Incense Formulas

The following essay on incense is from The Enochian Journal Vol 2 No 3, by Merlinus Sortiarius:

Incense consists of grains of resins which are sometimes mixed with spices, herbs, woods, and essence oils, which burn with a fragrant odor and have been used widely used by Practitioners of the Magical Arts for countless centuries.

In times past, Magicians would throw these fragrant herbs, woods, and oils onto fires or burning embers to release their fragrant scents and vibrational qualities. It has been known for centuries that the secret and hidden powers of incense is contained in its scent and its vibrational qualities. The wise Magician uses these hidden powers of incense to assist him or her in concentrating and focusing the mind, as well as stimulating the imagination.

As with most incense, it is not the fragrance that is paramount, but the vibrational rate that is emitted while smouldering over the burning charcoal. It should be noted that most incense smells totally different when being burned than they do in their natural state. Therefore, it is important to remember that a Magician does not burn incense for its fragrance, but for the power that it releases while being burned. The Enochian Magician uses incense primarily for the following reasons:

(1) To cleanse and purify any and all Magical tools, implements, and working areas;

(2) To assist in the concentration and focusing of the mind;

(3) To stimulate the imagination;

(4) To raise and enhance his or her vibrational rates;

(5) To raise his or her energy levels;

(6) To banish and exorcise negative entities and influences;

(7) To raise, concentrate, enhance, and contain the Magical energies used in Invocations and Evocations, and ;

(8) To generate and enhance an atmosphere that is attuned to the type of Magical Ritual that is going to be performed.

It is important to remember that there are no "set" formulas for the creation or mixing of different incense. A formula that produces exceptional results for one Magician may not produce the same type of results for another Magician. Therefore, each Magician will invariably create or mix an incense to suit his or her own personal needs or requirements. The wise Magician is never afraid to experiment with the ingredients that are used to create an incense. It is only through this process of "trial and error" that will ultimately lead to a formula that will produce the results that he or she is looking for.

The following list of the incense that is generally used in Enochian Magick is by no means complete. It is only intended to serve as an introduction to the subject.

1. Incense used with the Tablet of Union:

2. Incense used with the Watchtower of Air:

3. Incense used with the Watchtower of Water:

4. Incense used with the Watchtower of Earth:

5. Incense used with the Watchtower of Fire:

6. Incense used with the element of Air:

7. Incense used with the element of Water:

8. Incense used with the element of Earth:

9. Incense used with the element of Fire:

10. Incense used with the Sun:

11. Incense used with the Moon:

12. Incense used with the planet Mars:

13. Incense used with the planet Mercury:

14. Incense used with the planet Jupiter:

15. Incense used with the planet Venus:

16. Incense used with the planet Saturn:

17. Incense used with the planet Uranus:

18. Incense used with the planet Neptune:

19. Incense used with the planet Pluto:

20. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Aries:

21. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Taurus:

22. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Gemini:

23. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Cancer:

24. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Leo:

25. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Virgo:

26. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Libra:

27. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Scorpio:

28. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Sagittarius:

29. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Capricorn:

30. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Aquarius:

31. Incense used with the Zodiac Sign of Pisces:

32. Incense used with the Ten Spheres on the Hebrew Tree of Life:

33. Incense used with the Spring Equinox:

34. Incense used with the Summer Solstice:

35. Incense used with the Autumn Equinox:

36. Incense used with the Winter Solstice:

* Sulphur Should be used with extreme caution and only in well ventilated areas. Sulphur in extremely high concentrations will deplete the oxygen supply in a room.

** These Plants, Woods, and Herbs are "Poison" and should be used with extreme Caution.

(It is recommended that you only burn these incense ingredients outside in the open air.)

Incense Formula's used by

Merlinus Sortiarius and the

Ordo Enochiana Sodalis Lux

(All of the ingredients in the following formula's are mixed in equal proportions.)

Air Incense:

(This incense is used when Evoking the Elemental Spirits of Air.)

Angelica, Bay, Benzoin, Comfrey, Elder, Eyebright, Lilly of the Valley**, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Pimpernel, Savory, Thyme, Wisteria.

Alter Incense #1:

Alkanet, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Orris Root.

Altar Incense #2:

Hyssop, Frankincense, Lavender, Rose Petals, Orange, Cinnamon, Balm of Gilead, Amber, Musk.

Angelic Incense #1:

(This incense is used to attract Angels, and/or Angelic Influences.)

Lavender, Sandalwood, Mastic, Lotus.

Angelic Incense #2:

(This incense is used to attract Angels, and/or Angelic Influences.)

Benzoin, Gardenia, Hyacinth, magnolia, Rose Petals.

Astral Projection Incense:

(This incense is used as an aid in Astral Projection.)

Orange, Lemon Verbena, Frankincense, Myrrh.

Astral Protection Incense:

(This incense is used to Protect the Magician while Astral Projecting.)

Dittany of Crete, Mugwort, Poplar, Frankincense.

Attraction Incense #1:

(This incense is used to Attract Positive Celestial Energy.)

Musk, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation, Vanilla.

Attraction Incense #2:

(This incense is used to Attract Positive Celestial Energy.)

Jasmine, Rose Petals, Lavender, Musk.

Attraction Incense #3:

(This incense is used to Attract Positive Celestial Energy.)

Cinnamon, Tonka, Patchouli, Vanilla, Lavender, Gardenia, Vetivert.

Banishing Incense #1:

(This incense is used to Banish Negative Influences.)

Amber, Musk, Angelica, Assafoetida.

Banishing Incense #2:

(This incense is used to Banish Negative Influences from objects.)

Bay Leaves, Cinnamon, Rose Petals, Myrrh, Sea Salt.

Banishing Incense #3:

(This incense is used to Banish Major Negative Spirits.)

Musk, Myrrh, Olibanum, Storax, Balm of Gilead, Acacia, Lotus, Assafoetida.

Banishing Incense #4:

(This incense is used to Banish Minor Negative Spirits.)

Myrrh, Frankincense, Cypress, Storax, Assafoetida.

Bath Incense #1:

(This incense can be used when performing the Bath Ritual.)

Patchouli, Lemon Verbena, Cinnamon, Vetivert.

Bath Incense #2:

(This incense can be used when performing the Bath Ritual.)

Olibanum, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Orris Root.

Bath Incense #3:

(This incense can be used when performing the Bath Ritual.)

Sea Salt, Dragon's Blood, Cinnamon, Peppermint.

Chakra Incense:

(This incense us used to Activate and Stimulate the Chakras.)

Ambergris, Musk, Civet, Valerian, Cinnamon.

Clairvoyance Incense #1:

(This incense is used to Enhance Clairvoyance.)

Bay Laurel, Mugwort, Cinquefoil, Clove.

Clairvoyance Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to Enhance Clairvoyance.)

Patchouli, Mastic, Cinnamon, Dittany of Crete.

Concentration Incense #1:

(This incense is used to aid Concentration.)

Cinnamon, Rosemary, Mace.

Concentration Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to aid Concentration.)

Mastic, Cinnamon, Myrrh.

Concentration Incense #3:

(This incense is also used to aid in Concentration.)

Lavender, Mastic, Cinnamon, Patchouli.

Divination Incense:

(This incense is used when performing Divinations of any type.)

Broom**, Camphor, Cherry, Goldenrod, Ivy, Hibiscus, Meadowsweet, Orange, Orris Root.

Dream Incense #1:

(This incense is used to promote Prophetic Dreams.)

Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Frankincense, Orris Root.

Dream Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to promote Prophetic Dreams.)

Licorice, cinnamon, Coriander, Cardamon.

Dream Incense #3:

(This incense is also used to promote Prophetic Dreams.)

Acacia, Yellow Rose Petals, Lilac, Bay.

Earth Incense:

(This incense is used when Evoking the Elemental Spirits of Earth.)

Nutmeg, Oak, Orris Root, Rosemary, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla, Patchouli, Basil, Allspice, Chamomile, Bay, Cardamon, Cinnamon, Juniper, Vetivert.

Exorcism Incense:

(This incense is used when performing all types of Exorcisms. Special Note: You will experience some strange psychic effects when using this incense, but don't worry about them, just continue your Ritual Workings.)

Lavender, Sea Salt, Hyssop, Bay, Vervain.

Fire Incense:

(This incense is used when Evoking the Elemental Spirits of Fire.)

Alder, Amaranth, Angelica, Wood Betony, Rowan, St. John's Wort**, Hyssop, Heliotrope**, High John the Conqueror**, Cinquefoil, Damiana, Dragon's Blood, Fennel, Golden Seal.

Four Winds Incense:

(This incense is used to Evoke the Spirits of the Four Winds.)

Lavender, Musk, Rose, Honeysuckle.

General Incense #1:

(This is a general incense that can be used for the Consecration of Jewelry.)

Rose Petals, Myrrh, Vervain, Cinnamon, Frankincense.

General Incense #2:

(This is a general incense that can be used for the Consecration of Amulets, and Talisman's.)

Frankincense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, White Rose Petals, Vervain, Sandalwood, Laurel, Angelica.

General Incense #3:

(This is a general incense that can be used for the Consecration of Ink and Parchment Paper.)

Cloves, Nutmeg, Lemon Balm, Poppy Seeds, Cedar, Honeysuckle.

Goddess Incense:

(This incense is used when Evoking the various Enochian Goddesses.)

Rose, Musk, Peppermint, Camphor, Vervain, Witch Hazel.

Harmony Incense #1:

(This incense is used to promote Inner and Outer Harmony.)

Basil, Gardenia, Lilac, Narcissus, Lotus, Jasmine.

Harmony Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to promote Inner and Outer Harmony.)

Benzoin, Gardenia, Cumin, Hyacinth, Magnolia, Rose, Tamarind.

Healing Incense #1:

(This incense is used when performing Works of Healing.)

Myrrh, Rose Buds, Saffron, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Sage.

Healing Incense #2:

(This incense can also be used when performing Works of Healing.)

Rose Petals, Carnation, Citron, Gardenia.

Initiation Incense:

(This incense is used when performing Rituals of Initiation.)

Patchouli, Calamus**, Mugwort, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Ambergris, Camphor, Peppermint, Vervain.

Love Incense #1:

(This incense can be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Lavender, Dragon's Blood, Myrtle, Rose Petals, Orris Root, Musk, Patchouli.

Love Incense #2:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Patchouli, Cinnamon, Ambergris, Red Rose Petals.

Love Incense #3:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Apple Blossoms, Bachelor's Buttons, Mandrake**, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, White Rose Petals.

Love Incense #4:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Balm of Gilead, Jasmine, Lavender, Orris Root, Red Rose Petals, Violet, Yarrow.

Love Incense #5:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Jasmine, Violet, White Rose Petals, Geranium, Gardenia, Angelica, Carnation.

Love Incense #6:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Red Rose Petals, White Rose Petals, patchouli, Cinnamon, Red Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lavender.

Love Incense #7:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Allspice, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Bay, White Sandalwood.

Love Incense #8:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Orris Root, Musk, Sandalwood, Violet, Gardenia.

Love Incense #9:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Coconut, Musk, Rose Petals, Lavender, Bay, Lemon Verbena, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Vanilla.

Love Incense #10:

(This incense can also be used in any work involving Affairs of the Heart.)

Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Tonka.

Lover's Incense #1:

(This incense is used to enhance and inflame the Sexual Passions.)

Cinnamon, Clove, Musk, Lavender, Vanilla, Rose Petals.

Lover's Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to enhance and inflame the Sexual Passions.)

Musk, Civet, Ambergris, Patchouli.

Lover's Incense #3:

(This incense is also used to enhance and inflame the Sexual Passions.)

Musk, Violet, Orris Root, Vetivert.

Meditation Incense #1:

(This incense is used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Bay Leaves, Sandalwood, Angelica, Cinnamon, Frankincense.

Meditation Incense #2:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Juniper, Acacia, mastic, Cinnamon, Henna.

Meditation Incense #3:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Calamus, Mastic, Galangal, Bay Laurel, Orris Root, Peppermint.

Meditation Incense #4:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Acacia, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Magnolia, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Lotus.

Meditation Incense #5:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Myrtle, Cedar, Frankincense.

Meditation Incense #6:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Sandalwood, Orris Root, mastic, Cinnamon.

Meditation Incense #8:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Frankincense, White Sandalwood, Vanilla.

Meditation Incense #9:

(This incense is also used as an aid to Meditational Work.)

Mastic, Lavender, Violet, Gardenia.

Planetary Alignment Incense:

(This incense is used when performing any type of Ritual when there is a Planetary Alignment taking place in the Heavens - This includes Solar and Lunar Eclipses.)

Bay, Mugwort, Yarrow, Rosemary, St. John's Wort**, Angelica, Basil, Juniper, Saffron.

Protection Incense #1:

(This incense is used as Protection against Physical and Psychic attacks from Humans and Malignant Spirits.)

Frankincense, Wood Betony, Dragon's Blood, Fumitory.

Protection Incense #2:

(This incense is also used as Protection against Physical and Psychic attacks from Humans and Malignant Spirits.)

Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Cypress, Frankincense.

Protection Incense #3:

(This incense is also used as Protection against Physical and Psychic attacks from Humans and Malignant Spirits.)

Frankincense, White Sandalwood, Rosemary, Assafoetida.

Protection Incense #4:

(This incense is also used as Protection against Physical and Psychic attacks from Humans and Malignant Spirits.)

Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Rue, Violet, Wisteria.

Protection Incense #5:

(This incense is also used as Protection against Physical and Psychic attacks from Humans and Malignant Spirits.)

Patchouli, Lavender, Orris Root, Lemon Verbena, Vetivert, Civet, Ambergris, Benzoin, Storax, Bay, Musk.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #1:

(This incense is used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Galangal, Mastic, Myrrh.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Acacia, Star Anise, Heliotrope**, Lemongrass, Lilac, Mimosa, Nutmeg, White Sandalwood.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #3:

(This incense is also used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Solomon's Seal, Hyssop, White Rose Petals, Heliotrope**.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #4:

(This incense is also used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Rosemary, Honeysuckle, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Clove.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #5:

(This incense is also used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Mastic, Cinnamon, Red Sandalwood, Clove, Myrrh.

Psychic Enhancement Incense #6:

(This incense is also used to heighten Psychic Abilities.)

Mastic, Frankincense, Cinnamon, Lavender, Bay, Vervain.

Purification Incense #1:

(This incense is used for Magickal Works which require Cleansing and Purification.)

Bay, Mugwort, Yarrow, Rosemary, St. John's Wort**, Angelica, Basil, Juniper.

Purification Incense #2:

(This incense is also used for Magickal Works which require Cleansing and Purification.)

Acacia, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrrh, Olive, White Sandalwood.

Purification Incense #3:

(This incense is also used for Magickal Works which require Cleansing and Purification.)

Vanilla, Vetivert, White Rose Petals, Lemon Verbena, Frankincense, Myrrh.

Skrying Incense #1:

(This incense is used as an aid for all Magickal Works involving Skrying.)

Patchouli, Mugwort, Wormwood**, Wisteria.

Skrying Incense #2:

(This incense is also used as an aid for all Magickal Works involving Skrying.)

Mastic, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Juniper, White Sandalwood, Wormwood**.

Skrying Incense #3:

(This incense is also used as an aid for all Magickal Works involving Skrying.)

Cinquefoil, Chicory Root, Clove, Myrrh, Bodhi.

Skrying Incense #4:

(This incense is also used as an aid for all Magickal Works involving Skrying.)

Cinnamon, Low John the Conqueror**, Cedar, Orris Root, Myrrh.

Temple Incense #1:

(This incense is used to Sanctify an Enochian Temple.)

Frankincense, Rose Petals, Hyssop, Myrrh.

Temple Incense #2:

(This incense is also used to Sanctify an Enochian Temple.)

Myrrh, Balm of Gilead, Frankincense, Orange, Lotus, Sweet Flag.

Temple Incense #3:

(This incense is also used to Sanctify an Enochian Temple.)

Chamomile, Thyme, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Cardamon, Frankincense, Myrrh.

Water Incense:

(This incense is used when Evoking the Elemental Spirits of Water.)

Mugwort, Heather, Ginger, Lovage, Willow, Yarrow, Juniper, Burdock, Ash, Cyclamen, Elder, Elecampane, Camphor, Onycha, Henbane**, Periwinkle**.

Wisdom Incense #1:

(This incense is used for Ritual Work to gain Wisdom and Knowledge.)

Frankincense, White Sandalwood, Orris Root, Lotus.

Wisdom Incense #2:

(This incense is also used for Ritual Work to gain Wisdom and Knowledge.)

Rose Petals, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Rosemary, Lotus, Heliotrope**.

Wisdom Incense #3:

(This incense is also used for Ritual Work to gain Wisdom and Knowledge.)

Pine, Camphor, Nettle, Jasmine, Musk.

Wisdom Incense #4:

(This incense is also used for Ritual Work to gain Wisdom and Knowledge.)

Dittany of Crete, Pine, Myrrh, Dragon's Blood, Patchouli, Balm of Gilead.

Additional Enochian Planetary Incenses

Sun Incense:

Frankincense, Myrrh.

Moon Incense:

Wormwood**, Camphor.

Mars Incense:

Dragon's Blood, Rue, Ginger, Pepper, Pinch of Sulphur, Powdered Lodestone.

Mercury Incense:

Mastic, Cinnamon.

Jupiter Incense:

Star Anise, Peppermint, Hyssop, Liverwort, Juniper.

Venus Incense:

Rose Petals, Orris Root, White Sandalwood, Allspice, Jasmine, Sage, Civet, Musk, Patchouli, Cinnamon.

Saturn Incense:

Myrrh, Elder, Cypress, Yew**, Patchouli, Storax.

Additional Enochian Zodiac Incenses

Aries Incense:

Cinnamon, Rose Petals, Galangal, Juniper.

Taurus Incense:

Ambergris, Patchouli, Musk, Vetivert, Jasmine, Civet, Sage.

Gemini Incense:

Violet, Lavender, Heliotrope**, Thyme, Myrtle.

Cancer Incense:

Cucumber, Camphor, Lilly, Musk, Clove.

Leo Incense:

Frankincense, Musk, Rose Petals, Lemon, Patchouli, Balm of Gilead.

Virgo Incense:

Lavender, Wintergreen Oil, Rose Petals, Orris Root.

Libra Incense:

Lavender, Chamomile, Acacia, Lilly of the Valley**.

Scorpio Incense:

Myrrh, Cinnamon, Civet, Vetivert, Lemon Verbena.

Sagittarius Incense:

Pine, Musk, Myrrh, Juniper.

Capricorn Incense:

Valerian, Pine, Galangal, Wisteria.

Aquarius Incense:

Jasmine, lavender, patchouli, Vetivert, Vervain.

Pisces Incense:

Orris root, Vanilla, Lilac, Patchouli, Hyssop, Vervain, Heliotrope**.

* Sulphur Should be used with extreme caution and only in well ventilated areas. Sulphur in extremely high concentrations will deplete the oxygen supply in a room.

** These Plants, Woods, and Herbs are "Poison" and should be used with extreme Caution.

(It is recommended that you only burn these incense ingredients outside in the open air.)

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