Pride Smudge Fan-Celebrate Pride Month & 2 Spirited People. 73 gemstone Sage Fan kit with Sage, Himalayan pink buying Salt,and abalone shell

This Smudge fan is one of a kind (OOAK)! I never make the same item twice. This Fan focuses on the colors of the Pride Rainbow and the power that comes from the Solidarity of the LGBTQ Community. Medicine, In the Native American Culture this portion of the Tribe is called “Two Spirited People”. The LGBTQ community have chosen the image of the Rainbow to symbolize their acceptance of themselves in our modern times. In addition this Fan is full of the Energy Father Sky, Grandfather Sun, and Mother Earth, as their Energy joins the Sacred Elements Water and Fire, and Earth to create the the amazing art reflected in the Energy of the “Rainbow”. During my my Medicine Wheel Meditation to prepare for creating this Smudge Fan, I focused on the Energy of the Ancient Native Americans believed that there were more than 2 genders. They saw Male, Female, Feminine Male, Masculine Female all as part of The Great Spirit's creation. They made no difference between Heterosexual, Homosexual and Transgender persons. There was a natural acceptance to this “difference” that actually honored them by allowing the person to dress, work and live in their comfort, focusing instead on their Spiritual gifts, some believing that gay or transgender Tribal member held higher Spiritual Energy” and that Two Spirited people possessed double the Spiritual Gifts. Unfortunately in present day, the attitudes of some of the Tribal members have shifted to follow the teachings brought by the Missionaries of the past and being LGTB is not as accepted. Hopefully this will shift back to the Ancient views of the understanding and embracing of Two Spirited People as one of The Great Spirit's creations!!! This Smudge/Prayer
Fan Celebrates the “Two Spirit Energy”!

~We often fail to see how colors can bring Energy that both heals and hurts. Cultures have understood this down through History. 

~Red Medicine is powerful partly because the color Red is known to be the longest wavelength, making one of the most powerful colors. It is stimulating and lively, very friendly. At the same time, it can be perceived as demanding and aggressive. Red invokes physical courage, strength, warmth, energy, basic survival, 'fight or flight', stimulation, masculinity, excitement. Red Feathers bring vitality and health, red was the preferred color of Tribal Royalty in many Tribes.

~The color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times. It helps us to bounce back from disappointments and despair, assisting in recovery from grief. It is optimistic and uplifting, rejuvenating our spirit. In fact orange is so optimistic and uplifting that we should all find ways to use it in our everyday life, even if it is just an orange colored pen that we use. Orange brings spontaneity and a positive outlook on life and is a great color to use during tough economic times, keeping us motivated and helping us to look on the bright side of life. 

~The color Yellow is an attention getter. It is connected to Grandfather Sun his Energy giving us Blessings each day. Yellow's Medicine brings intelligence, playfulness, cheerfulness, mental alertness, prosperity, enhances concentration and stimulates the metabolism to help improve health. Corresponds to the 3rd or solar plexus chakra, and the musical note E. However, while it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overuse.

~The color green has healing power and is understood to be the most restful and relaxing color for the human eye to view, can help enhance stability and endurance. It is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. Green renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way. Green takes up more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and it is the dominant color in Nature.

~The color Blue brings order and direction into life, it is a color that seeks peace and tranquility above everything else, promoting both physical and mental relaxation, reducing stress, creating a sense of calmness, relaxation and order. Blue slows the metabolism, is the color of the Spirit, devotion and Spiritually based meditation and study. Blue Medicine honors both the sky and the sea, and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, expansiveness, inspiration, and sensitivity and also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, heaven, and intelligence. It invokes spirituality and order, as it reflects our wish for peace and quiet, tranquility and even solitude, The color blue has positive affects on the mind and the body.

~The Color Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. Often associated with royalty, nobility, it is also has Energy Spiritual, some call it a “God Color” sending Energy to the sacred, higher self, passion, third eye, fulfillment, and vitality. Purple helps align oneself with the whole of the universe and teaches the true meanings of wealth, creativity, wisdom, dignity, devotion, peace, pride.

~To create this Smudge fan I used 5 (Representing the 5 Sacred Elements: Air, Water, Fire, Earth, and Spirit) White Turkey wing feathers for the base. From top to bottom, I placed 3 (Representing Father Sky, Mother Earth, and the Higher Self) Turkey wing feathers that are dyed Red, with 4 (Representing the 4 Sacred directions) Guinea Fowl that are dyed orange. There is 1 (In honor if the One ever-present, omnipotent Universal Energy/Great Spirit) Ostrich feather dyed yellow, with 3 Curly Goose feathers dyed green underneath. To complete the feather fan I placed 6 (representing the 6 Sacred Directions of Blessings; East, South, West, North, Up to Father Sky and down to Mother Earth) Partridge feathers dyed blue, and 7 (honoring the 7 Sacred Ceremonies and the 7 chakra points) with 7 Turkey pre-Wing feathers dyed purple. The Handle is covered in white deerskin leather and adorned with Rainbow colored Native American inspired Peyote beading, at the top and bottom with a rainbow Medicine Wheel piece in the center.

~The 4 gemstone Tassels are strung with 73 gemstone beads, separated by Tibetan Silver Spacer beads. The gemstones include; 
6 Red Aventurine (Red aventurine enhances creativity and ability to see possibilities. this stone may be of benefit to those needing to boost physical energy levels. When you have a project that requires your imaginative input, red aventurine can help there too; first by getting those creative juices flowing, and also by supporting your mental processes and your strength and vigor. Red aventurine inspires us to look at the bright side of things, and increases the production of chi energy. As well it brings about an understanding that we can get things done, and it inspires dedication to task), 7 Ruby (An excellent stone for energy, bringing vigor to life, overcomes exhaustion and lethargy, calming hyperactivity. It is a sociable stone that attracts sexual activity, encourages passion for life but never in a self destructive way. It improves motivation and helps set realistic goals and makes you stronger during disputes or controversy), 3 Sun Sitara Sandstone (Sun Sitara (known to encourage faith and to induce happy thought, renew strength and bring balance while attracting success and helping to manifest good. It is also said to be a master healer as Copper amplifies and transmits thought, conducts electrical impulses and can magnify the energy transfer from the healer or from minerals to the subject of healing), 3 Mahogany Obsidian beads, (provides strength when needed, boost vitality able to eliminates energy blocks and protects from evil energy thrown toward you), 6 Carnelian (To ward off evil thoughts, jealousies, and animosities, toward the individual. It inspires bravery and courage. This stone focuses on the Self, and Current Conditions. It is a grounding stone, and associated with the Earth. As such, it is considered practical, sensible and balanced.), 6 Citrine (Citrine (Called The Merchant Stone because it is a powerful stone to attract prosperity and success. It not only attracts wealth, it helps one maintain it. Citrine stimulates the mental focus and commitment to the task at hand. Citrine is believed to enhance the intuition and the connection with the higher self. It raises one's mood and encourages happiness and laughter), 6 Yellow Topaz (Topaz is a mellow, empathetic stone that directs energy to where it is needed. It soothes, heals, stimulates, recharges, re-motivates and aligns the meridians of the body. It promotes truth, forgiveness, sheds light on the path, highlights goals and taps into inner resources), 6 Amazonite (Extremely beneficial to all levels of consciousness for centering oneself and getting back to balance. Known as the "Hope Stone." It inspires faith and hope. Balances the emotions, centering oneself, getting back to balance, re-focus and stabilization), 4 Aventurine (A positive stone of prosperity, instills compassion, aids emotional recovery and enables living within one's own heart. It calms anger, irritation and diffuses negative situations, turns them around and regulates growth from birth to seven years. This stone relieves stammers and severe neuroses, stabilizing one's state of mind. Aventurine protects the heart chakra), 6 Sodalite (Sodalite is focused on the head it is considered a gemstone of logic and truth. It helps with learning and enhances intelligence by clearing confusion. for clarity it can buying combine the rational and the spiritual, making sodalite an ideal stone to clear up problems. It can help to end arguments because it makes clear communication possible. Sodalite is especially useful for creative people, the combination of heart and mind makes it possible to make your visions a reality. The calming effect can help create order in the chaos that often surrounds creative types), 6 Chalcedony (Gentle, dreamy, Uplifting to ones Spirit and deepens connection to the Great Spirit. This Stone engages courage, level mindedness, helps one to return to reality. Gently removes negative energies such as anger and irritation. It is a nurturing stone that promotes brotherhood and good will.), 6 Amethyst (A stone that helps you feel less scattered and in control of your faculties, enhances memory, improves motivation, balances highs and lows and dispels anger, rage, fear, and anxiety and it encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom. Know as the "Healer" from antiquity, it invokes healing on all levels - body, mind, and spirit. transforms melancholy into joy. Eases self-doubt. Creates openness and enthusiasm. Absorbs and dissipates negative thoughts, emotions and bad dreams), 6 Sugalite (Sugalite awakens the Child Within. It is one of the major "love stones", the symbol of universal love and spiritual understanding, also known as Luvulite, and known to be the stone of dreams. This stone inspires spiritual awareness, teaches how to live your truth and reminds the soul of its reason for reincarnation, provides spiritual grounding and protection). and 2 Emerald (Emerald is The stone of inspiration and infinite patience, known as the stone of “successful love”, it brings domestic bliss and loyalty. It enhances unity and unconditional love, partnership and promotes friendship. It can change color to signal unfaithfulness. Emerald opens the heart chakra and has a calming effect on the emotions. This stone ensures physical, emotional and mental equilibrium, eliminates negativity and brings in positive action). At the bottom of two of the tassels there is Tibetan Silver feather charm (Feathers are believed to help carry our prayers to the Great Spirit) and at the bottom of the other two tassels there is a Tibetan Silver “LOVE” charm.


~This Smudge/Prayer Fan kit comes with everything you need to begin Smudging, a beautiful abalone shell, a bag of sage grown by American Indians, and Himalayan Pink salt to layer the bottom of the shell. The salt both helps clear negative energy and keeps the sage burning better. The Smudge Fan and Smudging is sacred. I make them in the Cherokee Way, passed down from my ancestors, using cruelty free feathers and giving prayerful thanks to the animals for their gift of their feathers. All of my items are created after clearing my space and myself with sage and while in a state of Spiritually centered meditation. 

~Some call Smudging “Spiritual House Cleaning “ It is used to clear negative energy and to find your “Center”. Focus on “the now” and keep positive thoughts while smudging. Light the sage and use the feather to fan the smoldering sage towards the East, then the West, North, South, to the sky, the ground, and in a circle around yourself. Next fan toward your heart, head, down your body, giving thanks for all the good in your world. This is not the only way to sage. There are many different ways and you get to choose the one best for you and your belief system.