How to Smoke Cleanse

I try to Smoke Cleanse every full moon, new moon, when moving into a new space, when starting a new creative project, or when I feel like my atmosphere has stale or funky energy.

 

Gather your materials:

Some suggestions:

(Lavender, Eucalyptus, Sage, Palo Santo, Pine, Sweet Grass, etc., salt water, fireproof vessel, lighter/matches feathers, crystals.
 

Clean the intended space and set the intention of cleansing/purifying. Mediate, ground, and center to clear your energy.
 

Open a door or window so the bad/stale/negative energy has a way to escape.

Get your fire, hold the sage at an angle, and slowly rotate to catch the ends on fire. Blow out the flame to produce smoke. Be careful, and don’t leave anything burning unattended.
 

If using feathers, let them pass through the smoke first. Then waft the smoke over your body, starting at your head and working your way down.
 

Begin in an area as far away from the escape door/window as you can.

 

Walk clockwise to bring in positivity and new beginnings.

Walk widdershins to banish and let go.

 

Let the smoke reach every corner of the room. Tell the energy it is no longer welcome and must leave. Only good and positive energy may stay. Repeat yourself AS MANY TIMES as necessary. As per folklore magic, pay close attention to mirrors, corners, windows, foyers, hallways, and doorways.
 

When you’re finished, it’s better to let the sage/palo santo naturally go out, but only if it’s safe to do so. If not, gently press down in a fireproof vessel to snuff out.

 

Repeat this as many times as necessary.