I want to share with everyone and also find out how you all do it. We all know that sometimes when we need to purify our altars and sacred spaces, we use smudging as a purification ritual. In my own rituals, I often use white sage or palo santo for purification because of their particularly effective properties. Sometimes I’ll mix in a little cedar or lavender, as the scent is like a little comfort to me!
Before purifying, I make sure to set my intention. Whether it’s to remove negative energy, to welcome new beginnings, or just to make the space feel fresher. After lighting the white sage, I’ll walk around the space clockwise, sometimes I’ll go around once or three times depending on how much cleaning the space needs, then I let it burn slowly until enough smoke is produced.
I like to use my hands to guide the smoke. I’ll cover the entire space with smoke, especially those corners where energy tends to accumulate. Sometimes I even waft it gently around my body, like giving myself an energy shower.
After the purification, I express gratitude to the Earth and Mother Nature and make sure to completely extinguish the white sage in a sand bowl. After purifying, I feel more relaxed and my thoughts are clearer. And I have to say, the whole room feels much fresher after the purification too!
But I know everyone’s experience is unique. I’m curious, how do you go about purifying your space? What are your favorite herbs to use for purification? Please share your story below, and let’s learn and grow together. Each purification is a process of transformation, not just of the space but also of ourselves. I look forward to hearing your stories of transformation, so we can create more positive energy together!
May love and light be with you
I just smoke 
cleansed with cedar. We almost caught our house 
on fire 
! Although we were careful an ember fell into a garbage can 
that had sawdust and scrap wood 
in it and it caught on fire 
I think next time we’ll make a spray by boiling some sage or whatever else we choose! I’ve used incense for a lighter cleaning 
Do you have any suggestions on how to do this properly? I watched a video and the person in it seemed to have no trouble. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.
I have several little bells I like to use, I’ll clap, or even play some fun music!
. I’ve had so many near misses like you, nearly set myself on fire a few times (not always Loki’s fault either 
), so I use bells like 