Magical Incenses and Oils
By Scott Cunningham

Here is the complete text of Scott Cunningham's booklet, A Formula Book of Magical Incenses and Oils, self published while Magical Herbalism was still in preparation for publication.

WARNING:
None of these recipes should be taken internally. A healing incense should not be used in place of medical  attention should serious complications occur. Some people have allergies to certain herbs; use caution  with oils and incenses you haven't experimented with before.

Copyright 1982 By Scott Cunningham
A "Pixie Publish" Production

Introduction:There is no mystical secret about preparing incenses and oils for use in magic; the secret is simply that it isn't difficult!   For centuries, however, reliable, complete incense and oil formulae haven't been available to the general public. This small booklet, then, has been written to fill some of this need. Most of the ingredients are easily obtainable at occult or herb shops, or even at a grocery store, and the procedures for making oils and incenses are simple. So this book explains the "what" (the ingredients) and the 'how' (their preparation). But when should they be used? Whenever the need exists, use these oils and incenses. You'll know if you're looking for a love, or if a friend is sick, or if you'll be performing a full moon ritual. Feel free to use these recipes anytime you sense the need. I hope it need not be said that magic attempts to harm, manipulate or control others always ends in self destruction - it isn't worth the heavy penalty that awaits. Use these recipes with care and love, for the good of all. Blessed Be!!!

Preparation of formulae you will notice that for several of the recipes in this booklet no amounts are given; this is traditional, but don't let it scare you off. Use your intuition when mixing incenses; add as much of each ingredient as you believe is required. For oils, use your nose - scent is important.

Tools: You'll need a large ceramic bowl in which to mix the incenses, and a glass bottle or jar to mix the oils. An eyedropper is a great help in mixing oils, as you can add them one drop at a time to ensure the proper amounts.

Mixing Incenses: Add each ingredient to the bowl. When you are satisfied by the amount (or have followed those specified, if  any) gently rub your fingers through the incenses mixture slowly, concentrating on the work the incense is to do. If it is a love incense, concentrate on love for instance.  After a few moments remove your hands. The incense should be well mixed and vibrating with energy and magical power. Pour it into a bottle, label it, and keep until needed.

Mixing Oils: Add each oil to the clean glass bottle, constantly sniffing to see if the scent seems right, when it is, gently swirl the contents of the jar around (thinking your magical goal). Pour into a smaller bottle, hold it in your hands, think of your magical intent, and then label it and keep it until needed.

Using Oils and Incenses: The incenses discussed in this book must be burned on charcoal blocks, which are available at any occult store or religious supply house. Simply light the charcoal block, set it in a censer or a dish filled with sand, and pour the incense onto it. Oils should either be rubbed onto an object, like a candle, or on your own body. The traditional anointing spots are the wrists, forehead, back of the neck, the breast, stomach, and feet. While many of these formulae are to be used when doing a spell, you may not be able to find one suitable to your purposes. If not, make one up! Take a candle, anoint it with the proper oil, burn the proper incense and state (in a short rhyme, if you wish) what you desire. And remember, if you don't have the proper ingredient for a recipe, improvise!!!

Traditional Candle Colors and Meanings

White: Peace, Truth, Purity
Red: Sex, Health, Physical strength
Black: To destroy evil
Blue: Healing
Green: Fertility, Money, Good luck
Brown: Healing animals, Neutrality
Pink: Love
Orange: Attraction, Protection
Purple: Power - adds power to any spell
Yellow: Concentration, the mind.

Incenses

Alter Incense-  Frankincense   Cinnamon  Myrrh Equal parts. Burn to cleanse the alter.

Circle Incense- Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Rose Petals, Cinnamon, Vervain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Bay Laurel, Equal parts. Use for general magical rites, rites of worship, or when no other incense is called for or available.

Divination Incense- Cloves, Chicory, Cinquefoil Equal parts. Use when employing any form of tool for divination - tarot cards, the crystal ball, the rune sticks, and so on.

Full Moon Incense- Sandalwood, Frankincense, Rose Oil Equal parts sandalwood and frankincense, three drops rose oil. Burn on the Full Moon when performing other rituals or spells, or during meditation on the Full Moon.

Healing Incense- Cloves Nutmeg, Lemon Balm, Poppy Seed, Cedar, Honeysuckle Oil - three drops, Almond Oil - three drops Burn during healing rituals

House Consecration Incense- Dill, Frankincense, Wood Betony, Sandalwood, Dragon's Blood, Rose Geranium Oil, Myrrh Burn when moving into a new home to cleanse it, or when you feel the need in your present address.

Venus Incense- lavender, Dragon's Blood, Myrtle, Rose Buds, Orris Root - ground, Musk Oil - one drop, Patchouli Burn to attract love, preferably on a Friday night. Burn frequently in the bedroom.

Offertory Incense- Rose Petals, Vervain, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Frankincense Burn while honoring the Goddess and Gods, or as an offering in thanks for a spell that has worked. This can be used in place of "alter incense".

Prosperity Incense- Cloves, Nutmeg Cinnamon, Citron Peel, Anise, Burn for wealth and prosperity

Protection Incense- Frankincense, Wood Betony, Dragon's Blood Rosemary can be burned alone, if that is all that is available. Use when you feel it is needed.

Purification Incense- Sandalwood Powder, Cinnamon Oil Mix together so that the oil moistens the powder; burn when you feel negative vibrations in your house or office.

Study Incense- Mastic or Benzoin, Cinnamon Burn to strengthen the mind during study, or to develop your powers of concentration. Also use this incense to gain knowledge in any form, and in any manner - channeling, clairvoyance, and so on. Since this works on the conscious mind, though, and not directly on the subconscious, this is not best suited to psychic work.

Sun Incense- Sandalwood, Orange Blossoms, Orris Root Burn for honors, riches, and spells involving jobs, promotions, or employers.

Uncrossing Incense- Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Rosemary For banishing evil, curses, hexes

Love Incense- Venus, Rose Buds, Red Sandalwood, Benzoin, Patchouli

For Love Rituals

Oils

Altar Oil- Frankincense, Myrrh, Vervain, Lavender, Sandalwood, Use to bless and purify your alter:

Anointing Oil- Olive Oil - one cup,Myrrh - one teaspoon, Cinnamon - teaspoon Add herbs to olive oil. Seal in tight jar. Let sit 30 days. Strain and use for anointing candles, or when other oils are not available or suitable.

Far Sight Oil- Acacia, Cassia, Anise Wear to aid in seeing your past lives.

Healing Oil- Sandalwood, Carnation, Rosemary Blend the essences and anoint for healing.

Nymph Oil- Ambergris, Gardenia, Jasmine, Tuberose (or Rose) , Violet, Mix and wear on self. For women only. To attract men.

Satyr Oil- Musk , Patchouli, Civet, Ambergris, Cinnamon Mix and wear on self. For men only. To attract women.

Prophetic Dream Oil- Olive Oil - cup, Cinnamon - one pinch, Nutmeg - one pinch, Anise, one teaspoon. Heat until warm but not hot, apply to forehead and temples before sleep.

Other Formulae

Protection Sprinkling Powder- plain Salt, Dragon's Blood - powdered Mix together and sprinkle to banish negativity and evil from your home or place of business.

Holy Water- Spring Water, Plain Salt Sprinkle salt on to water, Saying the following:

"Banish evil and negativity,
This is my will,"

So mote it be!

Use for consecrating objects, purifying homes.

Ritual Herb Bath Mixture- Rosemary, Fennel, Mint, Lavender Mix, tie up in cheesecloth squares and add to the bath for purification before ritual.