Smudging and cleansing

[Miwako]

Hello,

I dont know if this is the right thread. But I could use some insight on smudging amd cleansing. My questions are:

- Is there a formal form?
- structuring your intent and prayers?
- I'm catholic but I dont believe and feel that god is close. Can I address this to the spirit or my guides and protectors?
- when it comes to entities and ghosts how should I politely ask them to leave and move on? And is it possible to ask them for a sign if they agree or not?
- what should I use first sage or palo santo?
- should I smudge myself first or the room I am in?

Sorry for a lot of question but google searching has a lot of broken info and I wish someone had a definitive guide on this. Thank you!

[BigJohn]

It seems everybody seems to have their own system.
Having said that, being you are Catholic, addressing this "to the spirit", your guides
and protectors would be very appropriate. You can ask this group to help you get rid
of entities and ghosts. As for your prayer, if you can say words from your heart, they are the most effective. Using sage first is what most people use and follow it up with palo santo which smells great. Do your room and also smudge yourself.
Enjoy the moment.

[warren medina]

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[Sojourner2013]

Originally Posted by Miwako

Hello,

I dont know if this is the right thread. But I could use some insight on smudging amd cleansing. My questions are:

- Is there a formal form?
- structuring your intent and prayers?
- I'm catholic but I dont believe and feel that god is close. Can I address this to the spirit or my guides and protectors?
- when it comes to entities and ghosts how should I politely ask them to leave and move on? And is it possible to ask them for a sign if they agree or not?
- what should I use first sage or palo santo?
- should I smudge myself first or the room I am in?

Sorry for a lot of question but google searching has a lot of broken info and I wish someone had a definitive guide on this. Thank you!

Hi Miwalko,
The key to smudging is one’s intention. You can create any type of pattern or ritual that you feel comfortable with. So many people have developed their own way that works for them. But it is important that you ASSERT what you want the cleansing to do. Your space, House, etc establishes your boundaries and who/ what you allow in it.

I say this short prayer when I cleanse my home. You may use whatever you desire, but be assertive and confident that your words are honored by any energies. I always smudge w white sage.

I say: “Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all blessings bestowed upon my family. I ask you now to assist me with clearing out any negative energies in this space, this house and on this property. I ask that you replace those energies with your divine love, grace and protection.”

I repeat this throughout the house and cleansing. At completion, I simply say: Thank you Heavenly Father. I seal this cleansing with your divine love, grace and protection. Amen.

Best wishes!

[Native spirit]

When you are smudging always go into corners of the room you are doing try and keep a window ajar, use it with pure intent but you can say what you want there is no right or wrong way to do it.


Namaste

I agree with what everyone has said so far.

Your question:should I smudge myself first or the room I am in?
When starting your smudge fire is the perfect time to start your prayers
and smudge your self and to set your intentions.
(Also as Native spirit said having a escape route for the negative, like a window ajar or a door)
Structure it any way you are comfortable with.Pray to who you are comfortable with.
I thank the the powers of Creations and my Creator and talk with the smudge and ask it
to go into all the dark corners and crevasses to chase out any negative energies
that might create harm or disruption.
I use an Eagle feather to direct the smudge smoke. (Turkey feathers are also good cleaners)
You can also use your hand to direct the smoke or just let the smoke free flow.
I also enter every room and direct the smoke to travel to the dark corners and crevasses.

Your question:what should I use first sage or palo santo?
I use cedar because it is dual purpose(cleans bad and attracts good) and I gather my own.
Sage is a cleaner of the negative(So clean 1st).Sweat grass attracts the good energies(I will light sweet grass when blessing, after the cleaning with sage).
Palo santo I have no knowledge of.

I like Sojourner2013 way of sealing with Divine Love.
But you may want to seal or end with your own blessing and protection.
The main thing is feel it each time and when you are drawn to do something
different or are drawn to a certain area then stay flexible and sense what is going on.
You will know on the inside what needs done.
I always finish up at the window or door that was left open.

Mainly work with what you have, the most important is your Heart and your prayers.

p.s. I don't make it a habit of talking to any negative energy.
Their job is to just go which was established in my intentions.
I only talk with the Good and positive side.
Happy smudging.

I would also add that Catholics use various incense
formulations in their masses.

You can also incorporate song and or dance or things that get you centered/grounded.