Energy Cleansing
Smudging — burning herbs or resin to clear the energy of a space — is one of the oldest cleansing rituals across many cultures. The smoke is carried through a room, or around a person, with the intention of clearing stagnant energy and resetting the space, often finished by opening a window to let the old energy out.
Scents that pair well with energy cleansing, and why:
- White Sage — the most traditional smudging herb, used to clear and purify a space.
- Palo Santo — a gentler alternative to sage, associated with inviting positive energy rather than only clearing negative.
- Copal — a resin traditionally burned for spiritual cleansing and protection.
- Mugwort — used for cleansing and said to support intuition and dreamwork.
