Hem White Sage Incense x 6 Boxes - 20 Sticks Per Box -(120 total)
- Genuine Hem export grade incense
- Perfect for smudging
- Each box contains 20 long burn sticks
- Burn time between approx. 35-40 mins
- Authentic Indian incense
All about Smudging (this is relevant for both in use of incense sticks or sage bundles)
"Smudging"
is the common name given to a powerful cleansing technique from the
Native American tradition; however, the burning of herbs for emotional,
psychic, and spiritual purification is a common practice among many
religious, healing, and spiritual traditions. It is a ceremonial way to
cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies or influences.
It is also an effective method for energizing or blessing a person,
place or object.
Smudging
can be useful when you're feeling depressed, angry, resentful, unwell
or after you have had an argument with someone. It is common to smudge
yourself, the space and all the guests or participants before a ritual
or ceremony or celebration. You can smudge your home or work space as
part of a general spiritual housecleaning, and you can cleanse crystals
or other objects of any negative or lingering energy with a smudging
ritual.
How to Smudge
Any
action undertaken with intention and belief can become a potent ritual,
so consider your intention before you smudge and hold it clearly in
your mind. Smudging should be done with care, with reverence and in an
attitude of love.
A
candle flame is recommended to light the smudge stick as it may take a
little time to get the stick smoking. Once the stick is alight with
flame, blow it out so that the smudge stick is smoldering, not burning -
be careful not to blow ash everywhere. If you're using loose leaves, a
candle is still recommended, but the single leaf will light much more
quickly - again, you want to blow out the flame so the sage doesn't burn
away too rapidly (you won't get the sweet sage smoke if it burns rather
than smolders). And yes, it is still called smudging if you are only
using loose leaves not rolled into smudge sticks.
What
is the advantage to using loose leaf vs. smudge sticks? You may need to
light more than one leaf for your purpose, but you won't be relighting a
smudge stick that may smell like old ash the next time you need the
power of sage. Further, a goodly portion of a smudge stick can be
"wasted" in snuffing out a stick. A smudge stick goes a loooooooong way,
so it is unlikely that you'll use the whole thing in only one use
unless it is a lengthy ceremony.
Smudging yourself or another
Fan
the swirls of smoke around your body from head to toe. You may want to
especially focus on areas where you feel there are blockages or where
there has been or is physical, emotional, or spiritual pain. Imagine the
smoke lifting away all the negative thoughts, emotions and energies
that have attached themselves to you. If you are feeling depressed, for
instance, you could visualize the smoke carrying away all your feelings
of depression.
You
may want to speak an intention or a suggestion for the smudging as you
do it. Repeat this process with your guests as they enter the space at a
ritual, ceremony or special event.
Smudging a room or space
Light
the smudge stick as suggested above, and walk about the perimeter,
giving special attention to the corners and the places behind doors. You
can also fan the smoke throughout the room with a large feather. If you
are amenable to the notion, you should state a prayer of gratitude for
the cleansing and keep in mind your intention of removing any negatively
inclined energy from the area during the ritual.