Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Good Morning All! Many of the posts on cleansing rituals that I have made lately have involved the use of a smudge stick and so I thought it was only fair that I posted instructions on how to make one. SMUDGE STICK 1. Fresh herbs are best or fresh and dried combined. 2. Try to gather herbs as they come into blom during a waxing moon. Approach the plant with respect and ask it's spirit for permission to use it in the smudge - you will need pieces around 8-12 inches long (16 - 24 cms). 3. Gather materials together and light a candle asking the spirits of the plants to help you to make a powerful smudge. 4. Take a sturdy stick as a base. Arrange the other stems around it. Keep the dried herbs on the inside. Add cornmeal or tobacco. 5. Take a piece of thread or animal hide and tie it around the stick, starting at the bottom. If you want to add dried herbs that are powdered or crushed; you can put these on the inside of the smudge stick as you start to bind the bundle. 6. Tie your smudge stick quite firmly. The thread should reach at least halfway up the length of the stick. 7. Now hang your smudge stick by the tied end somewhere warm until it is almost dry but not totally moisture free. Sage brush - Transforms energy and brings in change. Sage - Wisdom and healing. Sweetgrass - Attracts positive energy. Lavender - Restores balance and creates a peaceful atmosphere. Attracts loving energy and spirits. Cedar - Deeply purifying useful for clearing negative emotions and healing. Mugwort - Stimulates psychic awareness and prophetic dreams. It also banishes evil spirits. Juniper - Used to purify and create a safe and sacred place. Yerba Santa - Used to purify and set and protect boundaries. Rosemary - Powerful healer - brings clarity. I hope that this information helps all of you who perhaps were not quite sure of what a smudge stick was. Incense in also god for "smudging" and is used in much the same was. Sandalwood incense is good for clearing and protecting and cal be burned in doorways while other clearing work is being done. Have a great day!! Warm Blessings to you all Tammie Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Thank you for the instruction. I am currently reading a wonderful book called " the witch's shield " . It covers protective magick including cleansing and clearing out " harmful energies " . Smudging is one of the techniques he suggests. I dislike the smell of Sage smoke but it might not be too unbearable if combined with lavender or cedar. Thanks again. Blessings Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 -Merry upcoming Yule to all!! Happy to see such Bright Blessings Kat -- In , " iamcalledtheshadow " <iamcalledtheshadow wrote: > > Thank you for the instruction. I am currently reading a wonderful book > called " the witch's shield " . It covers protective magick including > cleansing and clearing out " harmful energies " . Smudging is one of the > techniques he suggests. I dislike the smell of Sage smoke but it might > not be too unbearable if combined with lavender or cedar. > > Thanks again. > > Blessings > Shadow > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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