Incense
Incense is not only used for it's skill at setting a lovely mood. In magick incense can also be used to represent the Element Air. Incense take us off to the spiritual realms and is commonly used by both priests and occultists. For truly pure magick you may prefer to make your own granular incense out of resins, gums, woods, and herbs. A proper incense burner would be essential if you choose to work this way.
It is not essential to make your own incense. Joss-sticks or dhoop (incense cones) can work just as well. But, burning the granular incense on a charcoal disc inside a fireproof receptacle is the preferred method.
Use a mortar and pestle to grind your own granular incense.
How To Blend Your Own Granular Incense
You should make your incense in small quantities so it stays potent.
1/ Grind the gum resins first (such as gum Arabic or benzoin) until the granules are like grains of sugar.
2/ Add woods, herbs, and spices of your choice. These should already have bee finely ground and blended together.
3/ Add essential oils a few drops at a time and mix well. You want to be adding your own energy into the incense as you mix it thoroughly.
4/ Dedicate the incense to it's intended purpose.
5/ Put the incense in a strong plastic bag, close it, and then place it in a jar with a secure lid. This shall help it maintain it's potency.
6/ Do not use for the first 24 hours as the mixture still needs time to blend and settle together.
7/ Label the jar with the date and the ingredients. You may also add the intended use for the incense.
Oils
Oils are another great way of working with scent and the powers of plants and herbs. Oils maintain their potency for a good length of time if stored properly
Cinnamon Oil
*Happiness
Clary Sage Oil
*Lifts the spirits
*Eternal wisdom
*Helps us to feel content with what we already have
Frankincense Oil
*Universal wisdom
*Cleanses us of negative influences
*Eases us into a spiritual state
Geranium Oil
*Mother Earth
*Feminine
*Comforting
*Opens the heart
*Heals pain
*Energy of the Goddess
*Transformational
Jasmine Oil
*Helps us to understand the spirit
*Gives us access to the angelic kingdom
*Understanding
*Acceptance
*Spirituality
Lavender Oil
*Caring
*Nurturing
*Dissolves negative emotions
*Healing
Myrrh Oil
*Releases us from our burdens
*Allows us to let go
*Enhances the powers of all other oils
Neroli Oil
*This essential oil has one of the highest vibrations
*Helps us to develop new perspectives
*Unconditional love
Nutmeg Oil
*Hopes
*Dreams
*Prayers
Rose Absolut Oil
*Perfume of the guardians or messengers
*Grants us access to the divine mysteries
*True needs of the human heart
Rosemary Oil
*Our purpose in our own personal spiritual journey
*Confidence
*Clarity of purpose
*Aura cleansing
Sandalwood Oil
*Contact with divine beings
*Balance
*Strength of conviction
Ylang Ylang Oil
*Balances the spirit
*Used magickally to achieve a balanced manifestation of material and spiritual aims
Scents Ruled by the Moon
Balm
Coconut
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Jasmine
Lily
Lotus
Myrrh
Poppy
Sandalwood
Scents Ruled by Mars
All Spice
Carnation
Dragon's Blood
Ginger
High John the Conqueror
Honeysuckle
Hot Peppers
Peppermint
Pine
Snapdragon
Scents Ruled by Mercury
Azalea
Bayberry
Clover
Fern
Lavendar
Lemon grass
Lily of the Valley
Mandrake
Peppermint
Hemp
Tobacco
Scents Ruled by Jupiter
Anise
Datura
Lime
Magnolia
Maple
Meadowsweet
Nutmeg
Oak
Sage
Sandalwood
Scents Ruled by Venus
Adam & Eve
African Violet
Cherry
Lilac
Primrose
Spearmint
Strawberry
Thyme
Vanilla
Scents Ruled by Saturn
Black Orchid
Hyacinth
Iris
Morning Glory
Opium Poppy
Pansy
Patchouli
Peyote
Solomon's Seal
Water Violets
Scents Ruled by the Sun
Cedar
Cloves
Chrysantheum
Cinnamon
Frankincense
Juniper
Marigold
Rosemary
Rowan
Rue
Incense is not only used for it's skill at setting a lovely mood. In magick incense can also be used to represent the Element Air. Incense take us off to the spiritual realms and is commonly used by both priests and occultists. For truly pure magick you may prefer to make your own granular incense out of resins, gums, woods, and herbs. A proper incense burner would be essential if you choose to work this way.
It is not essential to make your own incense. Joss-sticks or dhoop (incense cones) can work just as well. But, burning the granular incense on a charcoal disc inside a fireproof receptacle is the preferred method.
Use a mortar and pestle to grind your own granular incense.
How To Blend Your Own Granular Incense
You should make your incense in small quantities so it stays potent.
1/ Grind the gum resins first (such as gum Arabic or benzoin) until the granules are like grains of sugar.
2/ Add woods, herbs, and spices of your choice. These should already have bee finely ground and blended together.
3/ Add essential oils a few drops at a time and mix well. You want to be adding your own energy into the incense as you mix it thoroughly.
4/ Dedicate the incense to it's intended purpose.
5/ Put the incense in a strong plastic bag, close it, and then place it in a jar with a secure lid. This shall help it maintain it's potency.
6/ Do not use for the first 24 hours as the mixture still needs time to blend and settle together.
7/ Label the jar with the date and the ingredients. You may also add the intended use for the incense.
Oils
Oils are another great way of working with scent and the powers of plants and herbs. Oils maintain their potency for a good length of time if stored properly
Cinnamon Oil
*Happiness
Clary Sage Oil
*Lifts the spirits
*Eternal wisdom
*Helps us to feel content with what we already have
Frankincense Oil
*Universal wisdom
*Cleanses us of negative influences
*Eases us into a spiritual state
Geranium Oil
*Mother Earth
*Feminine
*Comforting
*Opens the heart
*Heals pain
*Energy of the Goddess
*Transformational
Jasmine Oil
*Helps us to understand the spirit
*Gives us access to the angelic kingdom
*Understanding
*Acceptance
*Spirituality
Lavender Oil
*Caring
*Nurturing
*Dissolves negative emotions
*Healing
Myrrh Oil
*Releases us from our burdens
*Allows us to let go
*Enhances the powers of all other oils
Neroli Oil
*This essential oil has one of the highest vibrations
*Helps us to develop new perspectives
*Unconditional love
Nutmeg Oil
*Hopes
*Dreams
*Prayers
Rose Absolut Oil
*Perfume of the guardians or messengers
*Grants us access to the divine mysteries
*True needs of the human heart
Rosemary Oil
*Our purpose in our own personal spiritual journey
*Confidence
*Clarity of purpose
*Aura cleansing
Sandalwood Oil
*Contact with divine beings
*Balance
*Strength of conviction
Ylang Ylang Oil
*Balances the spirit
*Used magickally to achieve a balanced manifestation of material and spiritual aims
Scents Ruled by the Moon
Balm
Coconut
Eucalyptus
Gardenia
Jasmine
Lily
Lotus
Myrrh
Poppy
Sandalwood
Scents Ruled by Mars
All Spice
Carnation
Dragon's Blood
Ginger
High John the Conqueror
Honeysuckle
Hot Peppers
Peppermint
Pine
Snapdragon
Scents Ruled by Mercury
Azalea
Bayberry
Clover
Fern
Lavendar
Lemon grass
Lily of the Valley
Mandrake
Peppermint
Hemp
Tobacco
Scents Ruled by Jupiter
Anise
Datura
Lime
Magnolia
Maple
Meadowsweet
Nutmeg
Oak
Sage
Sandalwood
Scents Ruled by Venus
Adam & Eve
African Violet
Cherry
Lilac
Primrose
Spearmint
Strawberry
Thyme
Vanilla
Scents Ruled by Saturn
Black Orchid
Hyacinth
Iris
Morning Glory
Opium Poppy
Pansy
Patchouli
Peyote
Solomon's Seal
Water Violets
Scents Ruled by the Sun
Cedar
Cloves
Chrysantheum
Cinnamon
Frankincense
Juniper
Marigold
Rosemary
Rowan
Rue
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