DescriptionFrankincense has been used for over 6,000 years, spanning across continents and cultures. Its use is recorded in ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, Roman, and Christian religious practices, where it was often burned as an offering to the gods or used in sacred rites. The ancient Egyptians referred to Frankincense as “the sweat of the gods” and believed its smoke carried prayers to the heavens. The resin was also used in their embalming processes, believed to purify and preserve the soul in its journey to the afterlife.In ancient Mesopotamia, temples would burn Frankincense daily as an offering to appease the gods. The Greeks and Romans used it extensively in their temples and homes, believing the aroma purified the air and protected them from illness and malevolent forces. Frankincense’s protective properties were highly valued, with ancient healers often combining its use in medicine and magic, using it to treat ailments while simultaneously warding off negative energies.This strong solar herb is suitable for offering for sun gods, like Dazhbog, Apollo, or Bast. In Yule rituals to celebrate the return of the sun and is an excellent celebratory offering. It is revered for its ability to cleanse, protect, and elevate spiritual practices. It represents transformation, purification, and divine communication. It is also said to increase the power of whatever it is you are working on so burning it during rituals, spells, or during meditation, one can tap into its profound energies and amplify magical intentions. Fumigate sacred spaces in preparation of any ritual as it burns away negativity and raises the energy of the space.Burn incense as offerings, to carry your wishes, desires, and when casting your spellwork. To attract things to you and for positive work waft the smoke towards yourself upwards from bottom to top / toe to head. To expel or get rid of something in your life waft the smoke in a downwards motion from top to bottom / head to toe.10 incense sticks
