Things you will need
Incense or a smudge stick Smudge sticks are more commonly used.
Sage, palo santo, or dragon’s blood are the best for cleansing and protecting.
A singing bowl or just your or someone else’s hands? Don’t worry; you don’t need to detach them or anything!
How to light your smudge stick
If you choose to use a smudge stick, light the stick and allow it to catch fire and burn for a while. Once the flame is extinguished, blow gently on the embers to encourage smoke. Make sure you have a fireproof dish to catch the ashes.
The ritual
To begin, light your smudge stick and let it catch fire properly. Once it’s burning well, blow out the flame gently. You want it smouldering and producing smoke, not blazing away. Keep a fireproof dish handy to catch any falling ash—safety first!
Now comes the fun part. You need to speak aloud with conviction: “Negative spirits and energies are no longer welcome in this home.” If you fancy, add, “Spirits of love and light are welcome to stay.” Remember, you’re not whispering sweet nothings here. Speak up and mean it! Feeling a bit daft talking to yourself? Come off it—how many times have you had a solo dance party or belted out tunes in the shower? Exactly.By the way, those words are just a suggestion. Say what feels right to you, as long as you’re sincere about it.
Cleanse each room.
Walk around your home, enter every room, and allow the smoke to drift into every corner. Repeat the mantra above, or say what you feel comfortable with. every room and let the smoke waft into all the corners. Keep repeating your chosen words. It’s a good idea to open a window or door somewhere to give any negative energies an exit route.If you’ve got a helper, get them to follow you with a singing bowl or clapping into the corners. It helps scatter the energies further. Going solo? No worries—alternate between smudging and making noise yourself. Once you’ve covered the whole house, carefully extinguish your smudge stick in the dish. Let it cool completely before putting it away. Using incense instead? Let it burn down in a safe spot.
Wrapping Up
To finish off, say something like, “This home is entirely protected by divine love and light, as is everyone who lives here.” Feel free to name everyone, including your pets!
You might need to repeat this process after a week or so. Sometimes it takes a while for things to settle.
Please also see the five herbs for your windowsill here.
This beginners kit is a great entry for someone who is new to the world of smudging; see here.
In this pack are the following items:
- 1 x Palo Santo Wood Strip
- 1 x Smudging Feather (Colour May Vary)
- 1 x Desert Sage Smudge Stick
- 1 x Abalone Shell (2″-3″)
- 1 x Organza Bag
- 1 x Beginners Desert Sage Smudging Guide. It’s £10.99 from the psychic tree.