Shamanic Talking sticks/ Medicine sticks / Healing sticks
Designed and made by Ian Houlton
 
These birch wood sticks have been  adorned with feathers, Rose Quartz beads, wooden beads and a hand shaped wire dragonfly or goddess with different crystals, made by Sentia. The lightning pattern is created with 10,000 volts of electricity and filled with Afterglow which makes them glow in the dark. The tips are adorned with Swedish Quartz as well as Afterglow resin which makes the Quartz light up beautifully in the dark.
Some of the sticks also have the magical Chameleon Crystal in their lightpattern which makes them change colour by the touch of  a warm hand.
See individual stick description below.
 
"Talking sticks" were originally used by Native Americans in the North American tribes at council meetings. The person holding the stick is the one who gets to talk. When the person is done, they pass it to the next person who wants to talk. This way of communicating strengthens the listener and develops the ability to listen to what is really being said. It also protects those who speak and allows them to express themselves freely and to speak to the end.
 
Since the sticks contain all the elements as well as crystals and empowered symbols, they are also ideal as tools for healing treatments or other rituals and ceremonies. 
 
Amber Goddess with Afterglow and Chameleon crystal
Crystals: Amber, Rose Quartz and Quartz, Rooster feathers, Birch wood.
Different parts of the lightning pattern will glow in the dark or change colour by the touch of a warm hand. (see properties below)
 
Lapis lazuli Dragonfly with Afterglow (blue green)
Crystals: Lapis lazuli, Rose Quartz and Quartz, Rooster and Pheasant feathers, Birch wood.
The lightning pattern will glow in the dark. (see properties below)
 
 
PROPERTIES:
Birch tree brings knowledge of ancient traditions and lost wisdom. It opens all energies so they can flow well, helping one’s ability to transmit and receive the powers of the Universe.
 
Pheasant feathers: The pheasant meaning symbolizes using your gifts to achieve what you want. It teaches you to be more open to new experiences and to be comfortable being around new people.
 
Rooster feathers:  The Rooster teaches you how to awaken you inner strength and how to stand confident when sharing your voice. It is linked to the sun and stands for hope, dawn, and vigilance.
 
Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy. It balances and revitalises the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes. Cleanses and enhances the organs and subtle bodies and acts as a deep soul cleanser. It also enhances psychic abilities. 
 
Rose Quartz is the stone of love. It helps dissolve old hurts and open the heart to trust in love and have faith in the benevolence of the Universe. It reawakens the heart chakra to the abundance of love available to it.
 
Amber carries the energy of the sun, warmth and wellbeing. It is nurturing and good for people recovering from illness or who need comfort. It can transmute negative or stagnate energies into positive energy.
 
Amethyst vibrates at a higher frequency, creating a bubble of beautiful protection. It awakens higher consciousness and intuition. It can help you make wiser decision free of emotional confusion.
 
Lapis Lazuli helps you uncover and access your inner noble and Divine nature. It activates psychic abilities and intuition, connecting you to spiritual guidance and visionary awareness. It helps you discern and speak the truth, as well as discover your truest inner Self.
 
Opalite is considered a talisman representing personal power, believed to help one grow and develop self-esteem and self-worth.