Things You'll Need

Instructions

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The first step is to light the sage smudge stick and allow it to smolder. As the smoke rises, starting at your head, envelope your body with the smoke. Cover your body with the smoke and when you get to your feet, lift them up and allow the smoke to rise over them.
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Next, choose the first room you are going to cleanse and place a bowl of salt in the center of the room. Salt helps to remove negative energy.
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With the smoking sage, begin in the right corner of the room closest to the door. Hold the sage near ground level and allow the smoke to fill the corner. Use your hand to help waft it higher if you need to.
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Repeat the affirmation, "I banish all negativity from this home and I bless this house with the energy of light and love." Begin walking clockwise along the perimeter of the room, allowing the smoke to rise up the walls. Continue the affirmation.
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When you get to a doorway or window, run the sage all the way around it, repeating the affirmation. Linger in the corners of the room as that is where most of the negativity collects.
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When you come to a piece of furniture, run the sage stick around and under it as well. Furniture can also retain negative imprints which you will want to get rid of.
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When you are finished with the perimeter of the room, step outside of the room and cleanse yourself with the smoke once again.
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Now, take the bowl of salt and scatter it outside. Do not throw it in the trash or down the drain.
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If you wish, place some live fresh flowers in the room after the cleansing to help promote positivity. But, do not place them in the room until after the cleansing ceremony is complete.