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Compassion, Smoke Cleansing Fan
Bird Feathers: Turkey and Pheasant
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
- Black Obsidian: This crystal connects with the root chakra and promotes grounding and protection. This is also an ancient stone of divination.
- Mookaite Stone: a stone of grounding, physical healing, and a solid connection to Mother Earth.Mookaite balances the lower chakras.
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
Turkey Feathers: Turkey Medicine symbolizes abundance, gratitude, and connection to nature. Turkeys are known for their strong ties to Mother Earth and represent the importance of grounding oneself in the present moment. It reminds us of our connection to the land and the importance of nurturing and protecting one's environment. It encourages us to be mindful of our surroundings and always to express gratitude for the abundance in our lives.
The Turkey Spirit animal teaches us about the balance between giving and receiving. It reminds us to be generous and share our blessings with others while also nurturing and caring for ourselves. It helps us to navigate challenges with grace and resilience and to find strength in our connection to the natural world.
Pheasant Feathers: Master of clairvoyance and clairaudience, these stunning birds only fly short distances, as they prefer being in the ground foraging for berries, seeds, and grains. They are always keenly aware of the environment around them. Pheasants help us to find our core authenticity, own our power, and find our inner and outer beauty. They can be fearless when needed, taking flight over 60 mph to escape a predator. Being a prey animal, the pheasant chooses to live on its terms; it knows its strengths and is not afraid to use them to make the best of any situation.
Sheep Fur: Sheep symbolize peace, innocence, and purity in various cultures and traditions. They are often associated with gentleness, vulnerability, and humility. In some belief systems, sheep are considered sacrificial animals, representing selflessness and the importance of giving. The gentle nature and tendency to follow a leader in a flock are also symbolic of the importance of community and cooperation.
It represents a calm and gentle presence in one's life, symbolizing the need for tranquility and peace and encouraging individuals to approach life with a soft and compassionate heart. Call on sheep to learn valuable lessons about the power of vulnerability and gentleness.
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.