Indigenous Handmade Earrings - Birch Bark, Orange Imperial Jasper, & White Shell

• 18k Gold Plated Hooks
• Orange Imperial Jasper
  
• White Shell
  
• Birch Bark

Imperial Jasper is a nurturing gemstone that stimulates peace, serenity, and relaxation. It brings protection, security, motivation, and determination. This healing gemstone promotes self-awareness and provides the energy for dealing with circumstances in a calm way. Imperial Jasper brings inner-strength and confidence, it helps you feel bold and courageous.
♥ Relaxation ♥ Contentment ♥ Compassion ♥ Nurturing ♥ Consolation ♥ Tranquility ♥ Healing ♥ Completion

In Native culture, the birch tree is strongly associated with guidance and protection. As the birch is a pioneer species this gives it a symbol of rebirth, new beginnings and growth. As a totem the Birch tree brings knowledge of ancient traditions and lost wisdom. It is believed that the birch tree is a protectant from lightning strikes and evil spirits.

The birch tree as a totem is associated with the Earth Renewal Moon which falls between December 22nd and January 19th. One of the most ancient and abundant of trees the birch tree was used for many things by First Nations Peoples. The bark was used for writing or painting stories on. The sap was used both as a syrup and a beverage. Teas and medicinal remedies were made from the bark and leaves of the birch. Placing the leaves of the birch tree on hot rocks in a sweat lodge creates a vapor that helps to cleanse the body and get rid of static electricity.