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Smudging is a traditional ceremony for purifying and cleansing using smoke from sacred plant material, usually herbs, flowers, and even trees and shrubs.

Burning sage is an ancient spiritual ritual. The most-used sage types have antimicrobial properties. Read on to learn more about this benefit and others, the tools you need to get started, when to do it, and more.

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In the days of old, Indigenous people used sage smudging to cleanse and purify the energy around them. Nowadays, people all over the world use sage smudge sticks to clear their homes and offices of negative energy. This article will teach you how to do a smoke cleansing prayer using herbs that have been traditionally u

Sage and Smudging: Why and How Sage and smudging are traditional practices used for purification and energy cleansing. Here's a guide t...

A look into reasons for other choices in using sacred smoke as oppose to smudging for pagans and witches who wish to be sensitive to misappropriation.

Saining, a Scottish tradition rich in mystery and magic, is the art of purification and protection, akin to but distinct from smudging. Unlike smudging, which uses smoke, saining often involves water — especially from a sacred stream or the first dew of May Day. This water, believed to hold the essence of purity, is sprinkled around homes, livestock, and even people, warding off evil spirits and bringing blessings. But here’s a captivating twist: Saining ceremonies might also include the…

Ready to cleanse your space of negative energy and vibe high? In this smudging for beginners guide, we’re walking you through the sacred art of smudging!

Smoke cleansing is easy to do when you burn sage, and can be useful at any time, but there are times when it may be particularly helpful.