Smudge is herbs, usually rolled, dried and bound to create a stick, that is burned. The smoke is used to “wash” the body, cleansing it from any unwanted energies or entities.
This procedure was shared with me by a Cherokee friend, Bird Clan. I was given permission to share it with you. She taught me that there are seven directions, the four cardinal directions, East, North, West, South, as well as Above, Below and Within. Here is her way of cleansing and protecting.
Using any kind of sage, get it smoking well.
Wash hands in smoke seven times.
Wash your face seven times by cupping the smoke in your hands and bringing it up to your face.
Bring the cupped smoke over your head, rubbing it in your hair seven times.
Raising your hands up like a tree, palms down, one time use the smoke to “wash” under both of…
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