Sacred Herbs to Cleanse Your Home of Negative Energy
Clearing Affirmation:
“I cleanse all negative energy from this space. The negativity that invades my sacred space, I banish you with the light of grace. Into this smoke, I release all negative energy from my home that no longer serves me.”
Are you feeling lethargic, out of alignment, or just “off”? Maybe it’s time for a clearing of your home. You probably already know the power of burning sage and palo santo but we are about to teach you about more herbs you can use to clear your space. To burn these sacred plants, it’s important to do it with respect and source these plants from sustainable sources and from native tribes.
Yerba Santa
Are you trying to heal a broken heart? Yerba Santa is a beautiful plant native to North America, tribes throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and Northern Mexico used yerba santa as a medicinal herb. Traditionally used for protection and setting boundaries, Yerba Santa which means “holy herb” is the supportive medicine to help get over grief or a broken heart. It has also been used for love, growth, empowerment, and the release of emotional pain stored in the heart chakra.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a great herb to burn after Yerba Santa, or if you just want to bring in new beginnings. Traditionally used to purify the air, it’s great for clearing if you want to boost the vibe, give yourself and your space an energy boost, and uplift the mood in your house. Rosemary is one of the earliest plants used for food, medicine, and magic. The ancient Egyptians were the first to burn Rosemary as a cleansing incense. It was used in the middle ages to drive away evil spirits and protect against the plague.
Mugwort
Mugwort is the ultimate herb for a good night’s sleep and deep dreaming. Mugwort has traditionally been used to soothe anxiety. Due to its calming nature, mugwort is often associated with sleep; however, its effects on dreams are what mugwort is most known for. Artemisia, the Latin botanical name of mugwort, comes from the name of the Greek moon goddess, Artemis. The moon, as a guiding light of the night, hints at mugwort’s abilities to enhance dreams. In folklore, it is said that mugwort helps the dreamer remember their dreams easier. It is also said to help increase awareness during dreams, stimulate lucid dreaming, and increase psychic sensitivity. Mugwort is believed to initiate clarity of the dream experience and bring awareness to the dream’s purpose in waking life. It is known as a visionary herb that opens one to dreams of the future.
Juniper
The spirit of juniper reminds us of the importance of creating boundaries and standing our ground. Burning juniper is great when moving into a new space, juniper really helps you settle in and the tree itself is very grounding. Junipers tend to “claim” the land they stand on. Their dense structure and tenacity make them natural wind barriers during dust and snowstorms. Several North American tribes used eastern juniper poles to mark the boundaries of agreed-upon hunting territories. Juniper was a symbol of the Canaanites’ fertility goddess Ashera or Astarte in Syria.
