Incense
Recipes
1.Be sure all herbs, spices, peels, and flowers
are completely dry.
2.All dry ingredients must be ground into a fine
powder.
3.Mix all ingredients in a small glass container with
a clean stick or your fingers. 4.Let the incense stand over night to dry.
5.Store any unused incense in a tightly capped glass
jar, away from light.
6.These incenses need self-igniting charcoal.
Check the classified ads. Or, in a pinch, you might try to smolder some
in a small, heavy pan on top of your stove.
7.Most important, for best results, try to blend your
energies with the incense as you prepare and use it.
Tab=Tablespoon
Teas=Teaspoon
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 (To
invoke powers of Air Element)
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.
4 parts benzoin
2 parts gum mastic
1 part lavender
1 pinch wormwood
Used to invoke the air
element, increase intellectual powers, to obtain travel, communication, study.
Also burned during divinitory rituals.
Air
Incenses:
Broom
Clover
Dandelion
Eyebright
Hops
Lavender
Lemongrass
Mint
Pine
1
T rosemary
1 T cinnamon
Dry peel of one lemon
1 t thyme
1 t almond extract
1 t lemon extract
5 drops of favorite scent (essential oil)
Altar
Incense
(General
incense on altar to purify area and to promote ritual consciousness during
rituals.)
3
parts frankincense
2 parts myrrh
1 part cinnamon
4
oz. Frankincense
3 oz. Cinnamon
1 oz. Mastic
2 drops olive oil
3 drops oil of rose
3 drops tincture of myrrh
Blend
the three resins, and powdered them very finely. Blend the oils
and add them to the resins. This should be kept in an airtight jar in
the dark for three months before use.
1
Part Cinnamon
1 Part Cedar
a few drops Cypress Oil
Burn during rituals designed to attract love.
4
Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Myrrh
2 Parts Cinnamon
1 Part Bay
Burn during divination & healing rituals.
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.
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Juniper
3 Drops Cedarwood oil
Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
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.
1/4
tsp ground Sandalwood
or - 1/2 tsp Sandalwood chips
1/4 tsp Balm of Gilead
1/8 tsp Sage
1
Part Sandalwood
1 Part Cypress
1 Part Pine Resin
Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
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.
Color:
blue
Bay
leaves
cinnamon
Red wine
Rose petals
Myrrh
Salt
Eliminates all bad spirit forces. Should be burned in a ceremonial room
during services. Also used in uncrossing. (Removes evil forces and hexes).
Color:
Red
Dragon's
blood
Myrrh
Cinnamon
Burn to cast evil spirits and to place a hex on someone you wish to get
even with. (For black magick and hexing) This invokes only baneful
spirits and can be highly dangerous to the operator.
BAT'S
EYE INCENSE:
Real
bat's eye
Myrrh
Dragon's blood
Bayberry powder
Use for the same purpose as bat's blood incense. Works equally well (use where
eye of bat is needed)
BAT'S
HEART INCENSE:
Same
as bat's blood ink- no alcohol. Substitute 1/10 pt. sugar for gum
Arabic. Burn to break a love affair and to hex any unfaithful mate or
lover. Works quickly
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.
4
Parts Nettle
4 Parts Thistle
4 Parts Knotgrass
1/4 Part Nightshade
1/4 Part Aconite (wolfs bane)
Burn with CAUTION during outdoor rituals to destroy baneful habits or
thoughts. Small amounts only! DO NOT INHALE FUMES!!
3
Parts Frankincense
1 part Mullein
1 Part Mums
Burn when distraught over the passing of a friend or loved one.
Business
Incense (To
attract customers)
2
parts benzoin
1 part cinnamon
1 part basil
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.
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Benzoin
a few drops Patchouli Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
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.
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Wood Aloe
a few drops Musk Oil
a few drops Ambergris Oil
Another like the above.
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
Burn
in the circle for all types of rituals and spells. Frankincense, myrrh
and benzoin should definitely constitute the bulk of the mixture.
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.
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. Use this while visualizing the fumes purifying the tool.
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.
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.
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.
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Bay
1 Part Rosemary,
Another one like the first.
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Dragon's Blood
Smolder to remove negativity in general.
Divine
Delight
To honor your Personal Deity
·
Dry peel
of one Orange
·
1.Teas.
Nutmeg
·
1.Teas.
Vanilla extract
·
1.Teas.
Almond extract
·
Petals of
one carnation
·
Petals of
one rose
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!
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Orange Peel
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cinnamon
Another like the above, & this one smells better.
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Rose petals1 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
Incenses:
Fern
Mugwort,
Patchouli
Vervain
Earth
Incense (To
attract powers of Earth Element)
2
parts pine resin or needles
1 part patchouli
1 pinch finely powdered salt
a 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 Patchouli oil
Burn to honor the Earth, & for all earth-reverencing rituals.
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.
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. Orrisroot
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.
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.
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.
3
parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Rosemary
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper
Burn
during fall and winter Sabbat rituals.
Fire
Incenses:
Angelica
Ash
Bay
Cedar
Cinnamon
Cinquefoil
Clove
Dragon's Blood
Frankincense
Peppermint
Rosemary
Fire
Incense (To
attract powers of Fire Element)
3
parts frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 part red sandalwood
1 pinch saffron
a 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
1/2
oz. sandalwood chips
1/2 oz. juniper berries
1/2 oz. Cedarwood oil
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.
2
tbsp pul. Frankincense
1 tbsp powdered Orris root
1 tsp powdered Clove
1 tbsp 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 (inspired by Jim Alan's song "Talkin' Wicca Blues)
3
Parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
2 parts Myrrh
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Asafoetida *
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.
2
parts Sandalwood
2 parts Frankincense
1/2 part Gardenia petals
1/4 part Rose petals
a few drops Ambergris oil
Burn
during Esbats or simply at the time of the Full Moon to attune with
the Goddess.
3
parts Gardenia petals
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Rose petals
1/2 part Orris
few drops Sandalwood oil
Another like the last.
General
Magickal Incense (Raise power and purify area)
3
parts frankincense
2 parts gum mastic
1 part wood aloe
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.
1/2-dram
Cypress oil
1/2-dram Olive oil
1/2 oz dried rose petals
1/2 oz White willow bark
3 dried Rowanberries
1 tsp anise seeds
5
rose petals
11/2 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
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
2
Parts Juniper berries
1 part Rosemary
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.
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
Help
Incense
When you need help
·
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
1/2
oz. Deer tongue leaves
1/2 oz. patchouli leaves
1/2 oz. rue
1 oz. gum sandarac
1/3 oz. gum guiacum
26 drops Vetivert oil
Make
during the waxing Moon. Grind the deer's tongue, patchouli and rue
extremely finely with pestle and mortar, and mix them. Grind the gum
sandarac to gravel consistency, and the gum guyicum extremely finely,
add them to the others, and mix. Finally add the vetyver oil, and mix
well.
2
Parts Benzoin
1 Part Wood Aloe
1/2 Part Pepperwort (or Rue)
Burn for honors & favors.
2
Parts Benzoin
1 Part Cedar
1 part Pine
1 Part Juniper berries
few drops Patchouli oil
Burn to honor Him in His many guises, especially during Wiccan rituals.
7
drams tincture Benzoin
1/2-dram Sandalwood oil
1/2-dram myrrh oil
1/2-dram frankincense oil
saltpeter
1 oz powdered Charcoal
pinch of dried asafoetida
pinch of dried blessed thistle
pinch of dried peppermint
House
Purification Incense
(For
once-a-month house cleansing; burn in new home before moving in)
3
parts frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 part myrrh
1 part sandalwood
1 part wood betony
1/2 part dill seed
a few drops rose geranium oil
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.
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.)
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.
3
parts frankincense
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cardomon
1/2 Part Balm f Gilead
1/4 part pulverized Pomegranate rind
1 pinch saffron
few drops Ambergris oil
another like the above.
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)
Kitchen
Witchen
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
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 it sit in an airtight for
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 Jumiper 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.
2
Parts Gum Mastic
1 Part sandalwood
1 Part Juniper berries
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
2
Parts sandalwood
1 part thyme
few drops Rose Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
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.
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.
2
Parts Dragon's Blood
1 part Orris
1/2 Part Cinnamon
1/2 part rose petals
few drops Musk oil
few drops Patchouli oil
another like the above.
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.
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Cypress
1 Part Juniper
1 Part Pine
1/2 Part Oak moss
(or few drops of Oak moss 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, rituals; concerning men, etc.
2
Parts Galangal
1 Part Coriander
1 part Clove
1/2 Part Basil
A scant pinch Black Pepper
2
Parts Dragon's Blood
1 Part Cardamom
1 Part Clove
1 Part Grains of Paradise
2
Parts Sage
1 Part Sweet grass
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.
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.
2
Parts Benzoin
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Mace
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Gum Mastic
1/2 Part Lavender
few drops Lavender oil
2
Parts Copal
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary
Smolder during Mexican - American folk magic rituals & spells.
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.
3
Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Dragon's Blood
1 Part Thyme
1 Part rosemary
1 Pinch Vervain
few drops Red Wine
Money-Drawing
Incenses:
Cedar
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Cinquefoil
Clove
Elder
Fern
Ginger
Goldenrod
Honeysuckle
Jasmine
Mint
Patchouli
Pine
Tea
Vervain
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.
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.
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
2
Parts Myrrh
2 parts Gardenia petals
1 part Rose petals
1 Part lemon peel
1/2 part Camphor
few drops Jasmine oil
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!
Lay
incense coals on a bed of sea salt. When the coals are hot, toss on a
mixture of:
1/2 tsp myrrh gum
11/2 tsp copal resin
1 tbsp sandalwood chips
1 tsp dried Irish moss
3 drops oakmoss oil
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.
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.
1/3
tsp Mastic
1/3 tsp Amaranth
1/3 tsp yarrow
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.
For Ritual Energy
·
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
4
oz. dittany of Crete
1 dried vanilla bean
2 oz. gum benzoin
1 oz. sandalwood powder
1/2 oz. pine needles (cypress is better)
half a dozen goat hairs, if available
Break
up the Dittany of Crete flowers with your fingers, powder the
vanilla, and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
(Incidentally, Dittany of Crete is an excellent herb for stews and
casseroles, and for clearing the remnants of infection such as the
common cold out of the system.)
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.
To
attract the perfect mate for you at this time in your life.
|
Red
sandalwood |
3
parts |
|
Patchouli |
2
parts |
|
Orris
root |
1
part |
|
Dragon’s
blood |
1
part |
|
Lemongrass |
1
part |
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.
PLANETARY
INCENSE (CAUTIION)
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.
PROPHECY
INCENSE (CAUTION)
1
part Heawort seed
1 Part Violet root
1 part parsley
1 part Hempseed*
Burn for divination & psychic work.
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.
2
parts Frankincense
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Nutmeg
1 part Lemon Balm
1 Part Citron
Burn to attract wealth.
2
parts Frankincense
1 Part Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Betony
Burn for both physical & psychic protection while visualizing.
2
Parts frankincense
1 Part sandalwood
1/2 Part Rosemary
1
Part Frankincense
1 part myrrh
1/2 part Clove
2
parts Frankincense
1/2 Part Cumin
2
parts Frankincense
1 part Copal
1 Part Dragon's Blood
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
Protection
Incenses:
Amaranth
Angelica
Ash
Bay
Birch
Carnation
Cedar
Cinnamon
Cinquefoil
Clove
Dragon's Blood
Elder
Fern
Frankincense
Garlic
Heather
Lavender
Mint
Mugwort
Myrrh
Pine
Rose
Rowan
Sandalwood
Valerian
Vervain
Willow
3
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Bistort
Smolder to sharpen psychic powers.
2
Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Gum Acacia (or Arabic)
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 powdered salt
1 pinch Sulfur*
Burn to purify the atmosphere of a disturbed home. Leave the windows
open & do not inhale the sulphurous fumes!
2
Parts sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
Leave windows open
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!
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
and Favors Incense (Burn when you need favors and wealth)
2
parts benzoin
1 part wood aloe
1/2 part Pepperwort
1/2 part clove
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.
Sacred
Space
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
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Myrrh
1 Part Clove
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
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 Asafoetida *
1 Part Sulphur *
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!
2
Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Myrrh
1 Part Dittany of Crete
few drops Cypress Oil
few drops Patchouli Oil
This is the recommended Saturn incense formula. If you're going to use one
of the four, use this one.
1
Part Pepperwort
1 Part Mandrake
1 Part Myrrh
few drops Musk Oil
2
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Galangal
1 Part Pine resin (pitch)
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
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!
Scrying
Incense
Many
Witches employ crystal balls in their divination sessions. To strengthen the
crystal, rub it with fresh Mugwort leaves. While scrying (gazing) burn Incense
composed of Mugwort and wormwood, equal parts. Place the ball on the altar
between two white candles,
with the censer back on the other side of the ball.
2
Parts Gum Mastic
2 Parts Juniper
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Calamus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Patchouli Oil
Mix, empower & burn to promote psychic awareness. This is another
version of the recipe; others contain Hemp.
Solstice
Citrus Incense
·
1.Tab.
dry orange peel
·
1.Tab.
dry grapefruit peel
·
1.Tab.
dry lemon peel
·
1.Tab.
dry tangerine peel
·
1.Teas.
Orange extract
·
1.Teas.
Lemon extract
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 Sage pen
Juice of Hemlock *
Juice of Henbane *
Tapsus 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.
1
Part Anise
a Part Coriander
1 Part Cardamom
Smolder to cause spirits to gather.
1
Part Sandalwood
1 Part Lavender
Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits) to be present during
magical rituals.
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!
2
Parts Fennel seed
2 Parts Dill seed
1/2 Part Rue
another like the above.
1/2
tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Lavender
pinch of wormwood
3
parts Frankincense
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Benzoin
1 Part Cinnamon
few drops Patchouli oil
Burn during Spring & Summer Sabbat rituals.
2
Parts Gum Mastic
1 Part Rosemary
Smolder to strengthen the conscious mind for study, to develop concentration
& to improve the memory.
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.
3
Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Bay
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Orange Oil
Another like the above.
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.
Sun
God incense
Giant
fennel
Rue'
Thyme
Chervil seed
Pennyroyal
(all in equal quantities)
Chamomile
Geranium
(half quantities)
For
an incense, these ingredients should be either chopped up small or
dried and ground, before blending. If you find the mixture too
quick-burning, mix in a little gum mastic.
This recipe is in fact, a combination of plants used as fuel for
festival bonfires (especially at Beltane and Midsummer).
TALISMAN
CONSECRATION (caution)
Alum
Gum Scanony
Asafoetida *
Sulphur *
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 Asafoetida *
Recommended - but smells!
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.
Thank
You Incense
Just to say Thanks
·
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
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.
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.
1
Part Cinnamon
1 Part Orris
few drops Patchouli oil
Burn for love.
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.
1-part
Violets
1 Part Rose petals
1/2 Part Olive leaves
another like the above.
2
Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Rosebuds
few drops Patchouli Oil
few drops Rose oil
A third like the above.
1
Part Mace
1 Part Cypress
few drops Patchouli Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
3
parts Cinquefoil
3 Parts Chicory Root
1 Part Clove
3
Parts Frankincense
1 Part Bay
1/2-part Damiana
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
Incenses:
Apple
Avocado
Catnip
Chamomile
Elder
Heather
Jasmine
Lemon
Lilac
Myrrh
Orchid
Rose
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Strawberry
Valerian
Vanilla
Violet
Willow
Wintergreen
Water
Incense (To attract powers of Water Element)
2
parts benzoin
1 part myrrh
1 part sandalwood
a few drops louts bouquet
a 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 (To attract wealth)
1
part nutmeg
1 part Pepperwort
1 pinch saffron
2
parts Pine needles or resin
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Galangal
few drops Patchouli Oil
another like the above.
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.
White
Light Delight
Use when invoking the white light of protection
·
1.Tab.
rosemary
·
1.Tab.
ginger
·
Dry peel
of one lemon
·
Dry petal
of 2 white roses
·
1.Teas.
Vanilla extract
·
1.Teas.
Almond extract
·
1.Teas.
Coconut extract
·
7.crushed
bay leaves
This
is an all-purpose formula, to be burned while reading tarot cards, using the
crystal, meditating, etc. It is composed of:
Gum
Mastic
Patchouli
Cinnamon
Juniper
Sandalwood
On
a Wednesday, during the waxing moon, take equal parts of the powdered herbs, mix
well, and moisten with a few drops mingled musk and ambergris oils. (The
artificial ambergris will work; ambrette oil will do for the musk. If these are
unavailable, use clove and nutmeg.)
Mix
until all particles are moistened, crumbly but not soggy. Let stand overnight,
then pack in jar, leaving the cork slightly loose.
Gum
mastic
Juniper
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Cinnamon
few drops Musk oil
few drops Ambergris oil
For Tarot readings, crystal ball readings, meditating.
2
Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Pine needles or resin
1 Part Cedar
1 Part Juniper Berries
Mix & smolder at Wiccan rites on Yule or during the winter months.
Acacia:
Burned with Sandalwood to stimulate the psychic powers
African
Violet: Burned for protection and to promote spirituality within the home.
Allspice:
Burned to attract both good luck and money.
Aloes: Burned to attract good fortune, love, spiritual vibrations, and strength.
Althea:
Burned for protection and to stimulate the psychic powers.
Anise
seeds:
Burned as a meditation incense.
Basil:
Burned to exorcise and protect against evil entities and to attract fidelity,
love, good luck, sympathy, and wealth. Also an excellent incense to use when
performing love divinations.
Bay:
Burned to facilitate the psychic powers, and to induce prophetic dream visions.
Bayberry:
Burned mainly to attract money.
Benzoin:
Burned for purification and to attract prosperity.
Bistort:
Burned with Frankincense to aid divination.
Bracken:
Burned in outdoor fires to magickally produce rain.
Cedar:
Burned for purification, to stimulate or strengthen the psychic powers, attract
love, prevent nightmares, and heal various ailments including head colds.
Cinnamon:
Burned for protection and to attract money, stimulate and strengthen the psychic
powers and to aid in healing.
Citron:
Burned in rituals to aid healing and also to strngthen the psychic powers.
Clove:
Burned to dispel negativity, purify sacred and magickal spaces, attract money,
and stop or prevent the spread of gossip.
Coconut:
Burned for protection.
Copal:
Burned for purification and to attract love.
Damiana:
Burned to facilitate psychic visions.
Dittany
of Crete:
Burned to conjure spirits and to aid in astral projection (best when mixed with
equal parts of benzoin, sandalwood, and vanilla.)
Dragon's
Blood:
Burned to dispel negativity, exorcise evil supernatural entities, attract love,
enhance psychic awareness, and restore male potency. Makes all other incenses
stronger when added at the same time.
Elecampane:
Burned to strengthen the clairvoyant powers and scrying abilities.
Fern:
Burned in outdoor fires to magickally produce rain. Also used to exorcise evil
supernatural entities
Frankincense:
Burned to dispel negativity, purify magickal spaces, protect against evil, aid
meditation, induce psychic visions, attract good luck, and honor Pagan deities.
Fumitory:
Burned to exorcise demons, poltergeists and other evil entities.
Galangal:
Burned to break the curses cast by sorcerers.
Ginseng Root: Burned to keep wicked spirits at bay, and for protection against all forms of evil.
Gotu
Kola: Burned
to aid meditation.
Heather:
Burned to conjure beneficial spirits, and to magickally produce rain.
Hibiscus
Flowers:
Burned to attract love.
Horehound:
Burned as an offertory incense to the ancient Egyptian god Horus
Jasmine:
burned to attract love and money, and also to induce dreams of a prophetic
nature.
Juniper:
Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers. And also to break the curses
and hexes cast by evil sorcerers.
Lavender:
Burned to induce rest and sleep, and to attract love (especially that of a man)
Lilac:
Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers and to attract harmony into
one's life.
Mace:
Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers.
Mastic:
Burned to conjure beneficial spirits, stimulate or increase the psychic powers,
and intensify sexual desires. The magickal powers of other incenses are greatly
increased when a bit of mastic is added.
Mesquite:
The magickal powers of all healing incenses are greatly enhanced by mesquite.
Mint:
Burned to increase sexual desire, exorcise evil supernatural entities, conjure
beneficial spirits, and attract money. Mint incense also possesses strong
healing vibrations and protective powers.
Myrrh:
Burned (most commonly with Frankincense) for purification, consecration,
healing, exorcism, and banishing evil. Myrrh also aids meditation rituals, and
was commonly burned on altars in ancient Egypt as an offering to the deities
Isis and Ra.
Nutmeg:
Burned to aid meditation, stimulate or increase the psychic powers and attract
prosperity.
Patchouli:
Burned to attract money and love, a and also to promote fertility.
Pine:
Burned for purification and to banish negative energies, exorcise evil
supernatural entities and attract money. Also used to break hexes and return
them to their senders.
Poppy
Seeds: Burned to promote female fertility, and to attract love, good luck, and
money.
Rose:
Burned to increase courage, induce prophetic dreams, and attract love. Rose
incense is used in all forms of love enchantment and possesses the strongest
love vibration of any magickal incense.
Rosemary:
Burned to purify, aid in healing, prevent nightmares, preserve youthfulness,
dispel depression, attract fairy folk, and promote restful sleep and pleasant
dreams.
Rue:
Burned to help restore health.
Combustible
Incense Recipe
5
tbsp gum Arabic
6 oz. crushed charcoal
1 oz. gum benzoin powder
2 tsp powdered herb*
1 oz bay leaves
1 oz powdered flower petals**
4 to 5 drops essential oil
* Sandalwood, coriander,
lemon balm, lemongrass, rosemary, sage, or thyme are good choices
** lavender flowers, rose petals are good
choices
(Remember
to visualize the purpose for the incense and project energy into the incense
while preparing it.)
Place
gum Arabic into small bowl and mix to a stiff paste with water. Mix
together the charcoal, gum benzoin, powdered herbs, then stir in the
gum Arabic. Stir in bay leaves and the powdered flower petals. Once this
is all well mixed, add the essential oil. Continue stirring until
thoroughly blended.
Form
cones about 2 inches high and place them in a warm place for about two days.
After they are thoroughly dried, wrap the cones in foil, place in covered glass
jar container. When ready to use, light the tip.