Saging/Smudging : Cleansing your space and self
BYE BYE NEGATIVE ENERGY
Before you begin your smudging ritual, center yourself, holding the intention to drive away all negativity from your energy and purify your soul.
Put the herbs in a receptacle (ideally an abalone shell), light them and gently blow out the flame so that the herbs continue to smoulder.
You can also hold the herbs in one hand. Bear in mind that you will only need a few leaves to create enough smoke.
If you are smudging with Paolo Santo, all you need to do is light one side of the wood and hold the other side.
Now, take some smoke in your hand and bring it over your heart, keeping the intention to clear your energy. Then bring some smoke over your eyes, your third eye and your head.
You may wish to repeat the same process with your throat, solar plexus, sacral and root chakras, and finally your legs and feet (including the soles of your feet).
As you smudge, visualise yourself being surrounded by gentle, loving energy. Breathe in positivity, courage and love. Connecting with each smudged area and the feelings you wish to release or attract will empower your ritual (i.e: letting go of self abuse and bringing empowerment while smudging your solar plexus, or releasing grief and calling for unconditional love while smudging your heart).
“https://www.the-numinous.com/2014/11/27/smudging-101/”