The Best Essential Oils For Spiritual Growth: And How To Burn Them

Burning Essential oils was a major part of ancient living; to this day, they remain unbeaten in the aromatic world. So what are essential oils, and what makes them so internationally sacred and beloved? Read on as we discuss 'The Best Essential Oils For Spiritual Growth: And How To Burn Them'.

 What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are the naturally derived liquid/oil extracted from the leaves, petals, stems, carpels, and bark of our favourite scented herbs, flowers, fruits, resins, and weeds. This is commonly done through methods such as cold-pressing or steam distillation.

Essential oils had prominent use in ancient civilisations (mostly by the ancient Egyptians) - they were used as a means of medicine, food flavouring, aromatherapy, ointment, and perfume. Nowadays essential oils have all sorts of uses, whether for cleaning, within cooking, as a meditation tool, within cosmetics, and for aromatherapy purposes.

What is Aromatherapy?

One of our most powerful senses is our sense of smell, and with that comes the ability to heal our body, mind, and spirit by embracing positive scents.

Aromatherapy consists of burning (or applying) aromatics and essential oils to cleanse inner or outer wounds. It is usually classed as a 'holistic' form of healing, this is because it is a more natural 'therapy-like' solution.

Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, and Spiritual Growth

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The History of Essential Oils For Aromatherapy:

The history of essential oils begins with Ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, the Romans, and the Egyptians - areas of Western Asia and China also discovered essential oils around this time. The earliest relocation of essential oils dates back to 4500 BC within ancient Egypt, however, some evidence suggests they could date back even earlier.

Ancient botanists discovered and investigated essential oils - by doing this they found a positive impact when consuming, topically applying, or burning essential oils.

Ancient depictions show that essential oils were commonly used in perfumery, for culinary reasons, and as incense or ointment in worships and cermonies. Many of these ancient civilisations were also assumed to use essential oils for medicinal purposes.

So where does aromatherapy make its way into ancient history? 

The Ancient Egyptians burnt essential oils, resins, and botanicals as a means to connect to higher entities - the smoke was seen a pathway between them and other spiritual realms. And the Ancient Romans would fumigate their temples with essential oils, thus assisting a connection between them and their Gods. It was also used to heal bad energy and deter evil spirits.

Another example of essential oils and their use in ancient history, is that the Egyptian priests, Pharaohs, and other significant people were cleansed with essential oil smoke during mummification, or when being worshipped. This ritual was seen to offer them eternal fortune and protection.

Many ancient relics would use aromatherapy when meditating, praying, or healing. Essential oils were popular within ancient therapy.

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Aromatherapy and Spiritual Growth:

Growing spiritually is a difficult, but profound, journey for us all to embark on. However, with the right tools, support, and knowledge, spiritual growth can feel somewhat easy.

So why can aromatherapy help me spiritually?

Aromatherapy is a fantastic way to help empower our 'Third Eye', thus connecting us closer to our spirituality. This can help unite us with our sixth sense and intuition and help regulate feelings of inspiration, motivation, and inner peace.

The Best Essential Oils For Spiritual Growth: And How To Burn Them

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Agarwood:

Myrrh:

Myrrh is a popular and sacred ancient scent, mainly for its profound ability to enlighten our spiritual awareness. Burning Myrrh essential oil and resin can help to balance weakened Chakras, thus sparking clarity, motivation, abundance, and self-worth. Myrrh is a perfect scent to use for enhancing manifestation work.

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Copal:

Calming and purifying Copal essential oil is a meditation-enhancing genius - It can relax the mind, spirit, and body, even to the point that we reach 'other spiritual realms'. Spiritually-inclined people burn Copal to cleanse their homes from negativity which may be interfering with their Chakra balance.

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Lotus:

Sweet and floral-scented Lotus essential oil is a fantastic solution to bring about abundance and gratitude to your heart centre. It can leave a person feeling truly connected to their surroundings and at peace with their world. Many spiritual people embrace Lotus when practising affirmations or when setting daily intentions.

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Orange:

 

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Burn Essential Oil for Spiritual Growth

Step 1: Find the right essential oil for you.

Firstly, take time to research the spiritual benefits of each essential oil, and maybe experiment with different scents to see what makes you feel the most spiritually charged. You may find some will resonate with your spiritual wants more than others.

Step 2: Set up your space.

Find a well-ventilated room, with all factors considered to suit you and your comfort needs. Maybe a warm, dimly lighted room with a subtle breeze, or maybe you'd prefer the sun beaming through your window and a nice summer's warmth. 

What do you want to hear? Perhaps calming, meditative music, or maybe the sound of singing birds and friendly people outside? 

Step 3: Set your intentions.

Whether you are meditating, manifesting, practising abundance and gratitude, or Chakra strengthening, consider what your intentions may be before burning (or applying if preferred) your essential oil.

Take deep breaths, focus your mind, and collect your thoughts, what do you want from this personal session?

Step 4: Burn your essential oil.

You can use an oil diffuser or burn your essential oil on an oil warmer (which we seem to be a more ancient and natural way). When using an oil warmer:

1. Firstly, place a tea light candle at the bottom of your warmer.

2. Then, add 2/3rds of water to the top bowl-like surface of your warmer.

3. Next, place a few drops (what is recommended) of the essential oil into the water.

4. Then, light the candle and enjoy!

5. Burn for 10-20 minutes.

The Bottom Line

 Aromatherapy with essential oils is a brilliant way to connect to your spirituality within. This being said, taking time to burn essential oils can help to relieve those tensions from modern living and connect you closer with plant energy, therefore grounding you and balancing the Chakras.