The Fragrance of Solomon's Temple

Scented Sacred Grounds

Perhaps nothing would seem further from our modern concerns - or those of Lucky Six Farms - than the ancient sacred precincts of Solomon's Temple. Reputedly built by spirit forces at Solomon's command and serving its community for over four centuries, this legendary structure was finally destroyed by the Babylonians sometime in the fifth century BCE. One can only imagine the atmosphere of intoxicating sights, sounds, and heavily scented chambers encountered by worshipers so long ago. Yet, at least a few of its secrets still live to empower many today. Let me explain...

Scented Secrets

Some time ago, a band of those dedicated to preserving indigenous ancient traditions in a variety of contemporary contexts approached one of the scholar-abbots of Madre Grande Monastery for help. Although their request appeared simple, it was, in fact, biochemically quite challenging. They needed the full, concentrated purity of traditional White Sage smudging to be made safely available for healing ceremonies in small rooms and apartments. They came to the abbot because of his reputation for research and mastery of esoteric and obscure knowledge, especially that of legendary scented compounds. They knew he had spent decades studying how the undiluted, unmodified qualities of essential oils had been preserved and promulgated in the Temple grounds by Solomon's priests.

Scented Purity

The petitioning band was also savvy about the commercial incense industry; they understood that ordinary White Sage incense cones are stamped out from cheap sawdust and charcoal then dipped briefly in essential oil. Thus, these common cones carried a host of mitigating and even polluting aromas that would negate critical rites of purification. After a bit of analysis, thought, and experimentation, the abbot finally arrived at the perfect solution - and those who had sought his aid were delighted with his result. That remarkably scented, proprietary product is available today as Lucky Six Farms White Sage Smudge Cones. Experience testifies that the venerable aura of Solomon's Temple permeates and empowers each and every one!


By Alan Beck