Ingredients:
- herbs/plants (scroll down for suggestions)
- baker’s twine
Process:
Cut the branches of the plant material you are using into 6-8 inch lengths.
Measure a piece of baker’s twine the width of your arm span.
Bundle the branches together (to your desired thickness).
With the tips of the branches pointing down, begin wrapping the cord tightly around the base of your bundle.
Then, wrap the cord around the bundle (while firmly pressing the plant material together) working your way to the tip of the branches.
When you reach the tip, begin working your way back down toward the base.
Tie the two ends of the cord together at the base.
Set the smudge stick to dry in a basket or on a drying rack for 7-10 days (or as long as necessary).
Uses:
Burn a smudge the same way and for the same reason you’d use incense, as a daily energy clearing ritual, or for more specific purposes:
- sage – cleanse and purify, banish negative energy
- rosemary – protect the home, cleanse and purify, elevate vibration
- cinnamon – protect the home, comfort/warmth
- basil – attract love, money, abundance
- lavender – promote calm, serenity, friendly energy
- fennel – protection
- dragon’s blood – increases the power of whatever you put it with
- thyme – invite positive spirits, sweetness
- rose petals – attract love