Burning a bundle of white sage has been an indigenous ritual for hundreds of years in different tribes and civilizations around the world. What is it used for and what are its benefits?
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Purification of negative energy. The smoke produced by burning sage purifies and cleanses bad energies. You can use it in your home or in any space you wish, or you can also direct the smoke towards your body and then direct it towards those around you to cleanse our body of bad energies and low vibrations.
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Spiritual connection. Sage has the power to deepen our spiritual connection. This can actually be scientifically proven as sage contains thujone, a slightly psychoactive substance that increases our intuition.
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Improve your mood. Sage smoke has traditionally been used to improve mood, reduce stress and prevent depression.
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Cozy Incense. The aroma produced by burning white sage is very cozy and warm. You can use it as incense or to eliminate unpleasant odors.
Using a lighter, light the end of the bundle where the leaves are (not the end of the stems). The leaves should be lit with fire initially and then simply burned slowly just like incense.
If you want to purify your home, walk through the different spaces with the bundle, making sure to distribute the smoke well in each room and mentally repeating the intention you give to the sage smoke. Is it to cleanse negative energies? Or perhaps you are looking for sage to help you on your spiritual path?