Palo Santo & Sage

Using palo santo and sage in your home is a popular practice for cleansing energy, promoting relaxation, and creating a peaceful atmosphere. Here’s a guide to using them effectively and safely:
 
1. Prepare Your Space
• Open windows and doors to allow negative energy to leave and fresh air to circulate.
• Clear away clutter to create a clean and welcoming environment.
 
2. How to Use Palo Santo
• Light It: Hold the stick at an angle and ignite the tip. Let it burn for about 30 seconds to 1 minute before gently blowing out the flame.
• Create Smoke: The stick should smolder, releasing fragrant smoke.
• Cleanse: Walk around your home with the stick, focusing on corners, doorways, and high-traffic areas. Wave the smoke using your hand or a feather, with the intention of clearing negative energy.
• Extinguish: Press the stick into your heatproof dish to put out the ember.
 
3. How to Use Sage
• Light It: Ignite the end of the sage bundle until it starts to smoke. Gently blow out the flame, leaving it smoldering.
• Smudge Your Space: Start at your front door and move clockwise around your home. Pay special attention to corners, mirrors, and windows where energy tends to stagnate.
• Focus on Intentions: As you smudge, visualize releasing negativity and inviting positivity and peace. You can also say a mantra or prayer, such as:
“I cleanse this space of all negative energy and fill it with love, light, and harmony.”
• Extinguish: Gently press the bundle into the heatproof dish to extinguish.
 
4. Combine Palo Santo and Sage
• Use sage first to clear heavy or stagnant energy, as it’s known for its deep cleansing properties.
• Follow with palo santo to invite positivity, creativity, and a sense of calm, as its sweet, woodsy aroma is uplifting.
 
5. Frequency of Use
• As Needed: After arguments, illness, or stressful events.
• Regularly: Weekly, monthly, or whenever you feel the energy in your home needs a refresh.
 
Safety Tips
• Never leave burning sage or palo santo unattended.
• Keep away from flammable materials.
• Ensure proper ventilation to avoid smoke buildup.
 
Using palo santo and sage mindfully can help create a harmonious and energetically balanced home.