Powerful Ritual Palo Santo | Cleanse Your Space in 5 Minutes | What Is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo (Spanish for “holy wood”) is an aromatic wood from South America, primarily harvested from the Bursera graveolens tree. It’s been used for centuries in spiritual rituals, energy cleansing, and meditation. When burned, it produces a sweet, earthy, slightly citrusy smoke known for its calming and purifying effects.    • Powerful Ritual Palo Santo | Cleanse Your ...   How Palo Santo Cleanses a Space: Energy Clearing The smoke is traditionally believed to clear negative energy, emotional heaviness, or stagnant vibrations in a room. It’s used to invite peace, clarity, and harmony. Spiritual Use In shamanic practices across Peru, Ecuador, and other regions, Palo Santo is burned to ward off evil spirits, protect the soul, and support spiritual ceremonies. Natural Benefits Palo Santo essential oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The aroma helps relieve anxiety, stress, and insomnia, making it useful for both spiritual and therapeutic purposes. How to Use Palo Santo for Space Cleansing: Light one end of the stick using a candle or lighter Let it burn for 20–30 seconds, then blow it out gently — the stick should smolder and release smoke Walk around the space, allowing the smoke to drift into corners, near windows, doors, or over objects Focus on your intention while smudging — for example: “I release what no longer serves me and welcome in peace.” Place the stick in a fireproof bowl or shell to safely extinguish on its own Palo Santo Cleansing Ritual (Script / Affirmation) Step 1 – Set your intention (say silently or out loud): “I invite peace, clarity, and protection into this space.” Step 2 – Light the Palo Santo and begin smudging: “With this sacred smoke, I release all negative energy.” “I let go of fear, doubt, and tension.” “This space is now cleansed, balanced, and sacred.” Step 3 – Walk slowly through the space: Focus on doorways, corners, and areas where energy feels "heavy." Move with calm breath. Optional closing affirmation: “Only love, light, and harmony remain.” “I am grounded. I am protected. I am at peace.”