Description

Sage has long been used for its cleansing, protective, and spiritual properties. Bundled into smudge sticks, these varieties of sage offer unique benefits while serving as tools for rituals, meditation, or simply enhancing your living space. Here’s a breakdown of each type you mentioned:

1. White Sage

   – Description: White Sage (Salvia apiana) is the most traditional type of sage used for smudging. It features silvery-green leaves and emits a strong, earthy aroma when burned.

   – How to Use: Light one end of the sage bundle until it smolders, producing smoke. Waft the smoke around a space, yourself, or an object to cleanse negative energy. Traditionally used before rituals or to purify living areas.

2. 7-Chakra Sage

   – Description: 7-Chakra Sage combines White Sage with dried, colorful petals or herbs that correspond to the seven chakras. Each color represents an energy center in the body, offering a visually beautiful and energetically balanced smudging experience.

   – How to Use: Use in meditation or energy work. As you waft the smoke, focus on each chakra, starting from the root to the crown, aligning and balancing your energy.

3. Lavender Sage

   – Description: Lavender Sage combines White Sage with dried lavender flowers, blending the cleansing properties of sage with lavender’s calming and stress-relieving qualities.

   – How to Use: Light the bundle as usual, and use it to cleanse spaces while also creating a peaceful atmosphere. It’s perfect for relaxation, meditation, or setting a serene mood before bedtime.

4. Yellow Sage

   – Description: Yellow Sage is less common but is recognized for its cheerful, uplifting energy. Its golden hue symbolizes positivity, confidence, and happiness, while maintaining cleansing abilities similar to White Sage.

   – How to Use: Smudge your environment or personal space to remove negativity and invite a sense of joy and optimism. It’s ideal for morning rituals or moments when you need an emotional boost.

For all types of sage, remember to have a fireproof dish (such as an abalone shell) to catch ash, and ensure proper ventilation by opening windows or doors during smudging.