Complete Smudging Handbook

A comprehensive guide to smudging with full-color illustrations • Describes 34 spiritual and physical smudging protocols for divination, grounding, improving health, confidence, and dreaming • Offers smudging methods for ritual practice and explains how to properly collect, store, and prepare smudging ingredients • Includes an A–Z catalog of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging, exploring their history and traditional as well as contemporary uses Discover the wonderful world of smudging and burning incense in this invaluable guide, which welcomes both beginners and advanced users. Embark on a fascinating journey on which you will learn about the traditional uses of smudging for protection and energetic cleansing with sage, sweetgrass, or frankincense, and discover new and surprising applications. Did you know that you can smudge rose petals for acceptance or elder to work with the ancestors? Learn how to prepare mixtures of herbs, resins, and woods to use in rituals and for a wide range of purposes such as divination, grounding, women's health, love and sensuality, and courage and confidence. Markus Schirner is your expert guide as you prepare for a smudging ritual, choose the correct method, and find the appropriate ingredients. He describes 34 different applications for smudging, including the relevant rituals, herbs, and mixtures. An A-Z of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging completes the book, with detailed information on the history, effect, and uses of each entry, making it a valuable tool for a modern interpretation of this practice deeply anchored in our human history. Immerse yourself in the world of incense, learn about the various applications and effects, and experience the pleasure of burning incense for yourself, your family, and friends.