SMUDGING

Start by opening a window or door enough to get a slight breeze. This will help with smoke and allowing negative energy to leave.

You should be able to burn your sage stick as is - however if you have difficulties keeping it lit you can untie and loosen it.

Begin by lighting your smudge stick for about 15-30 seconds while holding the flame to the tip of your smudge stick. Rotate it slowly to generate a nice smoldering ember. You can also blow on the ember in 1 second intervals to maintain it and remember - USE CAUTION. Always blow out any flame prior to beginning your ceremony. (if you are new - it will be easier as you get more practice) Use the Abalone shell in your kit to hold the smudge stick or loose sage for catching the ashes, and the feather to assist with keeping it smoldering and direction of smoke.

When smudging, start in any room or area furthest from the exit. Waft the smoke around the room high to low and back and forth with the feather making your way to the exit. Continue this until you have done your entire area.