The NEW Crystal Clear Collection from Aloha Elixir

7/9/2016

What is Smudging?

The practice of smudging has been utilized for centuries as a way to cleanse people, their articles, and their spaces of negative energy and lower vibration. The tools of the trade for those who observe this ritual vary from one geographic region to another, however, the premise always remains the same; out with the lower energies, and in with the light. As a Hawaiian brand, Aloha Elixir felt it was important to include traditional ceremonial elements, like ti, 'olena and pa'akai (Hawaiian salt), which have a long tradition of being used for consecration, cleansing, and protection. 'Olena carries the energy of the goddess Haumea, who is believed to represent the rising dawn that sheds its light upon the Earth to banish darkness. Ti has always been placed around homes and made into lei to impart blessings and protection. Hawaiian salt is used to remove negative energy and create a barrier to lower energies and entities from crossing into a ceremonial area. Local families will often wrap small handfuls of pa'akai in ti leaves and place them in the corners of the window to banish negativity from the home and prevent unwanted spirits from entering.

The fact is, when we interact with the world, as we all must, we can pick up energies or vibes that don't necessarily belong to us. Crystals, like people can often collect and store lower energies, especially when they are being used as most are for some sort of healing. As a standard practice, it's always advisable clean your crystals periodically to make sure that they remain free of these energies, and return them to their perfect, illuminated selves. The same goes for people, and their places. If you're new to this practice, or simply want a crystal clear understanding the hows and whys, keep reading.

How To

Crystal Clear Smudge Stick Variety Pack
Palo Santo - Use this Holy Wood as incense, or to cleanse people and spaces of lower energies.
Cedar - The medicine of protection. Cedar trees are very old, wise and powerful spirits.
White Sage - Is considered a sacred, cleansing, purifying, and protective plant.
Blue Sage – Known as “Grandmother Sage," provides spiritual strength, and is sometimes used during exorcism rituals. Quartz Crystal provides positive energy, balance and clarity.
Now, relax & raise your vibration. Choose the stick you feel most drawn to. Ignite one end of your Smudging Stick with a candle and let it burn for approx. 30 sec. Blow the flame out, and rest the stick on a fireproof dish. The stick will smolder for a few minutes. Relight as necessary. For best results, use with our Crystal Clear intention candle.

Crystal Clear Salt - Place crystals and stones in need of cleansing and repair into the salt for up to three days. This removes and clears any lower energies that the crystals may have accumulated while doing their work for you. Use as often as necessary to cleanse and re-energize them after arduous healing work. This proprietary blend of salts will also help repair and heal crystals that have sustained minor damage. You can also prepare a cleansing bath for your crystals by adding Crystal Clear salt to water. There should be enough salt added that the mixture mimics clean ocean water. Crystal Clear can also be added to your personal bath water as a soak when you need re-energizing or wish to remove lower energies from your person and raise your vibration.

Crystal Clear Spray- Containing sacred ti leaf, 'olena, palo santo and pa'akai, this convenient spray is the perfect solution for those that need a smokeless smudge option. The folks at Aloha Elixir like to say, “It's like white light in a bottle.” Spritz this sacred mist into the air when you need to clear yourself or a space after energy or bodywork, during stressful situations, or for peace of mind and protection.

Crystal Clear Candle - Great for use in the home as an alternative to traditional smudging, the Crystal Clear candle contains five different kinds of quartz crystals. Pure and unscented, simply write your intention on the candle to program it with your request and create a clear and sacred space anywhere you choose.