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Smudging
Culture
Native American
Purpose
Purification, Cleansing
Description
Smudging is a sacred ceremony involving the burning of herbs (typically white sage, cedar, or sweetgrass) to purify spaces, objects, and people of negative energy.
History
Practiced for thousands of years by Indigenous peoples of North America. Each tribe has its own specific smudging traditions and preferred herbs.
How to Practice
Light the sage bundle, let it smolder. Fan the smoke with a feather around yourself, your space, or objects. Set intentions and prayers as you smudge. Use an abalone shell to catch ashes.
