Using Sage to "Smudge" is a simple and powerful way to clear your energy field and remove negative energy from the area. You can smudge with sage, cedar, lavender, and many other herbs. Sage comes in several forms but I suggest that white (desert) rather than the green garden sage be used.
Smudging is the process of burning the dried plant and fanning the smoke over your body with sacred intention. You should also smudge the area in and around where you intend to do your sacred work. Smudging is best known as a Native American ritual, but it is found in other cultures as well.
Smudging is a simple way of thanking the earth and purifying a space. Variations of smudging are found in cultures throughout the world.
Sage is used to purify the mind, body and spirit before praying. It is also used to purify sacred items such as pipes, and eagle feathers. Some may use it to purify their homes, offices, cars and some carry a small amount of Sage in a pocket or medicine pouch to insure personal and spiritual safety.
Sage is burned to drive out bad spirits or feelings and is valued for its aromatic properties. As the smoke rises so does the negative energy. If you are cleansing a room or house, try to open the windows and let the smoke carry the negative energy right out the window.
Me: I am bringing my smudge stick to Dallas this weekend if you want a real life Choctaw to smudge your new homes......I know. It just keeps getting weirder.
Me: Native Americans "smudge". My grandmother smudged my house a couple of weeks ago and I can do yours because I am an Indian woman and head of the household.
Rebecca: Bring a truckload of that s#&% down here.
LeeAnn: No idea what a smudge stick does but it better not get my new couch dirty!!!
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