Burning Sage Gif (2024)

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What should I say while burning sage? ›

Prayers to Say While Smudging

“Release any negativity, density, or attachments into the light. Help me shine with higher vibrations and guide me with a team of Angels and guides.” “I open this space to love and enter all positive energy into my space. Come into it with nurturing energy, compassion, love, and truth.”

Because of all that complicated history of sage burning, when non-Native people use white sage to "smudge" their homes or other spaces, it infringes upon the cultural importance and authenticity of the ritual and prayer — simply, it's cultural appropriation.

Never let the burning sage stay unattended for any reason. Also, take care not to inhale too much of the smoke.

“Once you're ready to light your sage, grab the sage as far from the end you are burning as possible. Hold the sage at a 45-degree angle, light the sage, let it burn for about 20 seconds and then gently blow out the flame so that you see orange embers on one end. Then you can start the process of clearing your space.

Take a tightly balled-up bundle of dried sage (mashkodewashk), light it from the bottom with a match, and place it on top of the tobacco. A small stream of smoke is all that's necessary. The smoke from the smudge can be pulled toward oneself with your hands or pushed by another person using a feather or an eagle fan.

Because of all the history before us, when non-indigenous people burn “white sage” to smudge their homes and other spaces, it could minimize and display a certain insensitivity for the cultural importance of this ritual, however this doesn't mean sag-ing and smudging are not allowed for non-Indigenous peoples, if ...

While the Bible may not mention smudging directly, it does offer insight into the essence of the spiritual practice. Burning sage is often done to ward off evil spirits and cleanse negative energy. The Bible says the Lord should be responsible for such things, not a deity, ritual, or object.

We understand that sage is a medicine and is traditionally gifted. We know that many Native people do not condone the selling of sage, while others do not have an opinion on the matter. According to WeRNative.org, “Traditionally, healers were gifted or harvested these medicines so they did not have to buy them.

Burning sage, or smudging, is an ancient spiritual purification ritual practiced by some religious groups and native peoples around the world. Burning sage is not encouraged or expressly forbidden in the Bible, nor is it specifically mentioned in Scripture.

Is there a wrong way to smudge? ›

The act of smudging is becoming increasingly popular, and you can smudge your space, an object (think crystals), or yourself! Before we begin, it's important to know that there is no "wrong" way to smudge. Do what intuitively feels "right" to you.

Take us through the steps of a basic smudging ritual.

Smudging your space includes centering yourself, collecting your elements, opening your house to the best you can, then walking around in a counter-clockwise direction to clear negative energy from your home.

Whether you say a prayer out loud or in your mind, give purpose to burning the sage. You may want to say something like “Please clear this space of negative and unwanted energy. All negativity be gone forever. Bring love, light, happiness and protection to this home and myself.

Try to sage in the morning. If you sage another time during the day, the energy may be more dense.

If you're in a new home, pray for blessings over it. If you're releasing negative energy, you can pray for peace and positivity. Walk around the room and let the smoke spread and settle throughout until the entire room has absorbed the sage. You can shower yourself in the sage after you've cleansed the room.

Tradition suggests that burning sage can literally lift one's spirits to banish negativity. Some research supports this. A 2014 study documented white prairie sage (also known as estafiate) as an important traditional remedy for treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders in certain cultures.

Come, Holy Spirit. Come and fill every part of this home with the fullness of the kingdom of God, with your love, your peace, and your rest. Jesus, I ask that you would also send your angels to cleanse this home now, to establish your kingdom here, and to build a shield of protection around it.

We ask that you lead us to prosperity. not only for our good, but for our entire family, and also. so that we can help those who seek help from us. We ask that you guide us on our financial journey, that our efforts and work are blessed.

"Om Bhur Bhuvaha Swaha Tatsavitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyoyonaha Prachodyat" This Mantra has divine energy and the one who chants this, get rid of all types of negativity from life such as evil energy and evil spirit. This Mantra also give clarity in life..!!