Incense

This article was added by Gypsy Witchcraft

A list of incense blends this list is very long but it is in alphabetical order

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 santify 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 and concentartion, or to end drug addiction. Smolder during divinatory rituals.

ALL PURPOSE INCENSE

1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp 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.

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

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 and Sumerian magickal rituals, or when attuning with such deities as Inanna, Marduk, Enlil, Tiamat and 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).

BAT'S BLOOD INCENSE

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.

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 and 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. Use 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 huosehold 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 and 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.

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 and thick with anger, jealousy, depression, fear and 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 and other stones, smolder this incense and 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 and 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 Pich finely powdered salt
a small purified Quartz crystal point

To Use: Pour a bit of incense (leaving the crystal in the jar) onto charcoal. Smoulder and 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 and 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

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 beware: this incense doesn't smell good!

DIVINATION INCENSE 2

2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Orange Peel
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cinnamon

Another like the above, but this one smells better.

DREAM INCENSE

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 INCENSE

2 parts pine resin or needles
1 part patchouly
1 pinch finely powdered salt
a few drops cypress oil

Burn for invoking the powers of the element of earth for money, stability, etc.

EARTH INCENSE (Planetary)

1 part Pine needles
1 Part Thyme
few drops Patchouly oil

Burn to honor the Earth, and for all earth-revering 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 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 and 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 smouldering this.

FALL SABBAT 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

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 and beings of Fire. Also use for success, strength, protection, health, passion and 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 and 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 tbsp pul. Frankincense
1 tbsp pwd Orris root
1 tsp pwd Clove
1 tbsp Lemon oil

Combine and mix all but lemon oil. Put in a jar, seal and keep in a dark place for 2-3 months. For healing magick, Honor the Mother Goddess and 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 and other noisome creatures. Stand back and 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 irriating to the eyes, nose and lungs.

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

3 parts frankincense
2 parts gum mastic
1 part wood aloe

Raise power and purify area.

GEMINI INCENSE

2 Parts Gum Mastic
1 Part Citron -or-
1 Part mixed Orange and 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
2 Parts Myrrh
1 part Pine
1 Part Rose Petals
1 part sage
1 Part White Willow bark
few drops Olive oil
few drops Cypress oil

Burn to honor them.

HEALING INCENSE

1 part Rosemary
1 Part Juniper berries

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 vetyver oil, and mix well.

HONORS INCENSE

2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Wood Aloe
1/2 Part Pepperwort (or Rue)

Burn for honors and 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 asafoetida
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
a few drops rose geranium oil

For once-a-month house cleansing. Burn in 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 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 and the promise of Spring.

INCENSE AGAINST AN 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 mixture was believed to ward off the Incubus, a male demon or spirit that was believed to sexually tempt and abuse women. It might be used to ward off any male sexual abuser.

ISIS INCENSE

3 Parts Myrrh
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense
1 Part Rose petals
few drops Lotus bouquet

Burn during any type of magickal operation

JUPITER INCENSE 1

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 and burn. This unusual formula includes a stone and could also be mixed together and carried as a Jupiterian talisman charm. Burn for spells involving riches, expansion, the law and luck.

JUPITER INCENSE 2 3 parts frankincense
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cardomon
1/2 Part Balm of 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 and orange peel)

Another like the above.

KITCHEN WITCHEN INCENSE (House Blessing)

2 tbsp dry lemon peel
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp almond extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch garlic skins
1 tsp anise seed
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp coconut extract
1 pinch salt

Use for house blessings.

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 Cardomom
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 and raisins. Add to the dry ingredients and 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 Goddesses and Gods and as a general magickal incense.

KYPHI 2

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

A simplified version of the above. 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, and to expand your ability to give and 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 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 1

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

As above.

MARS INCENSE 3

2 Parts Dragon's Blood
1 Part Cardamom
1 Part Clove
1 Part Grains of Paradise

As above.

MEDICINE WHEEL INCENSE

2 Parts Sage
1 Part Sweetgrass
1 part Pine resin or needles
1 part Osha root (or Angelica)
scant pinch 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 (1

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, etc.

MERCURY INCENSE 2

2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Mace

As above.

MERCURY INCENSE 3

2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Gum Mastic
1/2 Part Lavender
few drops Lavender oil

As above.

MEXICAN MAGIC INCENSE

2 Parts Copal
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary

Smolder during Mexican - American folk magic rituals and 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 and 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

As above.

MOON INCENSE 1

2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part sandalwood
few drops Eucalyptus oil
few drops Jasmine oil
few drops Camphor oil

Burn to attract its influences, and also during psychic workings, love magick, healing, rituals involving the home and 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.

As above.

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

As above.

MOON INCENSE 4

2 Parts Myrrh
2 parts Gardenia petals
1 part Rose petals
1 Part lemon peel
1/2 part Camohor
few drops Jasmine oil

As above.

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 and harmony. The potassium nitrate is included to make it sparkle and glow. Don't add too much though or 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
11/2 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
oak

Take sawdust of each, mix together and 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 and Gods, and 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 and to refresh your life

PAN INCENSE

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 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

1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp 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

For ritual energy.

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 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.

PLANETARY INCENSE

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 (caution)

For general magickal workings. The baneful substance euphorbium, should be replaced with 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, and 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 1

2 parts Frankincense
1 Part Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Betony

Burn for psychic protection.

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

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 and 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

RAIN INCENSE

4 parts Heather
1 Part fern
1/2 part Henbane (caution)

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 and fumigate about the tombs and graves of the dead. This will cause spirits and ghosts to gather, at least according to some reports.

RICHES AND FAVORS INCENSE

2 parts benzoin
1 part wood aloe
1/2 part pepperwort
1/2 part clove

Burn when you need favors and 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 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 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 and all Mexican-American folk magic. Also use as a general purification incense.

SATURN INCENSE

2 Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Myrrh
1 Part Dittany of Crete
few drops Cypress Oil
few drops Patchouly Oil

Burn for Saturn influences; also for spells dealing with buildings, studying past lives, banishing illness, pests and negative habits.

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, etc. 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 and burn to promote psychic awareness.

SPIRIT INCENSE 1

1 Part Anise
a Part Coriander
1 Part Cardamom

Smolder to cause spirits to gather.

SPIRIT INCENSE 2

1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Lavender

Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits) to be present during magical rituals.

SPIRIT INCENSE 3

2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Willow Bark

Burn out of doors at night during the Waxing Moon.

SPIRIT INCENSE 4

3 Parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Costus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Musk Oil

SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE

2 Parts Fennel seed
2 Parts Dill seed
1/2 Part Rue

Burn out of doors to drive away all evil spirits and vain imaginings.

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 and Summer Sabbat rituals.

STUDY INCENSE

2 Parts Gum Mastic
1 Part Rosemary

Smolder to strengthen the conscious mind for study, to develop concentration and to improve the memory.

SUCCESS INCENSE

3 Parts Wood Aloe
2 Parts Red Storax
1 Part Nutmeg

Burn for success in all undertakings. If 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 and for spells involving promotions, friendships, healing, energy and 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 GOD INCENSE

Giant fennel
1 part Rue
1 part Thyme
1 part Chervil seed
1 part Pennyroyal
1/2 part Chamomile
1/2 part Geranium

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.

TALISMAN CONSECRATION INCENSE

2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Cypress
1 part Ash Leaves
1 Part Tobacco
1 pinch Valerian
1 pinch Alum
1 pinch Asafoetida (caution)

Burn in an earthen dish and hold the talismans in the smoke. Warning: it 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.

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 true 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 1

3 Parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Red rose petals
few drops Olive Oil
few drops Musk Oil
Few drops Ambergris Oil

Mix well and burn for Venusian influences, such as love, healing, partnerships and rituals involving women

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

Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings.

VISION INCENSE 2

3 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Bay
1/2 part Damiana

Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings.

WATER INCENSE

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 1

1 part nutmeg
1 part pepperwort
1 pinch saffron

Burn to increase 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

1 part Gum mastic
1 part Juniper
1 part Patchouli
1 part Sandalwood
1 part 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 and smolder at Wiccan rites on Yule or during the winter months

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