Description
The cedar tree has been revered for its spiritual significance for thousands of years. Its wood was used for the doors of sacred temples and burned in cleansing ceremonies for purification. Cedar has a long history of use in indigenous sweat lodge ceremonies and the tree was thought to house important gods and to be an entrance to higher spiritual realms.
Cedar is first and foremost a medicine of protection. It is often used to cleanse a home when first moving in, inviting unwanted spirits to leave and protecting a person, place or object from unwanted influences. Cedar is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. A few pinches are thrown on the red-hot rocks, immediately sparking into a yellow glow and releasing their aroma. The smoke of burning cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negative energies.
How to smudge: … Light the end of the bundle or pull a few strands off and set light to it on a heat resistant dish (or abalone shell). Waft the smoke in every corner of the room wither with your hand or ceremonial feather. Once the smoke has filled the room, open all the windows, to let the negative energy blow away. You can say a little prayer or just give thanks for the negativity now being released from your space. (It’s all about setting your intentions) Remember – Never leave the smouldering leaves unattended.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.