These are my creations: smudge sticks, handmade basket lined with moss, handstitched journal & dried roses. The scent is amazing. I surround myself with nature's creature comforts. 💜
hello witchblr friends. a few years ago when I started my craft, a friend gifted me this smudge stick bundle. I personally haven't used it (he used it once, decided it wasn't his thing, and gave it to me to see if I'd like it) but he never told me what herbs were in it, or at least I don't remember. I'm no longer in contact with this friend so I can't ask him, and I understand that sage (specifically white sage) is used in closed practices. I'm not familiar with smudge sticks at all so I wanted to try them out, but I don't want to accidentally do something harmful. can anybody identify what kind of herb(s) are in this stick in case I accidentally intrude on a closed practice? thanks!!
Come abbiamo detto nel post precedente (https://at.tumblr.com/phaetontheswan/che-cos%C3%A8-uno-smudge-stick-lo-smudge-stick-o/ut9q07rukm59), la scelta degli ingredienti andrebbe basata sul rispetto di tutte le usanze, motivo per il quale sarebbe meglio sostituire piante come la salvia bianca con della salvia comune e il cedro con il ginepro per esempio, per non andare incontro all’appropriazione culturale nei confronti di altre tradizioni. Detto ciò, la realizzazione si divide in:
Raccolta: la pianta va colta fresca; le foglie vanno tagliate solo nella parte superiore della pianta, tralasciando lo stelo e cercando di non scuotere troppo la pianta in modo da non scuotere i fiori e non far cadere i semi.
Legatura: le piante vanno unite formando dei cilindri che vanno dai 10 ai 15 cm di lunghezza, scelte in base allo scopo e legate con dello spago o del filo di origine naturale.
Essicazione: i cilindri creati andranno fatti essiccare per una settimana a testa in giù; se l’essicazione avviene all’aperto, la notte sarà necessario coprirli o in alternativa spostarli al chiuso.
A questo punto gli smudge sticks saranno pronti per essere accesi, preferibilmente con dei fiammiferi, ed utilizzati per i nostri rituali.
An ancient spiritual ritual, smudge sticks are traditionally a bundle of herbs that have been bound together by twine. The burning of these sticks is commonly used to clear, cleanse and purify your home, as well as your mind, body and spirit. Repelling negativity, the smoke is also used to cleanse crystals and tools of the old stale energy they have absorbed.
Eucalyptus
This smudge stick aids in the process of returning our mind, body and soul to a state of well-being. They are perfect for healers, practitioners and personal smudging rituals, as they are smaller and ideal for individual session use.
Palo Santo
Used to reduces stress and anxiety. Palo Santo emits calming and relaxing energies and is often used for It’s strong purification properties.
Rosemary
Rosemary has long been touted as a magical herb with cleansing and protective powers. It is often used to cleanse spaces, ritual tools, and crystals before a ritual takes place and is also known as the memory herb assisting in the retention of information.
White Sage
White sage is one of the most commonly known for its strong metaphysical properties. Most often used to cleanse negativity, purify objects and enhance ones mood.
Je repartage ça ici car c’est fort important !
Je suis souvent assez fatigué/contrarié de voir autant de personnes commander (par ignorance la plupart du temps, je sais bien que c’est pas dans une volonté de nuire) des bâtons de sauge blanche à tout va pour purifier leur maison, alors que :
1) cette plante est menacée à cause du succès qu’elle a eu grâce à l’essor croissant du New Age. Tout comme le palo santo, très apprécié aussi en occident et qu’on consomme à outrance, au détriment des personnes dont c’est réellement leur culture sacrée d’origine de l’utiliser. ^^’
2) les “smudge sticks” de sauge blanche sont une part de la culture native américaine qui est trop souvent appropriée et sortie de son contexte d’origine. La fumigation est toujours possible, elle est bien universelle à travers le monde, mais il existe plein d’autres techniques que juste celle-ci, et qui ne sont pas du vol si vous les pratiquez.
3) c’est possible de fumiger chez soi avec des plantes locales, (de la sauge pas blanche bien de chez nous si vraiment c’est votre drogue la sauge, ou alors les autres plantes listées dans ce post très bien fait), alors... pourquoi ne pas le faire ? La sorcellerie c’est souvent l’art du DIY par excellence. Et utiliser les ressources proches de chez soi, cultiver son lien à son terroir et son Genius Loci, c’est gagner en enrichissement et authenticité magiquement. Tout le monde est gagnant à la fin ! ^^
I made some wildflower burn sticks, I don’t believe in magic or energies (if ya do more power to ya,) but I do believe in aesthetic therapy, when I see something beautiful, I’m made happy.
Now all I need to do is dry them for a few weeks! they they will be ready to burn.
The Main Types Of Smudge Sticks Used In Witchcraft
White Sage
Best known ceremonial smudge plant. It can change the mood and energy of a room, it is also used for meditation, cleansing and purification.
Juniper
Burned for ritual purification and to invigorate the mind and body when tired.
Lavender
Used for cleansing, psychic protection, increasing clairvoyance, creating the energy of happiness and healing, purification and tranquillity.
Mugwort
Used traditionally to cleanse energies and get rid of negativity. Mugwort also has a reputation for stimulating dreams, therefore, many burn it before bedtime.
Cedar
People have used it to drive out negative energy, bring in good influences and even to bless a new house when people are moving in.
Rosemary
This herb is a powerful cleanser for your home and your own aura. It's associated with fire, the sun and masculine energy.
Palo Santo
Purifying the spirit and clearing negative energy. Also known to inspire creativity, bring a deeper connection to the divine source and aid in physical healing.
The official video for the instrumental Smudge Stick is out now on Youtube, Bitchute and Odysee. Although it was one of my earliest pieces of music, it only received a proper recording in 2020, alongside another instrumental from that time, Kundalini.