How to use an abalone shell for cleansing:
- Ventilation: Ensure the area is well-ventilated. Open doors and windows if necessary. This allows negative energies to exit your space and provides essential ventilation, preventing smoke from becoming overwhelming.
- Gather Materials: You’ll need an abalone shell, sage, charcoal, copal resin, palo santo, or other cleansing herbs, matches, and a feather.
- Set Intention: Before starting, set a clear intention for your cleansing ritual.
- Light the Charcoal: Place the charcoal in the abalone shell and light it. Let them smolder to produce smoke.
- Direct the Smoke: Use the feather to direct the smoke around the space, object, or person you are cleansing.
- Focus on Areas: Pay special attention to corners, doorways, and areas where energy tends to stagnate.
- Extinguish Safely: Once done, extinguish the charcoal safely in the shell.
