Never leave unattended whilst burning. Beware of falling embers.
At first use, decide which end looks stronger-this will be your handle. Take some time and apply a lighter, match or candle flame to the other end to burn away the first centimetre of the leaves and string. This will open the smudge stick. Allow to go out.
At subsequent uses, loosely support the stick inside your fingers in an overhand grip. Allow the scorched end to extend out so that you can use the back end of a lighter to gentlyscape away scorched black material and to loosen and slightly spread the leaves to allow air flow between the tightly bound leaves. Take care not to open the strings more than .5-1cm as this will weaken the smudge stick and burning embers will fall out.
There are 2 ways to use the smudge stick
The Quick Spritz:
Use this method when getting home or after a disturbing phone call or encounter.
Move your fingers to the handle end of the smudge stick and use a lighter or match to light the open end. Use intention that clearing of negative energies and strengthening of positive energies is exchanged. Breathe deeply as you waft the smoke over and around both sides of the head, around both sides of the waist, and again at the knees, then between the legs and back over the head. Repeat until you feel refreshed. Give thanks to the energies.
The Deep Cleanse:
Use this method to cleanse a large area such as a room, house or garden.
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