I use Garden Sage in this video. White Sage is over harvested and is used in closed practices. Smudging is a closed practice, however, smoke cleansing is not. When I filmed this, I didn't do enough research about all of this and I sincerely apologize. These bundles/sticks I have made in this video are all herbs from my personal garden and are what I use to smoke cleanse.
Namaste Wicked Moonlight, thank you for this lovely video, can't believe I've not done this yet. This is one thing I've learned about my spiritual journey is the simple things that the universe throws at you are all that really matters. ❤️🙏
I don't really understand the problem with growing your own white sage personally, but I never really have except when I get it from an indigenous seller.
Something I learned about tying my sticks is to use a wet paper towel, the make a size is perfect. Just wet it and roll up your herbs tightly as if you're rolling a doobie. Let it sit over night to dry and when you come back, the roll will be perfect and all you have to do is tie it up. I use a lot of different things in my smudge sticks. Fig bark is great and so are the leaves. Mexican sycamore has a wonderful smell from the leaves. When it is this time of year they are really nice and flexible so don't dry them first. They make a perfect way to roll up your herbs. Sage, thyme, basil are all good but check with other fragrances in the wild and test them first before burning. Some people say that mint burns with a bad smell I don't know that for sure but I'm testing.
You’re adorable like an actual real person... *rare these days* haha thank you for this! Love your personality! So simple and easy to follow thanks girl!
Me too!! Those same exact herbs, lol. I have a few others too but I’m not sure I’ll put them in a bundle. It’s really empowering to grow your own supplies! :)
Oh, I’m so looking forward to doing this! I’ve got sage, rosemary and lavender growing for just this reason! Thank you for an easy to follow video on how to do this. 💖
We in Palestine use sage in tea .. we do tea normally then we put green or dry sage leaves in the cups and pour tea over it ... We drink this as a daily basic habit specially in winter ..it is sooo delicious. Try it out.
Thank you for this! I am a starter witch and it helped me out a lot even when it does look a bit wonky I think I will get the hang of it :D P.S. Your voice is so calming!
Love the natural tutorial, it was you, felt welcoming. I have always wanted to get into smudging. Thank you for explaining how to save money and do it at home. 👍🙏namaste
Thank you for this tutorial! However I’m glad you used kitchen sage as white sage is very sacred to Indigenous peoples and it is going endangered because of our excessive usage of it!
@@kaelaoglesby6002 lol dude if somone pretends to be offended because you want to do something in prayer of nature then you shouldnt be worried about what they think to begin with. Theres nothing wrong with incorporating what other cultures did or do in your own life. nature is for all humans not for certain humans
Kaela Oglesby hmmmm. We burn cedar all the time! And we are European. Since when do only native North American people get to burn cedar? That’s slightly funny!
flowerdiva18 smudging is a sacred native practice that was created and used by indigenous people. wether you think it’s offensive or not doesn’t matter if someone who’s actually PART of the culture says so. just because you choose to do something that’s offensive anyway doesn’t mean it’s suddenly not offensive
Thank for sharing! I have an over grown sage plant I harvested some of the leaves today. I will be making some of these and sending them to friends and family.
I was lucky to find a small planter of white sage in the herb section in the grocery store of all places. Planned it in my garden in the spring and it grew like crazy and spread everywhere. Also with my mint which are all perennial and a huge section of just lavender. I did my first bundle yesterday the first one I was fumbling with the string but after that it was a breeze I made four beautiful bundles with lavender and the white sage. The only twine I could find with very thin burlap twine I'm wondering how that's going to turn out burning it. I have it hanging up to dry I'm wondering how long it takes to completely dry out and will the bundles become smaller after dried. I had such a good time doing it, they were made with love. 🌱♥️💚
I have a wonderful mullein plant. I know burning it is good for the lungs. I'm going to make some bundles and have them ready for the winter colds. Thank you for showing how to do this.
I’m doing the exact same thing right now! Also making tea and ear drops for winter, that’s what lead me to this video because I wanted to make smudge sticks with my mullein plant, good luck 😉✌🏻
Thanks. I’m growing white sage and just wanted a little guidance before making bundles. This is perfect. White sage seeds available through strictly medicinal seeds -responsibly grown/harvested
Thank you so much! This was so helpful! Me and mamma got the same type of sage in our lil garden! I didn’t even know that sage can be different, and you just explained it all! Now I can make these cute bundles myself! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼❤️🥰🥰🥰
My dad made a herb stone circle garden with a load of sage. I've always wanted to try making some sage smudging sticks. I've considered adding in some local mint too. (it only grows here on our farm, everyone who's tried grit elsewhere has not succeeded, but it makes wonderful mint tea, so I'm happy to have it!) Thanks for the video. I'll be suggesting that me and my girlfriend make these via our Sunday video dates after being separated by covid for the last 14 weeks, this'll be a fun and useful craft to do. Thank you, stay safe
Thank you so much, this is so helpful! I started growing several herbs in my garden recently, including sage for this exact purpose :) I also have some rosemary, that seems like I would make a heavenly smell! Also, I appreciate you mentioning in the comments the issues about using white sage. I know not everyone is responding well to it, but I think it’s worth knowing. One of my good friends is fully Native American and there’s such a collective wound for her people that for decades, they were persecuted for burning sage and other beliefs and traditions of her people’s, but now that it’s trendy, it’s getting dangerously close to extinction from over-harvesting. I didn’t know about it until recently too, but that’s part of what inspired me to plant sage of my own! It’s just culinary sage, but I still feel better about using stuff that I’ve grown. You can just saturate it in intention from the moment you get it! :)
Just did it, I'd been thinking about it for a while but couldn't figure out how to wrap and tie everything, thank you so much! Hope my little bundle will dry and burn nicely 😊
Wow thank you for showing me. I have always been spiritually and take it very honorably. I also help others.❤ Love and light I think your pretty awesome I sub so cant wait to see your vids❤❤
What about pineapple sage? I heard it’s culinary and salvia. Would that be good to use in a bundle? I have pineapple sage, roses, rosemary, mint, and chocolate mint I plan to harvest soon to make bundles. Thank you for your great video!
I absolutely loved this video... I made a smudge stick along with you, and you made me laugh so hard with your brain farts😜😂!! Your are super funny and sweet😊 thank you so much ❤️ Namaste 🤟
Your video showing how to wrap with twine makes a lot more sense than the other videos, where people flop the plants over, back and forth, for every crisscross they make. Lot of flopping going on!
I absolutely love sage. Though I’ve tried to dry it before, and it smells “grassy”. Not sure why. I just bunched it and hung it. 🤷♀️ Going to try this method and see.
When spring appears, I'll be planting culinary sage, rosemary, and lavender for smudge sticks and for the kitchen. I'll also plant other herbs and get my vegetables at the market.
I haven't yet Sage is ready I have saved your video so I can watch it a couple more times. Thank you for taking the time to do this video was very helpful
@@WickedMoonlight1 Do you hang them indoors or outdoors in the shade to dry, and about how long does a bundle take to dry? My rosemary bundle is 10 inches long.
I was just given alot of culinary sage so instantly I thought of drying them out as burning so thankyou for the tutorial 😊 new subscriber and new to the witchy arts 😊🤘
I'm not going to lie, the tying part messed me up and I had to recruit a little help to find out I messed it up. Lol My lavender was eaten up by the leaves, but in the end made it. Lol Thank you for your help.
Love this! I’ve recently started learning about different sages, sacred herbs, and other variations of bundles. What would you say is a good estimate of time for the drying process?
Nice video. I was wondering if I tie my bundles right - made first ones just yesterday, now I know I need to go back with my twine. Hope they won't fall apart while burning :)
I picked my sage leaves, then fell asleep, next few days I was sick - too sick to make bundles, & then when I was ok again & went back to make my sage bundles, some of sage leaves dried up curled & went a bit yellow or brown. Can I still use them? It’s my first time using sage like this & making smudge sticks.
we just got fresh organic sage from the local csa we have and I tried this method. It looks to beautiful and I'm excited to see how it goes. It smells amazing! My first try. Let's see =)
I'll have to try doing these! Because where I live all the stores with cleansing sticks only have white sage ones, and I do not wanna use those since Im not part of indigenous culture. (friendly reminder if ure not indigenous please consider different type of sage for cultural appropriation and overharvesting of white sage) And making your own is much cheaper and you can put your own energy into them! and you can choose which herbs you put into them. Also do you always use fresh herbs and then let them dry? And when you're done with it, do you just spray it with water to put it out?
I use Garden Sage in this video. White Sage is over harvested and is used in closed practices. Smudging is a closed practice, however, smoke cleansing is not. When I filmed this, I didn't do enough research about all of this and I sincerely apologize. These bundles/sticks I have made in this video are all herbs from my personal garden and are what I use to smoke cleanse.
Namaste Wicked Moonlight, thank you for this lovely video, can't believe I've not done this yet. This is one thing I've learned about my spiritual journey is the simple things that the universe throws at you are all that really matters. ❤️🙏
Could I get the fresh sage and stuff from say a supermarket produce section and dry it the same if I can't find a plant to use?
Is colored embroidery thread ok to burn. Thanks for the instructions !!
@@missysoaps7509 just beware of a fire as always but even more with colored bundling thread make sure it's cotton based because of the extra chemicals
I don't really understand the problem with growing your own white sage personally, but I never really have except when I get it from an indigenous seller.
did a small test bundle with bay and eucalyptus leaves and the result was a calm.
awesome!
Be careful burning eucalyptus leaves! They tend to burn hot and fast and to crack. I often use them as firestarters for this, so be careful!
I always burn sage but my mom thinks I’m smoking at home🥺 I don’t know what to do now because I would NEVER smoke...
@@sophiamarie6939 i would show her your smudging stick , everything is gonna be alright babes
Something I learned about tying my sticks is to use a wet paper towel, the make a size is perfect. Just wet it and roll up your herbs tightly as if you're rolling a doobie. Let it sit over night to dry and when you come back, the roll will be perfect and all you have to do is tie it up.
I use a lot of different things in my smudge sticks. Fig bark is great and so are the leaves. Mexican sycamore has a wonderful smell from the leaves. When it is this time of year they are really nice and flexible so don't dry them first. They make a perfect way to roll up your herbs.
Sage, thyme, basil are all good but check with other fragrances in the wild and test them first before burning. Some people say that mint burns with a bad smell I don't know that for sure but I'm testing.
I tried oregano just now and it smelt awful.. so agreed.
Awesome tip thank you so glad I saw this comment that’s perfect sense to roll tight in wet paper towel
That’s a great idea!! Seems like a thin towel ought to work as well, right? As long as I didn’t make it to wet with too many layers?
This comment (TIP) is better then the video shown... thank you!!!
like a doobie? my brother you’re speaking my language
Growing sage for the first time this year, and it just occurred to me that I could make my own bundles! Thanks for teaching me!! 🥰
You’re adorable like an actual real person... *rare these days* haha thank you for this! Love your personality! So simple and easy to follow thanks girl!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I'm glad I could help!
I thought the same thing! I love how real she is! It’s so refreshing
Just found out how to make my own incense and now this beautiful work blessed be
Awesome!!! I’m growing sage now along with rosemary and some other herbs and flowers and I’m looking forward to making my own. I can not wait!!!! ❤️❤️
Yay! Let me know how it works out!
Wicked Moonlight I absolutely will. 😍😍
sound like a great idea! I love the smell of rosemary
Me too!! Those same exact herbs, lol. I have a few others too but I’m not sure I’ll put them in a bundle. It’s really empowering to grow your own supplies! :)
Oh, I’m so looking forward to doing this! I’ve got sage, rosemary and lavender growing for just this reason! Thank you for an easy to follow video on how to do this. 💖
Let me know how it goes! ❤
I sure will! Need to get some cotton twine.
I’m literally planning on making a Sage, Rosemary and Lavender bundle as I have those in my garden too! Hope it smells as nice as I’m imagining
We in Palestine use sage in tea .. we do tea normally then we put green or dry sage leaves in the cups and pour tea over it ... We drink this as a daily basic habit specially in winter ..it is sooo delicious. Try it out.
Fascinating. Thank you.
This helped me. I made tiny smudge sticks. Lol
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Thank you for this! I am a starter witch and it helped me out a lot even when it does look a bit wonky I think I will get the hang of it :D P.S. Your voice is so calming!
Thank you so much! Wonky just means extra character 😉
Thank you for this easy tutorial. Just made one now with rosemary, and a bit of sage and lavender.
I’ve made sage sticks with green culinary sage, rosemary, thyme and a rose bud in the center top. Thanks for sharing your method.
This was wonderful! I've trying to find ways to use up the vast amounts of sage growing in my garden! This is perfect!
Lol, you could sell extra ones if you have tons and tons of it! :)
This is a lovely, natural tutorial. Thank you 💕
YES, love how you used culinary sage instead of white sage!! I absolutely hate when I see white sage bundle sticks online or in metaphysical shops. :(
why?
??? Why is that
@@herusaauset2275 probably because she feels it belongs to certain ppl or people with certain beliefs 🙄
@@alexisd8190 😐
Mhm why ?
This very smart lady suggested sage bundling this video has sparked an interest. I will try this .❤ thanks for your video.
Love the natural tutorial, it was you, felt welcoming. I have always wanted to get into smudging. Thank you for explaining how to save money and do it at home. 👍🙏namaste
Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you for this tutorial! However I’m glad you used kitchen sage as white sage is very sacred to Indigenous peoples and it is going endangered because of our excessive usage of it!
Hello! Do you know if burning cedar is only for indigenous people as well? I want to make some but I don’t want to offend anyone.
Kaela Oglesby I am not Indigenous myself, but as far as I know its solely white sage and palo santo!
@@kaelaoglesby6002 lol dude if somone pretends to be offended because you want to do something in prayer of nature then you shouldnt be worried about what they think to begin with. Theres nothing wrong with incorporating what other cultures did or do in your own life. nature is for all humans not for certain humans
Kaela Oglesby hmmmm. We burn cedar all the time! And we are European. Since when do only native North American people get to burn cedar? That’s slightly funny!
flowerdiva18 smudging is a sacred native practice that was created and used by indigenous people. wether you think it’s offensive or not doesn’t matter if someone who’s actually PART of the culture says so. just because you choose to do something that’s offensive anyway doesn’t mean it’s suddenly not offensive
Very cool, I'm growing 'Pineapple' sage. Looking forward to giving this a go.
I made my first smudge kit today, thank you so much❤️
Thank for sharing! I have an over grown sage plant I harvested some of the leaves today. I will be making some of these and sending them to friends and family.
I was lucky to find a small planter of white sage in the herb section in the grocery store of all places. Planned it in my garden in the spring and it grew like crazy and spread everywhere. Also with my mint which are all perennial and a huge section of just lavender. I did my first bundle yesterday the first one I was fumbling with the string but after that it was a breeze I made four beautiful bundles with lavender and the white sage. The only twine I could find with very thin burlap twine I'm wondering how that's going to turn out burning it. I have it hanging up to dry I'm wondering how long it takes to completely dry out and will the bundles become smaller after dried.
I had such a good time doing it, they were made with love. 🌱♥️💚
Plant rosemary at your front door also
Thank you, I am certainly going to try this 👍😉🇮🇪🍀
This spring when I can get an herb garden going, I want to make "Scarborough Fair" bundles. Can't wait to try them.
I have a wonderful mullein plant. I know burning it is good for the lungs. I'm going to make some bundles and have them ready for the winter colds. Thank you for showing how to do this.
I’m doing the exact same thing right now! Also making tea and ear drops for winter, that’s what lead me to this video because I wanted to make smudge sticks with my mullein plant, good luck 😉✌🏻
Thanks. I’m growing white sage and just wanted a little guidance before making bundles. This is perfect.
White sage seeds available through strictly medicinal seeds -responsibly grown/harvested
Hank you. I battled before with the tying. This is so much easier.
Thank you so much! This was so helpful! Me and mamma got the same type of sage in our lil garden! I didn’t even know that sage can be different, and you just explained it all! Now I can make these cute bundles myself! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼❤️🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for your tutorial .looking forward to burning sage in my home for first time.
My dad made a herb stone circle garden with a load of sage. I've always wanted to try making some sage smudging sticks. I've considered adding in some local mint too. (it only grows here on our farm, everyone who's tried grit elsewhere has not succeeded, but it makes wonderful mint tea, so I'm happy to have it!)
Thanks for the video. I'll be suggesting that me and my girlfriend make these via our Sunday video dates after being separated by covid for the last 14 weeks, this'll be a fun and useful craft to do.
Thank you, stay safe
I can’t grow chives. I bet he can
I will be trying this in a couple weeks I have a bushel of sage. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Thank you so much. I needed this right now. I am off to the garden to pick my sage.
Thank you so much, this is so helpful! I started growing several herbs in my garden recently, including sage for this exact purpose :) I also have some rosemary, that seems like I would make a heavenly smell!
Also, I appreciate you mentioning in the comments the issues about using white sage. I know not everyone is responding well to it, but I think it’s worth knowing. One of my good friends is fully Native American and there’s such a collective wound for her people that for decades, they were persecuted for burning sage and other beliefs and traditions of her people’s, but now that it’s trendy, it’s getting dangerously close to extinction from over-harvesting. I didn’t know about it until recently too, but that’s part of what inspired me to plant sage of my own! It’s just culinary sage, but I still feel better about using stuff that I’ve grown. You can just saturate it in intention from the moment you get it! :)
Rosemary plant at your front door for protection
thank you looking forward to watching more videos
just some fenangallin 😆 thank you for the vids 🙌🏻
😮 Nice and easy 😊 Thank you
love that ring. I have one just like it.
Thank you, the tutorial and ideas was very helpful.
I never considered using cotton. Thanks for the vid🌱
You're so welcome!
Just did it, I'd been thinking about it for a while but couldn't figure out how to wrap and tie everything, thank you so much! Hope my little bundle will dry and burn nicely 😊
Yay! Enjoy! ❤
Wow thank you for showing me. I have always been spiritually and take it very honorably. I also help others.❤ Love and light I think your pretty awesome I sub so cant wait to see your vids❤❤
Thank You for your sacred love!!! = ))))).
Your bundle sticks are so nice. Wish I could smell them 🌱
Excited to try this! Thank You!
I grow sage at home so going to give this a go. Thank you. 😊
I have soooo much safe in my back yard. I've always burned incense but never safe. Excited to try this
Thank you, I made my first smudge stick, following your your tutorial, 🪴💛
Appreciate you soooooo much!!! Love your videos!! Thank you!!
What about pineapple sage? I heard it’s culinary and salvia. Would that be good to use in a bundle? I have pineapple sage, roses, rosemary, mint, and chocolate mint I plan to harvest soon to make bundles. Thank you for your great video!
I absolutely loved this video... I made a smudge stick along with you, and you made me laugh so hard with your brain farts😜😂!! Your are super funny and sweet😊 thank you so much ❤️ Namaste 🤟
Oh my gosh you are so sweet! Thank you! ❤❤
Your video showing how to wrap with twine makes a lot more sense than the other videos, where people flop the plants over, back and forth, for every crisscross they make. Lot of flopping going on!
Oh thank you so much! Glad I could help!
This is awesome, thank you! ☺️
Thank you for making this video for us.
LOVE your rings you have on!
I absolutely love sage. Though I’ve tried to dry it before, and it smells “grassy”. Not sure why. I just bunched it and hung it. 🤷♀️ Going to try this method and see.
When spring appears, I'll be planting culinary sage, rosemary, and lavender for smudge sticks and for the kitchen. I'll also plant other herbs and get my vegetables at the market.
I haven't yet Sage is ready I have saved your video so I can watch it a couple more times. Thank you for taking the time to do this video was very helpful
Thanks I have my first sage !! 💜🖤
Love this!!! Thank you!
Awesome thank you so much for this video. All i was finding were people drying for food. This is my first year growing and making my own bundles.
Following your directions, it was very easy to make a rosemary bundle today! Thanks!
Oh yay! I'm so so glad! And you are so welcome! ❤
@@WickedMoonlight1 Do you hang them indoors or outdoors in the shade to dry, and about how long does a bundle take to dry? My rosemary bundle is 10 inches long.
Just about to try, thank you for the help and advice xx
Yes so easy to follow. Thank you!! your hand jewelry cute
Thank you so much!
I’m excited. I wonder how long it will take me to dry them out !!
Cheers for this :D
Thanks for the video loved it
Just picked Russian sage and I'm excited to do this!
Err, I would research that first before you go burning Russian sage. It’s different from culinary sage and I don’t know how safe it is!
I was just given alot of culinary sage so instantly I thought of drying them out as burning so thankyou for the tutorial 😊 new subscriber and new to the witchy arts 😊🤘
thank you for sharing your great
hi, amazing turorial i just have a question : can u dry the leaves/herbs before creating the stick or is it not preferable
You can, but you have to be super delicate with it because the leaves can crush easily.
I'm not going to lie, the tying part messed me up and I had to recruit a little help to find out I messed it up. Lol My lavender was eaten up by the leaves, but in the end made it. Lol Thank you for your help.
Love this! I’ve recently started learning about different sages, sacred herbs, and other variations of bundles. What would you say is a good estimate of time for the drying process?
Following
Plant rosemary at your front door
Enjoyed your video! I am going to try this!
can I use dried and fresh lemon grass leaves to burn??
i am pretty sure you can burn anything that isn't toxic.
Thanks fam☀️
I have a plot full of white sage. Have harvested it and am needing to make smudge sticks with it
Nice video. I was wondering if I tie my bundles right - made first ones just yesterday, now I know I need to go back with my twine. Hope they won't fall apart while burning :)
I picked my sage leaves, then fell asleep, next few days I was sick - too sick to make bundles, & then when I was ok again & went back to make my sage bundles, some of sage leaves dried up curled & went a bit yellow or brown. Can I still use them? It’s my first time using sage like this & making smudge sticks.
Great video thank you! I have grown 4 types of sage this year i will try that!
Just the vid I was looking for - I’m going to try it with pineapple sage & lavender. Thanks!
You made this super easy. Thank you so very much!
Youre so very welcome
Thank you! Your super awesome! I just made some with a few Australian native plants 🌿 great work!
Thank you! That's so great! ❤
Thank you now to my garden. Be well.
Thank you for this video! I’m looking forward to making my sage bundles.
Thank you!! Just for future reference, it's "AT" your disposal. 🙏 Many blessings
we just got fresh organic sage from the local csa we have and I tried this method. It looks to beautiful and I'm excited to see how it goes. It smells amazing! My first try. Let's see =)
I'll have to try doing these! Because where I live all the stores with cleansing sticks only have white sage ones, and I do not wanna use those since Im not part of indigenous culture. (friendly reminder if ure not indigenous please consider different type of sage for cultural appropriation and overharvesting of white sage)
And making your own is much cheaper and you can put your own energy into them! and you can choose which herbs you put into them.
Also do you always use fresh herbs and then let them dry?
And when you're done with it, do you just spray it with water to put it out?
Thank you for sharing this video on RUclips . I was just wondered if wild sage is suitable for burning.
Awesome.Thank You so much !! Very interesting!! Excited to try this !!Much love an light joy to you !!
Thank you! Come back and let me know how it went! ❤
Thank you!😘😊
How long should we dry it out before using as smudge stick please? Also do we leave it out doors to dry out ?
I love making smudges! And I love all of your videos.
This video was so useful.
How long should I wait for the smudge sticks to dry before I burn them? I used fresh sage for making these.
You could use colored cotton embroidery thread to tie and bind your sage or other smudge sticks.
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Is there a risk of mold drying it in a whole bundle like that?
I don't think it will mold if you keep it in a dry area
Depends on the humidity in your area
Awesome video. Always wanted to make my own
Its super easy!
Are you able to put it in the oven when it’s all wrapped to dry it out? ( I know I’m super impatient lol)
I havent tried that so I'm not sure. If you're going to try it, please be cautious ❤
Love it! Thank you, thank you, Thank you! Liz Gray from Canada
You mentioned your drying area would you suggest drying them inside or outside?