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White Sandalwood (Santalum album) is one of the most important sacred woods in the religious traditions of India and Asia. Used for centuries as wood, powder, paste, or perfume, it accompanies offerings to deities, prayer, meditation, and consecration ceremonies. Its gentle, long-lasting fragrance gives it a special place in temples and consecrated spaces, where sandalwood contributes to the preparation and sanctification of the rite.
A sacred wood for meditation and offerings
White Sandalwood also holds an ancient place in Buddhist traditions, where its fragrance accompanies religious ceremonies, offerings, and certain commemorative rites. In ritual practice, it may be used to encourage contemplation, prepare a consecrated space, or accompany meditation. Its gentle nature makes it particularly suited to workings seeking calm and elevation rather than banishing or defensive action.
A fragrance under the influence of the Moon
In the correspondences of Western magic, White Sandalwood is associated with the Moon and is used in perfumes intended for workings placed under its influence. It can therefore accompany meditation, contemplation, purification, and sanctification, as well as lunar workings and ritual offerings. In powder form, it can be incorporated into an incense blend or used with other ingredients corresponding to the desired intention.
