ABALONE SHELL SMUDGE HOLDER

Using an abalone shell as a smudge holder is a traditional practice in many spiritual and cultural rituals. Here's how to use it effectively: Place the Smudge: Light your smudge stick (such as sage, palo santo, or sweetgrass) and hold it over the abalone shell. The shell serves as a stable base for the smudge stick and catches any ash or embers. Smudging Ritual: Allow the smoke to rise fro m the smudge stick and spread around your space or yourself. The abalone shell helps contain the ash and keeps your area tidy. Spiritual Significance of Abalone: Abalone shells are highly valued for their connection to the ocean and their symbolism of transformation and healing. The iridescent, colorful interior represents emotional and spiritual balance, intuition, and peace. In many traditions, abalone shells are used in smudging ceremonies to purify and cleanse spaces, aligning with their properties of protection and transformation.