Your Guide to Choosing the Right Burn

Not every day feels the same.
Not every mood needs the same ritual.

That’s why the incense you reach for matters.

Here’s a simple guide I use in my own home – so you can choose the right burn depending on how you feel.

The Four Types of Burns

Smudge SticksBest for deep resets.
When the air feels heavy or your space needs clearing.
Stronger. More herbal.

Incense ConesGreat for a quick reset or winding down before bed.
Short, powerful, and intense.

Incense SticksPerfect background for reading, journaling, or just being still.
Gentle. Lasting. Ambient.

Palo Santo SticksIdeal for grounding, letting go, or setting intentions.
Especially after emotionally full days.
Light. Smoulder. Pause.

Match Your Mood to Your Burn

Because sometimes you just know what you need.
The energy feels off, your mind won’t quiet down, or you simply want to feel lighter.

That’s when choosing the right burn makes all the difference.

 

🧠 When Your Mind Won’t Stop Racing

You’re overthinking. Restless. Fidgety.

Burn Lavender incense cones – short, floral, calming.
Or Lavender smudge – if you need something stronger and more enveloping.

So you can soften your thoughts and finally relax.

 

🌪️ When the Energy Feels Chaotic

The space feels off. You’ve been around too many people. You just need to clear it all.

Burn White Sage smudge – strong, purifying.
Or Sandalwood incense sticks – warm, grounding, comforting.

So you can reset the room, and your nervous system.

 

💭 When You’re Feeling Disconnected From Yourself

You’ve been giving too much. You forgot to check in with you.

Burn Dragon’s Blood Palo Santo – deep, spicy, grounding.
Or Rose Sage smudge – soft, floral, heart-opening.

So you can return to your body, your breath, your presence.

 

🌸 When You Just Want to Feel Good

You’re not anxious. You’re not heavy. You just want to lift your mood.

Burn Jasmine cones – bright, floral, uplifting.
Or Palo Santo sticks – fresh, balanced, energising.

So you can smile again, breathe deeper, and let the day feel lighter.

 

A Simple Reminder

Every incense you light is more than fragrance.

It’s a message.
To your body. To your mind. To your space.

A message that says: you’re allowed to rest now.

So next time you pause to burn, ask yourself:
What do I need most right now?

And choose your burn.