Three Ways to Burn: Rituals for Every Type of Clear Light Cedar Incense

Whether you're seeking clarity, grounding, or simply a home that smells like the New Mexico wilds, how you burn your incense matters. At Clear Light Cedar, we offer three types of incense—Spirit Sticks, traditional Sticks, and Cones—each crafted with wild-foraged Cedar and Piñon to support different kinds of rituals.

Here’s how to make each one part of your sacred space.

🔥 SPIRIT STICK RITUAL: "Open the Space"

Use when: You're preparing for ceremony, hosting guests, or need to clear and bless a large area—like your entire home, patio, or event space.

You’ll need:

• One Spirit Stick – Incense Log

• A fire-safe dish or large incense burner

• A feather or fan (optional)

Ritual Steps:

1. Set your intention: Before lighting, place your hands on the Spirit Stick and say aloud or silently:
   “With this smoke, I welcome warmth, wisdom, and renewal into this space.”

2. Light the end of the Spirit Stick until it flames. Let it catch for 10–15 seconds, then gently blow it out, letting the ember smolder.

3. Place it in a fireproof holder in the center of your space—or carry it gently from room to room, using a feather to waft the smoke.

4. As you move, name what you're clearing: “Stress,” “Stagnation,” “Old energy.” Then name what you're inviting in: “Peace,” “Protection,” “Joy.”

5. Let it burn all the way down, or extinguish it safely when you feel complete.

Spirit Sticks were used in the lobby of Hotel Tamaya for a reason—they bring presence to a space.

🌿 STICK RITUAL: "The Slow Reset"

Use when: You need grounding after a long day, want to refocus during a creative block, or simply want to soften the energy around you.

You’ll need:

• One Clear Light Cedar Stick

• Incense holder or bowl with sand

• Journal or cup of tea (optional)

Ritual Steps:

1. Take a breath. Pause and feel your feet on the ground.

2. Light your stick incense and gently blow it out, allowing the fragrant smoke to curl into the air.

3. Sit near the smoke. Close your eyes and inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6. Repeat for a few rounds to reset your nervous system.

4. As the stick burns (30+ minutes), write down three things you’re releasing—and three things you’re calling in.

5. When finished, thank the smoke, the wood, and the land it came from.

A simple ritual to bring you back to yourself, one breath at a time.

🔺 CONE RITUAL: "Spark the Shift"

Use when: You feel stuck, tense, or need a fast, intentional energy change—before meditation, after an argument, or to mark a fresh start.

You’ll need:

• One Clear Light Cedar Cone

• Fireproof bowl or small burner

• A phrase or mantra

Ritual Steps:

1. Light the tip of your cone until it catches. Let it burn for 15–20 seconds, then gently blow it out.

2. As it begins to smoke, say a mantra like:
   “I release the old. I welcome the new.”

3. Sit nearby and imagine the smoke sweeping out the stale energy—like a desert wind through an open window.

4. When the cone finishes burning (about 15 minutes), open a door or window to let fresh air circulate.

Quick, powerful, and perfect when you need to clear the room—literally and energetically.

🌀 CHOOSE YOUR FIRE

Stick. Cone. Spirit Stick. Each burns a little differently—but they all return you to the same place: the grounded, cedar-scented center of yourself.

Ready to create your own ritual?

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Or try them all in our Incense Sampler—ritual-ready and handcrafted with love from Placitas, New Mexico.

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Three Ways to Burn: Rituals for Every Type of Clear Light Cedar Incense