#incense basics

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INCENSE MAGIC BASICS 🕯️

Simple wand work using smoke 🌀

Perfect for spellwork, cleansing, and intention setting.

🔁 Clockwise – To Attract

Bring in love, luck, prosperity, energy.

🔄 Counterclockwise – To Banish

Release negativity, bad habits, toxic energy.

⭐ Draw a Pentagram – To Protect

Aim the incense at your target and trace a pentagram in the air.

🌀 Spiral Motion – To Cleanse

Circle gently over the target to lift away stagnant or harmful energy.

Use your incense stick like a wand. Move with purpose. Focus & intention. Let the smoke do the talking. 🖤

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hey witchblr! i’m autistic and incense really fucks with my sensory issues. are there any types of incense that are less intense? is there any way to burn them to where it’s less intense? what do they correspond with? i’m a baby witch and i cant practice until i move out but i’m posting it now so it can gain responses and different opinions until then :)

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INCENSE CORRESPONDENCES

JASMINE -

LOVE, DREAMS, MEDITATION

DRAGONS BLOOD -

BANISHING, PROTECTION, SEXUALITY

SANDALWOOD -

PROTECTIONS, INTUITION, SUCCESS

LEMONGRASS -

BALANCE, LOVE, CALMING

FRANKINCENSE -

PROTECTION, EXORCISM, HEX-BREAKING

EUCALYPTUS -

HEALING, CLEANSING, BALANCE

ROSE -

LOVE, BEAUTY, CONFIDENCE

PATCHOULI -

MONEY, PROSPERITY, COURAGE

LAVENDER -

PEACE, INTUITION, HEALING

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Common types of incense, their smells, and their traditional uses:

Sandalwood: A warm and woody fragrance that is believed to help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance concentration. Sandalwood is also used in spiritual and religious ceremonies to purify the environment.

Lavender: A sweet and floral scent that is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It is often used to promote relaxation and relieve anxiety and stress.

Frankincense: A resinous and earthy fragrance that is commonly used in religious and spiritual ceremonies to purify the air and enhance meditation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Patchouli: A strong and musky fragrance that is often associated with the hippie counterculture of the 1960s. It is believed to have grounding and centering properties and is commonly used in meditation practices.

Rose: A sweet and floral scent that is commonly associated with love and romance. It is believed to have uplifting properties and is often used to enhance mood and reduce stress.

Nag Champa: A blend of fragrances that includes sandalwood, frangipani, and other floral scents. It is commonly used in spiritual and religious ceremonies and is believed to help calm the mind and enhance concentration.

Jasmine: A sweet and floral fragrance that is often used to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and enhance mood.

Cedarwood: A woody and earthy fragrance that is believed to have grounding and calming properties. It is often used in meditation practices and is believed to enhance focus and concentration.

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Common types of incense, their smells, and their traditional uses:

Myrrh: A resinous and earthy fragrance that is commonly used in spiritual and religious ceremonies to purify the air and enhance meditation. It is also believed to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Eucalyptus: A fresh and invigorating scent that is often used to promote respiratory health and clear the sinuses. It is also believed to have insect-repellent properties.

Citrus: A bright and uplifting fragrance that is commonly used to enhance mood and reduce stress. Lemon, orange, and grapefruit are popular citrus scents in incense.

Sage: A herbaceous and earthy fragrance that is commonly used to purify the air and promote relaxation. It is also believed to have antimicrobial properties.

Musk: A musky and animalistic fragrance that is often used to promote sensuality and passion. It is also believed to have grounding and centering properties.

Cinnamon: A warm and spicy fragrance that is commonly used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. It is also believed to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Vanilla: A sweet and comforting fragrance that is often used to enhance mood and reduce stress. It is also believed to have aphrodisiac properties.

Juniper: A fresh and woody fragrance that is commonly used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. It is also believed to have purifying properties and is often used in cleansing rituals.

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