{"product_id":"engraved-cedar-ritual-stick","title":"Engraved Cedar Ritual Stick","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Sacred Wood for Ritual + Intention\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, woodsy and naturally aromatic, Eastern Red Cedar (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e) has a long history of practical and ceremonial use. Among various Indigenous peoples of North America, cedar and juniper have held significance in traditions involving prayer, purification and ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach stick is made from Eastern Red Cedar and intricately engraved, transforming something beautiful from nature into a special ritual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight it before meditation, journaling, intention setting or spiritual practice, or simply when you want to slow down, create sacred space and become present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sacredness of Cedar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCedar has a sacred history of its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Red Cedar has a long relationship with Indigenous peoples of North America and has been used in various traditions for ceremony, purification and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI share that history with respect and without attempting to recreate or teach traditions that are not my own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my own practice, I work with cedar simply and intentionally, honoring the tree, expressing gratitude and allowing its naturally aromatic smoke to become part of the sacred space I create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I Picked This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI found cedar because I was looking for an alternative to Palo Santo. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Palo Santo became increasingly popular, I started thinking more about how much of it we consume and how difficult it can be as a customer to truly know where our wood came from or how it was harvested, even when a product is described as sustainably sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI didn't want to give up the ritual of burning aromatic wood, so I began looking for another option that I could incorporate into my own spiritual practice with intention and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's when I found Eastern Red Cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I discovered was that cedar didn't need to be a substitute for anything. \u003cstrong\u003eIt has a sacred history of its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI loved its connection to ritual, its warm, woodsy fragrance and the fact that Eastern Red Cedar grows abundantly much closer to home. The beautiful engraving made these pieces feel even more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor me, it's a reminder that sacred doesn't have to mean scarce or come from somewhere far away. Sometimes we can find it growing closer to home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Red Cedar (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally warm and woodsy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand processed and laser engraved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e One engraved cedar stick, informational card and small stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a natural, hand finished product, variations in color, grain and appearance are part of what makes each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight one end of the cedar stick and allow it to catch briefly. Gently blow out the flame and allow the wood to smolder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it securely in a fire safe holder and allow the aromatic smoke to become part of your meditation, intention setting, reflection or spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your ritual is complete, extinguish the cedar fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurn only in a fire safe holder on a heat resistant surface. Never leave burning cedar unattended. Keep away from children, pets and flammable materials. Use in a well ventilated area. 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