $3.00
Myrrh
Commiphora molmol
Myrrh resin is the penultimate scent of the Element
of Water. Myrrh was used by the Ancient Egyptians in their embalming
process and
for ritual fumigations in many different ancient cultures. A
common ingredient in many different incense blends, Myrrh resin is
said to
add potency to other resins. Our myrrh Resin burns, like
other resins with the help of incense charcoal. Release the
intense
fragrance of these fine resin granules. Myrrh's house
blessing properties are as follows: creating sacred space, spirituality,
magick, meditation, peace, protection, purification
2oz Package $3.00
Mastic Gum
Mastic, also known as Mastica, is the gum that
comes from a species of Greek pistachio tree. It has been used in
Greece for
hundreds of years as a remedy for a broad range of
gastro-intestinal disorders. It was also a very important incense in the
ancient
world throughout many cultures. Mastic is also used in the
Goetia to control and entice the beings of its realm. Kabbalistic
attributions:
Beth (mercury)
2oz Package $19.00
Large Abalone Shell for Smudging Ritual
The abalone shell is a traditional vessel in which Native American herbs
and smudges can be burnt. The shell is great for leaning burning sticks in
while they are burning and also with the addition of sand or earth can be
then used to help extinguish them afterwards. Also loose herbs or the
broken ends of smudge sticks can be placed in the shell for burning, again
with or without sand or earth. Approximately 6-8 inches across at widest
point
$8.00
House Blessing Kit
Nicknamed the sea ears, the Abalone's flattened, oval shape with
iridescent interior was used by the Native American Indians as a
natural vessel for cleansing, offerings and prayers. This smudge kit comes
with two mini Sage Bundles, a large
Abalone Shell, one Abalone Tripod, one roll of Three Kings Charcoal, 2oz
of Frankincense & Myrrh mixed & 2oz of Copal
$28.00
Basic Smudge Kit
What a way to start a cleansing. This smudge kit comes with two mini Sage Bundles, a large
Abalone Shell &
one Abalone Tripod. Perfect of cleansing a circle
and guest before ritual
$20.00
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