When you’ve been sick, gone through a break up, or just feel a bit low on energy, it’s a good idea to clean out the space around you. Performing a space cleansing ritual with incense is the perfect way to clear out any unwanted energies that may be lingering.
If you’re feeling stuck in a rut and need to lift your vibration, copal resin is one of the best incenses to use. Hailing from South America, copal resin has the ability to purge any blockages that are in the way of your spiritual growth and practice.
It’s also a great choice for clearing and protecting your crystals, as it works to eliminate any negative energy that may be influencing them. You can either burn it directly or smudge it with water before placing them in your crystal collection.
Lavender is a natural and beautiful cleanser for spaces, crystals and other items that you would like to bring more healing energy into. It is a calming and soothing incense that can help calm your mind, regulate your nervous system, promote sleep and reduce anxiety.
Rosemary is another natural incense that can be used to cleanse your space. It has been used for centuries to protect against negativity and encourage positive vibes. It has a wonderful aroma and can be burned in a bowl or smudge stick.
Pine is another calming incense that can be used to purify a room. It is especially good for removing any negativity that has come into a room through the air or is being carried by the wind.
There are many different types of incense that can be used for cleansing and each has its own specific properties. It is important to choose incense that you are comfortable with and that you can smell without being overwhelmed by the smoke.
When burning incense, you can always open a window to let the smells escape so that you don’t get too much of a headache from breathing in the fumes. It can also be helpful to use a fan or feathers to create an even distribution of the smoke.
If you’re looking for something to burn that can be a little more direct, try using sage smudge sticks. These smudge sticks have been designed to release a lot of smoke in a short amount of time, which can be quite a powerful cleansing tool for your space.
You can also use incense to smudge the outside of your home and help to remove any negativity that might be coming into your house from the outside. This is a great practice to do before moving in, if you are opening a new house or when you are going to be doing some work on your space.
You can also use incense to help you relax before bedtime or when you are preparing for meditation, dream recall work or other sacred practices that involve focus and attention. A calming scent is an excellent choice for these occasions, so you can choose from lavender or jasmine.