Sage

Description

As the smoke moves through the room or over a surface, the smoke attaches itself to any heavy, negative energy that is within the space, object, or being.

Sage Leaves may also be used as a ritual tool to rid yourself — or your space — of negativity. This includes past traumas, bad experiences, or negative energies from others.

This may help you establish a positive environment for meditation or another ritual. Choosing to sit and let go of negative thoughts in a ritual like this sets your intention and dedication to self-improvement. Choosing to engage in ritual can be the beginning of your change in mindset. If burning sage can lift one’s mood, it could also be a great ally against stress.

Choosing to engage in ritual can be the beginning of your change in mindset. If burning sage can lift one’s mood, it could also be a great ally against stress.

Safety Tips: Have a heatproof bowl ready to hold the sage leaves. Be safe, and keep the air as still as possible while you smudge—avoid using fans or leaving doors and windows open. Any gust of wind could ignite the sage further and blow sparks or ashes out of the bowl. Light the sage at the very tips of the leaves with a matchstick. Once lit, gently blow out the flame so it begins to smoke. The movement and release of energy come with the smoke, not with the orange flames.