Simple Ritual for Creating Sacred Space

"This ritual calls for a Native American spiritual practice called smudging wherein objects, people, or spaces are lightly covered with the smoke of incense, or the smoke of smoldering herbs such as cedar or sage. For this ritual you will need a sage bundle or incense and some Florida Water If using sage, light one end, blow out the flame, and lightly blow the bundle until you have a nice smoking ember. Offer the smoke to the helper spirits by fanning the smoke with your hand or a large feather. Respectfully ask the spirits to help you clear the area of all negativity,

Begin fumigating the area, beginning with the doorway. Smudge it and all the comers moving from the floor up, going clockwise. Smudge everyone present, starting from their front, going from their feet to their head. Have each person turn around and repeat the procedure. Next sprinkle (or use a spray bottle to mist) Florida Water on the floor of the room or area you wish to have blessed. Mist each corner and move to the center of the room. You may now light some incense and thank the helper spirits for their special attention. Express you love and say goodbye. Your space is now properly dressed for ritual work."

Source

 * Alvarado, Denise, and Doktor Snake. The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook. Weiser Books, 2011