This smudge set includes four Juniper sticks and one Selenite stick. The Juniper sticks are around 4" long (9.5cm), naturally dried and harvested without harming the tree. The Selenite stick is around 3” long (7.5cm).

Juniper is a sacred wood that has been used for burning rituals and for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. In the Ancient Norse Tradition, they used Juniper in spiritual and shamanic healing, ritual purification, to invoke spirits and healing powers and to connect with their ancestors. The rituals were mainly practiced by a Völva - a female seeress, who practiced shamanism, witchcraft and magic.

* The dried Juniper leaves has a wonderful aroma but they are very fragile and falls apart easily.

Selenite works like a shield, it protects you from negative energy and stabilizes your emotions. It can help quiet your mind and to give you mental clarity. Selenite calms and soothes, bringing a deep peace and sense of tranquility.  Use Selenite in your home to create a safe and peaceful space.  It is a great meditation stone or to connect with your spirit guides, and it can help you to bring mental clarity, clearing confusion and revealing the bigger picture behind any problem. It also stands for luck and protection. Selenite can be used to cleanse and purify your mala, or other gemstones. It also amplifies the energies of your other stones. Note: Selenite is a soft mineral and should be kept dry. Selenite is connected to The Crown Chakra (connection, life force, higher power) and The Third Eye Chakra (intuition, knowledge, divine wisdom).
Affirmation: I see and I understand.

Read about Gemstones Healing Qualities here.

I am a native Swede, and I have always felt a strong connection to the ancient Nordic culture and rituals. So that is why I am VERY EXCITED to share this Juniper Smudge Bundle with all of you guys. I only use and sell the Swedish Native Juniper (Juniperus Communis Suecica). Not only is it a sacred pagan tree, it is also said that if there is a Norse Juniper in your house, the evil spirits will never enter your home. The Swedish Juniper has a clean and lovely aroma and a highly aromatic smoke. I have come across the Juniperus Osteosperma (native to the southwestern USA) but as lovely as that tree is, it does not have the same aroma.

Smudging is the burning of certain wood or herbs to create a cleansing smoke bath. This is done to purify a ceremonial and ritual space, ceremonial tools and objects (your mala beads or crystals) or to purify your home or a person. It is basically a ritual for cleansing, purifying and protecting the physical and spiritual bodies. And the effect of the smoke is to banish negative energies. Smudging can bring physical, spiritual and emotional balance.

During the Juniper smudging ceremony, the healing smoke should be fanned over your space, object or person you wish to cleanse. I know some people use a feather, but since I am vegan I either use my hand or just gently wave the Juniper stick in the air. I do a Juniper Smudging Ritual in my home a few times a year, and my mala, crystals, oracle cards and my meditation alter whenever a feel a heavy energy. I feel that it is important to create a sense of ceremony when you are smudging. I usually start with a seated meditation, play my favorite yogic music or healing repeat a mantra and through the smudging ceremony I connect to my breath and keep my thoughts positive.

I start at my front door and then walk clockwise through my house. Spend extra time in the corners as they tend to hold on to stagnate energy. As you walk through your house you can repeat “I am cleansing out all negative energies and spirits, all negative energies and spirits must leaver this house and do no harm”.

Make sure you place your Juniper stick in a fireproof container, use caution while burning and do not leave unattended. You can store sand in your container and dipping the stick into the sand when you are done. Do not use water, and do not try to blow on the stick (it is considered to be disrespectful to the spirits).