My first smudge fan creation

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Finished my first smudge fan. I gathered and cut eucalyptus branches and made it into the handle of the fan. I collect feathers and within my stash found some pretty pheasant feathers, the most beautiful dark blue goose feathers, green mossy colored rooster feathers, some natural colored rust rooster feathers and lastly a classic peacock feather. The leather wrapped around the hand is recycled from a leather sample for upholstery. I accented the handle with two faced grey diopisde stones which is amazing for grounding and connecting with the earth. The bottom stone is that of a clear quartz for magnifying the intentions set using the fan. The stones are attached to the handle using copper wire, I’m hoping the copper will patina for a well used look.  I’m looking forward to making more fans and welcome anyone to make a special request to add to your magical tools. You can order this piece or make a special request on my etsy site.

Lavender Moon Bath Salts

I created my first set of Bath salts and I’m loving the benefits of them. The scent is Lavender Moon which is a combination of Lavender and Spearmint with just a touch of  Jojoba Oil. The Lavender naturally releases the feelings of happiness, harmony, tranquility, peace and love. It helps with balance and healing. Spearmint has a lot of the same qualities and when combined you can rest assure that you’ll have a restful sleep when soaking in a bath just before bed. I used Bokek® Dead Sea Salt which contains 10 times more mineral than regular sea salt. Our bath salts help with cleansing and detoxifying the body. You can purchase Lavender Moon on our etsy page.

Lavender Moon Bath Salts

Lavender Moon Bath Salts

 

Pretty Alters

I was just admiring pretty alters online and thought I’d share what I found. I’m sure that there may be official rules on creating an alter but for me I go by my intuition and it never fails me. A lot of times I’ll not do something because I feel like I have to do it the “right way”. I’m learning to just do what makes me happy and these make me happy. So I say if you want to make an alter make it so it pleases you. It can be super tiny or as large as a full room.

Here’s a beautiful wall alter that’s little and beautiful.

Source: SensoriumHerbals

"This shrine is where I keep my hallows (fire, well, tree) as well as the icons of my patrons, Cerridwen and Cernunnos.  I also keep here a bracelet given to my grandfather from my grandmother as a token of my ancestors."

“This shrine is where I keep my hallows (fire, well, tree) as well as the icons of my patrons, Cerridwen and Cernunnos. I also keep here a bracelet given to my grandfather from my grandmother as a token of my ancestors.”

Source: At The Sign of The White Hart

Here's a natural outdoor alter, I love how they used the stump.

Here’s a natural outdoor alter, I love how they used the stump.

Source: Lilly Sunshyne

Harvest Alter

Harvest Alter

Source: enchanted-wind

Ostara Alter

Ostara Alter

Source: fuck yeah altars

Mermaid Alter

Mermaid Alter, I just love the layout and simplicity of this alter. This image was found on Pinterest but was unable to find the true source.