Powerful Resin Incense

While incense can be used to cleanse a place or fumigate a person, the range in effect varies from very mild to exceptionally strong. Some of the stronger kinds of cleansing incense can actually have a detrimental effect upon those who are unskilled in their use. These incenses will not be mentioned here. We will concern ourselves with using incense to safely cleanse spaces and fumigate individuals. These can be very potent aids to maintaining spiritual purity and cleanliness in a home. Those aspects of the created or manifested universe which have the most variability between incarnated personalities are those which are the most solid in the astral universe. For example, a centimeter is a centimeter to anyone. It is the same whether it is used to measure wood, paper or metal. A centimeter is a measure, and the measurement is agreed on by many people. Our physical senses of smell and taste afford no such standard of comparison, as they are developed or "cultivated" senses. These senses have only the most crude external referents among most people for there are no metric standards for smell or flavor. Things that smell or taste good to one person may disgust or sicken another. Each individual develops an ability to subtly discriminate between various flavors and scents to be able to use the socially accepted standards of taste and smell. For the average person, scents have little meaning beyond their being pleasant or unpleasant, for we don't stress them in our culture. In fact, scents are strongly aligned with the astral realms. The senses of sight and touch used to measure the centimeter are easily learned by all people after a brief introduction to the rules. The relationship to so simple, but it can be learned when one appreciates the concept. The effect of taste and scent have a greater effect on the astral realms than the effect of solidity (mass) has on the physical. In the Bible we read of the burnt offerings Noah made as being "a sweet savor," (Genesis 8:20-21). The odor of incense and the flavor of food offerings are what energize the astral inhabitants. Incense, being odor or fragrance in its pure form, gives energy to the inhabitants of the spiritual regions.

To some extent, we might compare burning incense to sending up a beacon or flare to attract those spiritual forces we wish to call. Each odor appeals to a particular force, and the "force" answers the call. Once the forces come to where the incense is burning, they manifest their nature; thus we obtain the effect we wish in the place to which we call them.

When we use incense to clean a place, we are calling those forces of the astral universe which regularly act to remove negative influences. We are simply calling them and asking them to work in a particular area. When we burn incense to improve the vibrations of a place, to give a place a more "spiritual" vibration, we call on those forces which naturally act to improve the spiritual vibrations. Each incense, or blend, is a sort of "telephone number" which is answered according to the sincerity of our request. If we burn incense with no real purpose, we may find the forces decide we are calling a wrong number—and they will not act in harmony with our desires. In any summoning, the forces will act only in direct proportion to the sincerity and clarity of the prayer extended. To be able to use an incense properly we must first understand these rules. Until one has gained familiarity with incense, it is really useless to experiment with special incenses made up from an ounce of this and a pinch of that. The effects gained by these mixtures are beyond the range of perception of most people. The delusions that one's mind provides as to their effects only harm the individuals as well as assist him in making life a bit better. All spiritual work is primarily a matter of sensitivity symbolism and intent.

When proper symbolism and intent is utilized, the matter of sensitivity decreases in importance. Intent is really a matter of how sincere you are about what you are trying to do. What are your real intentions in the matter at hand? Those who have proper sensitivity, which is controlled by how much the true intuitive faculty is developed, need add only individualized symbolism and their directed intent. I say individualized symbolism because people who have a developed intuitive faculty may use symbols peculiar to themselves to attain the same ends I speak of here.

How to Burn Incense:

Burning a gum incense on charcoal (the most pure way) is not difficult when you know how to do it, but it can present difficulties to the novice. First of all, you don't want to burn down your house—nor do you want burn marks on your furniture. You can take an empty tuna or cat food can and wash it out. This can be inverted on top of an old saucer to provide a safe burning space for the charcoal. Self igniting charcoal can be purchased from any religious supply or herb store. These charcoals are lit by applying a match to the edge. The charcoal rapidly ignites across the whole surface. Soon the charcoal will turn red with heat and the incense in powder or gum form can be added with a teaspoon. Add only about a quarter teaspoon at a time allow it to burn out before you add more. When you place the incense on the charcoal you may pray for the effect you desire. The most potent and safe incense for removing any form of bad vibes is the so called dragon's blood gum resin incense. After that you can follow it up with a lighter incense.

Allspice: For a more harmonious relationship with others. Very good for difficulties in a marriage, or at work.

Benzoin: To free oneself of spiritual difficulties, when made with a sincere prayer to God for help.

Cinnamon: For protection from others, and calming of oneself. Can also be used with a prayer for a job or a business opportunity.

Coffee: For protection from negative entities. Use fresh (unused) coffee grounds, not instant coffee! Pray for the protection you want. Good to end nightmares.

Frankincense: For cleaning and spiritual growth. A good general fumigation to start out with.

Garlic skins: To remove negative thought forms. Use when you feel discouraged and one thought preys on your mind. (The skins are the outer white part of the garlic bulb that you peel off and throw away when you cook with garlic.)

Honey: A few drops on the charcoal will aid in sweetening one's temperament. (Brown sugar can also be used.)

Tobacco: For physical protection and freedom from an evil influence sent from without. This can also be used with a sincere prayer to rid yourself of the ability to cast the evil eye on others. Break up a cigarette and use the tobacco, or use a pinch of pipe tobacco.