Energy Cleansing with Sage
If you are doing a cleansing of any sort, particularly an energy cleansing, chances are you are going to want to use a sage smudge stick, or at least burn sage leaves. But, how does this work, and what kind of sage should you use? There are many different types of smudge sticks you can use, and each one has a specific energy, as well as scent.
Sage is part of the Salvia genus, and it is true sage. There are many different types of sage plants, but only the most aromatic are used for smudging. Today we are going to take a look at what sage is, its benefits for energy cleansing, and how to use it. Ready? Let's get started.
What is Sage?
There are many different varieties of the evergreen shrub sage, which is part of the mint family. It is highly prized for it's herbal scent, and is often used for energy smudging (as well as for cooking, and it is awesome for turkey). Sage plants have leaves that are oval in shape and a greyish-green color, with woody stems. It can be sold fresh or dried, and it is always available. In fact, it is quite easy to grow your own sage.
Sage can be found in many forms, from dried leaves to essential oils. When in essential oils, sage can be used in aromatherapy. Sage leaves are often made into smudge sticks, which can be used for energy cleansing and other types of cleansing. When you see someone going through a home carrying a bundle of smoking leaves, chances are they are smudging the home to eliminate negative energies and welcome positive energies.
There are many different types of sage smudge sticks, and all can be used for energy cleansing. These include:
White sage
Blue Sage
Lavender Sage
Black Sage
Floral Sage
Desert Sage
The Benefits of Using Sage for an Energy Cleanse
There are many benefits to using sage for energy cleansing. First and foremost, it has purifying properties. It is often used in healing as well, as it can help to reduce infectious bacteria, and ward off viruses. Burning sage can help to cleanse spiritual impurities, whether it be for yourself or for your home.
Let's take a look at some of the many benefits of using sage for energy cleansing
Sage Helps to Release Negative Ions and Neutralize Positive Ions
Burning sage can really help to clear the air, so to speak. It can be used to release negative ions, and neutralize positive ions, such as pet dander, pollution, and other allergens. It is ideal for blessing people who have allergies and other respiratory issues, as long as the smoke isn't directly inhaled.
Use Sage as a Spiritual Tool
Smudging with sage can help increase your connection to the spirit world, and improve your own intuition. It is used by healers all over the world to help others with physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
Sage can Get Rid of Negative Energy
You can use sage to smudge yourself and your home to eliminate the negative energy that can come from past traumas or experience, and even negative energies that others are sending your way. You can use it to create a special space for meditation and rituals, such as getting rid of negativity.
Sage can Boost Your Energy Levels
You can use sage to rid just about anything from negative energy and boost the positive energy. This includes yourself, other people, spaces, and even objects. White sage is commonly used for this type of smudging, and it can be highly effective. It can also help to give you energy when you are feeling fatigued.
How to Use Sage
There are many ways to use sage for smudging. Today, we are going to discuss how to use it to cleanse your home, and cleanse your own aura.
Cleanse Your Home with Sage
There are many ways to use sage for smudging. Today, we are going to discuss how to use it to cleanse your home, and cleanse your own aura.
Gather up your tools for the smudging, and know how you are going to end the session. Open a door or window before lighting the sage to release negative energies from your home.
Make your intention known, and repeat a mantra before and during smudging. The mantra or prayer should go along with your intention, such as purifying your home or a space within your home.
Hold the sage at a 45-degree angle, and light it with a candle or a match. Allow the sage to burn for about 20 seconds, extinguish the flame, and watch the smoke swirl up and around. Walk around the space, allowing the smoke to permeate, guiding it, along with the negative energy, towards the open door or window.
Extinguish the sage and put it away until it is to be used again.
Cleanse Yourself with Sage
Cleansing yourself with sage is done much like smudging your home. You will follow most of the same steps, but instead of focusing on your home, you will focus on yourself. Stand as if you are being frisked at the airport, with your arms held out to your sides. Keep the sage stick at arm's length, and work from your feet up to your head.
Choose a mantra, and repeat it, either out loud or to yourself as you are doing this, all the while envisioning the smoke getting rid of your negativity. Avoid inhaling the smoke, and be careful that you do not burn yourself or anything else with the smudge stick. Extinguish the sage when you complete your ritual.
Conclusion
Sage is a very powerful tool when it comes to cleansing energy. It can be used in a variety of rituals, and its scent is very pleasing. Whether you are using smudge sticks to do an energy cleansing of yourself or your home, or you are using the essential oils for aromatherapy, know that sage is something you can always rely on to increase the overall effectiveness of your energy cleansing rituals.
A Sage Cleansing Prayer
We all know that burning sage is a great way to cleanse a person, object, or space of negativity. This age-old ritual tool has been used by cultures all over the world for thousands of years for smudging. Let's say someone with a lot of negative energy enters your life, and your home. That negative energy will stick around long after that person is gone. But, it doesn't have to stick around forever, as long as you have a sage smudge stick and a belief that smudging will work to cleanse the area.
If you are in need of an energy cleansing, whether it be for yourself, someone else, your home, or an object, we have a prayer that you can use during smudging. Let's get started.
Prepare to Smudge
Before you can begin smudging, you will need to be prepared. First, gather all of the supplies you will need, including your smudge stick, a bowl, and a candle or matches. Next, open a door or window. This will allow the negative energy to leave the area, and invite good energy in. Announce your intent, and keep it firmly in your mind throughout the ritual.
Once you have gathered up the items you need, it is time to sit down and think about what you are going to say during the smudging. It can be as simple as a mantra, or you may want to use a specific smudging prayer. Often, the best prayers are those that you create yourself, because they come directly from your heart. Your prayer or mantra should go hand-in-hand with your intent.
A Sage Cleansing Prayer
Your sage cleansing prayer should reflect what you are trying to accomplish. For instance, if you are smudging your home to get rid of negative energy, choose or create a prayer or mantra that will help you to achieve this. It doesn't have to be long-winded. In fact, a short prayer that you can repeat over and over again while smudging is often the best option. The following is an example of a short sage cleansing prayer that you can use for getting rid of negative energy in your space or your person.
Negativity is asked to leave. Peace and harmony invited to relieve. In these things I do believe. So mote it be.
Conclusion
Smudging is a wonderful way to clear your space of all negative energy, and it can help to clear your own mind and get rid of negative thoughts. For this reason, it is always a good idea to have sage smudge sticks on hand. You never know when you are going to need to do a cleansing.
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