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Smudging
The Tradition of Smudging
Smoke as Prayer. Scent as Medicine. Intention as Power.
Smudging is an ancient and sacred act practiced by Indigenous cultures throughout Turtle Island. It is more than simply “cleansing”—it is a ritual of transformation, of preparing space and self for connection with Spirit. Whether it is used to open a ceremony, to consecrate a healing tool or sacred object, or to dispel heavy energies from a place or person, smudging is an invocation of purification and reverence.
The smoke from sacred herbs—such as White Sage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, or Tobacco—carries our prayers upward and outward. It moves through dimensions, touching what is seen and unseen. The Medicine People teach that everything has manitou—a spirit, a medicine—and smudging helps shift or transmute energies that have become unbalanced or misaligned.
To smudge is to step into relationship. With the herb ally. With the Spirit of Place. With All Our Relations. It is a sensual, intentional act: the scent awakens memory, the rising smoke invites clarity, and the motion of feather or hand becomes a gesture of prayer.
The first act of smudging is always to purify oneself—mind, body, and energy. Then, we extend the ritual to the space around us, calling harmony to dwell where chaos once lingered. This sacred smoke prepares us to walk in a good way, to align with right intention, and to honor the journey of healing and connection we are about to undertake.
The Earth Mother has given us these sacred plant allies to guide us in this ritual. White Sage, in particular, is often the beginning—its sharp, clean aroma acting like a key, unlocking the door to sacred space. But each plant used in smudging carries a different medicine, a different purpose—and choosing with respect and clarity is part of the ritual’s wisdom.
To smudge is not simply to cleanse. It is to remember. To invoke harmony. To make way for Spirit. To walk your path with honor, and scent the steps with prayer.
How to Smudge Begin with respect. Always.
Choose your plant ally — Common smudging herbs include White Sage (purification), Cedar (protection), Sweetgrass (calling in blessings), and Tobacco (offering to Spirit). Use loose herbs in a fire-safe bowl or a bundled stick.
Light with intention — Using a match or candle, ignite the tip of the herb. Let it catch flame briefly, then gently blow it out, allowing the herb to smolder and release fragrant smoke.
Cleanse yourself first — Waft the smoke around your body starting at your feet and moving upward. Use your hand or a feather to guide the smoke, breathing slowly and inviting clarity, grounding, and alignment.
Smudge your space or object — Walk slowly through the area, paying special attention to doorways, corners, and stagnant spots. Smudge tools, altars, or objects by holding them above the smoke.
Offer gratitude — Thank the plant spirit, the smoke, and the forces you’ve called in. If outdoors, return ashes to the Earth with care.
Smudging is an ancient and sacred act practiced by Indigenous cultures throughout Turtle Island. It is more than simply “cleansing”—it is a ritual of transformation, of preparing space and self for connection with Spirit. Whether it is used to open a ceremony, to consecrate a healing tool or sacred object, or to dispel heavy energies from a place or person, smudging is an invocation of purification and reverence.
The smoke from sacred herbs—such as White Sage, Sweetgrass, Cedar, or Tobacco—carries our prayers upward and outward. It moves through dimensions, touching what is seen and unseen. The Medicine People teach that everything has manitou—a spirit, a medicine—and smudging helps shift or transmute energies that have become unbalanced or misaligned.
To smudge is to step into relationship. With the herb ally. With the Spirit of Place. With All Our Relations. It is a sensual, intentional act: the scent awakens memory, the rising smoke invites clarity, and the motion of feather or hand becomes a gesture of prayer.
The first act of smudging is always to purify oneself—mind, body, and energy. Then, we extend the ritual to the space around us, calling harmony to dwell where chaos once lingered. This sacred smoke prepares us to walk in a good way, to align with right intention, and to honor the journey of healing and connection we are about to undertake.
The Earth Mother has given us these sacred plant allies to guide us in this ritual. White Sage, in particular, is often the beginning—its sharp, clean aroma acting like a key, unlocking the door to sacred space. But each plant used in smudging carries a different medicine, a different purpose—and choosing with respect and clarity is part of the ritual’s wisdom.
To smudge is not simply to cleanse. It is to remember. To invoke harmony. To make way for Spirit. To walk your path with honor, and scent the steps with prayer.
How to Smudge Begin with respect. Always.
Choose your plant ally — Common smudging herbs include White Sage (purification), Cedar (protection), Sweetgrass (calling in blessings), and Tobacco (offering to Spirit). Use loose herbs in a fire-safe bowl or a bundled stick.
Light with intention — Using a match or candle, ignite the tip of the herb. Let it catch flame briefly, then gently blow it out, allowing the herb to smolder and release fragrant smoke.
Cleanse yourself first — Waft the smoke around your body starting at your feet and moving upward. Use your hand or a feather to guide the smoke, breathing slowly and inviting clarity, grounding, and alignment.
Smudge your space or object — Walk slowly through the area, paying special attention to doorways, corners, and stagnant spots. Smudge tools, altars, or objects by holding them above the smoke.
Offer gratitude — Thank the plant spirit, the smoke, and the forces you’ve called in. If outdoors, return ashes to the Earth with care.
