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Post by Tara on Jul 29, 2005 9:55:35 GMT -5
Okay, I've had a bundle of sage for quite some time. It was a present given to me by a friend. Anyway, I was just wondering, where the hell do I burn it?!  I've been to two events where I've seen the sage burning and both times I've seen them being burnt in shells. Do I have to find and/or purchase one to have a place to burn it? Where can I burn it? And you know, I've never bothered to ask...  |
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Post by PhantomsPandora on Jul 29, 2005 17:02:41 GMT -5
I haven't a clue on what to tell you there, does it smell good?
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Post by Tara on Jul 30, 2005 15:20:12 GMT -5
Oh yes, I love the smell of sage, but I need someplace to burn it. I have an inscense holder, but I don't want to use it. It's too narrow and doesn't seem like a good idea.
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Post by Sue on Aug 2, 2005 15:40:44 GMT -5
Hi Tara, As long as you are not disturbing people, you can burn the sage anywhere you like and at any time. You can burn it in an abalone shell, but an ashtray works just as well if you do not have a shell on hand. www.mountainvalleycenter.com/store/html/smudge.htmThat website has a list of products you might be interested in. I purchased the book "Sacred Sage How It Heals" at a Native American store not too long ago. It includes instruction for how to conduct a smudging ceremony, the medicinal uses of sage, etc. Sue  |
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Post by Tara on Aug 2, 2005 19:47:11 GMT -5
Hi Tara, As long as you are not disturbing people, you can burn the sage anywhere you like and at any time. You can burn it in an abalone shell... what the name of the shell is. That's what I saw! Are you sure? What if all I have available is a glass astray, can I use that? (Sorry for the stupid questions) Hmmm... sounds interesting. Although I'd rather spend my money on a book that has info for various different herbs...  |
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Post by Sue on Aug 2, 2005 20:46:11 GMT -5
Yes, you can use a glass ashtray. It doesn't really matter, just as long as you do not place the burning sage in a flammable/meltable container or something.
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Post by Tara on Aug 3, 2005 8:35:19 GMT -5
Well, one time, I did burn something in a glass and BOOM! It shattered. It was a good thing I was in the bathroom. ;D
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Post by littlepea on Aug 3, 2005 15:16:36 GMT -5
one of my friends made some cups of tea for some people and poured the boiling hot tea into glasses ... fortunately we poured them out into mugs before the glasses shattered.
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Post by shado on Aug 5, 2005 13:49:40 GMT -5
It depends. If it's not really on fire (which should be the case) I do it by hand (as in I hold the bundle and burn it that way). It gives me a lot more control over where the smoke goes. Now be weary, burning sage smells a lot like pot smoke (yes, I know what that smells like, big shocker), so Dependant upon who knows what you're burning, you may want to be careful when you burn it.
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Post by Tara on Aug 5, 2005 17:13:04 GMT -5
In your hand?!  Well, I prefer burning sage outside. I find it a little too strong inside. |
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Post by Tara on Aug 21, 2005 5:52:02 GMT -5
Ok. I've got myself a nice shell. Not to big, not to small. Now my next problem (and it's a really stupid one I can imagine) is keping the sage lit. I've seen some people struggle with it. But stupid me never asked nor payed much attention. Do I have to keep feeding it with oxygen or waht?
Why didn't I just get inscense sticks instead? lol
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