Copal (White)
Excellent alternative to frankincense. Use for cleansing, purification, offerings to spirits/deities. Traditional for Dia de los Muertos altars. Clean, bright energy.
Correspondences
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
- DaysHoursSun hoursNoon
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- Protium CopalMexican CopalSacred Copal
- Form
- ChunksTears
Practice
- Properties
- PurificationCleansingBlessingSolar energyJoyClarity
- Magical Uses
- Space cleansingPurificationOfferingsSolar magicJoy workClearing negativity
- 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.
Nature and meaning
- Origin Regions
- MexicoCentral AmericaSouth America
- Scent Profile
- Fresh, clean, pine-like, bright, uplifting
Details
- Tier
- 2
- Burn Method
- Charcoal
- Smoke Color
- White
- Moon Phases
- Full MoonWaxing Gibbous
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