The festive season is a time when homes are filled with laughter, loved ones, and joyous celebrations. But with all the gatherings, there’s also an influx of different energies entering your space - some uplifting, and others perhaps less so. As we prepare to host friends and family, having an atmosphere of tranquillity and positive energy becomes more important than ever. One powerful ritual that can help with this is saging, an ancient practice for clearing negative energy and revitalising living spaces. Tahnee Morgan, owner and designer at 7th Heaven, beautifully encapsulates the essence of saging: “Meditation is to clean your insides and saging is to clean your outer space. The reason why you sage is to break up any negative energy that somebody has brought into your house without them even knowing.” Keep reading to explore how to incorporate saging into your festive routine to create a welcoming, peaceful environment for both yourself and your guests.
Why Saging Matters During the Festive Season
November and December bring a unique blend of excitement and stress as we prepare our homes for festive gatherings. Hosting guests, whether for mulled wine or an overnight stay, introduces a variety of emotional and energetic imprints into your living space. From friendly conversations to moments of anxiety, the energy in a home can become cluttered and stagnant. Saging offers a way to reset this energy. As Tahnee explains, “You sage to clear the energy... it’s really for the health of the people who live in the house, not just for those visiting.” This practice ensures that your home remains a sanctuary for those who live in it, even amidst the flurry of Christmas activities. How to Sage Your Home Step-by-Step To get the most out of your saging practice, it’s essential to approach it with intention and care.
Here are Tahnee’s top tips:
1. Before you begin, make sure your home is physically clean. Sweep the floors, wipe down surfaces, and open the windows to allow fresh air to circulate. Playing calming music can help set a positive, peaceful tone.
2. Hold a sage bundle over a small, fireproof plate or tray. Light the end of the bundle until it begins to smoulder, producing smoke. Blow out any flames so only embers remain. Make sure you have a little plate or tray underneath to catch any sage that might have fallen.
3. Move through the house by beginning at your front door and moving clockwise through your home. Focus on the corners of each room, as these are areas where energy tends to stagnate. Lift the sage up and down in each corner, envisioning any negative energy dissipating and flowing out through the open windows or doors.
4. As you move through your home, hold a positive affirmation or intention in your mind. This could be something as simple as, “May this space be filled with love, light, and peace.”
5. Once you’ve saged your entire home, step outside for about 10 minutes to let the sage work its magic. Leave windows and doors open so that unwanted energy can be released.
6. Upon returning, take a few minutes to sit in meditation or quiet reflection. This helps you reconnect with the rejuvenated energy of your space.
Making Saging Part of Your Festive Routine
Saging is beneficial at any time of year; incorporating it into your festive routine can be especially transformative. Consider making saging a weekly ritual perhaps on Sunday mornings when the house is empty. Tahnee emphasises, “A Sunday morning is perfect because everybody is up and gone out of the house, and it’s a nice time for your space.” After saging, you might follow it with a meditation session to ground yourself before the week ahead.
Enhancing Your Space with 7th Heaven
While saging is about clearing and renewing energy, it’s also an opportunity to invite positive, protective influences into your home. 7th Heaven’s jewellery, inspired by the Archangels and imbued with spiritual meaning, can be a beautiful addition to this practice. Whether it’s a piece that resonates with Angel Raphael for healing or Angel Gabriel for guidance, wearing these symbols can help maintain the harmonious energy created by saging. As we welcome the festive season, consider the ways in which you can create a nurturing and balanced environment for yourself and those you love. Saging is a simple yet profound practice that can cleanse, protect, and uplift your home’s energy. As Tahnee reminds us, “Imagine the energy in your home... when you clean your mirror, you can then see the reflection is so clean. Well, that’s exactly what you do when you sage your house. This season, let the practice of saging become part of your home’s traditions, ensuring that your space remains a source of light, peace, and joy for all who enter.
