How to Smudge and Cleanse Your House Using White Sage

Gather Your Supplies:

• White sage bundle

• A heat-resistant container or abalone shell

• Matches or a lighter

• Feather or fan (optional, for wafting smoke)

Set Your Intention:

Before you start, take a moment to set a clear intention. You can say a prayer, express gratitude, or ask for the removal of negative energy. Focus on positive and cleansing thoughts during this time.

Prepare Your Space:

Open windows and doors to allow the negative energy and smoke to exit the house.

Light the Sage Bundle:

Hold the white sage bundle by the end and carefully light the other end. Let it burn for a few seconds, then gently blow out the flame, allowing the sage to smolder and release smoke.

Start Smudging:

Move around your home, starting at the front entrance and moving clockwise from room to room. Use your hand or a feather to gently waft the smoke into all corners, closets, and spaces where negative energy might accumulate.

Focus on Specific Areas:

Pay extra attention to areas that may feel energetically heavy or where there has been conflict or stress. As you move through each room, visualize the smoke removing and dispelling negative energy.

Express Your Intention:

While smudging, you can repeat your intention or a cleansing prayer silently or out loud. This can help reinforce the positive energy you wish to invite into your space.

Complete the Smudging:

Once you've smudged all areas of your home, return to where you started (usually the front entrance). Express gratitude for the cleansing process and the positive energy that will now fill your space.

Extinguish the Sage Bundle:

Carefully extinguish the smudge stick by pressing the burning end into the heat-resistant container until the smoke stops.

Additional Tips:

• Choose a time when you won't be interrupted. This will allow you to focus on the cleansing process and set a clear intention.

• Open windows and doors to create good airflow. This will help to clear out the negative energy and smoke.

• Use a feather or fan to waft the smoke into all corners of the room. This will help to ensure that the smoke reaches all areas and clears out any negative energy.

• Focus on your breathing. Take slow, deep breaths as you smudge. This will help to calm your mind and body and allow you to connect with the cleansing energy of the sage.

• Visualize the negative energy being released. As you smudge, imagine the smoke clearing away any negative energy and replacing it with positive energy.

• Express gratitude. Take a moment to express gratitude for the cleansing process and the positive energy that is now filling your space.

Prayer You Can Use:

Negative energy may not stay, I release it and send it on its way.

Negative energy, I banish thee, in God's word, so it be.

St. Michael the archangel, drive away all negativity and fear.

Only love, light, and happiness may enter here.

Remember:

• Smudging is a personal and spiritual practice, so feel free to adjust it to suit your beliefs and preferences.

• Always be cautious with fire and smoke, and make sure to respect the cultural origins and significance of the practice.

By following these steps and incorporating the additional tips, you can effectively smudge and cleanse your house using white sage.