Before lighting the sage, open a window or door to ensure smoke can easily exit your space. Place the sage in your burning container and ignite it. Allow it to burn briefly, then gently blow on it to keep the smoke steady. If the flame extinguishes, relight the sage as needed. For spiritual use, set your intention for the cleansing process. For instance, you might say, "May this cleansing bring positive changes." Move through each room you wish to cleanse, allowing the smoke to fill the space. Be mindful not to let smoke accumulate excessively in any one area. Avoid direct inhalation of the smoke.