Using your Smudge Kit

Smudging is a sacred practice that we see in many Indigenous cultures throughout the centuries. “Smudging” is a ritual unto itself and is meant to cleanse the energy on and around you, and to bring positive energy into your space and into your life.

SAGE: Deep cleanser of negative energy

PALO SANTO: Manifesting joy and abundance

SWEET GRASS: Strength, connection, family, and community

Directions:

Step 1: Shut your eyes and set an intention (blessings, peace, cleansing, etc.)

Step 2: Light your sage, palo santo, sweet grass until it is smoldering and smoking. Use the smoke to carefully “wash” the space as you walk along wafting the smoke all around. Be sure to open closets and get into each nook and cranny as you go so each part of the space is smudged. Think about your intention and blessing as you do this and depending on your beliefs, you can pray over the space filling with positive energy. Don’t forget to smudge yourself. Essentially “wash” your body with smoke.