Smudging Your Space
The 4 Main Reasons
There are 4 main reasons to smudge your space:
- Cleansing
- Charging
- Spiritual Connection
- Energy Hygiene
The 6 Fundamental Steps
- Step 1: Set your intention
- Step 2: Open your windows
- Step 3: Smudge yourself first and smudge anyone present in the space
- Step 4: Smudge your space
- Step 5: Wash your hands
- Step 6: Show gratitude to Mother Earth
To deepen your reading you can check this: The 6 Fundamental Steps
Digging even deeper
We will dig even deeper into this powerful ritual: to efficiently smudge your space after setting your intention and opening the windows, follow these steps, beginning at the front door. Depending on your intention, you have two different ways of proceeding:
1- Release/Cleanse/Remove - to get Energy to move:
If your intention is to release, cleanse, or remove:
- Start smudging each room in a counterclockwise manner.
- Move methodically, reaching corners, under beds, and behind furniture to facilitate the flow of Energy.
Herbs Used for this intention: Sage
2 - Charge/Empower/Attract - to bring in Energy:
If your intention is to charge, empower, or attract:
- Begin smudging each room in a clockwise manner.
- Progress through each space, ensuring a clockwise pattern to anchor positive energy throughout your home.
Herbs Used for this intention: Palo Santo, Frankincense, and Benzoin
The Different Smudging Tools
Summing it up, you have several tools to smudge with:
For more insights about the distinctive characteristics of each, you can read:Smudging Tools - The Guide