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Before beginning the smudge, take a quiet moment to focus on your intention. It’s important to approach the ceremony with respect, humility, and a clear purpose.

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Select sacred medicines typically used in smudging: sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or tobacco. Each has unique spiritual significance and is used depending on the community and purpose.

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Step 3- Use a Shell, Bowl, or Fireproof Container

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Step 3- Use a Shell, Bowl, or Fireproof Container

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Place the medicine in a natural or fireproof container such as an abalone shell, clay bowl, or metal dish. This holds the burning herbs safely during the smudging.

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Use a match or wooden stick to gently light the herbs. Allow the flame to go out naturally so the medicine produces smoke, not fire.

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Use a feather or your hand to guide the smoke over your body. Move it over your head, eyes, ears, mouth, heart, arms, and feet—asking for clarity, truth, and grounding.

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Always begin by smudging yourself before offering the smudge to others or using it in a space. This clears your own energy and prepares you to share the ceremony.

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Step 7- Offer Smudge to Others Respectfully

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Step 7- Offer Smudge to Others Respectfully

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If others are present, offer them the smudge without pressure. Guide the smoke over them in a way that’s meaningful for them.

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Fan the smoke around the room or space, especially in corners, doorways, and windows. This helps remove negative energy and bring in good intentions.

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Once the smudging is complete, express gratitude to the medicines, the fire, and the spirits. Acknowledge their role in cleansing and healing.

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After the smudge, return the ashes to the earth by burying them or placing them outside. This honors the cycle of life and returns the medicine to nature.