For thousands of years, people associate seashells with love and fertility. Some also believe they represent the safe journey between the physical and spiritual world.
The Moon controls the tides of the ocean, so shells are also associated with the lunar magic, representing the element water and carry calming, healing energies.
In the past shells were also used in some parts of the world as currency so they also have the association of money & prosperity.
Having shells your house is a potent shielding power that keeps evil and negativity at bay. seashells are strong and defiant against the mightiness of the ocean. Therefore, possessing a seashell symbolises a strong mindset that resists pressure.
They also symbolise eternal life & life protector. Whilst also representing good communication & listening abilities, because of its communication powers. In Chinese Buddhism, they symbolise hearing; one of the eight emblems of good luck.
Scallops symbolise travel and movement & associated with the goddess Venus “born of the sea” as she was carried to shore on a scallop shell. Aphrodite, the goddess Lakshmi “born from the churning of the ocean” consort of Vishnu & mother Kama, represented beauty and good fortune.
I’m making more shell dishes to be used in moon circles as your water element, or on your alter. But you could just use them by your bed to place your jewellery in and protect you while you sleep.