Incense
Have you wondered what incense is used for? How could it help you? Or how to use it? Incense has been used for hundreds of years by ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks, Babylonians, Buddhists, and Hindus. It is used for religious purposes, meditation, aromatherapy, protection, grounding, stress, energy clearing, connecting to the divine, and more.
Using Incense
Incense could be in the form or cones or sticks. Whichever kind you use, be sure to use an incense burner or holder to capture the ash as it falls. You could make your own incense holder by filling a small glass cup, jar, or shot glass with uncooked rice. Then just stick your incense stick in it. Before lighting your incense set an intention. You can do this by taking a deep breath, closing your eyes, focusing on your intention, and whispering or saying one of the following:
- I light this incense with the intention to ground my energy.
- I light this incense to help clear my energy of any negative thoughts and energy.
- I light this incense to clear my space of any negative energy or entities.
- I light this incense to help me to connect to the divine.
- I light this incense with the intent to protect me and my space from any negative energies or entities.
- I light this incense with the intent to keep me spiritually protected.
Incense For Grounding
We ground our energy to keep a balance. When we are unbalanced or ungrounded, it can cause physical, emotional, and spiritual problems.
The following are different types of incense to help with grounding: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Lavender, Jasmine, Palo Santo, Sage, Rosemary
Incense For Prayer, Meditation or Seeking a Deeper Spiritual Connection to the Divine
Prayer/Meditation:
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Sage, Dragon's Blood, Chamomile
Seeking a Deeper Spiritual Connection with the Divine:
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Patchouli, White Sage
Incense For Other Purposes
Stress and Anxiety:
Lavender, Jasmine, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Sage, Rosemary, Dragon's Blood
Protection:
Frankincense, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Sage, Dragon's Blood
Purification of Areas and Dispelling Negativity:
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Palo Santo, Sage, Rosemary
Clearing Your Energy:
Sandalwood, Sage, Frankincense, Dragon's Blood, Palo Santo, Rosemary
October 11, 2023