How do you know when it is time to cleanse your home or space? If, you feel less able to relax after a long day or more drained than you did before you entered your space. Maybe you had someone over whose energy wasn’t in alignment with yours, or you have simply been in a bad mood. That energy radiates off you and others and into your space, cleansing with smoke is a way to de-densify the energy and claim your serenity.

It is always recommended that you open a window or door when cleansing as smoke is never good for your lungs when trapped up in a room, but this is also recommended because trying to get rid of unwanted energy is not possible without giving it somewhere to go. You may have heard of the law of conservation: energy cannot be created or destroyed, meaning it needs to have space to move.

Below are some of the properties of different smoke cleansers we carry 🙂

WHITE SAGE:

White sage according to most traditions holds the spirit of purification and clearing, aiding the bringing in of positivity and blessing.

FLAT CEDAR:

Flat cedar is scared in many Native cultures, used during times of prayer and worship, it is said to remove negative influences and attract good spirits.

HOLY-WOOD/PALO SANTO:

Sacred wood from Peru, used for calming effects, spiritual purification, inspiring creativity and healing.

LOOSE FRANKINCENSE:

Herb of cleansing, relaxation, and an attracting herb, bringing abundance to you through love.

SWEETGRASS:

Symbolizes healing, peace, and spirituality in a variety of Native cultures. Braids of sweetgrass are often left as offering to bring peace to the dead at graves or sacred sites, and when placed above entryways to the home are believed to bring good luck and fortune to all that pass through.

CHARCOAL PLATES:

Charcoal alone These plates are used for burning loose/cone incense, (non-flammable).

ABALONE SHELLS + SCALLOP SHELLS:

The abalone shells in themselves represent connection to the water and its elements, all things related (Intuition, visions, focus, strength, confidence, and appreciation). Scallop shells represent the variety of pathways available whether it is spiritual, religious, or human, and how they lead to the one divine truth. The pilgrims carried scallop shells to represent personal journey and the path we must all take within.

Used as burning plates, trays, jewelry holders, décor etc.

TURKEY FEATHERS:

Symbolizing abundance and the power of co-creation we all hold with Gaia; feathers are also a symbol of spirit in most cultures and practices. After or during the burning of scared herbs, the feather is used to spread the smoke and finalize the clearing of negative energies and/or entities.