Incense Recipes by Christine

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Altar Incense

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Cinnamon

Burn as a general incense on the altar to purify it and to promote ritual consciousness during rituals.

Aura of Enchantment Incense

1/4 oz. Bayberry herb
1/2 oz. powdered Sandalwood
1 oz. Frankincense
1/4 oz. Anise seed
1/4 oz. powdered Myrrh
1/4 tsp. Saltpeter
1 dram Gardenia oil
2 drams tincture of Benzoin

BUSINESS / SUCCESS

2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Basil
A few drops of your OWN blood.

INCENSE FOR JOB SEARCH SPELL

1 part Frankincense
1 part Basil
1 part Sandalwood
1/2 part Vervain
1/2 part Mugwort
1/2 part Pansy
1/4 part Clove
1/4 part Cinnamon

HELP INCENSE

2 Tab. Cinnamon
2 Tab. vanilla extract
1 Tab. Rosemary
1 Tab. thyme
1 Teas. Clove
1 Teas. Ginger
1 Teas. Allspice
1 Pinch. salt

CIRCLE INCENSE 1

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

Circle Incense 2

4 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Sandalwood
2 part Cinnamon
2 part Rose Petals
3 part Vervain
3 part Rosemary
3 part Bay

Burn in the circle for all types of rituals and spells. Frankincense,
myrrh and benzoin should definitely constitute the bulk of the mixture.

Consecration Incense

2 parts Wood Aloe (or Vanilla)
1 part Mace (or Nutmeg)
1 part Frankincense
1 part Benzoin

Divine Delight

Dry peel of one Orange
1 Teas. Nutmeg
1 Teas. vanilla extract
1 Teas. almond extract
Petals of one carnation
Petals of one rose

Burn to honor your Personal Deity

House blessing Incense

2 Tab. dry lemon peel
1 Tab. Rosemary
1 Tab. almond extract
1 Teas. cinnamon
1 Pinch. garlic skins
1 Teas. anise seed
1 Teas. Allspice
1 Teas. coconut extract
1 Pinch. Salt

Pagan Power Incense

1 Tab. Cinnamon
1 Tab. anise seed
1 Teas. Nutmeg
1 Teas. ginger
1 Teas. lemon peel
1 Teas. lemon extract
1 Teas. peppermint extract
Dry petals of 3 white roses

Burn for Ritual Energy

Sacred Space Incense

To clear and make pure an area

4 Tab. cedar chips
1 Tab. Thyme
1 Tab. Sage
2 Teas. rosemary
1 Teas. Cinnamon
1 Pinch. Salt
1 Pinch tobacco

Thank You Incense

2 Tab. Rosemary
1 Tab. Cinnamon
1 Teas. sage
1 Teas. Allspice
Dry peel of one lemon
Dry petals of 3 roses
1 Tab. almond extract

Wealth Incense

2 parts Frankincense
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Nutmeg
1/2 part Cloves
1/2 part Ginger
1/2 part Mace

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Egyptian Incense 1

Equal parts:

camphor
acacia
pine resin
calamus
myrrh
sweet rush



Egyptian Incense 2

4 parts frankincense
3 part gum
Arabic
2 parts myrrh
1 part cedar
1 part juniper
1 part calamus
1 part cinnamon



Isis Incense

3 parts myrrh
2 parts sandalwood
1 part frankincense
1 part rose petals
few drops lotus oil



Isis and Osiris Incense

1 pinch cedar
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch rose buds
4 drops myrrh oil
4 drops sandalwood oil
4 drops frankincense oil



Osiris Incense

3 parts myrrh
1 part oak bark
1 part orris root
2 parts rue herb
10 ml musk oil per
8 oz. dry herb
10 ml Neroli oil per
8 oz. dry herb



Kyphi Incense 1

Soak about 1/2 handful raisins in white wine for 5 days. Take equal parts of:

juniper
acacia
sweet sedge root
henna

Macerate all in white wine for 24 hours. Take equal parts of:

calamus
gum mastic
peppermint
bay laurel
cinnamon
Galangal
orris

Grind these to a powder, mix well and set aside.

Drain the raisins, mix with 1 TB. myrrh and 1 TB. honey.

Add the drained herbs, and finally work in the powdered herbs.

If the mixture is too dry, add a little of the white wine.

Spread out on a board to dry, powder and use on charcoal discs.



Kyphi Incense 2

This recipe was reconstructed from ancient Egyptian papyri. Although an ingredient or two may not have translated correctly, this should be pretty close to the actual incense used in Egyptian temples.

Ingredients:

3/4 part Honey
3 part Raisins
1/4 part Copal
1/4 part Myrrh
1/4 part Orris
1 part Sandalwood
1/4 part Storax
1/2 part Frankincense
1/2 part Cinnamon (REAL stuff only, and grind it forever)
Red Wine (enough to moisten mixture) Benzoin (enough to roll balls in)

Thoroughly grind all ingredients separately, then mix together groups of ingredients by nature: resinous together, powdery together, etc.

Finally, mix all batches together, add red wine to moisten,

then roll into 5/8" balls and roll balls in benison. Lay out on waxed paper for a week or so, until firm.

The balls can be used when firm, but for best results, they should be allowed to cure a few weeks.



Kyphi Incense 3

Kyphi is an ancient Egyptian formula of which the Greek Essayist, Plutarch (46-120 AD) said:

"its aromatic substances lull to sleep, allay anxieties, and brighten the dreams. It is made of things that delight most in the night and exhibits its virtues by night."

The following is a traditional recipe for making Kyphi. If you want to stick to it fine, but you may also omit or substitute certain herbs if some of the ingredients are difficult to obtain.

Place 1/4 cup raisins in a bowl. Add just enough white wine to cover the raisins, cover loosely with a tea towel or cheesecloth, and allow to steep for seven days.

On the third day, blend equal parts of the following powdered herbs in a bit of white wine:

Juniper,
Acacia,
Henna,
Sweet Sedge Root.

After two days drain and reserve any liquid.

On the last day, drain the raisin mixture, reserving the liquid. In a small bowl mix together equal parts of the following ground herbs:

Calamus,
Gum Mastic,
Peppermint,
Bay Laurel,
Orris,
Cinnamon,
Galangal

Set aside. In another small bowl blend together:

1 tbls. powdered myrrh
1 tbls. clove honey.

To this mixture add the ground herbs, and the raisins and herbs steeped in wine. Blend well. Add a little of the reserved wine if

the mixture becomes too dry. Follow the directions for making cone or block incense.



RA Incense

2 parts sunflower petals
3 parts gum Arabic
3 parts gum acacia
10 ml jasmine oil per 8 oz. dry herbs
10 ml bergamot oil per 8 oz. dry herb



Horus Incense

3 parts frankincense
2 parts crushed peach kernels
10 ml gardenia oil per 8 oz. dry herb
10 ml magnolia oil per 8 oz. dry herb



Incense for Bast

6 parts hemp
4 parts frankincense
3 parts acacai gum
2 parts myrrh
1 part catnip
1 part cedar wood shavings
1 part cinnamon
1/2 part juniper berries
2 drops civet oil - use musk if you cannot get it.

Grind up with mortar and pestle or coffee grinder and store in airtight container.

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Imbolc Oil



To 2 Tablespoons of sweet almond, grape seed or other light weight carrier oil add:

5 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Vanilla extract
6 drops Jasmine
2 drops Balsam

Brid's Oil
Sources: Chalice Centre

Don't know a dram from a donut, worry not, it's just an eighth of an ounce.

2 drams of almond oil or olive oil
1 dram of dragon's blood
1 dram of sage oil
1 crushed garnet

Warm slowly on a very low heat in an enamel pan. Let cool and place in small corked bottles or jars. Charge the oil in your Magic Circle, wear it or use it to anoint candles in your rituals and spells.

Imbolc Oil
Source: David Stevens

3drps Heather Oil
3drps Myrrh Oil.

Mix in an Olive Oil base and empower and use at Imbolc.


by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)