It is broadly known that the sacred ritual of burning sage has been used for ages to cleanse and purify the atmosphere. In the subatomic world of subtle energy, rituals of smoke for Space Clearing have been around for thousands of years. From Zulus to the Maori’s to even present day Catholic churches (wafting frankincense), these rituals help clear negativity and carry our prayers to the heavens. Sage has been used by numerous cultures long ago, from Celtic Druids to eventually European Witches and Native American Indians. All of these cultures have used sage to banish negativity. It is also a custom that I have used in my own home, my business and my Feng Shui practice for the past 25 years. It’s an intrinsic spiritual custom that cleanses negative energy.
But what does it mean if someone doesn’t like the smell? The popular answer to this has had a resounding response around the world from the wisdom of ancient Shamans to viral reels of Tik Tokers: “The Sage is not the problem, you are!” If you can’t stand the smell of positive energy, look within. You most likely have negative energy within you or around you. The more visceral your response, the more you need it.
Unless you have debilitating asthma, lung cancer or small pets in the room, there’s no reason why you should not cleanse your atmosphere from any negative residual energy from time to time. Just as you would clean the dirt, grease and grime from your space, you need to cleanse the auric atmosphere to get rid of the unfavorable emotions, actions and energies that have imbued themselves in the energetic matrix of your home. Besides the psychic cleansing, burning sage purifies the air because of its natural anti-microbial and anti-viral compounds. All in all, its a win to improve your mood and wellbeing, and to enhance your focus and clarity.
If the smell makes you uncomfortable or triggered, maybe it’s time to look within. What negative energy are you carrying? What negative energy are you putting out to the world? Often times when someone is so deeply ensconced in a low vibration, they will be repelled like a demon from this scent.
Don’t underestimate the power of raising your vibration and the ripple effect it can have in this world, especially now. Welcome sage into your life.
