These Palo Santo incense sticks are 4″ long and weigh around 12g each. (Larger sticks may be substituted for multiple smaller sticks to equal roughly the same size).
Palo Santo is a type of wood from a tree in South America that is commonly burned for its spiritual properties. It is part of the citrus family and has notes of mint, pine and lemon, creating a sweet aroma. It is known for its ability to cleanse spaces, attract positivity, and connect one to the Divine. It is known to be energetically cleansing and healing similar to sage and cedar and is grounding. Palo Santo is often used in rituals to cleanse and ward off negative energies, and is related to frankincense, myrrh, and copal trees, three other powerful energy cleansers and protectors. It is also great for healing and comforting a broken heart.
The wood is also used to communicate with the divine, heal on the physical and spiritual levels, and improve concentration and mental focus during meditation. In Spanish, Palo Santo literally translates to “Holy Wood” and is considered so holy that it must never be cut down. It can help to deepen the connection with the Divine and traditionally, any wood used in rituals should come from fallen branches only.
<p “=””>Directions: To use Palo Santo, light a stick, wait about thirty seconds, and blow out the flame. The end will continue to smolder, releasing dense, white, fragrant smoke. Carry this around the area you wish to cleanse, waving the smoke with your hand or a hand fan to make sure it gets into all of the corners. As you do this, state your intention. Your words can be simple, like… With this smoke, I cleanse this space of negativity. Essence of Palo Santo, clear away the bad things so that only good may come in. You can also recite a prayer, affirmations or scriptures, invoke your guardian angels, or call on your ancestors or spirit guides to help you drive away negative energy. <p “=””>Palo Santo is a powerful tool for promoting positive energy and cleansing a space or person of negative energy. It is revered for its ability to cleanse, attract positivity, and connect one to the Divine. Remember to use your Palo Santo with intention and respect, and enjoy the benefits of this ancient spiritual practice.
