We always recommend using loose incense for ceremonies because you know you are connected with genuine plant medicines. Many people struggle to light the charcoal, and I believe the number one mistake is not using tongs or candles. In the short video above, Raven gives a quick tutorial on lighting your charcoal and working with loose incense.
To get the most out of your loose incense, you will need the following:
- Charcoal
- Loose incense burner: Be sure to place something heat-safe under it, as it will get very hot and may damage your furniture. If you use anything other than a metal bowl, I highly recommend putting incense ash or Salt between the charcoal and the burner to keep it from cracking.
- Metal Tongs for Charcoal – pick these up at any grocery store.
- Your Incense Blend!
And it’s just that easy!