Burning sage has been known to fight negative energy in the soul and atmosphere, clean, and empower objects such as crystals, improve mood, and many more. DIRECTIONS: 1. Open a few windows or doors to help any smoke leave easily. 2. Light your sage stick over a flame-resistant bowl until you reach a small flame. 3. Once you have a small flame, hold your sage stick over the flame-resistant bowl and blow gently on the flame until it goes out. 4. The sage will then begin to smoke gently like incense, and you may begin to smudge the desired area or individual.