Palo Santo also known as "Holy Wood", Palo santo is a sacred South American holy wood known to promote joy, reduce stress, enhance clarity and cleanse your space of negative energies, bringing a spiritual calm to your surroundings. Utilised by Indigenous Amazonian and Andean healers in sacred rituals for purification, attracting positive energy, and nurturing peace. Palo Santo sticks are sustainably sourced from Peru. Each stick is harvested responsibly to preserve the sacredness of this revered wood.
Aroma: Wood, Pine, Mint, Lemon, Fireplace and Sweet.
How To Use
What You Need:
- Palo Santo stick
- A fireproof dish or bowl (such as an abalone shell, ceramic dish, or glass bowl)
- A lighter or matches
Step 1: Preparation
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Choose Your Space: Select a space where you can safely burn the Palo Santo stick. Ensure there are no flammable materials nearby.
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Open Windows: Open a window or door to allow the negative energy to leave the space and fresh air to enter.
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Set Your Intention: Take a moment to set a clear intention for your smudging ritual. This could be to cleanse negative energy, invite positive vibes, or promote relaxation and healing.
Step 2: Lighting the Palo Santo Stick
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Hold the Stick: Hold the Palo Santo stick at one end, keeping the other end at a 45-degree angle, pointing downward.
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Light the End: Use a lighter or match to light the tip of the Palo Santo stick. Let it catch fire and allow it to burn for about 30 seconds to one minute.
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Blow Out the Flame: Gently blow out the flame so that the stick smolders and produces a fragrant smoke. The tip should glow red, and a steady stream of smoke should rise.
Step 3: Smudging Your Space
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Walk Around the Space: Holding the Palo Santo stick over a fireproof dish to catch any ash, walk slowly around the space you wish to cleanse. Move clockwise around the room, paying special attention to corners, doorways, and windows where energy tends to stagnate.
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Guide the Smoke: Use your hand or a feather to guide the smoke into the areas you want to cleanse. Gently waft the smoke throughout the space.
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Recite a Mantra or Prayer: As you move through the space, you may wish to recite a mantra, prayer, or affirmation that aligns with your intention.
Step 4: Smudging Objects
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Hold the Object: Hold the object you wish to cleanse in the smoke. This could be a crystal, piece of jewelry, or any other personal item.
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Pass Through the Smoke: Pass the object through the smoke several times, ensuring it is thoroughly enveloped.
Step 5: Smudging Yourself or Others
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Waft Smoke: To cleanse yourself or another person, waft the smoke around the body, starting from the feet and moving upward towards the head.
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Set an Intention: While doing this, set an intention for purification and protection.
Step 6: Extinguishing the Palo Santo Stick
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Press into Dish: Once you have finished smudging, gently press the Palo Santo stick into the fireproof dish to extinguish the embers.
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Ensure it is Out: Ensure the stick is completely out and not burning before storing it. You may need to press it into sand or dirt to fully extinguish it.
Safety Tips
- Always stay present and mindful when using a Palo Santo stick.
- Keep water nearby in case of emergencies.
- Never leave a burning Palo Santo stick unattended.
- Store your Palo Santo sticks in a cool, dry place.
