Unique Celtic Forest Rattle with Auralite23 Crystals. Shamanic tool, Sound Healing, Meditation, Creating Sacred Space, store Ancestral work
Unique Celtic Forest Rattle with Auralite23 Crystals. Fantastic Shamanic tool. Can also be used for Sound Healing, Meditation, Cleansing & Creating Sacred Space, Ancestral work, and as a Percussion Instrument
Each Unique Celtic Rattle is made with a passion and respect for nature and a desire to create sacred Shamanic tools in conjunction with my personal guides for those who are drawn to work with them. They take many hours to create... so here is a little info about how they are birthed... I walk many miles every week in the woodlands of Yorkshire to forage for materials (yes, I get many odd looks and sarcastic comments off folk!). The hazelnut pieces can only be harvested during September and early October in certain locations and it takes concentration and a keen eye to notice where the pieces are after they have fallen from up high and are strewn on the ground amongst the leaves. Once I return home they are washed, air dried, then baked in the oven and drilled. Finding suitable pieces of wood to use as handles is down to walking in many different locations, some luck and is heavily weather dependant (a good storm produces a good crop!)... oh, and local knowledge of where the different tree species are is vital. I only use found branches - I never cut from living trees. The branches have to be air dried slowly for many months before they can be used. Depending on the species of tree, removing the bark can take a considerable amount of time or easy as shelling peas from its pod. Once a batch of branches are ready to use each branch is carefully assessed for its use - some are used as rattles, others for drum beaters, and some as handles in Shamanic drums. Each branch is then individually assessed for a number of ergonomic factors such as how comfortable it is to hold/play, the overall weight and distribution of weight, and the overall size. They are marked up and then cut down to size, scrubbed using a brush and natural cleaning products, air dried, sanded and drilled. Once all the materials are prepped and ready for assembly it is finally time to open sacred space and sit quietly with each piece of wood to assess its energy/vibration/frequency and match it with the type of crystal it wants to be paired with. I channel Reiki into each piece as I am making it. This One of a Kind sacred Shamanic tool is like no other as each creation has its own unique energy and frequency that will be a match for its human.
60x 3.5mm Auralite23 Crystals - High quality, A grade.
Auralite23 is called “A New Stone of the New Consciousness” because of its high frequency and abundance of metaphysical properties. It brings harmony, balance and well being to mind, body and soul. Auralite23 crystal is a crystal for Code Clearing, DNA Healing and Cellular Activation. It is the Stone of Awakening on every level and is part of the Sacred Geometry of the Earth's Core and the New as One Light frequencies. There are 23 minerals in Auralite - due to this vast array of elements and minerals present inside this crystal, Auralite23 functions as a bridge towards the divine. It is a crystal that possesses an open gateway towards the Angelic Realms. The stone works as a simple means of connecting you with the guides as well as the Angels. This in turns works to instil calmness into one's life, something that perhaps was never felt before in the past. Auralite23 crystals have been proven to specifically work over the upper chakras of the body, overall producing a healing effect in all chakras. Once it has been held, the crystal manages to begin the process of healing, development of personal character and the strengthening of intuition into a person's life. The high frequency crystal gives the empowerment of knowledge, wisdom and a true sense of inspiration. It has the ability to create inner purification, greater psychic sensitivity, in depth knowledge of the truth, profound energetic shifts, accelerated growth, balanced emotions and awakenings and visions of possible future events. The core of Auralite23 crystal's nature is based upon the art of giving and blessing others with your sense of wellbeing and enlightening persona. And above all, to become awakened by a new and brighter sense of living and sharing our gifts and Higher Purpose. Information taken from https://shamansisters.com/blogs/auralite23/
90x Hazelnut pieces
Some pieces have Squirrel teeth marks from them opening the shell to eat the nut inside - they are perfectly imperfect!
Hazelnut symbolises Wisdom & Divination, Poetry & Science, Playfulness & Enchantment, and the Healing Arts.
The Hazelnut tree bestows powers of wisdom, symbolised by the cracking of the nutshell to get to the nourishment inside. The nut and shell also represent the heart within the body and female fertility, because the nut is like a baby inside a mother's womb. With such life-giving qualities, this tree is an auspicious sign that love and new projects have the magical ingredients for success. Taken from Tree Magick by Gillian Kemp.
The Lessons of Hazel: The Hazel encourages us to seek out information and inspiration in all things and emphasises the value of the enquiring mind and of learning of all kinds. Just as the hazel concentrates all its goodness and its continued existence in the kernel of its fruit, so we attain wisdom by reducing knowledge down to its purest form and passing it on down the ages. Through meditating on the essence of wisdom, we gain creative inspiration. Like the limbs of the hazel, we must remain pliant in our approach to learning. Concentrated thought in an open mind can, like the hazel, become a connection with the divine source of all things. The hazel teaches us the noble arts of learning, teaching, communication, and healing. Taken from The Wisdom of Trees by Jane Gifford.
Hazel Fairy - Hazel is a mercurial sprite, deeply wise, a bringer of insight and flashes of inspiration. This fairy can help you to find knowledge in a very individual way, and to develop your intuition, so that you can see deeply into many things. Hazel holds the secrets of the earth, and can teach about dowsing and the currents within the land, known as ley lines. She also encourages meditation and confers eloquence on those who respect and honor her. Taken from The Fairy Bible by Teresa Moorey.
The handle is Birch - Birch Tree spiritual meaning includes fertility and protection, renewal, rejuvenation, new life, a fresh approach to how we come to see and know things. Other qualities are spiritual wealth and purification. It is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigid.
When birch appears, it is reminding us to reconnect with our childlike sense of wonder and innocence. It signals a time of new beginnings and adventures. Embrace this period as an opportunity for growth, renewal and initiation. Allow yourself to see life with the curious and carefree mind of a child. This will be a time of inner expansion, healing and self-discovery. Taken from https://treespiritwisdom.com/tree-spirit-wisdom/birch-tree-symbolism/
In Native American culture, the birch tree is strongly associated with guidance and protection. According to an Ojibwa legend, a spirit-boy named Winabojo searched for the feather of a Thunderbird to make his bow and arrow. After taking the feathers from a baby Thunderbird in a nest, he tried to climb out of the next to return to his village. The Thunderbirds were angry when they saw the feathers had been taken and chased after Winabojo who sought shelter in the hollow trunk of a birch tree. Winabojo was saved and he safely returned to his village. Since the birch tree was strong enough to protect Winabojo, the Native Americans regard it as a strong and trustworthy mater and they use it to create many cultural objects. They also consider the tree to be a guiding symbol as it guided Winabojo to safety. In Celtic mythology, the silver birch tree is regarded as one of the most sacred trees, symbolizing new beginnings. This association predates the written word when the silver birch was associated with Brigid, the Celtic goddess of healers. The tree was used to start fires in celebration of the Celtic festival of new beginnings which was held to ensure abundant, healthy crops. Birch trees are strong and resilient, able to occupy landscapes that have been damaged and destroyed. In Slavic culture, the birch tree represents femininity as well as happiness and blessings for women. This symbolism is associated with an ancient Slavic tale that tells of a golden-haired mermaid who came out of a lake on a moonlit night to play. As the weather was very cold, she went inside a hut that she'd found nearby. She was completely unaware of her surroundings and did not realize that the sun god had brought daytime with him. The sun god was smitten by the mermaid's beauty and fell in love with her. Although he tried to woo her, the mermaid rejected his advances and tried to run away from him. However, he held on to her, making it impossible to escape. The mermaid began to weep and as her tears fell on the ground, a beautiful, slender tree began to grow. The mermaid was turned into a beautiful white birch tree. Today, the birch tree is known as the ‘Lady of the Woods', and has strong associations with feminine energies.Taken from https://symbolsage.com/symbolism-of-the-birch-tree/
Length = 312mm
Width = 75mm approx
Circumference of handle = 91 to 105mm
Weight = 231g
Once purchased, this rattle will be smudged and receive a drum blessing prior to being packed and despatched.
All packaging is re-cycled from deliveries that I have received where possible.
Please be patient with delivery times - due to Covid19 delivery times are still taking longer than normal in some countries - some countries or states have even introduced quarantine periods for any imports. All items are sent by Tracked Delivery so you can check where your parcel is at any time. When I have shipped your item and the sale is complete I add the tracking number to your order - click on the tracking number on your order and Etsy links you direct to UK Post Office website and your parcel - you can see where your parcel is whilst in transit.
Please keep rattle dry. Wood will dry out over time.
Please note: There may be sharp edges on the hazelnut pieces where the squirrels have split them open - this rattle is not a baby rattle, nor a children's toy. Not to be used by under store 14's unless supervised by an adult.