The Following recipes are ones that I have aquired from various emails and such and have kept for my reference and would like to share them with everyone.
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 & concentartion, or to end drug addiction. Smolder during divinatory rituals.
All Purpose Incense
1 tbs Rosemary
1 tbs Cinnamon
Dry peel of one lemon
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Almond Extract
1 tsp 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
Amun-Ra incense
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.
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.
Aries Incense
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Juniper
3 Drops Cedarwood oil
Burn as a personal altar or huosehold 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.
Atunement To Spirit World
1/4 tsp ground Sandalwood
Or - 1/2 tsp Sandalwood chips
1/4 tsp Balm of Gilead
1/8 tsp Sage
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.
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.
Banishing Incense
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).
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 fortuen & favors & to attune with the changing of the seasons.
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
(To attract customers)
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Basil
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 Patchouli 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
Burn in the circle for all types of rituals and spells. Frankincense, myrrh and benzoin should definately constitute the bulk of the mixture.
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 purfying 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 Copal
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Rosemary
1 Pich finely powdered salt
a small purified Quartz crystal point
Pour a bit of incense (leaving the crystal in the jar) onto charcoal. Smoulder & pass the crystal to be purified through the smoke wafting away the stones impurities. Natuarally, this incense can be used
in connection with the others recommended purfying 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-Breaker Incense 2
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Bay
1 Part Rosemary
Another like the first.
Curse-Breaker Incense 3
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Dragon's Blood
Smoulder to remove negativity in general.
Divination Incense
1 Part Clove
1 Part Chicory
1 Part Cinquefoil
Smoulder 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.
Divination Incense #3
1 part Verbena
1/2 part Llesser Celandine Flowers
2 parts Rowan Berries
1 pinch Salt
Divination Incense
2 tbs. Meadowsweet
2 tb. Orange Peel
1 1/2 tsp. Hibiscus Flowers
1/2 tsp. Dandelion Leaf
1 tsp. Lemon Grass
1/2 tsp. Mugwort
1/8 tsp. Rowan Leaf
1/2 tsp. Orris Powder
2 drops Orange Oil
1 drop Cinnamon Oil
1 drop Bay Oil
1 drop Clary Sage Oil
Divination Incense
1 part Patchouli
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Juniper
1 part Sandalwood
few drops Clove Oil
Divination Incense #4
2 parts White Sandalwood
1 part Acacia
1 part Hazelwood
1/8 part Clary Sage
1/2 part Calendula
1/2 part Bay
pinch Nutmeg
Dragon Breath
1/3 cup Sassafrass
1 tbs Cedar Wood powedered (or small chips)
1 tbs Dragon's Blood (substitute myrrh or cedar resin)
1/2 tbs Rosemary leaves, dry and crushed
2 tbs Cinnamon
1/2 tbs Nutmeg
1/2 tbs Chili Powder
Burn on charcoal disks
Dragon Love
Mix 1/3 cup Cinnamon with Vanilla extract until you make a muddy paste. Roll into a ball, place on wax paper and let dry one week.
After week is up, fold the wax paper over the Cinnamon/Vanilla and crush with hammer. Grind in mortar and pestle until fine powder. Mix with Dragon's Blood resin (substitute another resin, if you don't have dragon's blood), add more vanilla extract and mix into muddy paste again. Roll into ball, place on wax paper, dry for one week.
Crush again, and grind. Burn on charcoal disks.
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
(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-reverncing 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 & pulverized 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 Basil
1 Part Angelica
Burn with open windows in disturbed places as a heavy purificatory incense, & breathe through your mouth while smouldering this.
Fall Sabat Incense
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Rosemary
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper
Burn during fall and winter Sabbat rituals.
Fire Incense
(To attact 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.
Frankincense Incense
2 tbs pulverized 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.
Full Moon Ritual Incense
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.
Full Moon Ritual Incense 2
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
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
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
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
Herne incense
1/2 oz. Deerstongue leaves
1/2 oz. Patchouli leaves
1/2 oz. Rue
1 oz. Gum Sanderac
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 vetivert oil, and mix well.
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 Patchouli 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 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
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 yuor 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 honoring Isis, 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 & couild 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 Cardomon
1/2 Part Balm f Gilead
1/4 part pulverized Pomegranate rind
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Ambergris oil
Another like the above.
Jupiter Incense 3
1 Part Clove
1 Part Nutmeg
1 part Cinnamon
1/2 Part Lemon Balm
1/2 Part Citron peel or equal parts dried lemon & orange peel)
Kitchen Witchen Incense
(House Blessing)
2 tbs dry Lemon Peel
1 tbs Rosemary
1 tbs Almond Extract
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 pinch Garlic skins
1 tsp Anise Seed
1 tsp Allspice
1 tsp Coconut Extract
1 pinch salt
Kyphi
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.
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, replenshing 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 Patchouli oil
Another like the above.
Lughnasadh Incense
2 Parts Frankincense
1 part Heather
1 Part Apple Blossoms
1 pich 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, competetions, ritua; 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 pinch of 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 Magick 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 Camomile
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 Camophor
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
1/2 tsp Myrrh Gum
1-1/2 tsp Copal Resin
1 tbsp 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.
Offetory Incesne
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 Amaramth
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.
Pan Incense
4 oz. Bittany 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 thouroughly.
(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.)
Pagan Power Incense
(For Ritual Energy)
1 tbs Cinnamon
1 tbs Anise Seed
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Ginger
1 tsp dry Lemon Peel
1 tsp Lemon Extract
1 tsp Peppermint Extract
Dry petals of 3 white roses
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.
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)
sychic Incense 3
1 Part frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Nutmeg
few drops Orange oil
few drops clove oil
Puurification 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 sulphurous fumes!
Purification Incense 2
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
Leave windows open
Purification Incense 3
3 Parts Frankincense
1 part Vervain
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
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 Camomile
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 Azeteca 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 #1
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 #2
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! br>
Many Witches employ crystal balls in their divination sessions. To strengthen the crystal, rub it with fresh mugwort leaves. While scrying (gazing) burn an 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.
Sight Incense #1
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.
Spirit Incense #2
1 Part Anise
a Part Coriander
1 Part Cardamom
Smolder to cause spirits to gather.
Spirit Incense #3
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Lavender
Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits) to be present during magical rituals.
Spirit Incense #4
3 Parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Costus
1 Part Crocus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Musk Oil
Spirits Depart Incense
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 Patchouli 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.
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 Beltaine and Midsummer).
Talisman Consecration
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!
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 Patchouli 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 neghative 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 Copal (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 Patchouli Oil
few drops Rose oil
A third like the above.
Virgo Incense
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cypress
few drops Patchouli 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 Damiana
Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings.
Water Incense
(To attract powers of Water Element)
2 parts benzoin
1 part Myrrh
1 part Sandalwood
a few drops Lotus 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
Wealth Incense #2
2 parts Pine needles or resin
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Galangal
few drops Patchouli 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
1 Part Cedar
1 Part Juniper Berries
Mix & smolder at Wiccan rites on Yule or during the winter months.
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