Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Smudging Smudging is using smoke, usually from Sage or other fragrant herbs, with historic sacred associations, to clear objects, people, houses, crystals, the room, circles etc. Traditionally one open doors or windows if possible when doing a house cleansing to allow the smoke to carry negative energies away and to refresh the air. The most common way this is done lately is based on Native American tradition. The dried herbal smudge bundle or loose herb is placed in a fire proof container, often an abalone shell (to represent the water element) and lit, the smoke is fanned to spread it through the room, often using a large feather or feather fan, starting in the East and moving sun wise through the area in a complete circle is the way I was taught, but have seen it done many ways. (I've Been told that Some Native American Traditions Consider using an abalone shell disrespectful, I was taught to smudge by an elder member of a California Costanoan Tribe, her tradition does use abalone shells. ) When smudging yourself you might waft the smoke around your face saying something like " May I see only the truth, hear only the truth, speak only the truth. " Smudge your heart and say, " May all my acts be of love. " Smudge downward to the feet and say, " May I always walk the good path. " One then makes a vow or wish for the purpose of the ceremony like, " May what we do here be in and of the highest good. " or, " May we be brothers in spirit and dissolve conflicts " , and passes the smudge bowl and feather to the next person. Sometimes a single person will smudge all the others rather than passing the bowl around.. One method of clearing crystals is to smudge them either holding them in the smoke or fanning the smoke over and around them . You might also like to smudge yourself and/ or the room before conducting a crystal healing treatment. Incense, and even burning Epsom salts is in the smudge category. Some cultures throw the herbs into boiling water for steam or directly onto a fire. Some form of incensing or smudging is an almost universal energy purification method, and in fact many of the traditionally used herbs have antibiotic or other healing properties. Sage, sweet grass, lavender, thyme, sandalwood , and rosemary are some of the herbs most often used. White sage is the traditional sage used in America but other sage forms also work for smudging . Common European garden sage was used in a similar method of clearing and purification and was also a sought after trade item by the Chinese who also used it as an incense for healing. Sage is for cleansing and purification. Lavender is for bringing beauty and balance. Sweet Grass is for Blessings. Cedar is for protection. There are many other herbs and incenses which have been used for smudging or incensing. Peggy Jentoft -- Solarraven http://pjentoft.com/index.html Spiritual Healing, Energy work, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Angels, Huna, skills for the practical mystic , Digital Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thank you for this post... si`la , skygreen <skygreen wrote: > > Smudging > > Smudging is using smoke, usually from Sage or other fragrant > herbs, with historic sacred associations, to clear objects, > people, houses, crystals, the > room, circles etc. Traditionally one open doors or windows if > possible when doing a house cleansing to allow the smoke to > carry negative energies away and to refresh the air. > > The most common way this is done lately is based on Native > American tradition. The dried herbal smudge bundle or loose herb > is placed in a fire > proof container, often an abalone shell (to represent the water > element) and lit, the smoke is fanned to spread it through the > room, often using a large > feather or feather fan, starting in the East and moving sun wise > through the area in a complete circle is the way I was taught, > but have seen it done > many ways. (I've Been told that Some Native American Traditions > Consider using an abalone shell disrespectful, I was taught to > smudge by an elder member of a California Costanoan Tribe, her > tradition does use abalone shells. ) > > When smudging yourself you might waft the smoke around your face > saying something like " May I see only the truth, hear only the > truth, speak only the truth. " Smudge your heart and say, " May > all my acts be of love. " Smudge downward to the feet and say, > " May I always walk the good path. " One then makes a vow or wish > for the purpose of the ceremony like, " May what we do here be in > and of the highest good. " or, " May we be brothers in spirit and > dissolve conflicts " , and passes the smudge bowl and feather to > the next person. Sometimes a single person will smudge all the > others rather than passing the bowl around.. > > One method of clearing crystals is to smudge them either holding > them in the smoke or fanning the smoke over and around them . > You might also like to smudge yourself and/ or the room before > conducting a crystal healing treatment. > > Incense, and even burning Epsom salts is in the smudge category. > Some cultures throw the herbs into boiling water for steam or > directly onto a fire. Some form of incensing or smudging is an > almost universal energy purification method, and in fact many of > the traditionally used herbs have antibiotic or other healing > properties. Sage, sweet grass, lavender, thyme, sandalwood , and > rosemary are some of the herbs most often used. White sage is > the traditional sage used in America but other sage forms also > work for smudging . Common European garden sage was used in a > similar method of clearing and purification and was also a > sought after trade item by the Chinese who also used it as an > incense for healing. > > > Sage is for cleansing and purification. > Lavender is for bringing beauty and balance. > Sweet Grass is for Blessings. > Cedar is for protection. > > There are many other herbs and incenses which have been used for > smudging or incensing. > > Peggy Jentoft > > -- > Solarraven http://pjentoft.com/index.html > Spiritual Healing, Energy work, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Angels, Huna, skills for the practical mystic , Digital Art > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Peggy Do you know what Sandalwood and Jasmine stand for? (Courious) Rebecca skygreen <skygreen wrote: Smudging Smudging is using smoke, usually from Sage or other fragrant herbs, with historic sacred associations, to clear objects, people, houses, crystals, the room, circles etc. Traditionally one open doors or windows if possible when doing a house cleansing to allow the smoke to carry negative energies away and to refresh the air. The most common way this is done lately is based on Native American tradition. The dried herbal smudge bundle or loose herb is placed in a fire proof container, often an abalone shell (to represent the water element) and lit, the smoke is fanned to spread it through the room, often using a large feather or feather fan, starting in the East and moving sun wise through the area in a complete circle is the way I was taught, but have seen it done many ways. (I've Been told that Some Native American Traditions Consider using an abalone shell disrespectful, I was taught to smudge by an elder member of a California Costanoan Tribe, her tradition does use abalone shells. ) When smudging yourself you might waft the smoke around your face saying something like " May I see only the truth, hear only the truth, speak only the truth. " Smudge your heart and say, " May all my acts be of love. " Smudge downward to the feet and say, " May I always walk the good path. " One then makes a vow or wish for the purpose of the ceremony like, " May what we do here be in and of the highest good. " or, " May we be brothers in spirit and dissolve conflicts " , and passes the smudge bowl and feather to the next person. Sometimes a single person will smudge all the others rather than passing the bowl around.. One method of clearing crystals is to smudge them either holding them in the smoke or fanning the smoke over and around them . You might also like to smudge yourself and/ or the room before conducting a crystal healing treatment. Incense, and even burning Epsom salts is in the smudge category. Some cultures throw the herbs into boiling water for steam or directly onto a fire. Some form of incensing or smudging is an almost universal energy purification method, and in fact many of the traditionally used herbs have antibiotic or other healing properties. Sage, sweet grass, lavender, thyme, sandalwood , and rosemary are some of the herbs most often used. White sage is the traditional sage used in America but other sage forms also work for smudging . Common European garden sage was used in a similar method of clearing and purification and was also a sought after trade item by the Chinese who also used it as an incense for healing. Sage is for cleansing and purification. Lavender is for bringing beauty and balance. Sweet Grass is for Blessings. Cedar is for protection. There are many other herbs and incenses which have been used for smudging or incensing. Peggy Jentoft -- Solarraven http://pjentoft.com/index.html Spiritual Healing, Energy work, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Angels, Huna, skills for the practical mystic , Digital Art Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I just really wanted to thank Rick and Peggy for all the info. While I was aware of much of it myself, I think it was extremely informative for many people who are new to the subject, and hope these things get added to the archives or database to be referred to. I was also helped by the information on growing your own white sage. I love white sage and always go back to it even if I try another type/brand...it is a familiar childhood smell as I grew up visiting relatives on reservation as I am partially Native American as well. To me, it just seems to be the most traditional and sacred, and I don't mind the smell, but it does affect the other members of my household in a negative way, so I do it alone. I had not considered opening the cabinets and such, though, but feel my home is full of peaceful relatives who have passed and don't feel threatened, so usually don't feel the need for heavy smudging. I always smudge after any disagreement of when someone has entered my home with a questionable energy, or if there has been tragedy or loss. I do open my window or door slightly, and I always include my pets and anyone who is in the house at the time. I am sure to allow smoke to linger at every door and window as I regard all that comes and goes as well. I always smudge my own body, including the soles of my feet. I smudge my crystals after heavy use, but use reiki on them more frequently, and always smudge any that I am gifting even if I use reiki-I am sure they are clear but I love the ceremony of both. But add me to the white sage fans! Brenda , skygreen <skygreen wrote: > > Smudging > > Smudging is using smoke, usually from Sage or other fragrant > herbs, with historic sacred associations, to clear objects, > people, houses, crystals, the > room, circles etc. Traditionally one open doors or windows if > possible when doing a house cleansing to allow the smoke to > carry negative energies away and to refresh the air. > > The most common way this is done lately is based on Native > American tradition. The dried herbal smudge bundle or loose herb > is placed in a fire > proof container, often an abalone shell (to represent the water > element) and lit, the smoke is fanned to spread it through the > room, often using a large > feather or feather fan, starting in the East and moving sun wise > through the area in a complete circle is the way I was taught, > but have seen it done > many ways. (I've Been told that Some Native American Traditions > Consider using an abalone shell disrespectful, I was taught to > smudge by an elder member of a California Costanoan Tribe, her > tradition does use abalone shells. ) > > When smudging yourself you might waft the smoke around your face > saying something like " May I see only the truth, hear only the > truth, speak only the truth. " Smudge your heart and say, " May > all my acts be of love. " Smudge downward to the feet and say, > " May I always walk the good path. " One then makes a vow or wish > for the purpose of the ceremony like, " May what we do here be in > and of the highest good. " or, " May we be brothers in spirit and > dissolve conflicts " , and passes the smudge bowl and feather to > the next person. Sometimes a single person will smudge all the > others rather than passing the bowl around.. > > One method of clearing crystals is to smudge them either holding > them in the smoke or fanning the smoke over and around them . > You might also like to smudge yourself and/ or the room before > conducting a crystal healing treatment. > > Incense, and even burning Epsom salts is in the smudge category. > Some cultures throw the herbs into boiling water for steam or > directly onto a fire. Some form of incensing or smudging is an > almost universal energy purification method, and in fact many of > the traditionally used herbs have antibiotic or other healing > properties. Sage, sweet grass, lavender, thyme, sandalwood , and > rosemary are some of the herbs most often used. White sage is > the traditional sage used in America but other sage forms also > work for smudging . Common European garden sage was used in a > similar method of clearing and purification and was also a > sought after trade item by the Chinese who also used it as an > incense for healing. > > > Sage is for cleansing and purification. > Lavender is for bringing beauty and balance. > Sweet Grass is for Blessings. > Cedar is for protection. > > There are many other herbs and incenses which have been used for > smudging or incensing. > > Peggy Jentoft > > -- > Solarraven http://pjentoft.com/index.html > Spiritual Healing, Energy work, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Angels, Huna, skills for the practical mystic , Digital Art > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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