Palo Santo

Palo Santo has a purifying, cleansing effect on the body and mind. Palo Santo also known as Holy Wood is best known for its ability to add positivity to your space, whereas sage removes negativity. That’s why burning sage and palo santo together is a good thing. So if you are wondering if you should burn sage or palo santo first, the answer is clear. Burn sage first to clear out the bad energy, and burn the palo santo to bring back the good ones. If you simply want to encourage positive energy while purifying the air, palo santo is the better choice as its scent is relaxing and calming. 

Palo Santo Sticks vs. Sage: How to Burn

Many are wondering if “can you burn sage and palo santo at the same time.” As mentioned, if you want to use both, it is advisable to start with sage and end with palo santo. However, lighting them isn’t the only step that you should know. Before you begin your ritual, make sure that a window is open to release all negativity from your home. This is a critical step. Otherwise, you will trap all the negativity inside. Once you open a window, you need to set your intentions for the ceremony and not skip this step. For example, your intentions can be removing all the energy from a new home or cleansing a space after a huge fight. You can also invite abundance, happiness, and comfort in your home by setting it as an intention.

Burning Palo Santo

Light the palo santo stick for 30 seconds and then blow it out. Let the smoke circulate for 1-2 minutes to clear your space of negative energy. To achieve the best results, set a positive intention before starting the ritual, as this process is greatly intentional beyond the physical smoke. Once done, place it on a dish while it extinguishes out.