Wheel Of The Year Incense Recipes
These recipes are from The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham with the exception of the recipe for Samhain incense which is by White Sage.
Samhain Incense 2 parts Sandalwood 2 parts Cypress 1 part Spearmint or Peppermint 1 part Myrrh 1 part Patchouli a few drops Jasmine Oil
A good incense to burn at the Wiccan Sabbat Samhain. The ingredients in this formula are compounded both to honour Hekate and to call forth the spirits of the Blessed Dead at Samhain.
Yule Incense 2 parts Frankincense 2 parts Pine needles or resin 1 part Cedar 1 part Juniper berries
Mix or smolder at Wiccan rites on Yule (on or around December 21st), or during the winter months to cleanse the home and attune with the forces of nature amid the cold days and nights.
Imbolc Incense 3 parts Frankincense 2 parts Dragon's Blood 1/2 part Red Sandalwood 1 part Cinnamon a few drops Red Wine
To this mixture add a pinch of the first flower (dry it first) that is available in your area at the time of Imbolc (February 1st). Burn during Wiccan ceremonies on Imbolc, or simply to attune with the symbolic rebirth of the Sun--the fading of winter and the promise of spring.
Ostara Incense 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Benzoin 1 part Dragon's Blood 1/2 part Nutmeg 1/2 part Violet flowers (or a few drops Violet oil) 1/2 part Orange peel 1/2 part Rose petals
Burn during Wiccan rituals on Ostara (the Spring Equinox, which varies from March 20th to the 24th each year), or to welcome the spring and to refresh your life.
Beltane Incense 3 parts Frankincense 2 parts Sandalwood 1 part Woodruff 1 part Rose petals a few drops Jasmine oil a few drops Neroli oil
Burn during Wiccan rituals on Beltane (April 30th) or on May Day for fortune and favors and to attune with the changing of the seasons.
Litha [Midsummer] Incense 2 parts Sandalwood 1 part Mugwort 1 part Chamomile 1 part Gardenia petals a few drops Rose oil a few drops Lavender oil a few drops Yarrow oil
Burn at Wiccan rituals at the Summer Solstice (circa June 21st) or at that time to attune with the seasons and the Sun.
Lughnasadh Incense 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Heather 1 part Apple blossoms 1 pinch Blackberry leaves a few drops Ambergris oil
Burn Lughnasadh Incense during Wiccan rituals on August 1st or 2nd, or at that time to attune with the coming harvest.
Mabon Incense 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Sandalwood 1 part Cypress 1 part Juniper 1 part Pine 1/2 part Oakmoss (or a few drops of Oakmoss oil) 1 pinch pulverized Oak leaf
Burn during Wiccan ceremonies on Mabon (the Autumnal Equinox, circa September 21st), or at that time to attune with the change of the seasons.
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