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IMBOLC INCENSE

3 Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Dragon's Bllod
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 & the promise of Spring.

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 w/Succubus.)

3 Parts Myrrh
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rose petals
few drops Lotus bouquet
Burn while reverncing Isis. or, burn during any type of magickal operation, since Isis is the Goddess of All Things.

3 Parts Myrrh
2 Parts Sandalwood
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rose petals
and a few drops of Lotus Bouquet or a Lotus oil

To make Lotus Bouquet:

Mix the following 4 oils together until the scent is heavy, floral and "warm."

ROSE
JASMINE
WHITE OR LIGHT MUSK
YLANG - YLANG

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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.

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, competetions, rituals concerning men, etc.

2 Parts Galangal
1 Part Coriander
1 Part Clove
1/2 Part Basil
A scant pinch Black Pepper

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

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.

1 Part Gum Acacia (arabic)
1 Part Sandalwood
Burn a small amount prior to meditation to relax the conscious mind.

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.

2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Mace

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

2 Parts Copal
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Rosemary
Smolder during Mexican - American folk magic rituals & spells.

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.

3 Parts Frankincense
2 Parts Benzoin
1 Part Dragon's Blood
1 Part Thyme
1 Part rosemary
1 Pinch Vervain
few drops Red Wine

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 for effect, but be careful with it, if you add too much it will explode

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.

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.

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

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

1 ounce (30 grams) sandalwood powder
5 grams amber resin
3 drops Vanilla Absolute (true oil of Vanilla planifolia.) (if you can not get this use pure vanilla extract, do NOT use synthetic fragrance oil)

Crush the amber into the sandlewood until smooth, then add the oil a single drop at a time.

CAUTION THIS IS TO ONLY BE USED OUTSIDE IN AN OPEN AREA.
If used over a ritual fire, flames will leap up along the dust trail of this incense powder! USE SOME SENSE HERE FOLKS. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO PUT THIS OUT IF IT GOES BAD. DONT WEAR LOOSE OR GAUZY CLOTHING AND TOSS IT DONT SPRINKLE ON THE FIRE. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS.

1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Sandalwood

Wear to Induce psychic dreaming and for all other Lunar influences. Wear during a full moon to attune with it's energies.

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1/2 tsp myrrh gum
11/2 tsp copal resin
1 tbsp sandalwood chips
1 tsp dried Irish moss
3 drops oakmoss oil

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.

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OFFERING INCENSE

2 Parts Frankincense
1 Part Myrrh
1 Part Cinnamon
1/2 Part Rose petals
1/2 Part Vervain
Burn while honoring the Goddesses & Gods, & as an offering.

1/3 tsp Mastic
1/3 tsp Amaramth
1/3 tsp yarrow

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.