This is the perfect gift for all the spiritual people in your life. Performing rituals with lavender is a gentle and aromatic alternative to traditional herbs like white sage or Palo Santo. Lavender has long been valued for its calming and soothing properties, and burning lavender bundles can create a peaceful, inviting atmosphere. Cleansings with lavender are believed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and invite loving energy into a space, making it ideal for meditation, relaxation, and setting positive intentions.
White sage is used in traditional cleansing practices where white sage (Salvia apiana) is burned to produce smoke, which is believed to clear negative energy, purify spaces, and promote healing. This practice has roots in Indigenous cultures across North America, where it’s used in ceremonies, healings, and personal energy clearing. Over time, this practice has been adopted by people from various backgrounds as a spiritual practice for well-being and mindfulness.
Ritual White Sage with Lavender herb bundle
To perform a cleansing:
- Light the Sage: A bundle of dried white sage is usually lit, allowing it to catch fire briefly, then blown out to produce a steady, aromatic smoke.
- Directing the Smoke: Using a feather or hand, the smoke is gently fanned around the space, object, or person. Some people focus the smoke in specific areas, such as doorways or corners, where energy is thought to stagnate.
- Setting Intentions: Many people set positive intentions, offer gratitude, or say prayers while smudging to enhance the cleansings purpose.