Sage

These steps apply whether you’re smudging yourself, your home, or an object. You can smudge any of these as often as you’d like.

1. Light the end of a sage bundle with a match. Blow out quickly if it catches on fire.
2. The tips of the leaves should smoulder slowly, releasing thick smoke. Direct this smoke around your body and space with one hand while holding the bundle in the other.
3. Allow the incense to linger on the areas of your body or surroundings you’d like to focus on. Using a fan or feather can also help direct the smoke, though this is optional.
4. Allow the ash to collect in a ceramic bowl or shell.

Smudge your home or living space

In this instance, direct sage smoke over all surfaces and spaces in your home or living area. Be thorough.

working in a clockwise direction around your home, ending back where you started, especially for spiritual purposes. counter clockwise is recommended by other however, Do what feels best for your situation and follow your intuition.

Smudge an object

Direct smoke around and over the object of your choice.

This can be done to a new item, such as jewellery, furniture, or clothing, to protect or dispel it of negative energy. Items related to negative experiences or memories may also be smudged. Some people burn sage over special objects, to acknowledge the object with sacred meaning.

Aromatherapy

You can also light and burn sage to improve odour, fragrance, and mood. Simply waft sage smoke in and around your home. You can place the bundle in a fireproof bowl or burner and allow it to smoke for a while.

Make sure your smudge stick is completely extinguished. You can do this by dabbing the lit end into a small bowl of ash or sand. Check the end closely to make sure there are no more embers burning. Once it’s completely put out, store it in a safe, dry place out of the sun.