The burning of incense burners or incense is a very ancient practice both for aromatizing the different rooms of the house and for eliminating bad energies that could be found in them.
The bad energies of a house can manifest themselves when we have just lived there, or when, after a while, the family in that house feels listless and depressed.
The tradition survives because there are many people who have perceived a change in mood and energy after lighting an incense burner, which can be part of several meditation or relaxation practices.
As far as energetic cleansing goes, the form that smoking takes has several meaningsall loaded with symbolismwhich will serve as a guide to the homeowner.
What does it mean when incense smoke spirals?
The unique blend of herbs, resins and oils In each incense an aromatic smoke is created which can rise in various ways.
When doing an energy cleanse, LThe form that the smoke takes becomes a symbol of spiritual ascension.
In this context, the smoke released by incense becomes a symbolic language, transmitting messages that go beyond words. The direction in which the smoke spiral and density They are signs that reveal aspects of the past, present and future.
The Clarin newspaperin a very detailed article on incense burners, he provides us with guidelines for choosing it based on its aroma and what we are looking for with energetic cleansing.
As we explore the different cultures who have embraced incense as an integral part of their spiritual practices, a rich diversity of meanings associated with the spiral of smoke is revealed.
From ancient India, where it symbolizes incense purification of the soulin indigenous American cultures, where it is used for communication with the gods, the smoke spiral acquires unique and captivating nuances in every cultural context.
The validity of incense burners
While ancient traditions have stood the test of time, incense has experienced a resurgence in a world driven by technology and haste.
The Mexican newspaper El Heraldoin a text on how to read the smoke of incense burners, he gives us several details.
Smoke from incense burners and incense It acts as a reminder of the importance of disconnecting, of tuning into the spiritual in the midst of the daily hustle and bustle.
- Yes the smoke goes straight up, means that the house is free from negative energies and that positive aspects reign in it. This way there will be no need to clean.
- Instead, if the incense goes out denotes the existence of fears and obstacles to overcome. In this case it will be necessary to turn it back on by pronouncing a phrase, or a mantra, that helps overcome the inconveniences.
- Other possibilities are that the smoke goes left or right. In the first case it is also a bad sign, as it announces difficulties in satisfying requests. If he goes to the right, however, everything will align in favor of the interested party.
- It is possible, therefore, that the smoke begins to spiral up and this signal should be interpreted as the presence of negative energies in the environment, but that the cleanup has begun and will be effective.
Although spirituality and symbolism play a key role in interpreting the direction smoking takes, science also offers valuable insights.
This shape results from the combination of various factors, such as temperature, wind speed and the composition of the incense.
- However, a more alarming direction will need to be taken into account: when the smoke goes towards the person in charge of cleaning. This means the sure presence of a spirit with bad intentions, which will have to be defeated.
Source: Clarin
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