Sage cleansing is the quickest way to clear out negative energy from the space. It is one of the oldest herbs for energy cleansing your home. Besides removing negative energy, sage is enhancing your intuition. This helps to relieve your worries, clear away negative thoughts and feelings and harmonize the body and mind.
Lavender has powers of protection and cleansing, brings a positive energy, opens the heart chakra and calms the mind. The smell of lavender is very pleasant and relaxing.
Smudges may help clear the air, scientists have observed that sage can clear up to 94 percent of airborne bacteria and disinfect the air. Also, when sage is burned, it releases negative ions, which is linked to putting people into a positive mood.
Smudging requires simple ingredients like matches, smudging herbs, and a smudging bowl. Before you start, remember to open a door or window, because the unwanted energy you are trying to clear must have a pathway to get out. First, light one end of your smudge, allowing it to catch fire and burn for several seconds. Then gently blow on the lit end - the smudge will begin to glow and smoke. Lay the smudge on a heatproof bowl to catch the ashes as it burns.