Abalone Shell Stand/Incense Burner

Traditionally, smudging is a ritual performed prior to a ceremony to clear out any negative energies, thus creating a space suitable for healing & positive energies to emerge. In day-to-day life, however, smudging can be used to clear unwanted or negative energies from a space e.g. a new home or office; or to lift an anxious or ‘spiritually low’ mood.

Abalone shells are often used in smudging rituals, not only because they are practical in that they catch the hot cinders that fall away from the smudging stick after it has burnt, but also because they are a beautiful gift straight from Mother Earth’s ocean. Abalone shells are thick seashells that shimmer with the gorgeous iridescent colors of mother-of-pearl. They hold the energy of the ocean & bring a strong calming and healing energy, allowing you to remain connected to the sea – even when you are landlocked. Including abalone shells in your smudging rituals means you are incorporating all four of the earth’s elements: the shell represents water, the smoke represents air, the unlit herbs or sticks represent earth & once they’re lit they represent fire.

How to conduct a smudging ritual with abalone shells:

Firstly, you’ll need smudging sticks or herbs & an abalone shell. We love Palo Santo smudging sticks which you can read about, here, and purchase, here The variety of herbs you might use for smudging all have different energies, for example, white sage releases and clears energy.