Incense  Recipes

 

To make incenses, simply grind the ingredients and mix them together. As you mix, sense their energies. Burn on charcoal blocks in the censer during ritual.

-Wicca by Scott Cunningham

 

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


Burn in the circle for all types of rituals and spells. Frankincense, myrrh and benzoin should definitely constitute the bulk of the mixture.

 

ALTAR INCENSE

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Cinnamon


Burn as a general incense on the altar to purify it and to promote ritual consciousness during rituals.

 

FULL MOON RITUAL INCENSE

2 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Frankincense
1/2 part Gardenia petals
1/4 part Rose petals
a few drops Ambergris oil


Burn during Esbats or simply at the time of the Full Moon to attune with the Goddess.

 

SPRING SABBAT INCENSE

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Benzoin
1 part Cinnamon
a few drops Patchouli oil
Burn during spring and summer Sabbat rituals.


 

AUTUMN SABBAT INCENSE

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Rosemary
1 part Cedar
1 part Juniper


Burn during autumn and winter Sabbat rituals.