If you can afford a good pestle and mortar, make it one of your investments. A company called Milton makes an excellent one, standard equipment in laboratories, as it is acid proof. You don't use acid, but some of the oils might as well be, the way they eat through plastic! Milton makes a range of sizes, from tiny to huge. The person who taught me the art of making incense had a mortar so large, it was bigger than the average sized sink.
Avoid pestle and mortars made from wood, marble or other stone. All of those will absorb oils, and you'll never get the smell out. Avoid metal as well, as it seems to taint the incense. Glass and plastic are also impractical, although you can use glass to mix, as it doesn't absorb oils.
Your second investment should be a good set of measuring spoons, and
some glass pipettes for measuring oils. (Although, some oils are sold with a dropper, in which case you can use that instead.)
But let's assume that you haven't got any spare funds, and have to make do with what's already in the house :) You would be able to get away with a glass bowl, some spoons, and a knife to mix. If you need to crush gums, use a hammer or rolling pin with the gum wrapped in greaseproof paper.
And now onto the ingredients. Most incenses are a combination of one or more of gums, resins, oleoresins, herbs, roots, barks, buds, petals, berries, leaves, stalks, seeds, oils, etc (you get the idea). Some of these you will probably already have in the house. Others you will be able to purchase relatively cheaply by shopping around.
I was taught to start my incense with a base of gum, then add whatever dried plant ingredient I wanted to use, then oleoresins, then finally, oils to mix. The tradition in which I was trained is of the classical sort, and uses quite a lot of oils in the incense. This isn't the only way to make incense, but it's the one I prefer, as it produces a rich incense that burns very well. I dislike incenses that have a high herbal mix, as they nearly always smell of burningleaves, no matter what plant is used. Just a personal preference :)
When you refer to tables of correspondences, you have to remember that these have been compiled over hundreds of years, by hundreds of different people, living in different countries, and used for different purposes! The best advice to anyone is "go with your intuition" because what the substance means to you personally is definitely the one to go with.
People often wonder what raw ingredients they should buy to start their stock. Olibanum (Frankincense) is one of the most adaptable gums, and is used in lots of different recipes. It is generally reckoned to be Fire, or solar. It's not very expensive, and worth while having a fair bit of this on hand.
Mastic on the other hand, is expensive (except for the kind sold in Greek delicatessens, which should be avoided, as it's nearly all sugar!). But, Gum Damar is an excellent alternative for Mastic, and a fraction of the price. Mastic and Damar are both attributed to Air.
Myrrh isn't something that most people use in prolific amounts, as it is rather bitter, and actually conflicts with a number of other gums (including Frankincense!). Myrrh is attributed to water.
Other popular gums include Arabic (Acacia), Copal, Tragacanth, Benzoin, and Karya. There are lots more, including (in Australia) gum from the Eucalypts that grow here in profusion. Red gum is particularly good, for those Ozzies reading this :)
Dried petals, dried fruit peel, dried berries, roots, barks, etc., are all useful for making incense, and cost nothing to collect. You can also use honey, and one recipe I have calls for raisins to be soaked in retsina before being chopped up and added to the incense!
Balsams and oleoresins are basically gums or resins mixed with essential oil, so they are semi-solid or liquid. Storax would be at the semi-solid end of the scale (more solid than not!), whilst something like Tolu Balsam would be more liquid. Essential oils (often available in synthetic form as well as essential), are of course liquid.
One ingredient which is very useful as a base (instead of a gum) is Peat Moss. It gives a very earthy smell, and when combined with other earthy substances (eg, cedar, sandalwood, white willow bark), and mixed with a good helping of oil, the result is a very rich incense indeed.
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 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 concentration, 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
3 parts frankincense
2 parts myrrh
1 part cinnamon
General incense on altar to purify area and to promote ritual consciousness during rituals.
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.
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 Cedarwood 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.
ASTRILD INCENSE
5 Parts Sanderswood Powder
1 Part Rose Petals
1 Part Patchouli
1 Part Poppy Petals
1 Part Jasmine Flowers
1 Part Chamomile flowers
1 Part Lavender Flowers
Add to the sanderswood powder equal parts of the synthetic oils of poppy, aphrodisia and rose and blend well. Once mixed well (may take several days of mixing and letting stand) then add the other dry ingredients. Burn during rituals designed to attract love. Astrild is a Scandinavian Goddess of love.Copyright Judith Lewis. May be passed on for use only if entire recipe is kept intact
ATTRACTION INCENSE
Woodbase 32 oz.
Olibanum 16 oz
Sandalwood 8 oz
Myrrh 4 oz
Cinnamon 8 oz
Orris Root 4 oz
Saltpeter 2 oz.
Blue Herbal Dye
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
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. 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 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
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
Use for general workings in the circle, the ritual working space of Wiccans & Magicians & 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.
COMMANDING INCENSE
Winters Bark 16 oz
Sandalwood 16 oz
Orris Root 8 oz
Patchouli 8 oz
Myrrh 8 oz
Olibanum 8 oz
Woodbase 16 oz
Saltpeter 2 oz
Puple coloring matter 2 oz
(Before burning � hold in right hand, concentrate on person to be
commanded, chant: "Allah Aye Allah Ahima Ah")
CONSECRATION INCENSE
2 Parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Mace
1 Part Storax (or Gum Arabic)
1 Part Benzoin
When purifying or consecrating magickal tools, jewellery, quartz crystals & other stones, smoulder this incense & pass the tool through its smoke several times. So this while visualizing the fumes purifying 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
Smoulder 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) onto charcoal. Smoulder & 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-BREAKER INCENSE 1
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 smoulder 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
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 be aware: Doesn't smell good!
DIVINATION INCENSE 2
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Orange Peel
1 Part Mace
1 Part Cinnamon
This one smells better.
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 (Elemental)
2 Parts Pine resin or needles
1 Part Patchouli
1 pinch finely powdered salt
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 honour 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 honour 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 & 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 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 & winter Sabbat rituals.
FIRE INCENSE
2 parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1 Part Red Sandalwood
1 Pinch Saffron
few drops musk oil
Smoulder 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 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. pul. 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, Honour the Mother Goddess & Horned God.
"FOR EMERGENCIES" ONLY
3 Parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
2 parts Myrrh
1 Part Rosemary
1 Part Asafetida*
1 Part Cayenne*
1 part Grains of paradise
1 Part Rue*
1 Part Garlic*
Burn to be rid of foul demons, wrathful spirits, tax collectors, drunks & other noisome creatures. Stand back & hold your nose or better still, leave the room while this incense is smouldering. 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 1
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
FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE 3
3 parts Gardenia petals
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Rose petals
1/2 part Orris
few drops Sandalwood oil
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.
GHOST PROTECTION INCENSE
3 oz. Juniper Leaves
4 tbsp. Dried Rosemary
2 oz. Fennel Seeds
2 tsp. Basil
3 tsp. Linden Flowers
2 tsp. Angelica
Pinch of Salt
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 bk (Persephone)
few drops Olive oil (Athena)
few drops Cypress oil (Artemis/Hecate)
Burn to honour them.
HEALING INCENSE 1
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
HECATE INCENSE
3 Parts Sandalwood
2 Parts Cypress
1 Part Spearmint (peppermint)
To honour Her, burn at crossroads or during ritual at the waning of the Moon.
HORNED GOD INCENSE
2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Cedar
1 part Pine
1 Part Juniper berries
few drops Patchouli oil
Burn to honour Him in His many guises, especially during Wiccan rituals.
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.
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 (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
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.
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 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 & 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.
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, 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.
LUNAR DREAM INCENSE
Camphor
jasmine
powdered aloe-wood
pulverized cucumber seed
powdered white sandalwood
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, competitions, ritual; concerning men, etc.
MEDICINE WHEEL INCENSE
2 Parts Sage
1 Part Sweetgrass
1 part Pine resin or needles
1 part Osha root (or Angelica)
scant picture Tobacco
Burn during rites revering American Indian deities & spirits, & to attune with the energies of this land.
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.
MEXICAN MAGIC INCENSE
2 Parts Copal
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary
Smoulder 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.
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.
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
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 tbs. 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.
OFFERTORY INCENSE
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Myrrh
1 Part Cinnamon
1/2 part Rose petals
1/2 part Vervain
Burn while honouring the Goddesses & Gods, & as an offering.
OPENING EYES TO SPIRIT WORLD
1/3 tsp Mastic
1/3 tsp Amaranth
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.
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 honouring 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. 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, & 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 both physical & psychic protection while visualizing.
PROTECTION INCENSE 2
2 Parts frankincense
1 Part sandalwood
1/2 Part Rosemary
PROTECT THE HOUSE FROM EVIL
4 oz. Valerian
2 oz. Rue
2 oz. Bay Leaves
3 tbsp. Dill
2 oz. Caraway
4 Parts Lavender
6 tsp. Sandalwood
PSYCHIC INCENSE
1 Part frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Nutmeg
few drops Orange oil
few drops clove oil.
Smoulder to sharpen psychic powers.
PURIFICATION INCENSE (caution)
4 Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Bay
1 part camphor
1 pinch finely pwd salt
1 pinch Sulphur*
Burn to purify the atmosphere of a disturbed home. Leave the windows open & do not inhale the sulphurous fumes!
RAIN INCENSE (CAUTION)
4 parts Heather
1 Part fern
1/2 part Henbane*
Burn out of doors on a deserted hill to attract rain. do not inhale fumes!
"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 Part Peppermint
1/2 Part Clove
Burn when you need favours & 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.
SACHET BAG HERBS
Powdered Orris Root 8 parts
Lavender Flowers 4 parts
Patchouli Leaves 2 parts
Cloves 1 part
Pimento � part
Sandalwood 6 parts
Add 10% volatile oil (Musk, amberyrie, etc.)
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
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!
SIGHT INCENSE
2 Parts Gum Mastic
2 Parts Juniper
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Cinnamon
1 Part Calamus
few drops Ambergris Oil
few drops Patchouli Oil
Mix, empower & burn to promote psychic awareness. This is another version of the recipe; others contain Hemp.
SPIRIT INCENSE
1 Part Sandalwood
1 Part Lavender
Burn on the altar to invite good energies (or spirits) to be present during magical rituals.
SPIRITS DEPART INCENSE
2 Parts Fennel seed
2 Parts Dill seed
1/2 Part Rue
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
Smoulder to strengthen the conscious mind for study, to develop concentration & to improve the memory.
SUCCESS INCENSE
Powdered Sandalwood 30%
Powdered Myrrh 10%
Patchouli Leaves 5%
Powdered Orris Root 5%
Powdered Cinnamon 10%
Frankincense 40%
Saltpeter 3%
SUN INCENSE
3 Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Bay
1 pinch Saffron
few drops Orange Oil
Burn to draw the influences of the Sun & for spells involving promotions, friendships, healing, energy & magickal power.
SUN GOD INCENSE
Frankincense
Balm of Gilead
Cardamom
Ambergris
Orris Root
Heliotrope
Cinnamon
Mix together well. Recipe calls for mixing "Equal" parts of each ingredient. However, it makes for interesting flavours to use the trial and error method to see what works best. Good for any Solar rituals or when invoking any Solar Gods.
SWEET SUMMER INCENSE
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 part Mugwort
1 part Camomile
1 part Gardenia petals
a few drops Rose Oil
a few drops Lavendar Oil
a few drops Yarrow Oil
TALISMAN CONSECRATION
2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Cypress
1 part Ash Leaves
1 Part Tobacco
1 pinch Valerian
1 pinch Alum
1 pinch Asafetida *
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
Smoulder 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 negative magickal goals, it will cancel out the spell or ritual.
VENUS INCENSE (Planetary)
3 Parts Wood Aloe
1 Part Red rose petals
1 pinch crushed Red Coral (opt.)
few drops Olive Oil
few drops Musk Oil
Few drops Ambergris Oil
Mix well & burn for Venusian influences, such as love, healing, partnerships & rituals involving women. Coral should be omitted.
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 Frankincense
1 Part Bay
1/2 part Damania
Burn small amounts prior to psychic workings.
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 psychism, to promote love, fertility, beauty and so on.
WEALTH INCENSE
1 part Nutmeg
1 Part Pepperwort
1 pinch Saffron
Burn to attract Wealth.
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 & smoulder at Wiccan rites on Yule or during the winter months.
