When using incense for cleansing rituals, many people gravitate toward sage, which is best known for its potent spiritual and energetic cleansing properties. But did you know that sandalwood incense can be a powerful cleanser, too?
Sandalwood incense originated in India and has been used since at least the 6th century, mentioned in early Sanskrit writings
The metaphysical aspects of sandalwood provide cleansing and purifying properties, and is known in Ayurvedic medicine to have a cooling effect on the circulatory system ~ a good thing to know for the upcoming summer days!
Sandalwood is also used as an aphrodisiac in rituals for sensual pleasure ~ and with the purifying effects of the scent, you can be sure those rituals are free of negative energy. Just pure love and pleasure!
It's also been said that sandalwood can help rejuvenate one's self from too much mental exertion, and can help dissolve emotional tension.
Some tips for incorporating sandalwood incense into your day:
- Burn sandalwood while relaxing in the bath. Visualize your body and soul being cleansed from the inside out.
- After an argument, forgiveness, and reconciliation, clear the lingering negative energy with the smoke from a bundle of sandalwood incense sticks. Be sure to let the smoke linger in the room's corners, where negative energy gravitates!
- Keep a small incense burner at your desk and burn a stick in the afternoon, when mental fatigue starts to set in.
