Healing Sticks

^{My personal healing sticks.}

There are those that may not know the difference between a healing stick or a magical wand. I know when I first started practicing energy work there was a part of me that was uncomfortable with the idea of using any form of stick or wand. Maybe it was because I was raised watching all those cartoons or movies that depicted an object that is being held in the hand as a form of witchcraft or dark magic.

Well, Eagle Spirit is here to save the day and help those that are interested to understand the difference. As I have mentioned before in my writings, there was a long time that I did not accept my abilities and was a very conservative person for most of my life. I blocked out the medicine (healing) aspect of my lineage and this in turn caused quite a bit of pain and insecurities.

The one thing to keep in mind when I am teaching or speaking is to understand that what I present are powerful objects and that whomever is holding these objects, whether it be the medicine pouch or sticks can be either light or dark. When the people of my community speak about light and dark some believe we have a mixture of both and it is all about balancing the light and dark within us.

There are others that are of the belief that some are just light or just dark and no mixture of either. I tend to go with the fact that we have the ability to have both and some may wish to go lighter or darker depending on their life experiences. Some love to just be light and some love to just be dark. Like everything else in life we all have a choice. It took me a long while to ever admit to myself that there might be some darkness within.

It was only after years of dealing with my shit as I say and letting go of a lot of negativity that I began to see and admit that I do hold some dark and it is with this balance that I am able to help others. I am in no way, shape, or form saying anyone should be one way or the other. It us up to our own soul to decide on what path is best for them. This of course is called Free Will. We all have a right to choose and I am a full supporter of one's rights.

Now that I have given my feelings on what I am about to share with the Steemit community, I will start to share what the basic meaning of a healing stick can be made of and how they can be used.

^{My ancestral healing stick.}

The ancestral healing stick I am sharing above was handed down to me by my great grandmother through my father. She was a medicine woman from a long line of medicine people. The beaded detail also includes our family eagle symbol, with an amber crystal on one end and clear quartz crystal on the other end.

The crystal meaning when associated with a healing stick is the capability to open chakras, assist in unblocking energy, and assisting the flow of energy through a body. The benefits of this is when energy is flowing smoothly a person is able to heal much quicker and process negative energies at a faster rate.

The clear quartz is said to help see a disease or blockage, I'm not quite there yet in my medicine practice but it will come. The amethyst is said to bring healing and comfort for both the person holding the stick and the one being healed.

^{My selenite stick.}

The selenite healing stick that I use is a high energy stick that some refer to as "angel crystal." If you read my medicine pouch post then you know how much I love this rock. Selenite is said to be of the angels and clears away negativity in an instant. The stick never needs to be cleared or cleansed because it does that on its own. I use this stick to clear many of my other stones since it is that powerful.

During medicine work I have cleared auras and assisted people in letting go of their past. When I do home blessings then I may use this to assist in ensuring whatever negativity may be lingering is gone. I have also been able to clear lands with my selenite stick.

^{My laser healing stick.}

There are some crystals that just call to you and want to be your friend. Well, this one I picked up in a lovely shop in Saratoga, New York and when I saw it in a locked case I could not believe my eyes. There were many to choose from but this was the one that brought instant heat to my hands and wanted be with me through my medicine journey.

According to the shop owner this baby was dug out of a cave in some far off land that I can't remember right now. It could have been Tibet, Africa, or South America. Either way I believe it and after using this laser wand on people who had a hard time walking and to see them walk freely after using this on their feet, I found this to be a very useful tool and friend.

Apparently, the one being healed feels an electric white sensation through their body that energy travels straight to their ailment. Who would've thought? I wouldn't have! Let me not forget to mention that a stick on it's own may not work, or without someone who has a gift. If you recall that I mentioned I have Native American lineage, I am a Reiki practitioner and teacher. All of this adds up to, if you use something like this and it doesn't work for you, do not come back saying Eagle Spirit told you this is what will happen when you use these items. Yes, that was my disclaimer.

^{My generator crystal stick.}

This little stick packs a powerful punch and helps to massage people in those tough stress spots and pressure points. It helps to keep energy flowing and relax anyone that is under a huge amount of stress. Sometimes to the point where they are visibly slouching or feet are curled to the point of trauma.

The energy produced from this crystal is amazing in that it focuses and intensifies the flow of healing. This really helps with those hard to reach places or if someone does not want a hand to be laid upon them, but is accepting of a crystal.

 

^{My petrified redwood stick.}

If you didn't get a chance to read my blog on my trip to the petrified redwood forest then you may want to go back and read it. I did not share my healing stick in that post but this is where I will discuss it further. In my previous post I discussed the factors that create petrified wood, and what may be contained within this stone.

There are many silicate minerals usually quartz that make up this stone, fossils, copper, iron and manganese. All of these properties make up for a very strong stone. The result is an almost immediate grounding, after all it is an old tree that is now a stone.

This helps with those that have extreme amounts of anxiety, fear, panic, and a feeling of total loss. The energy from the stone helps with stability and calming anyone who holds this in a healing session. Personally, I have used this during meditation and it assists in guiding the way and lessening any anxiety life may put in our path. It is a treasured piece in my collection and more so because my mother bought it for me.

Magic Wands

We have all seen magic wands and sticks in the movies like the one Gandolf is holding above, and I can only say that I have only held one magic wand once. The magic wand belonged to someone else so that should have been a warning. Basically, the wand zapped me.

Whether you believe in magic or not, the movies describe magic sticks and wands fairly accurately. The purpose is similar to a healing stick in that it is a tool that moves energy. Mostly to work with spells and magic.

Just as I mentioned earlier, these tools can either be for light or dark and whomever is the bearer of these tools is what energy flows through them.

Whether one uses a healing stick or a magic wand either tool needs to be activated with one's own energy. Of course, I have picked up a hand made unactivated wand but they are not my tool preference. Spells and magic is really not my thing.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop me a message below. Peace.

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