{"product_id":"blue-sage-smudge-stick-3-4","title":"Blue Sage Smudge Stick 3-4\"","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sage's soothing, relaxing smell can be used to aid meditation, or burned simply for enjoyment. It’s not as pungent as White Sage, and is more agreeable to some who find the strong scent of White Sage overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sage is widely used for cleansing and purification purposes, it provides spiritual strength and sometimes it is also used to remove malevolent spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Bundles may have variation in color and browning as drying process occurs. All natural sage products are placed in plastic bags for transportation. They are not intended to be kept in the plastic bags. To prevent mold please keep in room temperature, not in extreme temperatures and not in sealed packages. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to Use Your Smudge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe goal with smudging is not to have flames but smoke. It is the smoke that purifies and cleanses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo once it is lit, use your hand or breath to blow the flame out if it doesn't go out on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen wave the smoke around whatever it is you'd like to purify. A feather or group of feathers is a traditional way to do this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the smoke moves around and up to the sky, imagine releasing whatever is not in your best interests. Let it go on the smoke. The sacred smoke will take these energies back to the Source, where they will be transformed into positive energy again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can pray and sing for the cleansing that you desire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will want to keep a bowl of sand or earth nearby. When you are done smudging, bury the burning end completely . . . Check back to make sure it is completely out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bowl is also useful for tapping loose burning embers into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFire Safety\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince you are burning things, be sure to use a fire-safe cauldron or other device. Putting sand in the bottom is a good idea. Also be aware of flammables nearby. Cloth underneath, or in a dangling sleeve, for example, can ignite from the heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf smudging indoors, excessive smoke will set off a smoke detector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf smudging outdoors, be very careful in the dry season. A grass fire or forest fire is too much smudge for anyone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe aware that sparks do fall off, and can burn clothing, altar cloths, floors, etc. So use with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDo not leave candles, oil burners, charcoal disks or incense burning unattended. Always keep in a safe place away from flammable objects, children, and pets. Use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewitchessage.com\/products\/ceramic-plate-for-backflow-burners?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=1b6f4e114\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efire safe dish or plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to set \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewitchessage.com\/collections\/candles\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thewitchessage.com\/collections\/incense-burners\"\u003eburners\u003c\/a\u003e on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Witches Sage LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48176607133866,"sku":"BSW5","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/BlueSageSmudgeStick_tm.jpg?v=1775503286","url":"https:\/\/wiccancenter.com\/products\/blue-sage-smudge-stick-3-4","provider":"Wiccan Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}