If you feel negative energies around you, your home or crystals, a simple smudging ritual can clear away bad thoughts, feelings and vibes. The best way to do this is by burning cleansing sage and wafting the smoke throughout your space. Our smudge sticks are sustainably sourced from California and hand tied, so they’re perfect for an ancient ceremony of cleansing.
Smudging is a spiritual practice that dates back centuries and involves burning herbs like white sage to clear a person or space of negative energy, bad vibes and to bring in positive energy. Palo Santo is another powerful herb that’s often used to cleanse spaces, and it’s said to have medicinal and magical properties when burned.
To use a smudge stick, simply light the end of the stick and let it burn for a few seconds, then blow out the flame. Hold the sage in one hand and allow the smoke to waft over your body or space, cleansing yourself and clearing any negative energies. Repeat as needed.
While smudging is a natural and effective practice, it’s important to make sure you’re using a high-quality sage that has been harvested in an ethical manner. Many common sage smudge kits are made with sage that’s been collected in an unsustainable way and can be harmful to the environment. We also recommend avoiding sage smudge kits that include other tools and ingredients like feather fans or abalone shells, which are often collected unethically.