Happy New Year

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to 2019! I hope your 2018 was filled  with accomplishments and changes that brought you to better spaces and places. 
 

The excitement of the new year glimmers in our eyes as the enthusiasm of our new goals and intentions are set. A little doubt may creep in wondering if things will go as desired this year.

Helping you to clear last year's energy will definitely help you emotionally and on a subconscious level. Release the energy from last year that no longer serves a purpose. Clear it out of every part of your home, office, vehicle and attitude.

Clearing mental and physical clutter are the first steps in developing a habit of clarity with your intentions. Smudging is a time honored modality that allows the plant kingdom to gently align your desires and weave them through your material and spiritual lifestyle.

HISTORY, MYTH, FOLKLORE:

 Tradition requests that your final smudging of 2018 be done at what is referred to as the magical or witching hour of midnight. The most mystical  times of our 24 hours are midnight, midday and the 2 twilights: dawn and dusk.

I have found that these are the most fascinating times to join in generations of synchronized and time honored events or rituals of setting intentions and releasing prayers. However, there is another time that suits everyone  the best. That time is when your heart and mind are synchronized with an expansion of the heart chakra while the holiness of the spirit chakra is filled with inspiration. In other words, when spirit speaks to you and tells you "it is time", then the time is right.

Your Intention 

The most important part of your ceremony for New Years' Eve is to decide on your main intention. Is it to clear negative or stagnant energy or is it more complex? This is a wonderful time to sit in a quiet space to reflect on what your desired emotions you would like to feel for 2019. then you can clear those emotional blocks from 2018 to make space for more positive influences and feelings in 2019.  

Just keep in mind that this will require maintenance smudging throughout the year. So choose your Mantra or Thematic Phrase for 2019. Keep them always in your view and in your mind.

Choose Your Time and Place to Begin

Have your tools ready around 10 minutes before Midnight on New Years' Eve. Open a few windows and doors for ventilation and to allow for the release energy that is not serving you any longer.

Sit in quiet meditation for at least 5 minutes before smudging. .

Starting at the busiest door of your home is the most common place to begin. 

Light your chosen  smudge bundle (there are a few tips below to help you decide on the bundle). Follow the tips below on lighting your bundle. Say a prayer or affirmation that matches your intentions.

Moving Through Your Home

Traditionally you will move counter-clock-wise to release blocked, stagnant or negative energy. Moving Clockwise is to attract positive energy.  New Year's Eve is usually dedicated to clearing so if you feel compelled to follow ancient traditions then begin walking through your home counter-clock-wise. 

Fan the smoke gently with a feather fan to ensure the smoke fills the corners. And make sure you sage each room, finally returning to your beginning location.

Say a Prayer of completion with sincerest gratitude. Extiguish your sage in a container of sand.
 

SHOP FOR SAGE IN THE STUDIO 

Smudging is an important step in setting your space to hold uplifting and happy vibrations. The environment where you spend your time has a profound affect on your inner life, your emotions. 

I use to smudge my salon with white sage every Friday evening after closing. It wasn't necessarily because of negative energy, for me, it was more to calm the energetic pace of the studio. A time to reset and replenish the ambiance of the space.

This lovely collection of mini-bundles, sometimes referred to as baby bundles, is the perfect size for you to try different bundles for their energetic properties. You may want to keep one at your meditation station, altar, bathroom, or office. I even set up a special discounted price for you if would like to experience all 3 baby bundles. Just choose your intention and select from the drop down menu.

CEDAR

Cedar stabilizes energies that are out of balance with dignity and grace. It releases the power of  strength and endurance into your space while peacefully  harmonizing the energy. This lovely plant matter helps you to connect to the wisdom of your ancestral energy and elders.

DESERT SAGE

Desert Sage is fantastic for assisting in your spiritual and intuitive development while emitting its purifying properties. This is a perfect choice to prepare yourself for intuitive work and meditation.

PALO SANTO

Palo Santo is considered a holy wood. It has a softer and more gentle burn the some of the sages. It is used to promote deep healing of the body. It clears negative energy from a home especially after an illness.

WHITE SAGE

White Sage has been used for hundreds of years to cleanse negative energy from the home. It has also been used to clear germs from the rooms of the ill. Sage is most commonly used now to create Sacred Space for meditative practices and to raise the vibrational rate of an area. It can also be used to help cleanse your  auric field.

USING YOUR SMUDGE BUNDLES

Be sure to store your smudging herbs, spices and plant matter in a dry place protected from direct sunlight.

When ready to use be respectful and use caution when burning your bundles. Light the tip of the bundle from a candle or lighter. I prefer a candle (simply because I usually end up burning myself with a lighter, oops). Lightly blow the flames out, allowing the bundle to smolder.

Burn on a fireproof surface and watch closely to prevent falling embers as you gently fan the smoke. Use in a partially ventilated area. Take into consideration any allergies to plant matter you may have and avoid their use.

Sending you wishes for a Happy New Year. May it be filled with peace, prosperity and happiness! ~ Patrina~

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