Protection Magick by The Sacred Spirit

Mar Gonzalez is an intuitive spiritual practitioner rooted in Mesoamerican traditions, where she works closely with elders as both a student and a teacher. She is a fire keeper, ceremony space holder, and community activist who offers limpias, tarot, oracle readings, candle divination to support deep energetic healing.

In this episode, Mar shares her approach to energetic and aura protection, emphasizing the power of intention. She teaches a visualization practice of surrounding yourself in a ball of light starting at the crown and moving through the body to create a protective shield. She also introduces the Violet Flame of Protection, a spiritual tool used to transmute negative energy and strengthen your energetic field.

Where to find Mar:

Instagram at @the_sacred_spirit_co

Website https://thesacredspirit.co

Sacred Resins, Copal, Frankincense & Myrrh

How to work with them using charcoal

These resins are sacred medicines each carrying its own energy.

When burned on charcoal, their smoke becomes a powerful tool for cleansing, protection, and spiritual connection.

What You’ll Need:

    •    Resin (copal, frankincense, and/or myrrh)

    •    Charcoal disc (self-lighting)

    •    Heat-safe bowl with sand or copalero

    •    Lighter or matches

How to Use with Charcoal:

    1.    Light the charcoal until it sparks and begins to turn gray/white.

    2.    Place it in your heat-safe bowl.

    3.    Add a small piece of resin on top.

    4.    Let the smoke rise and begin your cleanse.

Always start with intention—this guides the work.

Copal

Cleansing • Protective • Activating

Clears heavy energy fast and opens spiritual connection.

Use when:

    •    Energy feels dense

    •    You’re doing rituals or readings

    •    You need a reset

Frankincense

Grounding • Protective • Uplifting

Brings calm, clarity, and strengthens your energy.

Use when:

    •    Meditating or praying

    •    Calling in peace

    •    Creating protection

Myrrh

Grounding • Healing • Deep protection

Supports emotional release and deeper spiritual work.

Use when:

    •    Processing heavy emotions

    •    Doing ancestral work

    •    Needing strong protection

Working With Them Together:

    •    Copal + Frankincense: cleanse + protect

    •    Frankincense +Myrrh: ground + heal

    •    Copal + Myrrh: deep clearing

Work slowly, move the smoke with intention. Use your intuition.