Both scent and magic are invisible to us, yet both exist, and when this combined, it creates such a powerful connection to the unseen and the mystical realms.
Insence sticks, together with the burning of herbal blends, serves as an integral part in all faiths, and all religions and all places of worship.
So what makes the burning of insence sticks and herbal blends so potient and so significant, which for me, goes as less discussed. We use it daily if I may say so, because growing up, i for one have become accustomed to its heavenly arouma.
So the sense of smell, is considered to be the most primal of all our senses, and we are always aware of its potent presence although we cannot see or touch it. So the sense of smell is connected to a part of our brain that stores memories, not just our memories, but also the memories of our ancestors which is obviously in our DNA. This deep rooted memories, and the practises of our ancestors and previous generations can be easily triggered with scent, or insence sticks and it's different aroumas. And this has such a powerful impact on our being, both physically and emotionally.
I'm sure all of us, have experienced this moments, that when you take in a fragrance or aroma, you have this sense of being transported to a specific place and time, you feel that you are present in what is said to be ancient times, meaning you feel as if you are with your great grandparents or the very early generation of your descendants. It's because, scent and smell always remains in our DNA and to whom we are connected to.
The burning of insence is considered to be the most essential aspect of spirituality and rituals.
Burning of insence is considered a doorway to the spiritual/mystical/divine realms. And it's fragrant smoke acts like a spiritual broom, eliminating impurities and negatives, creating an environment that is suitable, sacred and conducive to spiritual connections.
So incorporating scent to magick, scent magick helps transport you to energy frequencies in which ever way you want to work with it. Scent magick for me, is instant magick. I work alot with candles, scented candles, and I can tell you that scent, does really elevate and amplify your work. And being a lover of insence, I find that when you choose or rather when you find this balance of insence fragrances together with scented candles, it's absolutely Magical.
So a little guide to help you along, explaining different scents, and it's significances for scent magick.
Cinnamon - Will help feel safe and blessings for your home.
Sage - A powerful cleansing herb/insence for banishing negative energies and clears toxic vibrations.
Thyme - Can guide you to make the right decisions and trust your inner wisdom.
Rose - Work with rose to summon self love and call in love.
Rosemary - Can help you connect with your third eye and inner intuition.
Frankincense - Ancient insence used as an offering to your ancestors and spirit guides for extra protection.
Lemon - Used often at home for cleansing and inviting in new beginnings.
Insence on its own, is an escape to mind relaxation, elevates spiritual connection,and re-connects one to our ancestors, our ancient roots.
Practising scent magick, one can really feel the presence of a mystical aura all around and I trust you will enjoy this magical feeling.
