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Cleansing is a way to provide a safe place to interact with the spirit world, which is always part of Pagan rituals. In other words, its important to leave the root, because thats how the plant grows back. Unlock new opportunities and expand your reach by joining our authors team. Christmas trees are German, The Statue of Liberty is French, Spaghetti is Italian, Corn is Native American it's only cultural appropriation if you're claiming to be from a culture you aren't and wrapping yourself in it. connecting the participants to the spirits, resulting in the extinction of the animals, LinkedIn has officially entered its cringe era, and its working. When using medicinal plants, its important that the plant is used sustainably. When I began my research in 1986, it was most commonly done using salt and water. participating in a closed practice thats not part of your culture (which is considered cultural appropriation) isnt helpful to the indigenous communities. The use of sage by non-Native Americans is again becoming more prevalent. The demand has become so great that many Chumash people (of what is now Southern California) are concerned that the plant is being overharvested. It also includes the unauthorized use of parts of their culture (their dress, dance, etc.) No, blue sage, white sage and any other sage is not cultural appropriation. I hope that brings a little more insight! The celebration of nature takes several forms, the most common being a series of rituals that commemorate the changing seasons. Its also a sacred herb to several Indigenous communities, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Navajo. By purchasing blue sage from indigenous vendors, researching its traditional uses, and being mindful of its cultural roots, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of blue sage without appropriating its culture. One example that Moody-Ramirez gave is when designers have models wear . Its about power.. Some of the Pagan practitioners had received training from a Native American teacher. White sage has become particularly popular with those who practice witchcraft or witchcraft-inspired wellness rituals. Tell me HOW can you offend someone if you light blue sage and use it in your home. At Pagan ceremonies that I attended as a researcher, those leading the ritual would cut a sacred circle. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} If you have used herbs to cleanse your space in the past and enjoy the ritual, you don't have to give it up in order to do so in a culturally conscious way. Still, what most people think of today as cultural appropriation is the opposite: a member of the dominant culture an insider taking from a culture that has historically been and is still . I'm fine with non-native people using whatever the hell they want. It represents a continuing legacy of marginalizing and punishing Native spirituality, says Keene. Purification can be done in several ways. What kind of sage is not cultural appropriation? As I learned when I was doing my research, most Pagans believe entering this realm holds both great possibilities and dangers. It is important to note, however, that they should still be used in a respectful way and not taken out of their traditional contexts. 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Blue sage is a common name that refers to several different plant species. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} Even from a non economical standpoint i just see it as the best part of multiculturism. ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} These tribes have historically used blue sage for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Participants believed they were honoring the first people on the continent by incorporating elements of their spiritual practice. Geez. Different Native communities use different medicines for smudging depending on where they are from, and not every culture uses white sage or smudges. You can also use white sage as long as if you bought it for a native, or a native gave it to you. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} Why are your so afraid of possibly offending? ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} Its an important ceremonial purifying ritual or prayer created and practiced in many North American Indigenous cultures. Affliated Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center, Brandeis University. (iStock by Getty Images) White Sage And Cultural Appropriation. Cultural appropriation often is viewed as a problem of . Participants believed they were honoring the first people on the continent by incorporating elements of their spiritual practice. Cultural appropriation is not a modern concept; it has existed as long as culture itself. Cleansing is a way to provide a safe place to interact with the spirit world, which is always part of Pagan rituals. Studies have shown that burning blue sage can help to reduce anxiety and stress levels, improve sleep quality, and even boost immunity. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Proudly powered by WordPress Finally, it is important to be mindful of the impact that the appropriation of blue sage has had on indigenous communities and to be respectful of their cultures and traditions. Blue Sage also known as "Grandmother Sage" is a purifying herb with broad medicinal and magical applications. Some of the Pagan practitioners had received training from a Native American teacher. I noticed while doing my research in 1986 that white sage was sold at stores catering to the occult. In some of the rituals participants were already standing in the circle when this part of the ritual was done; in others they entered afterward. Added to this, those who are new to Paganism are often unaware of the history of appropriation and are repeating the errors of an earlier generation of Pagans and using sage in their rituals. Some of these include white sage (Salvia apiana), cedar (Thuja plicata), sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), and mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). valter's osteria recipes; whiteland shirt andrew schulz; san bernardino superior court case search; private label pet products australia; sea palms . Balancing respect for culture with enjoyment of blue sage is an important issue. Required fields are marked *. The cleansing and purification of the place and the participants are meant to protect them by keeping out unsavory spirits. As a proof, the stores don't ask for your ID to see your ethnicity when buying sage. It is important to remember that blue sage has a long history of use among certain tribes and should be respected as such. Just use your sage and that's it. They then used salt and water to purify the circle. The general act of smoke cleansing, however, is not inherently spiritual or specific to a certain culture in the way that smudging is. Helen A. Berger receives funding from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Association for the Sociology of Religion, and West Chester University. Although Black musicians paved the way for the launch of rock-n-roll, their contributions to the artform were largely ignored in the 1950s and beyond. ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} At the same time, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of blue sage without disrespecting its cultural roots. Cultural appropriation takes place when members of a majority group adopt cultural elements of a minority group in an exploitative, disrespectful, or stereotypical way. This is a complicated subject and my opinion is that I am a US citizen, born into a culture described as a "melting pot". Cultural appropriation is defined as the act of taking or using elements of one culture by members of another culture without permission or acknowledgement of the source (Oxford Dictionary). White Sage is one, but there's others out there too. The past few years have certainly left many folks with the desire to rid their homes of negative energy. When I began my research in 1986, it was most commonly done using salt and water. It is important to consider the impact that the appropriation of blue sage has had on indigenous communities. Purification can be done in several ways. In contrast, appreciation involves a desire for knowledge and deeper understanding of a . 1 What is blue sage for? and challenging what they describe as wanton cultural appropriation by non-Natives eager for a quick fix to the "dis-ease" associated . if youre indigenous or have knowledge on this please lmk!! By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} White sage and cultural appropriation Sometimes white sage was used for purification in a ritual. But you may want to hold off on buying that, too. Welcome to r/incense, a community dedicated to the discussion of incense of all kinds. Really interested in some others viewpoints but a lot of the responses here dont really go into it! Sometimes white sage was used for purification in a ritual. Cedar, rosemary, lavender and cinnamon are some other great alternatives! . Sometimes white sage was used for purification in a ritual. The participants were also purified, with salt, water, smoke from a candle, incense or rosemary and a crystal or rock, symbolizing Mother Earth. I have a passion for learning and enjoy explaining complex concepts in a simple way. theres a difference between cultural exchange and appropriation. It's important that in the process of any cleansing you're respecting Indigenous cultures and the ecosystem. i like this take a lot, and i was asking just for general use purposes and nothing spiritual/ritualistic, because that does cross a line. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} This entailed walking around the circle carrying a ritual knife known as an athame while chanting an incantation that marked the area as a safe place that only the spirits called would enter. Being intentional about how you implement this practice in your life and being mindful about its origins and significance is helpful for everyone. All Rights Reserved. The cleansing and purification of the place and the participants are meant to protect them by keeping out unsavory spirits. found along the coast of Southern California, frankincense and myrrh were burned in ancient Egypt for prayer, rosemary was historically burned in hospitals in France, International Union for Conservation of Natures (IUCN) list. If you have any insights or knowledge you think would be valuable, feel free to share them with me. In this article, we will explore the history of blue sage, examine how it has been appropriated, investigate the impact of its cultural appropriation, analyze the debate surrounding its use, explain the benefits of adopting it respectfully, identify alternatives to using blue sage without cultural appropriation, and investigate how to balance respect for culture with enjoyment of blue sage. This form of cleansing can look a bit like smudging, but its just the simple act of burning herbs, wood, incense, or other safe-to-burn materials that possess cleansing properties. Though not the only sage native to North America, white sage is by far the one most frequently used and sold by the wellness industry. Added to this, those who are new to Paganism are often unaware of the history of appropriation and are repeating the errors of an earlier generation of Pagans and using sage in their rituals. Click Registration to join us and share your expertise with our readers.). But if you tend to poke around smoke cleansing social media circles, you've probably heard people ask (and might be wondering yourself): Is burning sage and smudging cultural appropriation? :) the only reason white sage is so sacred to us (besides being a ceremonial tool) is because it only grows within the southwest of north America and the top of Central America, its going endangered as well and the govt refuses to add it to the endangered plants. "Taking intellectual property, traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, or artifacts from someone else's culture without permission. Poll: Support for abortion rights is strong, even among most religious groups . This is as much a part of smudging (or saging) as burning the plant is, Hopkins says. Palo Santo sticks have been getting more popular as an alternative to sage, but buying this Central and South American tree bark used by Amazonian tribes can also be harmful, in similar ways to white sage. That is where it crosses a line, but lose the claim and the rest of it is just honoring a tradition like a fan honors Star Wars by swinging a toy light saber. For those who wish to avoid culturally appropriating blue sage, there are several other plants and herbs with similar properties that can be used instead. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Historically, deciding exactly what culture is hasn't been easy. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that white sage has important medical benefits it is used to cure colds and aid postpartum healing and its a crucial part of the surrounding ecosystem. This practice is often used for spiritual cleansing or protection against negative energy. Crypto Wallet Development: Types, Features, and Popularity, 5 Ways AI is Detecting and Preventing Identity Fraud. 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