Potency, Smoke Cleansing Fan
Bird Feathers: Turkey
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
Angelite: This crystal activates the upper chakras and is powerful for communicating with spirit guides and the other realms.
Clear Quartz: This crystal augments all other stones and connects with the crown chakra. It is a universal healing stone and excellent for dream work!
Petrified Wood: This crystal brings ancient knowledge and facilitates a deep connection with Mother Earth. It is a grounding stone that can work with ancestors and past lives.
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.
Raccoon Fur: The raccoon spirit is a problem solver. A clever totem, the raccoon offers lessons about the importance of adaptability in any situation and looking at the entire picture, not just what one wants to see. Raccoons are extremely courageous and can even be quite ferocious for small animals. Despite the raccoon’s cleverness and emphatic nature, it will fight when threatened. Likewise, it teaches you to be aware of when to let things slide and when you should stand up for yourself. Raccoons can be tricksters, but as scavengers, they remind us to focus on what we need, not what we want.
Ram Horn: The ram is a powerful symbol in many cultures, representing strength, courage, and assertiveness. The ram is associated with leadership, fertility, and protection in various mythologies. It is often seen as a spiritual guide that helps individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. As a totem animal, the ram represents power, independence, and self-reliance. It encourages individuals to trust their instincts and be confident in their abilities. Call on the Ram for determination, perseverance, and drive. It brings forth the energy of assertiveness and confidence and can guide you to take bold actions and assert your desires without hesitation. The ram power animal empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs and take charge of their lives.
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.