Hi my fellow creative Steemians it's been a while a have been so busy not time whatsoever to even do a little post, I will add I have been busy adding a little magic into peoples lives which is always a good thing I really have missed Steemit. I have been creating jewellery pieces, handmade soap and other beautiful things for my clients, friends and family members so I am literally swept off my feet. Not posting or being active on Steemit has been really boring I have missed interacting with people on the platform I probably need better time management.
I thought I would share with you what I have been up to over the last few weeks, creating high vibration jewellery.
I made the following STERLING SILVER COWRIE SHELL EARRINGS to match this beautiful set which is handmade in Africa by some very beautiful women.
Cowrie shells have many uses apart from being the first ever currency this is where the concept of money originated from. The cowrie shell is perhaps the most recognized African cultural and spiritual symbols. It is an item that we wear when we wish to portray the message that we are conscious, spiritual and fighting for the upliftment of Africans worldwide. They are used to make statements: social, cultural, spiritual and political. The intended symbolism of the cowrie depends on the context in which it is used. But regardless of its use, the cowrie always inspires admiration, respect and awe.
The Cowrie shell has a special meaning and is not just a fashion item, it has a long history that is often misrepresented and misunderstood. Cowrie shells have a very important spiritual history that that deserve respect and honour. The history and spiritual understanding is that the Cowrie shell is a gift from the goddess of the Sea this goddess is very powerful. The gift of the cowrie shell is taken very seriously as it symbolises one of the four elements of life: 'mooey', or water. Gods of the other three elements also give important gifts," explained Master Naba, "that could have been used as money but were not. Nwt, or fire, gives the holy fire, a purifying fire that is needed for a God to reach the heavens, and Nwt gives the celeste rock as a gift. Shw (air) gives incense and spices. Geb (Earth) gives gold. We do not see gold in the same materialistic way that others do. Gold is really a gift from the God Geb and is holy and spiritual.
If are given a Cowrie shell as a gift the giver is actually offering you wealth and a way to improve yourself. They are giving you a gift from a Goddess, and this carries a deep spiritual significance.
Cowrie shells are destined to transfer power and good fortune to whoever they are oriented toward.
Readings - Cowries are often used in readings, such as in Ifa. When they appear face up, this is a positive sign; face down normally means one will not get what one expects.
The cowrie shell plays an important role in ancestral offerings. When one puts cowrie shells inside the grave or coffin, the dead person can use them whenever needed in the World of the Dead for intervention.
Symbol of Fortune - The cowrie shell carries with it good luck and material wealth. It is a gift from a Goddess, so it always carries the concept of good fortune and blessing from the Deity.
If you would like to gift or order some beautiful Cowrie shell jewellery comment on this post, I will be opening my website shortly where all HIGH VIBRATION JEWELLERY will be handmade with LOVE, we also take orders DM me.
Words from the wise women of Africa while cowrie shells have become a social statement, in reality, they are a highly valued spiritual token of Mote¹s blessing. They are used in weddings, funerals, traditional ceremonies, art ,their uses are countless. We can adorn our bodies and our instruments with cowries. We can tie them in our hair and sew them on our clothes. They can hang from our ears or necks. They can be given as gifts or offerings. The only thing that one should never do with a cowrie shell is to burn it. Regardless of how you use the shells, always keep in mind the significance of the shell and its true spiritual meaning.
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If your culture has some stones or gifts from ancient times that can be used as jewellery pieces leave a comment and let me know the history. We would like to incorporate all types of good vibration stones and metals good vibes only. Do comment, upvote and resteem so that the message can be reached by many LOVE, LIGHT and HEALING
