Set The Intention & Create An Affirmation

Take a moment to think about why you are smudging.

You can create an affirmation such as "Please cleanse my space to rid it of negative energies".

Light Your Smudge Stick

Fan the flame with your feather until you have a strong smoke. Fan the flame all the way out so just the embers are left burning.

Place your burning smudge stick in your abalone shell or hand and fan smoke around yourself first (don't forget to lift each foot and smudge underneath!).

Move The Smoke

Open a window or door to allow the smoke and stagnant energies to escape.

Then fan the smoke around your space be careful not to neglect high corners.

You can recite your affirmation as you smudge your way around your space.

Visualize the negative energy leaving and being replaced with pure and high vibe energy.

Once complete you can extinguish the burning smudge stick in your abalone shell, outside in dirt of the earth, or another fireproof vessel.

TIPS

I often smudge first with Sage to rid the space of negative energies. I then go back again with Palo Santo which brings in positive energies.

Many people (including myself) find themselves with a weird off balance feeling when just using sage alone.

BONUS  SMUDGING TOOL!

Palo Santo Smudge Spray: Can be used when lighting a smudge stick isn't an option like... umm at your office desk ;).

You can visualize and silently repeat your affirmation as you do a quick spritz.