Seven Effective Alternatives to Sage
White sage has become such a popular method of clearing and cleaning a home, that it’s almost a cliche now. White sage, blue sage, and desert sage are truly all fabulous plant medicine. They have the ability to clear negative energy and raise the vibration of any living space. Some practitioners clear the tools and even their person with these wonderful plant helpers.
However, it’s good to know that when in a pinch, and there’s no sage in sight, there are plenty of other alternatives to sage for clearing energy. Here are 7 alternatives to sage that you may want to try.
1. Sunshine. Many dank or musky energies can be eared away with sunshine. It’s a wonderful and powerful energy for clearing crystals People and even raising the vibration of a room. Is your living room feeling ‘off’ ? Try throwing back the curtains and allowing light to penetrate the space. I like to open blinds and curtains when I’m doing physical cleaning too. Sunlight is a wonderful mood enhancer and negative energy remedy.
2. Moonlight. As lovely and refreshing as sunlight is, moonlight also has the power to clear and re set energy. The moon is a wonderful focusing lens directing the power of the cosmos towards us each night. Try making full moon water blessed by the moon to your clearing and cleaning routine. Favorite crystals can be charged by the moon. So walking outdoors at night and literally bathing yourself by moonbeam can refresh your intuition and expand your spiritual awareness.
3. Rosemary. Is your heart set on burning something? Rosemary is a pungent kitchen herb that can easily be burnt like sage to remove negative energy and clear energy within the home. Plus rosemary is calming for the mind and improves memory.
4. Frankincense. Frankincense in either incense or resin from can do a wonderful job in place of sage too. In ancient times frankincense was burned in Greek and Roman temples for hair his purpose. Even the modern Catholic Church includes frankincense in their rites. It’s also known to be an antidepressant and can lift dark moods and calm anxiousness.
5. White Light. This one is free and anyone can do this. Visualize blessed white light clearing and charging a space. White light can be envisioned anywhere at any time and carries with it the power to clear away negative energy. Using white light to circle and clear a room is a wonderful technique to teach kids. Their open imagination makes the white light technique easy for them to learn. And honestly, we all need to remember the simple elegance of the white light technique.
6. Music. Playing high vibration music is a wonderful way to clear negative energies too. The sound of singing bowls or monks chanting can be healing and wonderful. But any happy upbeat positive music can completely change the energy of a space. Choose wisely. But if it brings a smile to your face it likely also raises the vibration of objects and spaces. Some practitioners use tuning forks or chimes to clear their crystals. Music is comprised of potent vibrations with the ability to create real impact.
7. Crystals. I saved one of my favorite remedies for last. Stones and crystals are another great and effective way to clear away negative energy. It’s even possible to sue one stone to clear the vibrations of another. Selenite is a mineral known for keeping its own high vibration as well as clearing the negative energy of other gems. It’s been told to me by Taoist practitioners that one smooth egg shaped stone is powerful enough to clear the edgy of an entire room. It’s not necessary to have the biggest quartz cluster or the most rare or elaborate, but any beautiful crystal which appeals to you, will likely also have the power to keep energy crisp, clear and Hugh vibration.