Cinnamon Meaning & Uses

Cinnamon incense brings the warm, spicy scent of the bark into a space. In folk practice it is the classic scent for money, success and a little extra fire.

What it smells like

Warm, spicy and sweet; familiar and cosy.

Spiritual meaning

Associated with prosperity, success, passion and speeding things up.

Emotional

Warming and motivating; good for low energy and winter moods.

Body, and what the evidence says

Its warm scent is energising for many people. Cinnamon’s studied effects come from eating it, not from burning it.

How to burn it

  1. Light the stick and blow out the flame
  2. Place in a holder over a fireproof dish
  3. Burn while setting goals or working

Rituals and uses

  • Abundance and money rituals
  • Motivation before work
  • Romance
  • Winter festivities

History

Once worth more than gold, cinnamon was burned in Roman funerals and ancient Egyptian temples.

Safety and sourcing

Strong scent; use in a ventilated room and keep away from children and pets.

All incense and smudging produce fine smoke particles. Burn in a ventilated room, avoid daily use in small closed spaces, and take extra care around children, pets, birds and anyone with asthma.

Pairs well with