FRANKINCENSE – Successful ventures, cleansing, purification. Burn for protective work, consecration, and meditation. Used as an offering at Beltane, Lammas, and Yule. Associated with self-will, self-control, or the ego. Frankincense resin is a fragrant material, derived from the Boswellia tree, which is native to regions of Africa and Arabia. The resin is obtained by making incisions into the tree’s bark, which then exudes a milky-white sap. This sap hardens upon exposure to air, forming tear-shaped droplets known as frankincense resin. It has a rich, woody aroma and is often used in religious ceremonies, aromatherapy, and natural healing practices. When burned, it releases a fragrant smoke that is said to have calming effects.
