Protection Incense
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Wood Betony
Burn for both physical and psychic protection while visualizing.
Protection Incense #2
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
1/2 part Rosemary
Another like the above.
Psychic Incense
3 parts Frankincense
1 part Bistort
Smolder to sharpen psychic powers.
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Psychic Incense #2
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Gum Acacia(or Gum Arabic)
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 and do not inhale the sulphurous fumes!
Purification Incense #2
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Cinnamon
Another like the above. Though no sulfur is included in this formula, it's best to leave the windows open during all types of purification rites.
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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
a few drops Musk oil
1 pinch Saffron
Compound and fumigate about the tombs and graves of the dead. This will cause spirits and ghosts to gather, at least according to ancient writings.
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 Bay
1/2 part Fennel
1/2 part Thyme
1/2 part Pennyroyal
1/2 part Solomon's Seal
1/4 part Rue
1/4 part Wormwood
1/4 part Chamomile
1/4 part Rose petals
Burn at Wiccan Sabbats.
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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
3 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
A few drops Cypress oil
A few drops Patchouly oil
This is the recommended Saturn incense formula. If you're going to use one of these four, this should be it.
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Scorpio Incense
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Galangal
1 part Pine resin (pinch)
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 and so on. Be warned--this one doesn't smell so good.
Sight Incense
2 parts Gum Mastic
2 parts Juniper
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Cinnamon
1 part Calamus
A few drops Ambergris oil or bouquet
A few drops Patchouly oil
Mix, empower and burn to promote psychic awareness. This is another version of the recipe that appeared in Magical Herbalism. Other variants include hemp.
Spirit Incense
1 part Anise
1 part Coriander
1 part Cardamom
Smolder to cause spirits to gather.
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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.
Spirits Depart Incense (caution!)
1 part Calamint
1 part Peony
1/4 part Castor Beans*
1 part Mint (Spearmint)
Burn out of doors to drive away all evil spirits and vain imaginings. If you wish to use this formula, substitute a few drops castor oil for the beans, as these are poisonous.
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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. Since red storax (indeed, all 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
A few drops Ambergris oil or bouquet
A few drops Musk oil
A few drops Olive oil
Burn to draw the influences of the Sun and for spells involving promotions, friendship, healing, energy and magical power.
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Talisman Consecration Incense (nontoxic version)
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Cypress
1 part Ash leaves
1 part Tobacco
1 pinch Valerian
1 pinch Alum
1 pinch Asafoetida*
I heartily recommend the Consecration Incense.
Taurus Incense
2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Benzoin
a few drops Rose oil
Use as a personal altar or household incense to increase your powers.
Temple Incense
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
A few drops Sandalwood oil
A few drops Lavender oil
Smolder in the temple or "magic room', or as a general magical incense. This incense increases spirituality.
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Thief Incense (to see a thief)
1 part Crocus
1 pinch Alum
In ancient Egypt this mixture was placed on a brazier and 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
a 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 magical purposes. If this formula is used for negative magical goals, the incense will cancel out the spell or ritual.
Uranus Incense (Planetary)
1 part Angelica
1 part Wisteria
Pinch Nutmeg
Few drops Pomegranate juice
Burn to attract its influences.
Venus Incense (Planetary)
3 parts Wood Aloe
1 part Red Rose petals
1 pinch crushed Red Coral (optional)
A few drops Olive oil
A few drops Musk oil
A few drops Ambergris oil or bouquet
Mix well and burn for Venusian influences, such as love, healing, partnerships and rituals involving women. The inclusion of coral in this recipe dates it to about the 16th century, when coral was considered to be a powerful love stimulant. Now that we know that coral is the skeleton of a living creature, it's best to omit it entirely.
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Virgo Incense
1 part Mace
1 part Cypress
a 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 Damiana
Burn a small amount prior to psychic workings.
Water Incense (Elemental)
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Myrrh
1 part Sandalwood
a few drops Lotus bouquet
a few drops Ambergris oil or bouquet
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.
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 (on or around December 21st), or during the winter months to cleanse the home and to attune with the forces of nature amid the cold days and nights
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