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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Effectiveness of Sage v. Palo Santo v. Spray Sage

Q. Hi Lynn,

Does sage really cleanse the air in your home? I knew people used it and it was a tradition that came from Native Americans.  I recently read that it actually does purify the air and that it isn't just spiritual. Is that true?

https://houseofhealer.com/when-and-how-to-properly-sage/

https://www.lifehack.org/426156/science-says-burning-sage-can-clean-the-air-and-improve-your-health

If sage is a good thing, is there a certain kind to get and how do you do it? For example, I usually buy something called white sage, and they sell sage in kits with an abalone shell and a feather. It seems like a pleasant ritual.

Also, does sage spray work, or is that a gimmick?

Finally, I was also wondering about the properties of Palo Santo wood and if it is like sage or if it is different. I have been told it is more for bringing in good intentions rather than cleansing. I like it a little better than sage, since it has a sort of sweet smell.

Thank you!  

A.  This is a great set of questions and these are things I am very familiar with and use during clearing and cleansing practices.  It is possible to cleanse and clear a space with intention only, but using tools such as sage and palo santo does help strengthen the intent (or enhance your intent through action) of what you are doing.  I like to work with white sage and cedar when burning the sage because it creates a balance of feminine and masculine energy.  It isn't required, but creates a nice balance (and everything fundamentally works in balance).

I also see that aside from clearing a space or moving negative energy, sage does help to purify the air.  Just remember that a little goes a long way, so super smoking up your space may feel counter productive with regard to purification.

In looking at palo santo versus sage, they work similar in they strengthen what you are doing and palo santo can be an alternative to sage for those that are sensitive (I've met some people that cannot be around burning sage).  Even though both work I would agree that sage feels to move energy easier than palo santo.  Something with the smoke of sage feels to lift through the air easier and get into the tight spaces.   If using these items while meditating or manifesting, I see them being fairly equal.  

Spray sage feels to be much less effective.  It does help to focus an intent, but I don't see it creating a harmony or have the same energetic benefits.  

And that is all I have for this reading, but I'm happy to answer any questions below. (If anyone would like an energy clearing session, I do offer this service).  

Love and light, 
Lynn 

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9 comments:

  1. Smudging is such a great tool for clearing negative energy. I would love if we could collectively envision the Washington Monument as a giant column of smoking sage that's cleaning up that swamp!

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  2. Love your comments, Robert! 😂

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  3. This Friday May 6th, at 12 noon Eastern time, why don't we all visualize the Washington Monument as a giant smoking bunch of Sage that will cleanse all the corruption out of the US Capitol. If enough people focus on this it would work wonders!

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  4. Thank you so much <3 This was my question and I have learned more today than I knew before about sage, and how to use it or palo santo and how it works. Also thank you for the info on the spray, I always wondered if it worked as well. I appreciate you, Lynn! Also, I am with you, Robert - let's do it!

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  5. I use white sage and Palo Santo (in smoke form) to cleanse my home, but I use white sage in spray form to spray anything new coming into my home (homewares and clothing).

    I try not to buy secondhand clothing (because I'm very sensitive to other people's energy), but if I do buy something that's come from something brand new but has come from another person's home (e.g., via a marketplace site), then I smoke-smudge it, leave it outside for a bit, then spray it, and bring it inside.

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  6. The spray lacks the burning action which I think is an important element in the cleansing effect. The burning itself (turning solid plant matter into smoke) is symbolic of heavy energies transforming into lighter energies. This symbolism in itself helps focus the mind on the right intent.

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  7. @Robert: I love this idea. That is fantastic!

    @goldenrainbowasana: You are most welcome!

    @Blackbird: Great advice, thanks! Do you have a clothesline? You may want to hang your things outside for a day or two before bringing them in and see if that makes a difference (with regards to used stuff). Moonlight is amazing for clearing. Even used objects (not just clothes) can hold onto energies.

    @enlightened one: I totally resonate with this. Well said.

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  8. Hey Lynn, I just showed this to my sister and I found I had a new question. Which is the feminine, cedar or sage?
    Sage is so strong to me that it feels like it could be masculine, but maybe it’s the reverse.

    Was just curious about that. Also, can you just buy cedar like you would Palo santo wood?

    Thank you!

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