Have you ever noticed that when you walk into any place of worship or sacred ceremony, there is always one repeating theme? Yes, the symbols and prayers spoken may be different, but one thing is universally present – the use of smoke.
Beyond its pleasing aromatic qualities, smoke is viewed in many traditions to be a bridge between the world we can see and the one we cannot. Not surprisingly, smoke plays a crucial role in shamanism, and often serves as a healing medicine itself in native ceremonies.
As we take on this new year, the burning of sacred herbs and resins can be a very powerful tool. A way of starting anew.
Below, I’ve shared some holy smokes you can easily create and a native prayer to accompany them. We’re excited to hear how you feel once you try them!
Some examples of sacred plants and resins to use for smudging and clearing:
• White sage: use for clearing, blessing, cleansing, and healing.
• Sweetgrass: use for blessing, bringing in more creative energy, and for calling in joy.
• Myrrh: use this tree resin for enlightenment, and for clearing away the past or anything preventing you from standing in your truth.
A Native American Smoke Blessing
Oh Great Spirit, I raise smoke to the four sacred winds and the four corners, so that the blessings can reach my brothers and sisters in every corner of Great Mother Earth, while the smoke disperses all over Father Sky, lit by Mother Moon.
Let the smoke pass to each their blessing
and do away with all sorrows and unhappiness,
fill their homes with love, and the light of your wisdom.
If any be sick, cure them,
If sad, make them happy,
If they have needs, fulfill them.
Protect them from all evil. Please Father, keep them well in good health,
give them long life and wealth. Give them all your love as they love you.
They can give testimony to your power and mercy, and most important your love.
Oh Great Spirit, I love you with all my heart as I love my brothers and sisters all. I am your servant and theirs. I ask for only one thing – give me strength to keep going on doing as I do on this spirit path.
And so it is! Amen.
Stay curious,
Nick Polizzi
Founder, The Sacred Science
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A wonderful enriching ceremony to share, I can hardly wait to try it. Thank you!
Met this beautiful website prosper the knowledge that has been provided is so powerful Tom mines and are spirits I pray this website continue to enlighten everyone that is learning and don’t know which way to turn this is a beautiful guide. Shalom
Dear Nick,
When I am in need of inspiration, I read your writing. I may delete all other emails. Yours is kept. You bring deep insight and awaken my strength when I need it. Thank you from a deep soul place.
Thanks for connecting! Happy to read that our offerings resonate so well with you 🙂 We are thankful for you being a part of the community!!