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Frankincense has a long file in folk magic: Frankincense is valued for purification, enhancing spiritual connection, and increasing the potency of rituals.
Frankincense in the craft
Frankincense is valued for purification, enhancing spiritual connection, and increasing the potency of rituals. It is known for promoting relaxation, focus, and clarity, often used in meditative and psychic practices. Frankincense is also associated with abundance and love.
Correspondences
- Also called: Olibanum
- Gender: Masculine
- Planet: Sun
- Sign: Aries, Leo, and Aquarius
- Element: Fire
Note: Overharvesting of frankincense trees poses a threat to the species; ensure purchases come from sustainable and ethical sources.
How the symbol systems meet
The older systems read as one web, and this one has clear ties: Aries — plant of the Aries season, Leo — plant of the Leo season, Aquarius — plant of the Aquarius season, Yellow — color of the same planetary force and Gold — color of the same planetary force.