How to Smudge
- What you need
- Sage bundle or smudge stick.
- Abalone shell or something to hold the burning sage and ash.
- Matches or a lighter.
- A feather to fan the smoke (optional).
- How to prepare to sage
- Start with the intentions you want to put into your home, object or space. Happiness, joy, peace, love and light, etc….
- It is nice to start with a clean space.
- It’s also important to have a window or door open before, during or after smudging. This allows the smoke to leave along with any of the negative energy.
- How to smudge
- Light the end of the sage. Blow out quickly if it catches on fire.
- Begin fanning the smoke with your hand or feather in the areas you want to direct your intentions.
- When done, let the sage burn out in the shell or bowl. If smoke proceeds, lightly press the smoking end into the bowl with the ash. Some people will put sand in their bowl to help extinguish the sage. When completely out, store it in a safe, dry place out of the sun.
- If you want to add positive energy, it is great to burn palo santo.