Ritual tools: Censer

What is it? A vessel made for burning incense, can come in many forms such as a plate, bowl, or hanging vessel.

What is it made from? Censers can be made from wood, earthenware or metal, depending on their design and use.

What is it used for? Can be used for ritual, magic or general household purposes. A censer is usually used by placing the incense in or on the censer (depending on the design of the censer and the type of incense used) and ignited. The censer (and more importantly the incense it holds) is often used to purify a space before the circle is cast, or as an aid in meditation.

Symbolism and associations: Strongly associated with the element of air, it can also be used to represent the element of fire during ritual.

Where to find them: A censer can be made from any piece of heatproof material, or bought from any home wares, or metaphysical store.