At a glance
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Planet: The Sun — energy strongest on Sundays
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Aroma: Citrus
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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 Sundays. 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 — burn it early
Citrus is the one aroma in this line that genuinely suits daylight. Light it with the first coffee rather than the last lamp — a Sunday morning stick sets the tone for a whole day in a way an evening one cannot.
Questions we get asked
Do I have to burn it on Sundays?
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.
Citrus, in the morning, on the day that belongs to the sun. #TempleOfDesire
