Sage has been used for a very long time in healing practices and used in traditional Native American settings. Since then, it has now become used in practices all over the world.
Sage has been used to cleanse a space of any negative energies. In other words – any unwanted vibes are gone and the good vibes are coming in. Sage is often used by starting at the back of your home, ensuring that all windows and doors are opened. This can push these energies out as you go.
As you go through your home you will walk to each corner of the room and work your way to the front of your home. Some people may like to say manta’s as they go such as
“I cleanse this space to bring in loving and nurturing energy”
“May this space be a place of love, peace and joy. Let this sage cleanse any lingering negativity”
“May all who enter here feel welcome and blessed”
“Let this smoke wash away any energetic imbalances as well as negative energy”
You can get creative, say what comes naturally to you.
Some people say that burning Lemongrass after burning Sage can replenish the energy that may have been stripped away in the Smudging process. Ensure you hover over your crystals with the Sage to also cleanse them as most crystals hold onto all energies. Sometimes people may find the scent overbearing so it is important that if you’re asthmatic take precautions as well as during pregnancy it is best to not inhale this often. Sage has been linked to being not safe for your growing baby.
An alternative to using a Sage Stick is that you can buy your sage in a liquid form of a spray. This can help you if you would like to do a ritual or banish negativity without being around any smoke.
In saying this, you should always sage in a well ventilated space where you can are not struggling to breathe.