DescriptionCedar // associated with healing, dreams, disease, protection, prosperity, and is a symbol of generosity and providence. It drives away negative influences and evil spirits. In Slavic folk magic it may be used when performing rituals for growth, fertility, promotion of wealth, or to restore physical and spiritual strength.North American Indigenous peoples have burned cedar during sweat baths to cleanse the body. In Northern Europe it has also been burned for centuries to purify spaces. It will drive away negative energy, promote healing, peace, prosperity, security, and is also used to funerary rites honouring the beloved dead as it ensures safe passage for the deceased.Hand picked, bound and dried by The Witch on her travels to BC, no trees were harmed in the harvesting of this product.Sweetgrass // Also known as Holy grass, & was strewn before church doors on Saints’ days in northern Europe, presumably because of the sweet smell that arose when it was trodden on. In Poland, it was used to flavour tea, & is still used in flavoured vodka, the most notable example being Polish Żubrówka. I have also seen it referenced as a sufumigation during Slavic wax pouring ceremonies where “sweet grasses” were used to smoke cleanse the clients during the ritual. It is widely used by Indigenous peoples from many different Nations in North America. It is considered one of the four sacred medicines. Used for purification of the spirit and when burned for healing has a calming effect. A sacred herb often called “hair of mother earth”. its sweet aroma reminds people of the gentleness, love and kindness she has for the people; this is why it is picked and braided into 3 strands representing love, kindness and honesty. Its fragrance is very pleasant, slightly sweet & is also used to attract beneficial energies & favorable circumstances. Growing all over Eurasia & North America, it may be burned to salute the four directions, during funerary rites to release the spirit of the departed, or at any time that one wishes to bring about purification, harmony, & peace.Sweetgrass was grown, ritually harvested, & dried in Alberta by The WitchLight the end, let it smoulder and waft through the space you wish to cleanse. Make sure you extinguish when you are finished. This item can be used multiple times.
