Vision, Smoke Cleansing Fan

Bird Feathers: Goose/Guinea Fowl

About Smoke Cleansing Fans

Feathers have traditionally been used for a variety of purposes. They are an integral part of shamanic practice, and they are used as regalia and tools for smoke cleansing and healing.

A shaman can use a smoke-cleansing fan, wafting smoke from burning herbs into an area or person. Using feather fans during smoke cleansing gives you better control over where you send the smoke.

Each fan will also bring animal medicine for the animals who gave their parts to the fan. The fan is a living entity and can significantly enhance your spiritual practice. When you first receive it, you should journey with your fan to discover what medicine it will bring to your practice and what skills it can teach you.

Crystals

• Amethyst: Connects with the third eye and promotes emotional healing and psychic development.
• Moonstone: Connects with the heart chakra, helps balance relationships, and powerfully connects with the Sacred Feminine.
• Selenite: An energy mover that raises frequencies and connects with the higher planes. It also connects to the crown chakra.

Plant Medicine

Oak: Oak symbolizes strength, endurance, power, and ancient Wisdom. The oak tree's strong roots penetrate deeply into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place. Like the backbone of the world, its trunk rises tall and proud, branching out into a canopy of leaves that provide shelter and protection to all those beneath it. In many cultures, the oak tree symbolizes power and authority and is associated with gods and goddesses of thunder, lightning, and fertility.

Animal Medicine

Goose: Goose teaches us how to connect with the Universe through creativity. Goose wants us to focus on taking advantage of the Universe's opportunities. Goose lends energetic support when you self-disclose, find your voice, or speak your truth. It also helps you explore existing relationships, especially those lacking in loyalty or depth of devotion, to find your figurative "flock." Goose is a storyteller, so call on him when you feel creatively blocked. Fertility and protection of children are also crucial in Goose Medicine.

Guinea Fowl: In many African cultures, guinea fowls symbolize vigilance and protection; due to their strong sense of community and ability to sound an alarm, they are often associated with being "on guard." In addition, they also hold spiritual significance in some African traditions. Their feathers are used in ceremonies or as amulets to bring luck and protection.

In some Native American cultures, they are seen as messengers from the spirit world. They are sometimes called "sky chickens" because they can fly short distances. They are often seen as omens of change or messengers.

All of the fans made by White Thunder Bear are sourced from cruelty-free animal parts. Feathers and wings are created from birds that either shed them naturally, died of natural causes, or were consumed for food, where using all of the parts of each animal is an honoring of the animal. Furs and leather are sourced from the same supplier that sources parts for first families.