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SPIRITUAL INCENSE
The Gods delight in beautiful scents and incense is their sacred ambrosia. The ancient practice of burning incense as an offering to the Gods has been practiced by cultures all around the world since time immemorial. The fragrant smoke carries our prayers to the heavens. It is a pathway of communication with the Gods. Not to burn incense is like starving the Gods of their favourite food and amounts to cutting ourselves off from our spiritual source. The Gods depend on our offerings as we depend on their divine graces.

 

HOW TO BURN INCENSE:
Place a self-igniting charcoal disc on a fire-proof surface, well away from flammable objects. The charcoal disks can be ignited simply by holding a match or lighter to the rim. Be aware that these discs may occasionally spit and sparkle profusely upon ignition. Allow plenty of air to flow around the charcoal to ensure that it burns evenly. Some people prefer to open the window while the charcoal is igniting as it gives off quite a bit of smoke. Once the charcoal disc has finished sparkling it will start to glow, usually first on one side, then slowly spreading over the whole disc. When the entire disc is glowing red hot it is ready to use and you can place a little pinch of incense on top. As the disk glows through, the fire will concentrate in its centre. You may occasionally want to scrape off the ashes to expose the glowing centre and add fresh incense as desired.

CARE FOR YOUR INCENSE:
Incense keeps well and often improves with age if kept in a cool and dark place. Charcoal, on the other hand, does not, as it has a tendency to absorb moisture from the air. Once the packet has been opened, keep it in an airtight container to preserve its self-igniting properties.

CAUTION
Keep incense and charcoal out of pet’s and children’s reach. Charcoal discs are highly flammable. PLEASE BE CAREFUL when igniting your charcoal disc. Once the disc has been lit do not touch it, as it will cause a burn. Make sure your incense dish is fire proof and does not conduct heat to the surface on which it stands. Glass (even glass ashtrays) will break. Do not dispose of the remaining ashes in a waste paper bin or plastic garbage bin as it may cause a fire. Do not hold the disc in your hand while lighting or burning.

GREEN MAN INCENSE
He is the sap within the trees, the green of the leaves, he is power that sprouts and grows, that covers mother earth in bright green clothes. The green man is the life-force of nature that fertilizes the earth. Each year in spring he is reborn, and with him all of nature awakens and blooms. When autumn comes around, he retreats deep into the earth womb. Here his potency regenerates until he is ready to re-emerge once more the following spring, when the cycle starts all over again. Burn this incense to tune into the potent life-force, the creative potential of the male aspect of nature.

£ 6.75 includes p&p and a free packet of charcoal discs .

Plese note only 1 packet of charcoal per order.

 

PAN INCENSE

A wild God of nature, Pan embodies the most untamed and instinctual aspects of the divine power. His name translates as ‘All’ - Cosmic Chaos is the source from which 'All' manifests. Pan amused himself by chasing nymphs, playing his enchanting pipes and causing sudden frights to travellers. Burn this incense to attune to the unpredictable nature of Pan and to meditate upon the nature of Chaos as the source of order. Don't ‘panic’ should you encounter chaos in the course of your contemplation.


£ 6.75 includes p&p and a free packet of charcoal discs .

Plese note only 1 packet of charcoal per order.

BRIGIT INCENSE

Brigit, Queen of the heavens, is but one of the guises of the Celtic Triple Moon Goddess. As a patron Goddess of poetry, smith craft and the healing arts she is celebrated as a harbinger of culture who blessed humanity with the civilizing arts. Her most sacred feast day is Imbolc (1 February), when she is celebrated in her Maiden aspect. She presides over the life giving waters and the regenerative powers of the womb. Burn this incense in honour of the Great Goddess and to invoke her gift of inspiration.

£ 6.75 includes p&p and a free packet of charcoal discs .

Plese note only 1 packet of charcoal per order.


CERIDWEN INCENSE

Ceridwen is the Celtic Hag Goddess, who reigns over the mysteries of life, death and transformation. In her cauldron of changes she concocts the famous brew of inspiration. Those who taste of it will at once understand the secrets of creation - past, present and future. They will be transformed and reborn as eternally wise beings. Ceridwen might be a hag, but she guards the most precious secrets. Recognition of the hag as the inner shadow is the path to Ceridwen's Cauldron of Inspiration. Burn this incense to help you confront the hag in your meditations so you might tap into Ceridwen's power of transformation and source of wisdom.

 

£ 6.75 includes p&p and a free packet of charcoal discs .

Plese note only 1 packet of charcoal per order.

CERNUNNOS INCENSE

Cernunnos is the steward and guardian God of the animal realm and the consort of the Great Goddess. He embodies the male capacity to nurture, protect and support. Far from being dominant, he watches over the animals and is at one with them. Burn this incense to attune to Cernunnos and the animal realm. It may be especially inspirational to men who want to get in touch with their own inner masculine power to care and nurture.

 

£ 6.75 includes p&p and a free packet of charcoal discs .

Plese note only 1 packet of charcoal per order.

 

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Telephone 01293 535155
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