At a glance
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Planet: Mercury — energy strongest on Wednesdays
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Aroma: Hindu Kush & Yagra
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About 60 minutes of burn per stick
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Multiple burns per stick — extinguish and relight
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Hand-rolled and hand-packaged in small batches
- Part of the 7-piece Cosmos line
How to use it
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Light it on Wednesdays. That is the day the tradition assigns to this planet, and the simplest way to build a repeating weekly practice.
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Give it a heat-proof holder. Ash catcher underneath, stable surface, nothing flammable within reach.
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One hour, or several short ones. Let it run the full stick, or pinch it out and relight when you next sit down.
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Open a window first. An hour of incense in a closed room is a lot of smoke. Ventilation makes the scent read cleaner, too.
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Collect the days. Working through the line one weekday at a time turns seven boxes into a seven-day rhythm.
The Cosmos line at a glance
| Incense |
Strongest on |
Aroma |
| Sun Cosmos |
Sunday |
Citrus |
| Mars Cosmos |
Tuesday |
Red fruits and Palo Santo |
| Mercury Cosmos |
Wednesday |
Hindu Kush and Yagra |
| Jupiter Cosmos |
Thursday |
Basil, frankincense and benzoin |
✨ Temple Tip — pair it with the work, not the rest
Mercury is the communication planet in this system, and Wednesday is the day the line assigns to it. Burning this one during writing, correspondence or difficult conversations gives the stick a job — which is more useful than burning it while doing nothing at all.
Questions we get asked
Do I have to burn it on Wednesdays?
No. The day is the tradition's recommendation, not a rule — the stick burns the same on any other. Most people who use the Cosmos line simply find the weekly anchor easier to keep than an open-ended intention.
How long does one stick burn?
About 60 minutes. You can also put a stick out partway through and relight it later, so a single stick can carry several shorter sessions rather than one long one.
Can I put it out and relight it?
Yes — that is how these are built. Press the lit end gently against a heat-proof surface or into sand until the ember dies, then relight the same tip when you want it again.
What do I burn it in?
A heat-proof incense holder with an ash catcher, on a stable non-flammable surface. Never leave a burning stick unattended, and keep it clear of curtains, drafts and anything that can catch.
Can I return it?
This item is non-returnable. Because it is a burnable, hand-made good, it cannot be restocked once it leaves us — so read the scent notes carefully before you choose, and reach out first if you are unsure.
California Proposition 65 warning: Burning incense produces combustion by-products. Use in a well-ventilated space.
Burn safely: Always burn in a heat-proof holder on a stable, non-flammable surface, in a well-ventilated room, away from drafts, curtains and anything that can catch. Never leave a burning stick unattended and keep away from children and pets. Smoke cleansing produces a generous amount of smoke — start away from smoke detectors. This item is non-returnable. Your order may arrive in reused shipping boxes and locally recycled paper. We provide the tools; you create the magic — results are personal and never guaranteed. Traditional associations described here are traditions of association, not claims of physical or psychological effect, and nothing here is medical advice. Ships within 3 business days.
Where this sits: on our Incense Sticks & Cones shelf inside Sacred Smoke & Cleansing. For the full seven-day cycle, read planetary incense by day of the week.
Wednesday, a clear desk, and an hour of Hindu Kush and Yagra. #TempleOfDesire
