Your new Wild as the Moon smoke stick has been hand crafted with a lot of love & intention and I hope you can feel that energy every time you use it.
The practical stuff:
When lighting your smoke stick, hold the end which is wrapped in twine. The twine is here to create a nice sturdy base and keep everything held together as the stick burns down.
Light the stick at the very top, at the opposite end to where you are holding it.
I recommend holding the tip in a candle flame to light it, rather than using matches as it’s safer and easier.
Hold the stick in the flame until you see it catch light, then remove it from the heat.
If your stick has any flames, gently blow it out (like an incense stick) so that it is only smouldering and not actually on fire.
Your stick will smoulder for a few minutes before going out by itself.
You can re-light your stick as many times as you want.
If for any reason it won’t stop smouldering, simply put a couple of drops of water on the end to extinguish it. Don’t soak it though as this may ruin your stick.
Always hold a fireproof dish underneath a smouldering stick to catch any embers and leave your stick on a fireproof dish after use until it cools down.
A handy tip:
If you have been using your stick for a while and you are now struggling to light it, your stick may just need some TLC.
If the end is very black and charred, simply trim those bits off with sharp scissors to remove them. This will allow you to light it much more easily.
The wholesome stuff:
These sticks are designed to be a sensual and mindful experience. So take your time with it, make it feel good.
There are many great reasons to use a smoke stick.
-To ground yourself before yoga / movement.
-To cleanse your mind and space before meditation. -As part of a daily ritual before writing a gratitude list or pulling cards (or whatever your ritual looks like.)
-To cleanse your space for Full or New Moon
-To take five minutes to ground your body whenever you’re feeling stressed, anxious or just want to relax.
– As part of your bedtime routine to unwind your mind.
This is just to name a few.
Use your smoke stick however you are called to use it. If you’re new to it, try different things, see what feels good. But whatever your reason for using your stick, be sure to take a few deep grounding breaths before you start.
Take a moment to notice how the plants look, feel and smell. Connect with them.
Watch the smoke as its tendrils dance through the air, releasing aromatic fragrance.
Create a moment.
