What to do with sage after smudging?
After you’ve completed your smudging ritual, you might wonder what to do with the remaining sage, particularly the ashes and any leftover pieces. Here’s how you can respectfully handle sage after smudging.
Can you cleanse your house with Palo Santo?
Yes, you can cleanse your house with Palo Santo. Here’s how Palo Santo can be used for cleansing:
Energy Cleansing Your Home With Palo Santo
Palo Santo is commonly used to cleanse a space of negative or stagnant energy. The smoke from burning Palo Santo is believed to clear out unwanted energies and create a more positive, harmonious environment. This makes it an excellent tool for cleansing your home, especially after stressful events, conflicts, or when moving into a new space.
Spiritual Protection With Palo Santo
In addition to cleansing, Palo Santo is also used to protect a space from negative influences. After cleansing your home with Palo Santo, the space is often left with a protective energy that helps to keep negative forces at bay and maintains a peaceful atmosphere.
How to Cleanse Your House with Palo Santo:
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Set Your Intention: Before you begin, set a clear intention for the cleansing ritual. This could be to remove negative energy, protect your space, or invite positive vibrations.
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Light the Palo Santo: Hold the Palo Santo stick at a slight angle and light the end. Allow it to catch fire, then gently blow out the flame so that the wood begins to smolder and produce smoke.
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Move Through Your Space: Starting at the entrance of your home, move through each room, allowing the smoke to reach all corners, doorways, and windows. Pay special attention to areas where energy tends to stagnate, such as corners, closets, and behind furniture.
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Speak Affirmations: As you cleanse, you can speak affirmations or prayers that align with your intention, such as, “I cleanse this space of all negativity and fill it with peace and light.”
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Close the Ritual: Once you’ve cleansed the entire house, return to the entrance and extinguish the Palo Santo by pressing it into a fireproof bowl or sand. Seal the ritual with a final affirmation or moment of gratitude.
Cleansing your house with Palo Santo is an effective way to clear out negative energy, protect your space, and create a positive, peaceful environment.
Author: Coralee Roberts
Coralee is a passionate health and wellness advocate with a deep understanding of holistic living. Driven by a desire to empower herself and others to achieve optimal health and well-being, she has been practicing smudging and energy cleansing for several years. In 2024, Coralee decided to formalize her knowledge and completed a certificate in smudging, deepening her understanding of this transformative practice. Through her writing and teachings, Coralee aims to inspire and support others on their own paths towards wellness and resilience.
