Smudging - how to do it and why you should

Smudging - so what exactly is it?

Smudging can be simply described as the burning of herbs and plant substances and using the smoke to cleanse and purify the environment, object or person. This purification occurs on both a physical and energetic level. Everything is energy vibrating at various frequencies. Impacts to the frequency can cause imbalances in the life force energy flow and therefore the resulting physical symptoms. Smudging using the high frequency of plants can cleanse any energy blocks or elevate the energy frequency.

So when should you smudge? Often is my answer to this question. Just as we clean our homes and shower, the energy of our environment and our body needs to be cleansed too. Also, whenever you feel heavy, tired, drained, sick, upset or have had an argument. All of these events indicate low vibrational frequency.

The most common smudging plants are White Sage, Sweet Grass, Palo Santo and Frankincense Resin. However you can also use Rosemary, Lavender, Rose and Pine. Please note when burned these plants tend to change in scent.

How to smudge

Firstly you will need to choose your preferred herb, wood and resin for smudging. Everyone has different preferences. I know of a lot of people who find sage way to strong in scent and I know others who don't like the scent of frankincense. It really is okay if you don't like one type. Just choose the type that suits you. We really are lucky that we have the options with shops and the internet full of a variety of smudging tools.

Next you will need to ensure you have a fire proof dish to place your smoldering object into. If using resin, you will need a charcoal disc.

Lastly you may choose to use a feather to waft the smoke or you can use your hand. Have all your objects ready to go. Open windows to ensure the smoke has somewhere to go and the lower energy can be carried away outside to nature for transmutation.

Begin by setting your object on fire. Some herbs burn quickly and will burn out fast and begin to smoke. Others may need a little time to burn before you blow them out to allow the smoke to continue for a prolonged period of time.

Begin cleansing your space with the smoldering object and intend the cleansing to occur. You may choose to use an incantation or prayer or simply intend that as you move through your space that the smoke is cleansing the negative and dense energies in the space.

Once you are finished place your smudging object in the heat proof dish until it has naturally extinguished. Never leave burning object unattended and if you are in a hurry you may need to extinguish with water.

So there you have it, the ancient art of smudging available to you to cleanse and purify your space, your crystals, your home, your office, your car, your phone and your self. I recommend you do it as often as you feel you need it. If you feel heavy and sluggish, extra tired or irritable or have had an argument with someone, light the sage! (or other herb).

Blessing always, Namaste

Gena

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