Smudging / clearing /cleansing
How to use a smudge stick:
Smudging is, for the most part, an act of purification. The most important thing you need to know about smudging, is that the smoke is highly cleansing, it is said that the smoke has properties which cling to negative energy and remove it from the intended object or person. Simply burn your sage stick and allow the smoke to surround and permeate the object, room, person, etc. Make sure it is extinguished properly a jar of sand is good to use for this. Get something to hold the stick over, you really just need something to rest it on. That can be a plate, ashtray, shell, whatever just make sure it's burn-proof
If you're clearing a room, simply walk around and guide the smoke until you feel the energy shift. It doesn't take much, a few minutes should be enough for a basic clearing when moving into a new home. When you want to cleanse the energy from a particular place or object. When feeling depressed, anxious, or otherwise unusual. Low 'spirtual' energy, when needing to focus energy or thoughts, before sleep to prevent nightmares, when needing to relax in general, and any other time you feel the need to cleanse
1. Remember: The longer you leave the herb lit, the longer it will burn, and the more smoke it will produce. Don't overdo it; your home will reek.
2. You may want to open a window, as sage (and other herbs) can sometimes smell quite pungent, even when not overdoing it.
3. Be mindful of pets. This smoke is not intended for inhalation
Smudging is, for the most part, an act of purification. The most important thing you need to know about smudging, is that the smoke is highly cleansing, it is said that the smoke has properties which cling to negative energy and remove it from the intended object or person. Simply burn your sage stick and allow the smoke to surround and permeate the object, room, person, etc. Make sure it is extinguished properly a jar of sand is good to use for this. Get something to hold the stick over, you really just need something to rest it on. That can be a plate, ashtray, shell, whatever just make sure it's burn-proof
If you're clearing a room, simply walk around and guide the smoke until you feel the energy shift. It doesn't take much, a few minutes should be enough for a basic clearing when moving into a new home. When you want to cleanse the energy from a particular place or object. When feeling depressed, anxious, or otherwise unusual. Low 'spirtual' energy, when needing to focus energy or thoughts, before sleep to prevent nightmares, when needing to relax in general, and any other time you feel the need to cleanse
1. Remember: The longer you leave the herb lit, the longer it will burn, and the more smoke it will produce. Don't overdo it; your home will reek.
2. You may want to open a window, as sage (and other herbs) can sometimes smell quite pungent, even when not overdoing it.
3. Be mindful of pets. This smoke is not intended for inhalation



