My Book Of Shadows

Magical Incense Recipes Part 1

Magical Incense Recipes

Originally written by Lady Galadriel The following recipes are from a variety of sources. If you prefer a blend of scents in your incense to one herb alone try some of these. To have the most power they should be compounded with ritual on the appropriate day and time for the intent. Measurements vary but those with fractions simply mean that fraction of the quantity you are compounding should be of that material. A part can be 1 teaspoon, 1 cup, 1 pound; anything you want depending upon how much incense you want to make. I recommend starting with teaspoons along with the appropriate fractions of a teaspoon. Measurements can be cut down to produce a smaller quantity. The ratios of ingredients may be altered to suit your sense of smell. None of these incenses will remain lit by themselves, they must be smouldered on charcoals. And remember, they are for a purpose, not all of them are pleasantly scented since the herbs were chosen for a reason. Some just smell like burning leaves, some smell like regular incense, and some are not so nice. To source some of the more exotic ingredients, your best bet is to look online (Metapod has a good selection of many of the herbs needed).

Purification, Peace, Banishing, Exorcism Incenses

Domestic Tranquility Incense:

Sage 3/4, Rue 1/4, Ground Ivy 1/2, Bayberry Oil few drops, Bayberry 1/4, Linden 1 ¼

Eightfold Hearth Incense:

Burn for a safe, warm, loving home. Dragon's Blood Resin 2, Juniper 12, Sassafras 1/2, Orange Flowers 1/2, Myrrh Resin 2, Rose Petals 1/2

House Purification Incense:

Frankincense 3, Dragon's Blood Resin 2, Myrrh Resin 1, Sandalwood 1, Wood Betony 1, Dill Seed 1/2, Rose Geranium Oil few drops

Exorcism Incense:

Frankincense 3, Rosemary 1, Bay Leaves 1, Avens 1, Mugwort 1, St John's Wort 1, Angelica 1, Basil 1. Burn with windows open to drive out very heavy negativity.

Purification Incense:

Sandalwood 2, Cinnamon 1, Bay 2, Vervain 1, Salt 1 pinch. Burn with windows open to clear a disturbed home.

End Negativity Incense:

Marjoram 1, Thyme 1, Oregano 1/2, Bay Leaves 1/4, Cloves 1/4 Banishing Incense: Bay Leaves 1, Cinnamon 2, Rose Petals 1, Myrrh Resin 2, Salt 1 pinch

Uncrossing Incense:

Orris 1, Frankincense 2, Tonka Beans (ground) 1, Ginger Root (ground) 2 Marital Bliss Incense: Vanilla Bean (ground)1, Wintergreen 2, Khus Khus 1, Narcissus 1, Wintergreen Oil few drops. Burn at night when you go to bed.

House Blessing Incense:

Lavender 1, Basil 1, Hyssop 1, Cucumber or Melon Oil few drops Jinx Removing Incense: Rose Geranium Oil few drops, Clove 2, Deerstongue 1

Kyphi Incense:

Used for banishing and purification. Based on ancient Egyptian formula. Myrrh 1, Frankincense 1, Storax 1, Balm of Gilead Buds (ground)1, Cassia or Cinnamon 1, Lotus Oil few drops, Musk Oil few drops. The ancient Egyptians also added honey and wine to the mixture which you may do if you like. Add only a little and let the incense dry prior to use.

Pax(Peace) Incense:

Lavender 1, Lemon 1, Violet 1, Orris Root (ground) 2, Cardamom 1 Uncrossing Incense: Lavender 2, Rose, 1, Bay 2, Verbena 1

Binding Incense:

Use outdoors to rid yourself of negative thoughts and habits. Nettle 4, Belladonna (poisonous, don't inhale)1/4, Aconite (poisonous, don't inhale) 1/4, Blessed Thistle 4, Bay 2 Clearing Incense: Frankincense 1, Copal Resin 1, Myrrh Resin 1, Sandalwood 1/2. Burn with windows open to remove negativity from the home.