Door 23: Spruce Resin & Angelica – A Touch of Forest and Heavenly Guidance
- Dec 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Behind the 23rd door of our Advent calendar, you will find the final two ingredients for your very own Rauhnächte incense blend: spruce resin and angelica. These two gifts from nature symbolize the protective strength of the forest and the luminous guidance of higher realms.
Another Story from the Enigmatic Rauhnächte
Do you remember Freja, the girl who sat by the crackling hearth as the coldest nights of the year spread across the land outside? On that night, when she decided to honor the old traditions passed down by her grandmother, she had already burned certain herbs as incense. She had cleared her space, opened her heart, and listened for the quiet voices of the ancestors.
As Freja lay down to sleep, she was embraced by a gentle scent reminiscent of deep coniferous woods. It was as if the spirits of the trees watched over her, their roots anchored firmly in the earth while their crowns reached for the stars. In her dream, a radiant figure appeared, emanating a warm and soothing energy. It whispered to Freja that the final night before Christmas was special—a threshold where the worlds nearly touched.
Freja awoke at dawn, feeling a sense of confidence and calm. Gazing at her incense blend, she realized something was still missing: a resin that would anchor the power of nature within her home, and a plant whose name evoked angelic support, lending a spark of divine protection.
The Meaning of Today’s Ingredients
Spruce Resin: Originating from deep, evergreen forests, spruce resin exudes a warm, earthy scent. It represents protection, grounding, and the enduring strength of nature. Its smoke is said to drive away negative energies, harmonize the space, and soothe the soul.
Angelica (Angel Root): As the name suggests, angelica has long been considered a plant of heavenly support. It is thought to guard against dark influences, bring clarity, and strengthen your connection to higher realms. Angelica carries a gentle, spicy aroma that uplifts heart and mind.
Perfecting Your Incense Blend
Now add a small pinch of spruce resin and some crushed angelica root to your existing mixture. With these final additions, you complete your incense blend, which will accompany you through the remaining Rauhnächte.
Light a candle, take a moment of stillness, and place just a few crumbs of your now-finished blend onto glowing charcoal. Inhale deeply and sense how the smoke fills the room—like a soft, protective cloak around you, sheltering you from the storms of the dark season. Also notice the delicate, almost ethereal note of angelica, reminding you that during this special time, you are connected to higher powers and hidden helpers.
An Affirmation for This Day
As you watch the smoke rise, speak or think these words:
“I am grounded and protected like the deeply rooted forest, yet open to heavenly messages. This incense blend will guide me through the remaining Rauhnächte, releasing the old, welcoming the new, and leading me into the coming year, strengthened and renewed.”
Just as Freja sensed the presence of a radiant figure in her dream, you too can remember, with each incense offering, that you are not alone. Your completed incense blend—an harmonious union of earthly strength and celestial connection—will safely carry you through the final nights of the Rauhnächte.