• Set Your Intention:
Before lighting the Palo Santo, set a clear intention for your practice. Whether it's purifying your space, promoting relaxation, or enhancing meditation, having a focused intention can make the ritual more meaningful.
• Light the Palo Santo:
Using a lighter or a candle, ignite one end of the Palo Santo stick, incense cone, or smudge bundle. Allow it to burn for a moment, and then blow out the flame, leaving a smoldering, aromatic ember.
• Smudge Your Space:
Walk around your space, moving the smoldering Palo Santo in a clockwise direction. Focus on corners, doorways, and areas where negative energy may linger. Visualize the smoke purifying and dispelling any unwanted energy.
• Enjoy the Aroma:
As the Palo Santo burns, you'll experience its pleasant, grounding aroma. Breathe deeply and let the fragrance calm your mind and spirit.
• Extinguish Safely:
When you're finished with your purification or relaxation ritual, carefully extinguish the Palo Santo by gently pressing the ember against a heat-resistant surface or smothering it in a bowl of sand.