Juniper – Incense 20-30g (bundle)

Juniper (Latin: Juniperus communis) is one of the oldest and most versatile plant-based materials used in spiritual rituals worldwide. It holds a special place in the traditions of Native American peoples, where it served not only practical but also symbolic purposes, connecting humans with the forces of nature. In the traditions of Indigenous tribes, juniper was used during cleansing rituals (known as "smudging") aimed at banishing negative energy and restoring spiritual balance. It was believed that its smoke has natural protective and healing powers, capable of removing bad energy from both the body and the surroundings. It was often used as an alternative or complement to white sage. Juniper smoke was also utilized in ceremonies connected to birth and death to support the soul’s journey between worlds. Burning juniper bundles was believed to protect against evil spirits and facilitate communication with ancestral spirits. Simultaneously, its scent was intended to attract prosperity, wisdom, and positive changes.

The fresh, resinous-herbal aroma with subtle citrus notes makes juniper an excellent choice as natural incense for meditation, cleansing rituals, as well as supporting inner balance and concentration. If you wish to invite the energy of purity, protection, and renewal into your surroundings, juniper is an excellent ally for these intentions!

Before you begin a smudging ritual with juniper incense:

1. Take a moment to pause, unwind, and relax. You will feel the magic of herbs most fully with a clear and open mind. This is a special moment for introspection, so do not rush through the smudging ritual.
2. Approach the cleansing ritual with sincerity and respect. It is a part of Native American culture, where rituals were a way to connect with the spirit of nature, achieving full harmony in the process.
3. Think about the intention that will guide you during the ritual and immerse yourself in the fragrant smoke that rises from the incense. Feel the scent of pure nature and the magic of the Indigenous peoples. Cleanse your soul, mind, and surroundings; banish bad energy, and invite all that is positive.

How to use juniper as incense? A brief guide:

1. Light one bundle of juniper, holding it over a source of fire. Wait a few seconds for the incense to start glowing.
2. Extinguish the incense by blowing out the flame or shaking it vigorously. After a moment, the incense will begin to smoulder, releasing thick, intensely fragrant smoke. While extinguishing the flame, focus on the intention that will accompany your cleansing ritual.
3. Use the fragrant smoke to cleanse yourself by directing the incense from your feet to your head, and then cleanse the room, objects, or people you wish to purify. After the ritual, place the still-glowing incense in a safe location, such as a ceramic dish. After a while, the incense will extinguish on its own – at that point, you can relight it.

Additional information:

Origin: California

Weight: approx. 20-30g

Please note: herb bundles are prepared by hand, so the weight of each product may vary within the range of 20-30 g.

Please note: the incense is made from 100% natural, dried herbs, which may have an intense and distinctive scent. Some people compare it to the aroma of a campfire or burning wood. This is a natural feature of traditional herbal incenses. Only during burning does the smoke develop milder, herbal notes.