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Have you ever heard the phrase, "Feathers appear when Angels are near?" The feather may be a validation of your intuition. Feathers have always represented a connection to spiritual realms and to divinity in many cultures worldwide. Feathers are often seen as symbols of peace, freedom, and hope. They represent the freedom of your mind and heart and your ability to travel, change and move through life freely.  Finding a feather can be an uplifting, spiritual experience, especially when you find one in an unexpected place such as in your house or in your purse, where there isn't an easy way to explain its presence.  In several traditions, the colors of the feathers are important and designate different types of powers that come from that feather. Feathers are kept on altars, or burned or ground into mixtures to use in spell casting. FEATHER COLORS AND THEIR MEANING   Green Feather: Indicates luck on your side, success, healing, health, and money.  Grey Feather: Indic...

Doves are often thought to be representatives of heaven or the afterlife, and frequently, the dove can be a symbol of Spirit, meant to bring peace and comfort. Doves are all a part of the Columbidae family of birds. They are a symbol of peace and good luck in astrology and in many cultures and religions.  With over 300 species in the family, they are found all over the world in many different habitats. In many beliefs dove feathers are seen as a divine message or spiritual realm. As a guidance, wisdom, or a nudge towards spiritual growth.  Protection and safety - doves are known for their gentle nature, and finding a feather might represent protection, safety or a need for self care. In its flight, the dove carries a profound symbolism of delivering messages of positivity and encouragement. The spiritual energy of the dove encourages us to be messengers of hope, to extend love and compassion to those in need, and to offer healing and solace to those who are suffering....

Smudging is a sacred art. The word “smudging” comes from “smudge,” which is English in origin. However, the term has been used widely to refer to the smudging ceremonies of Indigenous peoples, in which sacred herbs and medicines are burned as part of a ritual, or for cleansing or health purposes. The art of smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual for purification, dispelling negative energy and improving mood.  Spiritual Side of Smudging: Smudging is a ceremonial practice that holds significant cultural and spiritual importance for many Indigenous peoples in Canada. Incense is still used today in the Roman Catholic Church and other religions for purification.  Native elders teach that the smoke of dried sage clears negative energy and restores harmony.  Sage, sweetgrass or tobacco is burned in the shell, with the feather used to guide the fragrant smoke around a person.  Called smudging, it's a daily practice for many Dakota and Ho-Chunk people. For Native American...

Dream catcher is actually a handmade object which people hang above their bed believing that it would catch all their bad dreams and nightmares. But it is actually a thing for good charm. Dream Catcher is also sometimes named as “Sacred Hoops”.  Dreamcatchers are more than just delicate, whimsical décor accessories. They are rooted in legend and folklore and rich in history and meaning.  Traditionally, these were used as talismans to keep people, usually children, away from bad dreams. It doesn't necessarily mean that it should be hung only in bedrooms . The web like structure of the dreamcatcher has an significance.  The dreamcatcher was an integral part of many Native American cultures. It was especially popular among the Ojibway, Assiniboine, and Cree. They all believed that the air is filled with dreams , good and bad.  The dream catcher works to catch your bad dreams like a spider web catches prey. Bad dreams are caught in the web of the dream catcher, while goo...