Description
The Cleansing Effect of White Sage & Smudge Sticks
White sage was revered by Native Americans, among others, for its purifying effect; consequently, it was originally used frequently in various rituals. White sage is found primarily in California (USA). The leaves of this species are slightly harder than other sage varieties and are whitish in color. This sage species has a very strong scent and effect, is highly cleansing, and is used by Native Americans to "smudge" before and during ceremonies; hence the name Indian incense. In Native American tradition, the belief prevails that burning sage cleanses the Air, Spirit, and Thoughts. Native Americans still use sage today in their ceremonies and healing rites. White sage is used in the West for many purposes due to its strong cleansing effect! Together with, for example, an abalone shell (and a fan or feather) to complete the four elements: (* Shell = Water * Lighting = Fire * Smoke = Air * Sage = Earth), you can use White Sage yourself for spiritual cleansing of the Aura and Chakras, and to purify a space (house) of negative energy (entities), in preparation for meditation sessions, during illness, etc. First, cleanse the Aura / Chakras and then the corners of the room; subsequently, cleanse the entire space with the smoke of the white sage.
The shell (or in snails, also called the "snail shell") is an external skeleton (usually made of lime (calcite and/or aragonite) and other minerals, produced by a mollusk (phylum Mollusca). The shell provides the animal with stability and protects it from external influences such as predation, injury, dehydration, etc. The shell grows along with the mollusk throughout its life. The science that studies all aspects of mollusks is called malacology. A branch of malacology that deals exclusively with the shell is called conchology. In the past, it was wrongly believed that malacology did not deal with the shell, and some people made a very clear distinction between malacology and conchology. In current practice, the terms are often used interchangeably and are more or less considered synonyms. Shells can be used to pave a walkway, which is then sometimes called a "shell path." Shells can also be burned to make shell lime, which was often used as a building material in the past instead of cement.
