Various Incense Recipes by Shade

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ABRAMELIN INCENSE 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Wood Aloe a few drops Cinnamon Oil Burn to contact spirits during rituals or as a simple consecration incense to sanctify the altar or magickal tools. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AIR INCENSE 4 Parts Benzoin 2 Parts Gum Mastic 1 Part lavender 1 Pinch Wormwood 1 Pinch Mistletoe Burn to invoke the powers of the element of Air, or to increase intellectual powers; to obtain travel; for communication, study & concentration, or to end drug addiction. Smolder during divinatory rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALTAR INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Cinnamon Burn as a general incense on the altar to purify the area. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APHRODITE INCENSE 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Cedar a few drops Cypress Oil Burn during rituals designed to attract love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APOLLO INCENSE 4 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh 2 Parts Cinnamon 1 Part Bay Burn during divination & healing rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPARITION INCENSE 3 Parts Wood Aloe 2 Parts Coriander 1 Part Camphor 1 Part Mugwort 1 Part Flax 1 Part Anise 1 Part Cardamom 1 Part Chicory 1 Part Hemp Burn to cause apparitions to appear, if you REALLY want this to happen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AQUARIUS INCENSE 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Cypress 1 Part Pine Resin Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ARIES INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Juniper 3 Drops Cedarwood oil Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASTRAL TRAVEL INCENSE 3 Parts Sandalwood 3 Parts Benzoin 1 part Mugwort 1 Part Dittany of Crete Burn a small amount in the room to aid projecting the astral body. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ATTUNEMENT TO SPIRIT WORLD 1/4 tsp ground Sandalwood Or - 1/2 tsp Sandalwood chips 1/4 tsp Balm of Gilead 1/8 tsp Sage --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BABYLONIAN RITUAL INCENSE 3 Parts Cedar 2 Parts Juniper 1 Part Cypress 1 Part Tamarisk Burn during Babylonian & Sumerian magickal rituals, or when attuning with such deities as Inanna, Marduk, Enlil, Tiamat & others. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BELTANE INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Woodruff 1 Part Rose petals a few drops Jasmine oil a few drops neroli Oil Burn during Wiccan rituals on Beltane or May Day for fortune & favors & to attune with the changing of the seasons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BINDING INCENSE 4 Parts Nettle 4 Parts Thistle 4 Parts Knotgrass 1/4 Part Nightshade 1/4 Part Aconite (wolfsbane) Burn with CAUTION during outdoor rituals to destroy baneful habits or thoughts. Small amounts only! DO NOT INHALE FUMES!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BORN AGAIN INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 1 part Mullein 1 Part Mums Burn when distraught over the passing of a friend or loved one. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS INCENSE 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Basil Burn to attract customers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CANCER INCENSE 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part sandalwood 1 Part Eucalyptus 1 part Lemon peel (or a few drops of lemon oil) Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CAPRICORN INCENSE 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Benzoin a few drops Patchouly Oil Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CEREMONIAL MAGICK INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Gum Mastic 1 Part Wood Aloe This formula is from the Key Of Solomon is typical of grimoire type recipes. It can be used in general magickal workings to raise power & to purify the area. Other recipes include such ingredients as mace, Brandy & Vervain. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CEREMONIAL MAGICK INCENSE #2 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Wood Aloe a few drops Musk Oil a few drops Ambergris Oil Another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CIRCLE INCENSE 4 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Sandalwood 1/2 Part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Rose Petals 1/4 Part Vervain 1/4 part Rosemary 1/4 Part Bay Use for general workings in the circle, the ritual working space of Wiccans & Magicians & as a general ritual incense. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLEARING INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Sandalwood Burn this incense to clear your home of negative vibrations, especially when household members are arguing or when the house seems heavy & thick with anger, jealousy, depression, fear & other negative emotions. Leave the windows open while burning this mixture. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONSECRATION INCENSE 2 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Mace 1 Part Storax (or Gum Arabic) 1 Part Benzoin When purifying or consecrating magickal tools, jewelry, quartz crystals & other stones, smolder this incense & pass the tool through its smoke several times. So this while visualizing the fumes purifying the tool. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COURAGE INCENSE 2 Parts Dragon's Blood 1 Part Frankincense 1 Part Rose Geranium Leaves (or few drops Rose Geranium oil) a few drops Tonka Bouquet a few drops Musk Oil Smolder this incense when you lack courage. If you are in a situation where you cannot burn it, recall its scent & be strong. If Tonka Bouquet is unavailable - use Tonka tincture or vanilla extract. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CRYSTAL PURIFICATION INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Coral 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Rosemary 1 Pinch finely powdered salt a small purified Quartz crystal point To Use: Pour a bit of incense (leaving the crystal in the jar) onto charcoal. Smolder & pass the crystal to be purified through the smoke wafting away the stones impurities. Naturally, this incense can be used in connection with the others recommended purifying rituals, or in place of them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CURSE-BREAKER INCENSE 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Bay Burn at night near an open window if you feel "cursed". Though curses are rare, if we believe we are cursed, we are! Therefore smolder this incense & visualize it banishing all negativity from you. Repeat this ritual for 7 nights during the Waning Moon, if possible or desirable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CURSE-BREAKING INCENSE 2 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Bay 1 Part Rosemary Another like the first. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CURSE-BREAKING INCENSE 3 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Rosemary 1 Part Dragon's Blood Smolder to remove negativity in general. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIVINATION INCENSE 1 Part Clove 1 Part Chicory 1 Part Cinquefoil Smolder during or directly before using Tarot cards, Runes, etc. But be aware: Doesn't smell good! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIVINATION INCENSE 2 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Orange Peel 1 Part Mace 1 Part Cinnamon Another like the above, & this one smells better. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DREAM INCENSE 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Rose petals 1 Part Camphor few drops Tuberose bouquet few drops Jasmine oil Burn a bit in the bedroom prior to sleep to produce psychic dreams. Remove the censer from the room before retiring. Use only genuine camphor. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EARTH INCENSE (Elemental) 2 Parts Pine resin or needles 1 Part Patchouly 1 pinch finely powdered salt few drops Cypress Oil Burn for invoking the powers of the element of earth for money, stability & so on. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EARTH INCENSE (Planetary) 1 part Pine needles 1 Part Thyme few drops Patchouly oil Burn to honor the Earth, & for all earth-reverencing rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EGYPTIAN INCENSE 4 parts Frankincense 3 Parts Gum Arabic 2 parts Myrrh 1 Part Cedar 1 Part Juniper 1 part Calamus 1 part Cinnamon Burn during Egyptian rituals, or to honor any ancient Egyptian deity, such as Isis, Thoth, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EGYPTIAN LOVE INCENSE 1/2 oz Benzoin 1/2 oz Cinnamon 1/2 oz Galangal 1/2 oz Frankincense 1 oz Myrrh 3 drops honey 3 drops lotus oil 1 drop rose oil Pinch of dried & pilv. Orris root --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EIGHTFOLD HEARTH INCENSE 2 parts Dragon's Blood 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Juniper 1/2 part Sassafras 1 part Orange flowers 1/2 Part rose petals Burn for a safe, warm, loving home. Also give as a gift to others. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ESBAT INCENSE 4 Parts Frankincense 3 Parts Myrrh 2 Parts benzoin 1 Part sandalwood 1 Part Gardenia petals 1/2 Part Orris 1/2 Part thyme 1/2 part Poppy Seed 1/2 part Rose petals Burn during rituals & spells on the Full Moon, or at any Wiccan gathering other than the Sabbats. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXORCISM INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 1 part Rosemary 1 part Bay 1 Part Avens 1 Part Mugwort 1 part St John's Wort 1 part Bail 1 Part Angelica Burn with open windows in disturbed places as a heavy purificatory incense, & breathe through your mouth while smoldering this. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FALL SABBAT INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 parts Myrrh 1 Part Rosemary 1 Part Cedar 1 Part Juniper Burn during fall & winter sabbat rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRE INCENSE 2 parts Frankincense 2 parts Dragon's Blood 1 Part Red Sandalwood 1 Pinch Saffron few drops musk oil Smolder for summoning the powers & beings of Fire, & also for success, strength, protection, health, passion & other similar goals. Genuine Saffron is expensive, so only a pinch. You can use Orange peel instead. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIRE OF AZRAEL INCENSE 1 Part sandalwood 1 Part Cedar 1 Part Juniper Burn while scrying, or throw into coals of a fire once the flames have been quenched & gaze into them to see images form within them. the latter rite is best performed on beach at night. Also general Psychism-inducing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FRANKINCENSE INCENSE 2 tbs. pul. Frankincense 1 tbs. pwd Orris root 1 tsp pwd Clove 1 tbs. Lemon oil Combine & mix all but lemon oil. Put in a jar, seal & keep in a dark place for 2-3 months. For healing magick, Honor the Mother Goddess & Horned God. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"FOR EMERGENCIES" ONLY 3 Parts Frankincense 2 parts Dragon's Blood 2 parts Myrrh 1 Part Rosemary 1 Part Asafetida * 1 Part Cayenne * 1 part Grains of paradise 1 Part Rue* 1 Part Garlic * Burn to be rid of foul demons, wrathful spirits, tax collectors, drunks & other noisome creatures. Stand back & hold your nose or better still, leave the room while this incense is smoldering. Those herbs marked * aren't necessarily dangerous or baneful, but they emit a powerful smoke that is irritating to the eyes, nose & lungs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE 3 parts Frankincense 1 part sandalwood Burn during Full Moon rituals, or simply to attune with the Moon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE 2 2 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Frankincense 1/2 Part Gardenia petals 1/4 Part Rose petals few drops Ambergris Oil Another like the 1st. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE 3 3 parts Gardenia petals 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Rose petals 1/2 part Orris few drops Sandalwood oil Another like the last. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GAMES OF CHANCE INCENSE 2 Parts Gum Mastic 2 Parts Frankincense Burn before gambling. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GEMINI INCENSE 2 Parts Gum Mastic 1 Part Citron -or- 1 Part mixed Orange & Lemon peel 1/2 Part Mace Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GODDESS INCENSE 1/2 dram Cypress oil 1/2 dram Olive oil 1/2 oz dried rose petals 1/2 oz White willow bark 3 dried Rowan berries 1 tsp anise seeds --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GOOD OMEN INCENSE 5 rose petals 1-1/2 oz myrrh 1 oz Dragon's Blood 1/2 oz Sassafras 1/2 oz Orange blossoms 1/2 oz Juniper 1/2 oz Sage 1 dram Frankincense --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GREEK GOD/GODDESS INCENSE 4 parts Frankincense (sacred/Apollo) 2 Parts Myrrh (Demeter) 1 part Pine (Poseidon) 1 Part Rose Petals (Aphrodite) 1 part sage (Zeus) 1 Part White Willow bk (Persephone) few drops Olive oil (Athena) few drops Cypress oil (Artemis/Hecate) Burn to honor them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HEALING INCENSE 1 part Rosemary 1 Part Juniper berries Burn to speed healing while visualizing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEALING INCENSE 2 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Cinnamon 1 pinch Saffron --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HEALING INCENSE 3 3 parts Myrrh 2 Parts Nutmeg 1 part Cedar 1 part Clove 1/2 part Lemon Balm 1/2 part poppy seeds few drops Pine oil few drops Almond oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HEALING INCENSE 4 2 Parts Juniper berries 1 part Rosemary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HECATE INCENSE 3 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Cypress 1 Part Spearmint (peppermint) To honor Her, burn at crossroads or during ritual at the waning of the Moon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HECATE INCENSE 2 1/2 tsp dried bay leaves 1/2 tsp dried mint leaves 1/2 tsp dried thyme pinch of myrrh resin pinch of frankincense resin 13 drops Cypress oil 3 drops Camphor Oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS INCENSE 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Wood Aloe 1/2 Part Pepperwort (or Rue) Burn for honors & favors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HORNED GOD INCENSE 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Cedar 1 part Pine 1 Part Juniper berries few drops Patchouly oil Burn to honor Him in His many guises, especially during Wiccan rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HORNED GOD INCENSE 2 7 drams tincture Benzoin 1/2 dram Sandalwood oil 1/2 dram myrrh oil 1/2 dram frankincense oil saltpeter 1 oz pwd Charcoal pinch of dried asafetida pinch of dried blessed thistle pinch of dried peppermint --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HOUSE PURIFICATION INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 parts Dragon's Blood 1 part Myrrh 1 Part sandalwood 1 part Wood Betony 1/2 part dill seed few drops Rose Geranium oil Burn in your home to cleanse it at least once a month perhaps on the Full moon. Additionally, burn this mixture in a new home before moving in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IMBOLC INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 parts Dragon's Blood 1/2 Part Red Sandalwood 1 Part Cinnamon few drops red wine To this mixture, add a pinch of the first flower (dry it first) that is available in your area of Imbolc. Burn during Wiccan ceremonies or Imbolc, or simply to attune with the symbolic rebirth of the Sun - the fading of winter & the promise of Spring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCENSE AGAINST INCUBUS 2 parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Benzoin 2 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Cardamom. 1/2 part Calamus 1/2 part Birthwort 1/2 Part Ginger 1/2 Part Pepper 1/2 Part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Clove 1/2 Part carnation 1/2 Part Nutmeg 1/2 part Mace 1/2 Part Cubeb seed few drops Brandy This ancient mixture is burned to ward off the Incubus. (INCUBUS: A male demon or spirit that was believed to sexually tempt & abuse women. Compare w/Succubus.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISIS INCENSE 3 Parts Myrrh 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 part Frankincense 1 Part Rose petals few drops Lotus bouquet Burn while reverencing Isis. or, burn during any type of magickal operation, since Isis is the Goddess of All Things. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUPITER INCENSE (Planetary) 2 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Benzoin 1 Part Storax (or Gum Arabic) 1/4 Part Ash seed few drops Olive oil 1 pinch powdered Lapis Lazuli Mix & burn. This unusual formula includes a stone & could also be mixed together & carried as a Jupiterian talisman charm. Burn for spells involving riches, expansion, the law & luck. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUPITER INCENSE 2 3 parts frankincense 1 Part Mace 1 Part Cardamom 1/2 Part Balm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUPITER INCENSE 3 1/4 part pulverized Pomegranate rind 1 pinch saffron few drops Ambergris oil Another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUPITER INCENSE 4 1 Part clove 1 Part Nutmeg 1 part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Lemon Balm 1/2 Part Citron peel (or = parts dried lemon & orange peel) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KYPHI 4 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Benzoin 2 parts Gum Mastic 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Cedar 1 Part Galangal (or ginger) 1/2 part Calamus (or vetivert) 1/2 part Cardamom 7 raisins 1/2 part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Cassia 1/2 part Juniper berries 1/2 part orris 1/2 part Cypress few drops Lotus bouquet few drops wine few drops honey Mix the ground dry ingredients thoroughly. Let sit in an airtight container two weeks. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, wine, honey & raisins. Add to the dry ingredients & blend with the hands. Let sit another 2 weeks. Then, if desired, grind to a fine powder. Kyphi is used in night rituals, to invoke Egyptian Goddess & Gods & as a general magickal incense. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KYPHI 2 (simplified) 3 Parts frankincense 2 parts Benzoin 2 Parts Myrrh 1 part Juniper berries 1/2 part Galangal 1/2 part Cinnamon 1/2 Part Cedar 2 drops Lotus bouquet 2 drops Wine 2 drops Honey few raisins Mix, Burn, use as the last. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEO INCENSE 2 Parts Gum Mastic 1 Part sandalwood 1 Part Juniper berries Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIBRA INCENSE 2 Parts sandalwood 1 part thyme few drops Rose Oil Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"LOCK" INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Juniper berries 1 part Vetivert 1/2 part Cumin To guard your home from thieves: During the day smolder this mixture in a censer before the front door, then move it to each opening in the house (doors, windows, cellars, etc.) through which thieves may enter. Visualize it's smoke forming an invisible but impenetrable barrier. Move in a clockwise circle throughout your home, replenishing the incense as necessary. Repeat monthly at the time of the Full Moon, if possible, or, use as needed. This is designed to "lock" your home against unwanted intruders - but don't forget to bolt the doors as well. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOVE INCENSE 2 parts Sandalwood 1/2 part Basil 1/2 part Bergamot few drops Rose oil few drops Lavender Oil Burn to attract love, to strengthen the love you have, & to expand your ability to give & receive love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LOVE INCENSE 2 2 Parts Dragon's Blood 1 part Orris 1/2 Part Cinnamon 1/2 part rose petals few drops Musk oil few drops Patchouly oil Another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LUGHNASADH INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 part Heather 1 Part Apple Blossoms 1 pinch Blackberry leaves few drops Ambergris oil Burn during Wiccan rituals on Aug 1 or 2, or at that time to attune with the coming harvest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MABON INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Cypress 1 Part Juniper 1 Part Pine 1/2 Part Oakmoss (or few drops of Oakmoss Bouquet) 1 Pinch Pulverized oak leaf Burn during Wiccan ceremonies on Mabon or at that time to attune with the change of the seasons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARS INCENSE (Planetary) 4 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Pine needles (or resin) a scant pinch Black pepper Burn to attract its influences, or during spells involving lust, physical strength, competitions, ritual; concerning men, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARS INCENSE 2 2 Parts Galangal 1 Part Coriander 1 part Clove 1/2 Part Basil A scant pinch Black Pepper --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARS INCENSE 3 2 Parts Dragon's Blood 1 Part Cardamom 1 Part Clove 1 Part Grains of Paradise --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEDICINE WHEEL INCENSE 2 Parts Sage 1 Part Sweetgrass 1 part Pine resin or needles 1 part Osha root (or Angelica) scant picture Tobacco Burn during rites revering American Indian deities & spirits, & to attune with the energies of this land. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEDITATION INCENSE 1 Part Gum Acacia (arabic) 1 Part Sandalwood Burn a small amount prior to meditation to relax the conscious mind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MERCURY INCENSE (Planetary) 2 parts benzoin 1 Part Mace 1/2 part Marjoram few drops Lavender oil Burn to invoke its powers, or during spells involving intelligence, travel, divination & so on. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MERCURY INCENSE 2 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Frankincense 1 Part Mace --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MERCURY INCENSE 3 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Gum Mastic 1/2 Part Lavender few drops Lavender oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MEXICAN MAGIC INCENSE 2 Parts Copal 1 Part Frankincense 1 Part Rosemary Smolder during Mexican - American folk magic rituals & spells. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MIDSUMMER INCENSE 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Mugwort 1 Part Chamomile 1 Part Gardenia petals few drops Rose oil few drops Lavender oil few drops yarrow oil Burn at Wiccan rituals at the Summer Solstice or at that time of the year to attune with the seasons & the Sun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MIDSUMMER INCENSE 2 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Dragon's Blood 1 Part Thyme 1 Part rosemary 1 Pinch Vervain few drops Red Wine --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOON INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part sandalwood few drops Eucalyptus oil few drops Jasmine oil few drops Camphor oil Burn to attract its influences, & also during psychic workings, love magick, healing, rituals involving the home & dream magick. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOON INCENSE 2 4 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Eucalyptus 1 Part Pul. Cucumber seeds 1 part Mugwort 1/2 Part Ranuculus blossoms 1 Part Selenetrope few drops Ambergris oil May substitute Gardenia or jasmine for Selenetrope. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOON INCENSE 3 2 parts Juniper berries 1 Part Orris 1 Part Calamus few drops Spirits of Camphor -or- Camphor Tincture or 1/4 part genuine camphor few drops lotus bouquet --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOON INCENSE 4 2 Parts Myrrh 2 parts Gardenia petals 1 part Rose petals 1 Part lemon peel 1/2 part Camphor few drops Jasmine oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MOONFIRE INCENSE 1 Part Rose 1 Part Orris 1 part Bay 1 Part Juniper 1 part Dragon's blood 1/2 part Potassium nitrate Burn for divination, love & harmony. The saltpeter is included to make it sparkle & glow. Don't add too much though - it'll explode! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEPTUNE INCENSE Lay incense coals on a bed of sea salt. When the coals are hot, toss on a mixture of: 1/2 tsp myrrh gum 1-1/2 tsp copal resin 1 tbs. sandalwood chips 1 tsp dried Irish moss 3 drops oakmoss oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NINE WOODS INCENSE Rowan Wood (or Sandalwood) Dogwood Popular Juniper Cedar Pine Holly Branches Elder (or oak) Take sawdust of each, mix together & burn indoors on charcoal when a ritual fire is necessary or desired but not practical. the incense emits the aroma of an open campfire. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OFFERTORY INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Myrrh 1 Part Cinnamon 1/2 part Rose petals 1/2 part Vervain Burn while honoring the Goddesses & Gods, & as an offering. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPENING EYES TO SPIRIT WORLD 1/3 tsp Mastic 1/3 tsp Amaranth 1/3 tsp yarrow --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OSTARA INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Benzoin 1 Part Dragon's Blood 1/2 Part Nutmeg 1/2 part Violet flowers (or few drops violet oil) 1/2 Part Orange peel 1/2 Part Rose petals Burn during Wiccan rituals on Ostara or to Welcome the Spring & to refresh your life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PELE INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 part Dragon's Blood 1 Part Red Sandalwood 1 Part Orange peel 1 Part Cinnamon few drops Clove oil Burn while honoring Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes. When needing additional strength for any ritual; when you feel manipulated by others, or for Fire spells in general. Burn when you wish to be fulfilled with the power of Pele. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PISCES INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Eucalyptus 1 Part Lemon Peel few drops Sandalwood oil Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROPHECY INCENSE (CAUTION) 1 part Heawort seed 1 Part Violet root 1 part parsley 1 part Hempseed* Burn for divination & psychic work. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLANETARY INCENSE (CAUTION) 1 Part Myrrh 1 Part Gum mastic 1 Part Costus 1 Part Oponax 1 Part Storax 1 Part Thyme 1 Part Frankincense 1 part camphor 1 Part red Sandalwood 1 Part Wood Aloe 1 Part Euphorbium* For general magickal workings. The baneful substance euphorbium, can be replaced w/tobacco. Gum Arabic can be used in place of the Storax. Gum oponax is unobtainable - use an oponax oil or gum arabic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROPHETIC DREAM INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Buchu Burn before bedtime to stimulate the psychic mind to produce future-revealing dreams, & to ensure that the conscious mind remembers them in the morning. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROSPERITY INCENSE 2 parts Frankincense 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Nutmeg 1 part Lemon Balm 1 Part Citron Burn to attract wealth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 2 parts Frankincense 1 Part Dragon's Blood 1/2 part Betony Burn for both physical & psychic protection while visualizing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 2 2 Parts frankincense 1 Part sandalwood 1/2 Part Rosemary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 3 1 Part Frankincense 1 part myrrh 1/2 part Clove --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 4 2 parts Frankincense 1/2 Part Cumin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 5 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Copal 1 Part Dragon's Blood --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROTECTION INCENSE 6 4 parts Frankincense 3 parts Myrrh 2 Parts juniper berries 1 Part Rosemary 1/2 part Avens 1/2 part Mugwort 1/2 part yarrow 1/2 part St. John's Wort 1/2 part Angelica 1/2 Part Basil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PSYCHIC INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Bistort Smolder to sharpen psychic powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PSYCHIC INCENSE 2 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Gum Acacia (or Arabic) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PSYCHIC INCENSE 3 1 Part frankincense 1 part Sandalwood 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Nutmeg few drops Orange oil few drops clove oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PURIFICATION INCENSE (caution) 4 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Bay 1 part camphor 1 pinch finely pwd salt 1 pinch Sulfur* Burn to purify the atmosphere of a disturbed home. Leave the windows open & do not inhale the sulfurous fumes! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PURIFICATION INCENSE 2 2 Parts sandalwood 1 Part Cinnamon Leave windows open --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PURIFICATION INCENSE 3 3 Parts frankincense 1 part vervain --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RAIN INCENSE (CAUTION) 4 parts Heather 1 Part fern 1/2 part Henbane* Burn out of doors on a deserted hill to attract rain. do not inhale fumes! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"RAISE THE DEAD" INCENSE 1 part Pepperwort 1 Part Red Storax 1 pinch Saffron few drops Musk oil Compound & fumigate about the tombs & graves of the dead. This will cause spirits & ghosts to gather, at least according to ancient writings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RICHES & FAVORS INCENSE 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Wood Aloe 1/2 Part Peppermint 1/2 Part Clove Burn when you need favors & wealth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SABBAT INCENSE 4 parts frankincense 2 parts Myrrh 2 parts Benzoin 1/2 part Fennel 1/2 part Bay 1/2 part thyme 1/2 part Pennyroyal 1/2 part Solomon's Seal 1/4 part Rue 1/4 part wormwood 1/4 part Chamomile 1/4 part Rose petals Burn at Wiccan Sabbats. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAGITTARIUS INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Myrrh 1 Part Clove Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAHUMERIA AZTECA INCENSE 2 Parts Copal 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Rosemary 1 Part Sage 1 part Lemongrass 1 part bay 1/2 part marigold 1/2 part Yerba Santa For ancient Aztecan rituals & all Mexican-American folk magic. Also use as a general purification incense. It's a famous incense in contemporary Mexican folk magic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURN INCENSE (Planetary) 2 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Poppy seed 1 Part Gum Arabic 1 Part Myrrh 1/4 Henbane Seed * 1/4 Part Mandrake * few drops Olive oil Burn for Saturn influences; also for spells dealing with buildings, studying past lives, banishing illness, pests & negative habits. This incense can be hazardous to your health; for a recommended Saturian incense see formula #3 below or substitute 1/2 part Tobacco for the Henbane & Mandrake. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURN INCENSE 2 (CAUTION) 2 Parts Cypress 2 Parts Ash Leaves 1 Part Alum 1 Part Gum Scammony 1 Part Asafetida * 1 Part Sulfur * 1/4 Part Black Nightshade * Another like the above, but not recommended. By omitting the black nightshade, the incense is fairly innocuous but still smells incredibly foul! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURN INCENSE # 3 2 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Dittany of Crete few drops Cypress Oil few drops Patchouly Oil This is the recommended Saturn incense formula. If you're going to use one of the four, use this one. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATURN INCENSE # 4 1 Part Pepperwort 1 Part Mandrake 1 Part Myrrh few drops Musk Oil --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCORPIO INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Galangal 1 Part Pine resin (pitch) Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCRYING INCENSE 1 Part Mugwort 1 part Wormwood Burn a small amount prior to scrying in a quartz crystal sphere, in flames, water & so on. Warning - smells bad! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIGHT INCENSE 2 Parts Gum Mastic 2 Parts Juniper 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Calamus few drops Ambergris Oil few drops Patchouly Oil Mix, empower & burn to promote psychic awareness. This is another version of the recipe; others contain Hemp. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT INCENSE (CAUTION) 4 Parts Coriander 1 Part Smallage 1/4 Part Henbane * 1/4 Part Hemlock * Burn outdoors to draw spirits together. As usual, do not inhale fumes! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT INCENSE # 2 (CAUTION) Root of the weedy herb Sagepen Juice of Hemlock * Juice of Henbane * Tarsus barbatus Red Sandalwood Black Poppy seed Fume to make spirits & strange shapes appear. To make them flee, add parsley to this mixture, as this chases away all spirits & destroys all visions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT INCENSE # 3 1 Part Anise a Part Coriander 1 Part Cardamom Smolder to cause spirits to gather. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT INCENSE # 4 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Lavender Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits) to be present during magical rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT INCENSE # 5 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Willow Bark Burn out of doors at night during the Waxing Moon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPIRIT INCENSE # 6 3 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Costus 1 Part Crocus few drops Ambergris Oil few drops Musk Oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIRIT INCENSE # 7 (CAUTION) 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Coriander 1 Part Fennel Root 1 Part Cassia 1/2 Part Henbane * These incense (Spirit) are only included for traditional purposes. They are not recommended! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE (CAUTION) 1 Part Calamint 1 Part Peony 1 Part Mint (Spearmint) 1/4 part Castor Beans * Burn out of doors to drive away all evil spirits & vain imaginings. Castor beans are poisonous! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE # 2 2 Parts Fennel seed 2 Parts Dill seed 1/2 Part Rue another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPIRIT PORTAL INCENSE 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Lavender pinch of wormwood --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPRING SABBAT INCENSE 3 parts Frankincense 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Benzoin 1 Part Cinnamon few drops Patchouly oil Burn during Spring & Summer Sabbat rituals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STUDY INCENSE 2 Parts Gum Mastic 1 Part Rosemary Smolder to strengthen the conscious mind for study, to develop concentration & to improve the memory. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUCCESS INCENSE 3 Parts Wood Aloe 2 Parts Red Storax 1 Part Nutmeg Burn for success in all undertakings. Since red Storax is unavailable, substitute Frankincense or Gum Arabic. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUN INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh 1 Part Wood Aloe 1/2 part Balm of Gilead 1/2 Part Bay 1/2 Part Carnation few drops Ambergris Oil few drops Musk Oil few drops Olive Oil Burn to draw the influences of the Sun & for spells involving promotions, friendships, healing, energy & magickal power. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUN INCENSE 2 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Sandalwood 1 Part Bay 1 pinch Saffron few drops Orange Oil Another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SUN INCENSE 3 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Galangal 2 Parts Bay 1/4 Part Mistletoe * few drops Red Wine few drops Honey A third like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TALISMAN CONSECRATION (CAUTION) Alum Gum Scanony Asafetida * Sulfur * Cypress Black Hellebore * Ash leaves Burn in an earthen dish & hold the talismans in the smoke. Not recommended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TALISMAN CONSECRATION 2 (NON-TOXIC) 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Cypress 1 part Ash Leaves 1 Part Tobacco 1 pinch Valerian 1 pinch Alum 1 pinch Asafetida * Recommended - but smells! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAURUS INCENSE 2 parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Benzoin few drops Rose Oil Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEMPLE INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Myrrh few drops Lavender Oil few drops Sandalwood Oil Smolder in the temple or "magic room", or as a general magickal incense. Also increases spirituality. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THIEF INCENSE (to see a thief) 1 Part Crocus 1 pinch Alum In ancient Egypt this mixture was placed on a brazier & the seer stared into the coals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THOUSAND-NAMED SOLAR INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Clove 1/2 Part Red Sandalwood 1/2 Part Sandalwood 1/4 Part Orange Flowers 3 pinches Orris Burn for Solar influences. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRUE LOVE INCENSE 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Orris few drops Patchouly oil Burn for love. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UNIVERSAL INCENSE 3 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Myrrh 1 Part Sandalwood 1 Part Rosemary Burn for all positive magickal purposes. If used for negative magickal goals, it will cancel out the spell or ritual. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VENUS INCENSE (Planetary) 3 Parts Wood Aloe 1 Part Red rose petals 1 pinch crushed Red Coral (opt.) few drops Olive Oil few drops Musk Oil Few drops Ambergris Oil Mix well & burn for Venusian influences, such as love, healing, partnerships & rituals involving women. Coral should be omitted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VENUS INCENSE 2 1 part Violets 1 Part Rose petals 1/2 Part Olive leaves another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VENUS INCENSE 3 2 Parts Sandalwood 2 Parts Benzoin 1 Part Rosebuds few drops Patchouly Oil few drops Rose oil A third like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VIRGO INCENSE 1 Part Mace 1 Part Cypress few drops Patchouly Oil Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VISION INCENSE 3 parts Cinquefoil 3 Parts Chicory Root 1 Part Clove --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VISION INCENSE 2 3 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Bay 1/2 part Damania Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VISION INCENSE 3 (caution) 1 Part Calamus 1 Part fennel Root 1 Part Pomegranate skin 1 Part Red Sandalwood 1 Part Black Poppy seed 1/2 Part Henbane * Another like the above but not recommended. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WATER INCENSE (elemental) 2 Parts Benzoin 1 part Myrrh 1 Part Sandalwood few drops Lotus bouquet few drops Ambergris oil Burn to attract the influences of this element, as well as to develop psychism, to promote love, fertility, beauty and so on. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEALTH INCENSE 1 part Nutmeg 1 Part Pepperwort 1 pinch Saffron Burn to attract Wealth. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEALTH INCENSE 2 2 parts Pine needles or resin 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Galangal few drops Patchouly Oil another like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEALTH INCENSE 3 2 Parts Frankincense 1 Part Cinnamon 1 Part Nutmeg 1/2 part Clove 1/2 Part Ginger 1/2 part mace a third like the above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WITCHES' SIGHT INCENSE Gum mastic Juniper Patchouli Sandalwood Cinnamon few drops Musk oil few drops Ambergris oil For Tarot readings, crystal ball readings, meditating. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YULE INCENSE 2 Parts Frankincense 2 Parts Pine needles or resin