Abalone Shells

Description

Beautiful, rainbow glistening shells.

I was taught that the abalone shell held within it the four cardinal directions and offered the energies of wholeness while using it in ceremony, for example during a smudging ceremony. The shell itself represents water, the sage represents earth, fire lights the sage and air carries the smoke prayers, all embraced in the arms of flowing rainbows.

When burning sage or herbs in the shell, it is a good idea to put sand or dirt in the bottom to disburse the heat. If you use charcoal briquets, which are very hot, you must use sand.