Smoke Cleansing is a great way to cleanse the energy in your home.
Smoke Cleansing is usually done to clear negativity from an area,
but there is much more to it than that. It is also a time for reflection
and prayer and giving thanks. The most important thing to remember when
Smoke Cleansing is that there are many different ways to cleanse, but no wrong way. The
Universe knows what you are trying to accomplish, and will guide you in your
actions.
There are
primarily four herb choices for Smoke Cleansing: sage, sweet-grass, cedar, and
tobacco. They can be used alone, or bundled together in any combination. Sage is the most
sacred of the herbs, and the most commonly used, and is burned primarily for
protection. It does not seem to make a difference whether one uses California
Sage, Iowa Sage, Dalmatian Sage, or any other type. Over the years, I have
experimented with many different varieties, and they all did a great job
protecting and purifying the area.
Sweet-grass is used to dispel
negative energy. Cedar is used mainly for purifying and also to introduce
positive energy. Tobacco helps to carry the smoke, with your intentions, to the
Heavens. It is also considered an offering. I do not recommend processed
tobacco such as that found in cigarettes (Marlboro, Camels etc.) Non-processed
tobacco, such as the Native American brands, seems to work much better. An even
better choice would be any part of the nicotiana plant; an ornamental annual
found at many local garden centers.
Open all the closet doors,
cupboards, storage areas, etc. prior to starting the herb bundle. You want the smoke
to be able to flow freely into all areas. Light your herbs with a match, or
from a candle when possible. I prefer not to use a lighter since lighters do
not come from and return to the Earth. Once the the bundle is lit, allow it to
smolder for a few seconds, and start to produce smoke. Pass the bundle around
your head and body a few times to cleanse your body and aura prior to actually
smudging the chosen area. For this article, we will assume we are cleansing a
house. Once you have cleansed yourself, go to the lowest part of the house with
the smoking bundle. Trace the outline of the entry area 2-3 times. Then
move with the smoking bundle around the perimeter of the room in a clockwise
direction. Stop at any doorways you might encounter, and again trace the
opening 2-3 times, then enter into that new, adjoining room. Again, move
clockwise around the room, and return through the door to the first room, and
continue in a clockwise manner as before. Repeat the earlier instruction each
time you come to a new adjoining room.
Once all rooms on this lower level
have been treated, move up to the next floor, and repeat the movements.
Continue to do this for as many floors as your area might have. You can smoke cleanse
any time the area starts to feel negatively charged, or if the area is simply
feeling "dead." I recommend at least 3-4 times per year.
After cleansing, you should light
incense to replace the negative energy that has been removed. As you know,
nature abhors a vacuum, and if you do not designate energy to replace the
recently cleared negativity, the void will most likely be filled with more of
the same.
Smoke Cleansing is a simple, fast,
cost-effective way to help your areas feel better. Feel free to
contact us if you have any questions!
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