December Birth Fragrance
Birth Fragrance
Frankincense
Frankincense is a resin secreted from trees of the Boswellia genus in the Burseraceae family, native from northeastern Africa to southern Arabia, and has been treasured as a 'gift to the gods' since ancient Egyptian times. Its name means 'true incense,' and in the Christmas story, it appears as one of the three gifts offered to Jesus Christ by the three wise men from the East, symbolizing divinity. This fragrance has a complex scent profile with smoky and spicy resin depth, woven with citrusy freshness and mystical sweetness. In December, when the end and beginning of the year intersect in sacred time, frankincense brings introspection and spiritual elevation away from worldly busyness. Modern scientific research has revealed that this fragrance increases alpha waves in the brain and deepens meditative states, possessing the power to maintain peace of mind even amid year-end busyness. It is a fragrance that expresses the solemn resonance of New Year's Eve bells and the silence of Christmas night, symbolizing the deep spirituality and yearning for the sacred of those born in December.
Features
- Smoky and spicy resin fragrance harmonized with citrusy freshness
- When burned, creates a mystical and meditative space with deep fragrance
- Fragrance evolves over time, starting sharp and becoming sweet later
- Holds historical importance as it has been used in religious ceremonies from ancient to modern times
- Dignity as a precious natural fragrance that was traded at the same value as gold
Personality
- A philosophical personality with deep spirituality that pursues truth beyond material values
- Introspective and meditative tendencies, preferring to face oneself in silence
- Holds reverence and awe for the sacred, valuing religious and spiritual worth
- Maintains composure even in busy daily life and has insight to see through essence
- Harmonizes tradition and innovation, possessing wisdom to apply good old things to modern times
Symbolic Meaning
- Symbolizes spiritual sublimation as a bridge connecting the boundary between sacred and secular
- Expresses the sacred turning point of time between year's end and New Year's beginning
- Signifies the fusion of Eastern and Western religious traditions shown by Christmas holy night and New Year's Eve bells
- Represents spiritual wealth beyond material abundance and the pursuit of true value
- Symbolizes yearning for eternity and belief in infinite possibilities within finite life
Reason for Selection
- Historical significance as the sacred gift offered by the three wise men on Christmas holy night
- Expresses the duality of December where year-end busyness coexists with the solemnity of New Year's Eve bells
- Symbol of the time when sacred and secular most intensely intersect in year-end closure and New Year preparation
- Deep introspection of the season approaching winter solstice and humanity's instinctive prayer for return to light
- Necessity for spiritual counterbalance against materialistic values of modern society
Protection & Effects
- Protects the heart from year-end busyness and stress, bringing spiritual peace
- Power to purify the spirit from material desires and worldly temptations, maintaining high ideals
- Deepens meditation and introspection, guiding not to lose sight of one's essence and true purpose
- Creates sacred time and space, liberating the heart from daily distractions
- Strengthens connection with religious and spiritual traditions, protecting cultural identity
Trials & Growth
- The specialness unsuitable for daily use may create feelings of isolation in social life
- Risk of neglecting practical problem-solving due to overemphasis on spirituality
- Idealistic tendencies may be too strong, sometimes lacking compromise and flexibility
- Religious and spiritual values may create differences with others' value systems
- Overly introspective nature may hinder proactive action and decision-making