Blissful Things – This is just a basic Kiwi Guide for use by like-minded Kiwis who are interested in, exploring or want to know about smudging with Sweet Grass. If you would like to work with your own rituals or explore other methods, or have a way of smudging that feels right for you, go ahead. After all, this is just a basic guide. 

Sweetgrass, also known as Aromatic Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata), has been cherished for generations as a sacred herb of healing and connection. Revered by the Sioux and Cree peoples, Sweetgrass symbolises healing, peace, strength, and community. Each strand of its fragrant braid represents resilience, and when woven together, it embodies unity and spiritual fortitude.

At Blissful Things, our Sweetgrass braids are sustainably sourced from the northern prairies and carry the same deep respect and reverence found in traditional practice. When used for smudging, its gentle, sweet aroma is said to carry prayers and intentions to higher realms, helping to create a sense of calm and harmony within your space.

🌸 The Energy of Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass holds a beautifully uplifting energy. While Sage is traditionally used to clear away negativity, Sweetgrass is used to invite positivity and light back in.
Together, they create a balanced energy flow — Sage clears, and Sweetgrass restores.

This makes Sweetgrass perfect for:

• Finishing a sage cleansing ritual

• Refreshing your home or workspace

• Preparing your space for meditation, prayer, or crystal work

• Promoting peace and balance in your surroundings

🔥 How to Smudge with Sweetgrass – Step by Step

1. Prepare your space
   Open a window or door to allow old or stagnant energy to flow out.

2. Set your intention
   Take a moment to focus on what you want to invite in — peace, clarity, strength, or gratitude.

3. Light your Sweetgrass braid
   Light one end gently until it begins to smoulder, then blow out the flame so it releases a steady stream of fragrant smoke.

4. Move mindfully through your space
   Fan the smoke with a feather or your hand, guiding it into corners, doorways, and around crystals or sacred objects.

5. Offer thanks
   As you finish, take a deep breath and express gratitude — for the cleansing, the calm, and the sacred gift of the Earth.

🌏 Tips for Safe Use

• Always keep a dish or fireproof surface beneath your braid while smudging.

• Extinguish completely when finished, and store in a dry, cool place.

• Remember — a little goes a long way. Smudging regularly helps maintain a balanced, peaceful environment.

✨ Bringing It All Together

Sweetgrass is more than just an aromatic herb — it’s a bridge between the physical and spiritual, inviting peace and healing into everyday life. Whether used alone or after Sage, Sweetgrass helps restore harmony and uplift your home’s energy.

Explore our range of Sweetgrass, Sage, and New Zealand smudging supplies at Blissful Things, where each product is selected with care and respect for traditional wisdom and natural balance.

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