Benefits of Sage

Sage is often used in ritual for cleansing a space in which to do spiritual work. Sage has long been used to cleanse negative energies from both the space around and space within the person using it. Sage is also believed to help heal our bodies from depression. When using essential oil in a diffuser it can be uplifting and balancing.

Sage is traditionally used by smudging. Smudging is taking a bundle of leaves and stems and allowing the bundle to burn slightly then extinguishing it and allowing it to smoke or smolder. Passing it around the space where the ritual will be performed or over one's body.

So, you have smudged your sacred space with sage and enjoy the scent. Now, maybe you are wondering what other herbs go well with it.

Essential oils that blend well with Sage. Here is a list of oils and their properties that I found to be helpful in day-to-day living as well as in ritual.

Mandarin - Calming

Patchouli - Relaxation, helping to relieve stress

Fennel - Enhancer, compassion, awareness

Rose Geranium - Heart Chakra, Love, protection

Cinnamon - Lower Chakras, physical manifestation

Orange - Revitalization, detoxifying, fears

Peru Balsam - Calming, 6th and 7th Chakras

Bergamot - Emotional well-being

Sandalwood - Peacefulness, cleansing of negativity

Lavender - Stress reliever, sleep

Spearmint - Energizing

Lemon - Spiritual well-being

Ylang Ylang - 4th Chakra, stillness

Geranium - Balance, emotional balancing as well physical health

Rose - Promoting positive emotions

Thyme - Balance, support, purification