When the full moon is bright in the sky, or it disappears to start a new cycle, it is said connecting with your inner self is more expansive, promoting healing and setting you up for success. Using incense for your full moon or new moon ritual offers more than just aesthetic appeal. Scent deepens prayers and meditations, can help you focus and find clarity, and help you find purpose more easily. But which incense for full moon and new moon meditations? Let’s get into it in today’s blog below.
Much more than an ancient calendar, the cycles of the moon have always been a vital part of spirituality. As the moon phases progress week by week, we too, can become aligned with the ebb and flow of our celestial neighbor, giving and receiving, releasing and starting again.
Traditionally, each phase of the moon provides space for natural cycles of our emotions and creativity.
The new moon is the start of a cycle. A clean slate, and full of potential. This is a great time for creating new goals, setting new intentions, and connecting with your vision for the future. Goal setting, vision boards, and new projects are all great ways to mark the new moon.
As the moon waxes, it comes into view a little more every night. A nurturing phase of the cycle, it moves slowly towards its potential size and beauty. This phase is about building momentum with energy, confidence, and motivation. During this phase, increasing the energy we put into projects gets us closer to our goals.
Under the full moon, the night sky is bright and visibility is high. The full moon brings old patterns into the light, and is a great time to cast off unhelpful thoughts, begin forgiveness, and release things that no longer serve you. A time to feel emotions and release them with love, the light of the full moon helps us to find the onward path. Journaling, meditation, and forgiveness exercises are popular ways to embrace the energy of the full moon.
Completing a cycle should feel like self-love and joy, but it’s important not to get stuck, and stagnate with procrastination. Keep the energy moving with gratitude, decluttering, and joyful praise and dance to end each cycle in the most impactful way. This is a time for expressive creativity.
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Focused on goal setting and creating big visions, these incense aromas are popular choices for monthly connection with the new moon.
Exactly what we need to set goals that are achievable, Clarity Wild Berry Incense promotes focus, but with a soothing and calm backdrop for setting intentions from the right place. Citrus, rose, and notes and jasmine combine to help you tap into your vision and plan the future that feels aligned for you.
A traditional incense for spiritual cleansing, palo santo puts you in the new moon state of mind. Ready for new things and big dreams, this ancient sweet and earthy scent is said to attract positive energies and aid in meditation.
Another bright and vibrant scent to promote clarity, Desert Sage Wild Berry Incense is an uplifting blend of mint, cleansing sage, eucalyptus, and earthy rosewood. Bringing focus to your meditation and journaling, the fresh aroma of Desert Sage promotes self confidence and imagination.
A popular incense for deep meditation, Patchouli Wild Berry incense is a natural choice for connecting with your vision. A rich, musky blend with notes of calming jasmine and luxurious frangipani petals. Patchouli is a long-lasting incense that leaves a lingering scent to keep your vision going long after you set your intentions.
If you need a little help to imagine your goals or keep the energy high while meditation, Satya Positive Vibes incense is here to help. A calming, but creative blend of sweet, bright, and floral notes, this aura cleansing option is a great place to start. The new moon is a blank slate, so align your energy with an incense that promotes positive vibes.
Bursting with energy and ready to help you release emotions, the magic of the full moon can be amplified with these popular incense scents.
A traditional choice for cleansing and purifying, White Sage Satya incense helps you clear your emotions by promoting the release of negativity. A fresh, herbal scent, white sage cones burn slowly, giving you plenty of time to journal, pray, and release everything you need for the next moon cycle. Feel grounded and close to the earth as you cast off negative emotions that no longer serve you.
The scent of fresh roses in full bloom is a perfect choice to celebrate the fullest stage of the lunar cycle. Prompting emotional balance, peace, and self-love, rose is a nurturing scent to give yourself the comfort you need while you let negativity go. The classic scent of romance, rose is a beautiful aroma to enjoy under a full moon with your partner. Like a hug for your senses, soothe your soul under the next healing moon.
Lavender is known for promoting better sleep, and while you’re awake, it soothes an over stressed mind. Find peace before you release, with long-lasting lavender incense cones. Lingering into the night long after it burns, the calming scent of lavender encourages restful sleep after full moon rituals.
A complex and almost mystical scent, Dragons Blood is a best selling choice for deep meditation, prayer, and spiritual practice. Arabian sandalwood, fresh pine, musk, and warm amber create a grounding feeling of comfort to help journaling and release of emotions during a full moon. A relaxing scent that encourages positivity and self-love, Dragon’s Blood helps you connect with the true potential of your soul.
As the name suggests, Luna Wild Berry Incense gets its name from the moon. A sweet, floral blend with subtle notes of orange blossom, musk, and creamy magnolia, this scent dances with the full moon and encourages you to do the same. Relaxing, soothing, and encouraging positive thinking, let go of the past with a full moon ritual and feel the possibilities of the future opening out in front of you.
Aromas are a powerful tool for connecting more deeply during prayer or rituals. While setting new goals and intentions during a new moon, or releasing old energy under a full moon, these helpful tools can help you get even better results:
Journals and pens for free-flowing writing
Ambient music or guided meditations
A cozy blanket to feel comfort and nurturing
Candles and soft lighting
Herbal teas to calm your system
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Just like every day, each moon cycle has a different vibe. New challenges come every month, and opportunities open before us. Sync your meditations and journaling with the moon and prepare your space with incense for every occasion.
At Nothing But Scents, we stock everything from deep, spiritual incense to whimsical sweet scents to brighten your mood. Get moon-phase ready and build an incense collection for every phase.
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