Musing Grouse Medicine Fan
Primary Wing: Grouse
About Medicine 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 feathers during a healing session. Medicine fans are made of entire bird wings and move energy in a client's energy field. They can also be used as smoke-cleansing fans, wafting smoke from burning herbs. Feather fans during smoke cleansing give you better control over where you are sending 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 greatly ally your spiritual practice. I recommend that you journey with your fan when you first receive it to discover what medicine that fan will bring to your practice and what skills it can teach you.
Crystals
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Clear Quartz: Augments all other stones and connects with the crown chakra. A universal healing stone and excellent for dream work!
- Tiger’s Eye: Connects to the Solar Plexus and promotes authenticity, personal power, and protection.
- Moonstone: Connects with the heart chakra, helps balance relationships, and powerfully connects with the Sacred Feminine.
Animal Medicine
Grouse Wing: Grouse embodies the energies of good parenting and protection, even self-sacrifice for the greater good. It has a charming mating dance, sometimes compared to Whirling Dervishes, who use sacred dance to trance and connect with the Divine. Grouse only participates in group forums in spring for mating as they prefer a solitary life. Be selective with people in your life - choose good souls who will not break your trust even when you select some alone time - which is crucial for your mental health. Grouse speaks about the power of controlling your life, your vision, and your quest for greater wisdom. While Grouse remains grounded in common sense, it doesn’t mean you can’t reach toward higher ways of thinking and behaving. Listen to the drumming of your heart and soul. Follow it in the direction it takes you.
Muskrat Fur: The Muskrat Spirit is often seen as a symbol of adaptability, perseverance, and resourcefulness. Muskrats are known for their ability to thrive in various environments, symbolizing the importance of adaptability in the face of challenges. Additionally, muskrats are associated with water, representing emotional depth and intuition.
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.