Awarded the 2004 COVR Award for General Interest Books!

Sage & Smudge: The Ultimate Guide by Diane Ronngren combines spiritual, herbal, and cultural teachings-past and present-about smudging, the practice of burning sage and other herbs to purify people, places, and things. Revealing the secrets of successful ceremonies and rituals, Diane shares accessible, in-depth information about "where, when and how" to perform smudging rituals, empowering readers to create their own practices for personal clearing, healing, and transformation. It combines past and present spiritual, herbal, and cultural teachings on using dried herbs to clear energy. Reviewers note that it offers in-depth coverage of traditional smudging rituals and the herbs most often used. The book is written in an easy-to-read style that informs, not overwhelms, making it suitable for both newcomers to smudging and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their experiences.