Sage

The sacred smoke of sage has traditionally been used by the native peoples of North and South America where it is a cultural belief that the burning of sage prevents evil influences. The burning of smudge sticks can be done as an everyday event to purify and cleanse your body, office or home and to get rid of negative energies.

Sage

Sage is used to cleanse and clear spaces. Sage smudge refers to the practice of burning dried sage to clear negative energy from rooms, houses people, etc.

Smudging

What is Smudging? We smudge to cleanse and clear ourselves, we smudge to clear our homes of negative energy, whether the negative energy comes after interaction with negative people. Over the centuries we smudge to banish unwanted spirits and bad. It happens! 

Smudging can cleanse your aura and purify your body. Once your body is purify, your body begins to attune to the higher vibrational frequency and any hexes and curses shall be removed.

Negative energy could be accumulated over time in us. You often feel drained and depressed, you possibly suffering from the negative energy hanging around you. Our Aura is being dark and dese with negative thoughts. Sometimes hanging around with negative people or environment could also bring you down as you are absorbing the negative energy radians from the negative acquaintances.

You can use Sage, Incense, Salt Lamps, Candles and the Sound of a Tibetan Bowl to cleanse the atmosphere of negative energies.

Sage is used for purification, dispersing negative energy, providing protection, healing, prosperity and abundance. White Sage can also be used to smudge a person for health (for distance healing, smudge a photo of the person or visualize them)

In this clearing ritual, use Sage, Palo Santo, Frankincense Resin and Essential Oils to clear stagnant energy and bring in new positive energy. Recommended to smudge at least weekly and especially after you have cleaned the house.

When to Smudge

The rule of thumb is that if you're feeling uneasy in your space, then smudge. So really anytime is a perfect time to smudge your home or smudge yourself to remove negative energy or rid your home of an "evil spirit. "You'll feel lighter if you do.”

 - a home or apartment when you first move in,

 - yourself when you begin a new job or business and also smudge the new business space,

 - before you meditate,

 - yourself during an illness, as smudging has been proven to help eliminate airborne bacteria,

 - to lift your mood,

 - your space after a breakup to remove the unwanted attachment of the prior mate,

 - your house after negative people have left to remove their negative energy/bad vibes from your space,

 - after an argument with your loved ones or work associates to cleanse the space and help clear up the disagreement.

There are prayers to say when smudging. These smudging affirmations can be the serenity prayer, words from a religious book, spiritual prayers or a special affirmation of intentions that you feel strongly about. Pick one that resonates with you and say this smudging prayer out loud:

A few examples of Smudging Prayers:

"Dear God, cleanse this house, allowing only love and light to remain."

"Dear God, rid this place of all negativity/evil eyes, bringing in only positive vibrations."

Here is what to say to get rid of unwanted entities/bad spirits from your home

"I ask the Angels to show this lost spirit the loving light of heaven and help them transition to the next place. With love and light I cleanse this space to help them on their way to the next place."

"Ancient elders, help me cleanse the home of the spirits of the past. Thank you for love and protection of this home."

"I call on the Angels to cleanse this space. Remove the bad spirits and protect my place with your loving grace."

Basic Smudging Instructions (How to Smudge)

You have to start and finish in the same spot in the house as you don't want to miss any space in the home.

Smudging Instructions

1.   Clean the house or at least tidy up. Open all the windows in the house to allow fresh air in and old energy to exit

2.   Light your smudge stick. Once the flame appears then blow it out until it is smoke and embers

3.   Move clockwise throughout each room in the space from floor to ceiling, fanning the smoke while saying your smudging prayers aloud

4.   Take a moment to set your intention. As you walk through each room, think about the feelings and emotions you want to manifest in each space like love, abundance, peace, rest, etc…

5.   Walk into the smoke a few times to cleanse yourself then move the smudge stick around your space. You may use a feather in your other hand to guide the smoke around

6.   Place the smudge stick in a fireproof dish or Abalone Shell to burn out

7.   Practice Mindfulness whilst clearing the space. Allow the space to air out before closing any windows

8.   You may need to relight the smudge stick a few times during the process

Cautions:

Never blow on the stick while smudging, as this could cause sparks to fly and cause a fire. Do not keep windows closed while Smudging!