Salvia Pachyphylla otherwise known as Blue sage, Mountain Desert Sage is a perennial shrub and a hardy bush native to California, Nevada, and Arizona. It is named for its abundant blue flowers but the leaves also have a blueish cast. It has very thin leaves and a fragrance that is both herbaceous and floral which is very similar to Lavender. In California, it grows between 5,000 to 10,000 ft (1,500 to 3,000 m) elevation on dry rocky slopes, blooming from July to September. . It reaches 1 to 2 ft (0. 30 to 0. 61 m) high, with blue-violet flowers, rarely rose, growing in dense clusters. It is widespread in cultivation.
Blue Sage is also known as “Grandmother Sage”. It is used for cleansing, purification, healing and preparation for magical or divination work. Blue sage is not as pungent as White Sage. The scent of Blue Sage is softer making it an beautiful smudging tool for home clearings.
It is soothing and relaxing and can be used to aid in meditation or burned simply for enjoyment. It provided spiritual strength and is sometimes used during exorcism rituals to help remove malevolent spirits.
Blue Sage is used deeply rooted in our Native American history. They use sage for healing, cleansing and to remove negative energies. Historically, medicine people used Blue Sage to cleanse people who were ill to bring their physical health back to a place of strength and to balance the soul.
The use of sage to cleanse a home is deeply rooted in Native American history. They used sage for many purposes, including healing, energy cleansing, to remove negative energy and ritual ceremonies. Historically, medicine people used sage cleansing on people who were ill, to bring them back from the negative space where their body and soul resided at that point. Today, Native Americans use it in sage cleansing ceremonies for those who are seeking balance and pure thoughts.
Purpose of Smudging
Balance/Upliftment/Self-Empowerment
Cleansing/Protection
Attracting positive energies
Letting go of negative energies
To create and enhance positive energy
Creating spaces for healing and manifestation
How to Burn Blue Sage
Burn your Sage stick and let the smoke permeate and cleanse. You can also waft the smoke around the space with the feather so that the smoke cleanses the entire room. When you are done snuff out the fire against an abalone shell or cast iron bowl or abalone shell and save for later use.
Ensure that a smudge stick is COMPLETELY put out before leaving the area unattended
Burning Instructions: Light the wand from the top end and place the burning wand on a safe surface.
Keep out of reach of children, animals and flammable material.
Setting Your Intention
While you are saging your room or your jewelry keep a strong and focused intention in mind.
Cleansing Your Gem Stones and Jewelry-Your gemstones will work best when they are cleared and cleansed. Cleanse and activate them often!
Cleansing Your Jewelry
Steadily hold your jewelry in the smoke of a burning Blue Sage stick until your piece becomes still.
