Copal (White)

Incense & resins

Tradition · Protium And Bursera Trees
Tier
2
Alternate Names
Protium CopalMexican CopalSacred Copal
Origin Regions
MexicoCentral AmericaSouth America
Form
ChunksTears
Scent Profile
Fresh, clean, pine-like, bright, uplifting
Burn Method
Charcoal
Smoke Color
White
Element
Fire
Planet
Sun
Zodiac
Leo
Properties
PurificationCleansingBlessingSolar energyJoyClarity
Magical Uses
Space cleansingPurificationOfferingsSolar magicJoy workClearing negativity
Sabbats
LithaOstara
Sacred Timing
Days
Hours
Sun hoursNoon
Traditional Uses

Sacred to Aztec, Mayan, and indigenous Mesoamerican traditions. Temple incense, ceremonial offerings, temazcal ceremonies, Day of the Dead.

Modern Practice

Excellent alternative to frankincense. Use for cleansing, purification, offerings to spirits/deities. Traditional for Dia de los Muertos altars. Clean, bright energy.

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