Is It Time For Your Anointing? -- An Introduction to Sage

Sage, a healing herb, is used to cleanse and purify through the process of burning or "smudging".

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Have you ever felt the need to really "clear the air" or bring peace to your space and self? If so, have you ever considered the use of sage? If you've never considered sage, now may be the time for you to do so... 

Words From Celeste
(the Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Music -- a Daughter of Light and your Sage Sista)

Peace and Blessed Love,

There is something special about the ritual of smudging and anointing your self, your body or space to make it more sacred. Burning sage is a spiritual practice/discipline that can be utilized by anyone in need of anointing or healing. For me, a Daughter of Light and true Sage Sista, running out of sage is like running out of water.  

When you overstand that your life is a prayer, you begin to develop and incorporate habits and expressions, which make your journey and life more divine and holy. One such habit that you can begin is the burning of sage. The ritual of burning sage has been used for centuries and is one of the oldest and purest methods available to cleanse, purify, protect, heal and bless. The best herb to use for this purpose is white sage, which drives out any negative thoughts, energies, spirits or negative influences.

Sweetgrass can then be used to attract positive energy to aid healing after sage has dissipated all the negative energies. White sage can be purchased as loose leaves, sage bundles or incense sticks. Be certain to burn sage in a heat resistant dish with sand if possible. Smudging rituals can be as elaborate or as simple as you like. It is of the highest importance that your intentions be clear before you begin calling on the spirit of the sage plant to cleanse and protect you, driving away any negativity from your heart. To take away everything unworthy and impure, smudge your whole body from head to toe, front and back, waving the smoke over yourself including limbs. Breathe in the heavenly aroma visualizing the smoke purifying your body from within.

Check Soul Sessions for an in-depth instructional post on sage smudging and purification rituals. Post coming soon!

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