Plentiful Earth | Spiritual Store
Reaper Backflow Burner, 6"
Reaper Backflow Burner, 6"Orders over $50 ship free in the U.S.Other rates are calculated at checkout.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- Primary Spiritual Use: Transformation
- Secondary Spiritual Use: New Opportunities
- Size: 6 in
- Element: Earth
- Planet: Saturn
- Zodiac: Capricorn
- Chakra: Root
- Ruling Day: Saturday
- Tradition: Wiccan/eclectic
- Intent: Transformation, New Opportunities
A reaper backflow burner, 6 inches, in detailed resin: a gnarled ancient tree wound with skulls and bones, the memento mori tradition rendered as a stage for falling smoke, with starter backflow cones included. Backflow cones send smoke downward, and this one pours the fall through the dark tree's roots.
At a glance
Key Features of This Burner
The waterfall effect. Backflow smoke sinks through the sculpt.
Memento mori design. Gnarled tree, skulls, and bone in resin.
Starter cones included. Working out of the box.
The particulars
Product Details
- Backflow incense burner, tree-and-skulls design, resin, approximately 6 inches
- Includes starter backflow cones
- Requires backflow-style cones (hollow core); standard cones will not cascade
The Dark Tree's Falls
The effect is honest physics: a hollow-core backflow cone produces cooled, dense smoke that sinks rather than rises, flowing down the burner's carved channels, here the roots and hollows of the skull-wound tree. The imagery belongs to the memento mori tradition, the old practice of keeping death's emblem in view to sharpen the living of the day, which is why reaper and skull pieces anchor so many autumn altars, ancestor displays, and year-round gothic shelves. Practitioners sit with the falling smoke through shadow-work and October seasons alike. The burner transforms nothing by itself, as we always say plainly; it stages the fall dramatically while the reflection belongs to the one watching.
Ways to use it
What Is a Reaper Backflow Burner Used For?
-
What it burns
It holds backflow cones. Light one, blow out the flame so the tip glows, and set it on top. The smoke pours down and pools at the base. -
Where we use it
We burn it at the altar, in the living room, in the bedroom, in the bathroom, in the kitchen, and at a desk. -
Spellwork
Burn a scent that matches your intention while you work, like cinnamon for prosperity or rose for love. -
Meditation or yoga
Light it before you settle in, so the scent becomes your cue to slow down. -
Winding down
Burn something soft, like lavender or sandalwood, at the end of the day. -
Scenting the house
Light it before guests arrive or to freshen a room. -
Sabbats and holidays
Burn seasonal blends on the altar, like pine and cinnamon at the winter solstice. -
Decor between burns
It sits on a shelf or altar as decor when it isn't lit. -
As a gift
Pair it with a box of backflow cones so it's ready to use. -
Safety
Set it on a heat-safe surface, away from anything that could catch, and out of reach of kids and pets. Our guide to burning incense covers lighting and putting it out. -
Cleaning
Once it's cool, tip out the ash and wipe it with a soft cloth and a gentle cleanser.
Step by step
How To Use This Burner
- Set it on a stable, heat-safe surface away from drafts.
- Light a backflow cone to a glow and seat it over the vent.
- Watch the smoke pool through the roots; dim light shows it best.
- Cool fully before cleaning; never leave burning unattended.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- Rain Musk Incense Cones by Escential Essences restocks the cone supply.
- Rabbit Backflow Burner the light-hearted opposite number.
- Raven Myrrh Jar Candle, 90 hr the dark shelf's long-burning companion.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special cones?
Yes: backflow cones with a hollow core. Starters are included, and standard cones will burn but not cascade.
Why does the smoke fall?
Honest physics: the hollow core cools and densifies the smoke, which sinks and flows down the carved channels.
What is memento mori?
The old tradition of keeping death's emblem in view, skulls on the scholar's desk, to sharpen gratitude for the living day: this burner is that tradition with a smoke effect.
Spend $50 & enjoy guilt-free shopping with our free shipping on all orders. Get your favorite items delivered right to your door at no extra cost.