
| Incense recipes
AINE OF KNOCKANIE INCENSE
1/2 oz (15 gm) meadowsweet flowers and leaf (gathered when the plant is in full bloom and dried)
1/2 oz (15 gm) finely chopped pine needles
1/2 fl.oz. (15cc) lemon verbena oil
By the way, meadowsweet blossom also makes a delicious wine.
DIANA OF THE MOON INCENSE
It is recommended that it be made in the hour and the day of the Moon - i.e. the first or eight hour after sunrise, or the third or tenth hour after sunset on a Monday.
Thoroughly mix equal amounts of the following:
Gum mastic
Jasmine
Mandrake
Orris root
Add a few drops of wintergreen oil and moisten with a little clear mineral oil.
KALI INCENSE
1 OZ (30gm) sandalwood chips
1 oz (30gm) dried jasmine flowers or 6 drops of jasmine oil
1 /2 oz (15gm) DRIED ROSE PETALS
2 drops of your own menstrual blood
Blend and use for private meditation during the onset of your menstruation.
MORRIGAN INCENSE
1 oz (30gm) musk amberette
1/2 oz (15gm) dragon's blood (resin used in violin staining
4 drops of patchouli oil
4 drops civet oil
4 drops of blood from your own finger
Blend at the dark of the Moon, put in a jar and bury in the earth for six weeks (a flower pot of peat in a cool cupboard will do.)
ABRAMELIN INCENSE
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Wood Aloe
a few drops Cinnamon Oil
Burn to contact spirits during rituals or as a simple consecration incense to sanctify the altar of 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 elements of Air, or to increase intellectual powers; to obtain travel; for communication, study & concentration, or to end drug addiction. Smolder during divinatory rituals.
ALTAR INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Cinnamon
Burn as a general incense on the altar to purify the area.
APHRODITE INCENSE
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Cedar
a few drops Cypress Oil
Burn during rituals designed to attract love.
APOLLO INCENSE
4 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Cinnamon
1 part Bay
burn during divination 7 healing rituals.
APPARITION INCENSE
3 parts Wood Aloe
2 parts Coriander
1 part Camphor
1 part Mugwort
1 part Flax
1 part Anise
1 part Cardamom
1 part Chicory
1 part Hemp
Burn to cause apparitions to appear, if you REALLY want this to happen.
AQUARIUS INCENSE
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Cypress
1 part Pine Resin
Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
ARIES INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Juniper
3 drops Cedar wood Oil
Burn as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
ASTRAL TRAVEL INCENSE
3 parts Sandalwood
3 parts Benzoin
1 part Mugwort
1 part Dittany of Crete
Burn a small amount in the room to aid projecting the astral body.
ATTUNEMENT TO SPIRIT WORLD INCENSE
1/4 tsp ground Sandalwood
OR-1/2 tsp Sandalwood Chips
1/4 tsp Balm of Gilead
1/8 tsp Sage
BABYLONIAN RITUAL INCENSE
3 parts Cedar
2 parts Juniper
1 part Cypress
1 part Tamarisk
Burn during Babylonian & Sumerian magickal rituals, or when attuning with such deities as Inanna, Marduk, Enlil, Tiamat & others.
BELTANE INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Woodruff
1 part Rose Petals
a few drops Jasmine oil
a few drops neroli Oil
Burn during Wiccan rituals on Beltane or May Day for fortune & favors & to attune with the changing of the seasons.
BINDING INCENSE
4 parts Nettle
4 parts Thistle
4 parts Knotgrass
1/4 part Nightshade
1/4 part Aconite (wolfsbane)
Burn with CAUTION during outdoor rituals to destroy baneful habits or thoughts. Small amounts only! DO NOT INHALE FUMES!
BORN AGAIN INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Mullein
1 part Mums
Burn when distraught over the passing of a friend or loved one.
BUSINESS INCENSE
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Basil
Bun 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 powers.
CAPRICORN INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Benzoin
a few drops of Patchouli Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
CEREMONIAL MAGIC 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 and to purify the area.
CEREMONIAL MAGIC 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
1/2 part Rosemary
1/4 part Bay
Use for general workings in the circle, the ritual working space of Wiccans & Witches as a general ritual incense.
CLEARING INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Sandalwood
Burn this incense to clear your home of negative vibrations, especially when household members are arguing or when the house seems heavy & thick with anger, jealousy, depression, fear & other negative emotions. Leave the windows open while burning this mixture.
CONSECRATION INCENSE
2 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Mace
1 Part Storax (or Gum Arabic)
1 part Benzoin
When purifying or consecrating magickal tools, jewelry, quartz crystals & other stones, smolder this incense & pass the tool through its smoke several times. Do this while visualizing the fumes purifying the tool.
COURAGE INCENSE
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 part Frankincense
1 part Rose Geranium Leaves (or a few drops Rose Geranium oil)
a few drops Tonka Bouquet
a few drops Musk Oil
Smolder this incense when you lack courage. If you are in a situation where you cannot burn it, recall its scent & be strong. If Tonka Bouquet is unavailable - use Tonka tincture or vanilla extract.
CRYSTAL PURIFICATION INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
2 parts Coral
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Rosemary
1 pinch finely powdered salt
a small purified Quartz crystal point
To Use: Pour a bit of incense (leaving the crystal in the jar) into charcoal. Smolder & pass the crystal to be purified through the smoke wafting away the stones impurities. Naturally, this incense can be used in connection with the others recommended purifying rituals, or in place of them.
CURSE-BREAKING INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Bay
Burn at night near an open window if you feel "cursed." Though curses are rare, if we believe we are cursed, we are! Therefore smolder this incense & visualize it banishing all negativity from you. Repeat this ritual for 7 nights during the Waning Moon, if possible or desirable.
CURSE-BREAKING INCENSE #2
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Bay
1 part Rosemary
Another like the above.
CURSE-BREAKING INCENSE #3
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Rosemary
1 part Dragon's Blood
Smolder to remove negativity in general.
DIVINATION INCENSE
1 part Clove
1 part Chicory
1 part Cinquefoil
Smolder during or directly before using Tarot cards, Runes, ect. 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 above, & this one smells better.
DREAM INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Rose petals
1 part Camphor
a few drops Tuberose bouquet
a few drops Jasmine Oil
Burn a bit in the bedroom prior to sleep to produce psychic dreams. Remove the censer from the room before retiring. Use only genuine camphor.
EARTH INCENSE (Elemental)
2 parts Pine Resin or needles
1 part Patchouly
1 pinch finely powdered salt
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 Patchouly oil
Burn to honor the Earth & for all earth-reverencing rituals.
EGYPTIAN INCENSE
4 parts Frankincense
3 parts Gum Arabic
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper
1 part Calamus
1 part Cinnamon
Burn during Egyptian rituals, or to honor any ancient Egyptian deity such as Isis, Thoth, ect.
EGYPTIAN LOVE INCENSE
1/2 oz Benzoin
1/2 oz Cinnamon
1/2 oz Galangal
1/2 oz Frankincense
1 oz Myrrh
3 drops Lotus Oil
3 drops Honey
1 drops Rose Oil
Pinch of dried & pilv. Orris Root.
EIGHTFOLD HEARTH INCENSE
2 parts Dragon's Blood
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Juniper
1/2 part Sassafras
1 part Orange Flowers
1/2 part Rose Petals
Burn for a safe, warm, loving home. Also give as a gift to others.
ESBAT INCENSE
4 parts Frankincense
3 parts Myrrh
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Gardenia petals
1/2 part Orris
1/2 part Thyme
1/2 part Poppy Seed
1/2 part Rose Petals
Burn during rituals & spells on the Full Moon, or at any Wiccan gathering other than the Sabbats.
EXORCISM INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Rosemary
1 part Bay
1 part Avens
1 part Mugwort
1 part St. John's Wort
1 part Basil
1 part Angelica
Burn with open window in disturbed places as a heavy pruificatory incense, & breathe through your mouth while smoldering this.
FALL SABBAT INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Rosemary
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper
Burn during fall & winter sabbat rituals.
FIRE INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 part Red Sandalwood
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Musk Oil
Smolder for summoning the powers & beings of Fire & also for success, strength, protection, health, passion & other similar goals. Genuine Saffron is expensive, so only a pinch. You can use Orange Peel instead.
FIRE OF AZRAEL INCENSE
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper
Burn while scrying, or throw into coals of fire once the flames have been quenched & gaze into them to see images from within them. The Latter rite is best performed on beach at night. Also general Psychic-inducing.
FRANKINCENSE INCENSE
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 INCENSE
(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 demons, wrathful spirits, tax collectors, drunks & other noisome creatures. Stand back & hold your nose or better still, leave the room while this incense is smoldering. Those herbs marked * aren't necessarily dangerous or baneful, but they emit a powerful smoke that is irritating to the eyes, nose & lungs.
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
Burn during Full Moon rituals, or simply to attune with the Moon.
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE #2
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Frankincense
1/2 part Gardenia Petals
1/4 part Rose Petals
few drops Ambergris Oil
Another like the one above.
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE #3
3 parts Gardenia petals
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Rose petals
1/2 part Orris
few drops Sandalwood Oil
Another like the last.
GAMES OF CHANCE INCENSE
2 parts Gum Mastic
2 parts Frankincense
Burn before gambling.
GEMINI INCENSE
2 parts Gum Mastic
1 part Citron
-or-
1 part mixed Orange & Lemon Peel
1/2 Part Mace
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
GODDESS INCENSE
1/2 dram Cypress Oil
1/2 dram Olive Oil
1/2 oz Dried Rose Petals
1/2 oz White Willow Bark
3 dried Rowan Berries
1 tsp Anise Seeds
GOOD OMEN INCENSE
5 Rose Petals
1 1/2 oz Myrrh
1 oz Dragon's Blood
1/2 oz Sassafras
1/2 oz Orange Blossoms
1/2 oz Juniper
1/2 oz Sage
1 dram Frankincense
GREEK GOD/GODDESS INCENSE
4 parts Frankincense (sacred/Apollo)
2 parts Myrrh (Demeter)
1 part Pine (Poseidon)
1 part Rose Petals (Aphrodite)
1 part Sage (Zeus)
1 part White Willow Bark (Persephone)
few drops Olive Oil (Athena)
few drops Cypress Oil (Artemis/Hecate)
Burn to honor them.
HEALING INCENSE
1 part Rosemary
1 part Juniper Berries
Burn to speed healing while visualizing.
HEALING INCENSE #2
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Cinnamon
1 pinch Saffron
HEALING INCENSE #3
3 parts Myrrh
2 parts Nutmeg
1 part Cedar
1 part Clove
1/2 part Lemon Balm
1/2 part poppy seeds
few drops Pine Oil
few drops Almond Oil
HEALING INCENSE #4
2 parts Juniper Berries
1 part Rosemary
HECATE INCENSE
3 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Cypress
1 part Spearmint (peppermint)
To honor Her, burn at crossroads or during ritual at the waning of the Moon.
HECATE INCENSE #2
1/2 tsp dried Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp dried Mint Leaves
1/2 tsp dried Thyme
pinch of Myrrh resin
pinch of Frankincense resin
13 drops Cypress Oil
3 drops Camphor Oil
HONORS INCENSE
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Wood Aloe
1/2 part Pepperwort (or Rue)
Burn for honors & favors.
HORNED GOD INCENSE
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Cedar
1 part Pine
1 part Juniper Berries
few drops Patchouly Oil
Burn to honor Him in His many guises, especially during Wiccan rituals.
HORNED GOD INCENSE #2
7 drams tincture Benzoin
1/2 dram Sandalwood Oil
1/2 dram Myrrh Oil
1/2 dram Frankincense Oil
saltpeter
1 oz powdered 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 Dillseed
few drops Rose Geranium Oil
Burn in your home to cleanse it at least once a month perhaps on the Full Moon. Additionally, burn this mixture in a new home before moving in.
IMBOLC INCENSE 3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Red Sandalwood
1 part Cinnamon
few drops Red Wine
To this mixture, add a pinch of the first flower (dry it first) that is available in your area of Imbolc. Burn during Wiccan ceremonies or Imbolc, or simply to attune with the symbolic rebirth of the Sun - the fading of winter & the promise of Spring.
INCENSE AGAINST INCUBUS
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Benzoin
2 parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Cardamom
1/2 part Calamus
1/2 part Birthwort
1/2 part Ginger
1/2 part Pepper
1/2 part Cinnamon
1/2 part Clove
1/2 part Carnation
1/2 part Nutmeg
1/2 part Mace
1/2 part Cubeb Seed
few drops Brandy
This ancient mixture is burned to ward off the Incubus.
(INCUBUS: A male demon or spirit that was believed to sexually tempt & abuse women. Compare with Succubus.)
ISIS INCENSE
3 parts Myrrh
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Frankincense
1 part Rose Petals
few drops Lotus Bouquet
Burn while reverencing Isis, or, burn during any type of magickal operation, since Isis is the Goddess of All Things.
JUPITER INCENSE
2 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Benzoin
1 part Storax (or Gum Arabic)
1/4 part Ash Seed
few drops Olive Oil
1 pinch powdered Lapis Lazuli
Mix & burn. This unusual formula includes a stone & could also be mixed together & carried as a Jupiterian talisman charm. Burn for spells involving riches, expansion, the law & luck.
JUPITER INCENSE #2
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Mace
1 part Cardamom
1/2 part Balm 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 = parts dried lemon & orange peel)
KYPHI INCENSE
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
1/2 part Cardamom
7 Raisins
1/2 part Cinnamon
1/2 part Cassia
1/2 part Juniper Berries
1/2 part Orris
1/2 part Cypress
few drops Lotus Bouquet
few drops Wine
few drops Honey
Mix the ground dry ingredients thoroughly. Let sit in an airtight container two weeks. In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, wine, honey 7 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 INCENSE (simplified)
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Benzoin
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Juniper Berries
1/2 part Galangal
1/2 part Cinnamon
1/2 part Cedar
2 drops Lotus Bouquet
2 drops Wine
2 drops Honey
few Raisins
Mix, burn, use as the last.
LEO INCENSE
2 parts Gum Mastic
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Juniper Berries
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
LIBRA INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Thyme
few drops Rose Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
"LOCK" INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Juniper Berries
1 part Vetivert
1/2 part Cumin
To guard your home from thieves: During the day smolder this mixture in a censer before the front door, then move it to each opening in the house (doors, windows, cellars, ect.) through which thieves may enter. Visualize it's smoke forming an invisible but impenetrable barrier. Move in a clockwise circle throughout your home, replenishing the incense as necessary.
Repeat monthly at the time of the Full Moon, if possible, or, use as needed. This is designed to "lock" your home against unwanted intruders - but don't forget to bolt the doors as well.
LOVE INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1/2 part Basil
1/2 part Bergamot
few drops Rose Oil
few drops Lavender Oil
Burn to attract love, to strengthen the love you have & to expand your ability to give & receive love.
LOVE INCENSE #2
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 part Orris
1/2 part Cinnamon
1/2 part Rose Petals
few drops Must Oil
few drops Patchouly Oil
LUGHNASADH INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Heather
1 part Apple Blossoms
1 pinch Blackberry Leaves
few drops Ambergris Oil
Burn during Wiccan rituals on August 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 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, ect.
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 Tobacco
Burn during rites revering American Indian deities & spirits, & to attune with the energies of this land.
MEDITATION INCENSE
1 part Gum Acacia (arabic)
1 part Sandalwood
Burn a small amount prior to meditation to relax the conscious mind.
MERCURY INCENSE(Planetary)
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Mace
1/2 part Marjoram
few drops Lavender Oil
Burn to invoke its powers, or during spells involving intelligence, travel, divination & so on.
MERCURY INCENSE #2
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Frankincense
1 part Mace
MERCURY INCENSE #3
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Gum Mastic
1/2 part Lavender
few drops Lavender Oil
MEXICAN MAGIC INCENSE
2 parts Copal
1 part Frankincense
1 part Rosemary
Smolder during Mexican - American folk magic rituals & spells.
MIDSUMMER INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Mugwort
1 part Chamomile
1 part Gardenia Petals
few drops Rose Oil
few drops Lavender Oil
few drops Yarrow Oil
Burn at Wiccan rituals at the Summer Solstice or at that time of the year to attune with the seasons & the Sun.
MIDSUMMER INCENSE #2
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Dragon's Blood
1 part Thyme
1 part Rosemary
1 part 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 magic, healing, rituals involving the home & dream magic.
MOON INCENSE #2
4 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Eucalyptus
1 part pulverized Cucumber Seeds
1 part Mugwort
1/2 part Ranuculus Blossoms
few drops Ambergris Oil
May substitute Gardenia or Jasmine for Selenetrope.
MOON INCENSE #3
2 parts Juniper Berries
1 part Orris
1 part Calamus
few drops Spirits of Camphor
-or-Camphor Tincture or 1/4 part genuine camphor
few drops lotus bouquet
MOON INCENSE #4
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Gardenia Petals
1 part Rose Petals
1 part lemon peel
1/2 part Camphor
few drops Jasmine Oil
MOONFIRE INCENSE
1 part Rose
1 part Orris
1 part Bay
1 part Juniper
1 part Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Potassium Nitrate
Burn for divination, love & Harmony. The saltpeter is included to make it sparkle & glow. Don't add to much though - it'll explode!
NEPTUNE INCENSE
Lay incense coals on a bed of sea salt. When the coals are hot, toss on a mixture of:
1/2 tsp Myrrh Gum
1 1/2 tsp Copal Resin
1 tbsp Sandalwood Chips
1 tsp dried Irish Moss
3 drops Oak moss Oil
NINE WOODS INCENSE
Rowan Wood (or Sandalwood)
Dogwood
Poplar
Juniper
Cedar
Pine
Holly Branches
Elder (or Oak)
Take sawdust of each, mix together & burn indoors on charcoal when a ritual fire is necessary or desired but not practical. The incense emits the aroma of an open campfire.
OFFERTORY INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Myrrh
1 part Cinnamon
1/2 part Rose Petals
1/2 part Verain
Burn while honoring the Goddess & Gods, and as an offering.
OPENING EYES TO SPIRIT WORLD
1/3 tsp Mastic
1/3 tsp Amaranth
1/3tsp Yarrow
OSTARA INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Benzoin
1 part Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Nutmeg
1/2 part Violet Flowers (or a few drops of violet oil)
1/2 part Orange Peel
1/2 part Rose Petals
Burn during Wiccan rituals on Ostara or to Welcome the Spring & to refresh your life.
PELE INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Dragon's Blood
1 part Red Sandalwood
1 part Orange Peel
1 part Cinnamon
few drops Clove Oil
Burn while honoring Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of Volcanoes. When needing additional strength for any ritual; when you feel manipulated by others, or for Fire spells in general. Burn when you wish to be fulfilled with the power of Pele.
PISCES INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Eucalyptus
1 part Lemon Peel
few drops Sandalwood Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
PROPHECY INCENSE (CAUTION)
1 part Heawort Seed
1 part Violet Root
1 part Parsley
1 part Hempseed*
Burn for divination & psychic work.
PLANETARY INCENSE (CAUTION)
1 part Myrrh
1 part Gum Mastic
1 part Costus
1 part Oponax
1 part Storax
1 part Thyme
1 part Frankincense
1 part Camphor
1 part Red Sandalwood
1 part Wood Aloe
1 part Euphorbium*
For general magickal workings. The baneful substance euphorbium, can be replaced with tobacco. Gum Arabic can be used in place of the Storax. If Gum Oponax is unobtainable - use a Oponax Oil or Gum Arabic.
PROPHETIC DREAM INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Buchu
Burn before bedtime to stimulate the psychic mind to produce future-revealing dreams, & to ensure that the conscious mind remembers them in the morning.
PROSPERITY INCENSE
2 parts Frankincese
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 Aracia (or Arabic)
PSYCHIC INCENSE #3
1 part Frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Nutmeg
few drops Orange Oil
few drops Clove Oil
PURIFICATION INCENSE (CAUTION)
4 parts Frankincense
2 parts Bay
1 part Camphor
1 pinch finely powdered 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
RAIN INCENSE (CAUTION)
4 parts Heather
1 part Fern
1 part Henbane*
Burn out of doors on a deserted hill to attract rain. Do not inhale fumes!
"RAISE THE DEAD" INCENSE
1 part Pepperwort
1 part Red Storax
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Musk Oil
Compound & fumigate about the tombs & graves of the dead. This will cause spirits & ghosts to gather, at least according to ancient writings.
RICHES & FAVORS INCENSE
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Wood Aloe
1/2 Peppermint
1/2 part Clove
Burn when you need favors & wealth.
SABBAT INCENSE
4 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts Benzoin
1/2 part Fennel
1/2 part Bay
1/2 part Thyme
1/2 part Pennyroyal
1/2 part Solomon's Seal
1/4 part Run
1/4 part Wormwood
1/4 part Chamomile
1/4 part Rose petals
Burn at Wiccan Sabbats.
SAGITTARIUS INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Myrrh
1 part Clove
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your own powers.
SAHUMERIA AZTECA INCENSE
2 parts Copal
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Rosemary
1 part Sage
1 part Lemongrass
1 part Bay
1/2 part Marigold
1/2 part Yerba Santa
For ancient Aztecan rituals & all Mexican-American folk magic. Also use as a general purification incense. It's a famous incense in contemporary Mexican folk magic.
SATURN INCENSE (Planetary)
2 parts Frankincense
2 parts Poppy Seed
1 part Gum Arabic
1 part Myrrh
1/4 Henbane Seed*
1/4 part Mandrake*
few drops Olive Oil
Burn for Saturn influences; also for spells dealing with buildings, studying past lives, banishing illness, pests & negative habits. This incense can be hazardous to your health; for a recommended Saturian incense see formula #3 below or substitute 1/2 part Tobacco for the Henbane & Mandrake.
SATURN INCENSE #2 (CAUTION)
2 parts Cypress
2 parts Ash Leaves
1 part Alum
1 part Gum Scammony
1 part 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!
SATURN INCENSE #3
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Dittany of Crete
few drops Cypress Oil
few drops Patchouly Oil
This is the recommended Saturn incense formula. If you're going to use one of the four, use this one.
SATURN INCENSE #4
1 part Pepperwort
1 part Mandrake
1 part Myrrh
few drops Musk Oil
SCORPIO INCENSE
2 part Frankincense
1 part Galangal
1 part Pine Resin (pitch)
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
SCRYING INCENSE
1 part Mugwort
1 part Wormwood
Burn a small amount prior to scrying in a quartz crystal sphere, in flames, water & so on. Warning - smells bad!
SIGHT INCENSE
2 parts Gum Mastic
2 parts Juniper
1 part Sandalwood
1 Cinnamon
1 part Calamus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Patchouly Oil
Mix, empower & burn to promote psychic awareness. This is another version of the recipe; others contain Hemp.
SPIRIT INCENSE (CAUTION)
4 parts Coriander
1 part Smallage
1/4 part Hemlock*
1/4 part Henbane*
Burn outdoors to draw spirits together. As usual, do not inhale fumes!
SPIRIT INCENSE #2 (CAUTION)
root of the weedy herb Sagepen
juice of Hemlock*
juice of Henbane*
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.
SPIRIT INCENSE #3
1 part Anise
1 part Coriander
1 part Cardamom
Smolder to cause spirits to gather.
SPIRIT INCENSE #4
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Lavender
Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits)to be present during magical rituals.
SPIRIT INCENSE #5
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Willow Bark
Burn out of doors at night during the Waxing Moon.
SPIRIT INCENSE #6
3 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Costus
1 part Crocus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Musk Oil
SPIRIT INCENSE #7 (CAUTION)
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Coriander
1 part Fennel Root
1 part Cassia
1/2 part Henbane*
These incense (spirit) are only included for traditional purposes. They are not recommended!
SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE (CAUTION)
1 part Calamint
1 part Peony
1 part Mint (spearmint)
1/4 part Castor Beans*
Burn out of doors to drive away all evil spirits & vain imaginings. Castor Beans are poisonous!
SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE #2
2 parts Fennel Seed
2 parts Dill Seed
1/2 Part Run
Another like the above.
SPIRIT PORTAL
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Lavender
pinch of Wormwood
SPRING SABBAT INCENSE
3 part Frankincense
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Benzoin
1 part Cinnamon
few drops Patchouly Oil
Burn during Spring & Summer Sabbat rituals.
STUDY INCENSE
2 parts Gum Mastic
1 part Rosemary
Smolder to strengthen the conscious mind for study, to develop concentration & to improve the memory.
SUCCESS INCENSE
3 parts Wood Aloe
2 parts Red Storax
1 part Nutmeg
Burn for success in all undertakings. Since Red Storax is unavailable, substitute Frankincense or Gum Arabic.
SUN INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Wood Aloe
1/2 part Balm of Gilead
1/2 part Bay
1/2 part Carnation
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Musk Oil
few drops Olive Oil
Burn to draw the influences of the Sun & for spells involving promotions, friendships, healing, energy & magical power.
SUN INCENSE #2
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Bay
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Orange Oil
Another like the above.
SUN INCENSE #3
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Galangal
2 parts Bay
1/4 part Mistletoe*
few drops Red Wine
few drops Honey
A third like the above.
TALISMAN CONSECRATION (CAUTION)
Alum
Gum Scanony
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!
TAURUS INCENSE
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Benzoin
few drops Rose Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
TEMPLE INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
few drops Lavender Oil
few drops Sandalwood Oil
Smolder in the temple or "magic room," or as a general magickal incense. Also increases spirituality.
THIEF INCENSE (to see a thief)
1 part Crocus
1 pinch Alum
In ancient Egypt this mixture was placed on a brazier & the seer stared into the coals.
THOUSAND-NAMED SOLAR INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Clove
1/2 part Red Sandalwood
1/2 part Sandalwood
1/4 part Orange Flowers
3 pinches Orris
Burn for Solar influences.
TRUE LOVE INCENSE
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Orris
few drops Patchouly Oil
Burn for love.
UNIVERSAL INCENSE
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Myrrh
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Rosemary
Burn for all positive magickal purposes. If used for negative magickal goals, it will cancel out the spell or ritual.
VENUS INCENSE (Planetary)
3 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Red Rose Petals
1 pinch crushed Red Coral (opt.)
few drops Olive Oil
few drops Musk Oil
few drops Ambergris Oil
Mix well & burn for Venusian influences, such as love, healing, partnerships & rituals involving women.
VENUS INCENSE #2
1 part Violets
1 part Rose petals
1/2 part Olive Oil Leaves
Another like the above.
VENUS INCENSE #3
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Rosebuds
few drops Patchouly Oil
few drops Rose Oil
A third like the above.
VIRGO INCENSE
1 part Mace
1 part Cypress
few drops Patchouly Oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
VISION INCENSE
3 parts Cinquefoil
3 parts Chicory Root
1 part Clove
VISION INCENSE #2
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Bay
1/2 part Damania
Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings.
VISION INCENSE #3 (CAUTION)
1 part Calamus
1 part Fennel Root
1 part Pomegranate Skin
1 part Red Sandalwood
1 part Black Poppy Seed
1/2 part Henbane*
WATER INCENSE (Elemental)
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Myrrh
1 part Sandalwood
few drops Lotus Bouquet
few drops Ambergris Oil
Burn to attract the influences of this element, as well as to develop psychic, to promote love, fertility, beauty and so on.
WEALTH INCENSE
1 part Nutmeg
1 part Pepperwort
1 pinch Saffron
Burn to attract Wealth.
WEALTH INCENSE #2
2 parts Pine Needles or Resin
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Calangal
few drops of 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 above.
WITHCES' SIGHT INCENSE
Gum Mastic
Juniper
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Cinnamon
few drops Musk Oil
few drops Ambergris Oil
For Tarot reading, crystal ball readings, meditation.
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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transcribed from handwritten BoS
© Aislinn O'Faelan