Sage Advice

There are a variety of sages that can burned to clear space (also called smudging). White sage is one of the most popular but due to over-harvesting, we encourage people to try other varities. 

Blue sage is one of the most readily available and is great for clearing. You can often find it bundled with other herbs related to an intention (Money Drawing, Circle of Friends, etc.) or bundled alone.  Trust your instincts in choosing a sage bundle, you can't go wrong!

To smudge your space, light the end of the bundle and wait for embers to catch. You can lightly blow on the end to encourage burning. Place the smoking bundle on a plate or in an abalone shell and carry the sage around your space to allow the smoke to cleanse the area. You can start in one corner and work your way around the room clockwise or counter clockwise depending on your intention. Smudging can get smoky so be sure to open windows and/or doors to allow the smoke and old energy to clear out. You can allow the embers to die down naturally or extinguish the bundle in a bowl of sand, salt or in soil.

Be sure to keep burning sage out of reach of children and animals. Never leave a sage bundle burning unattended.