Written and Compiled by George Knowles

Incense has long had associations with magick and witchcraft, as indeed it is used commonly by many other religions.  The use of Incense in witchcraft  is threefold : 

(1)  It conditions the mind by stimulating our senses of smell.

(2)  In connection with spells, it draws down the spirits through it's magickal association with the elements of Air.

(3)  According to ancient beliefs, when a spell is done.  It raises the spell up into the ether and sends it on it's way.

In magick, the type of incense used needs to correspond with the nature of the spell being worked.  Most spells require an incense associated with a particular planet or deity.  Many are used for their purification and cleansing properties during ritual. 

Below is a list of commonly used incenses and their corresponding associations.

 

Incense Correspondence Table<O:P>   </O:P>Written and Compiled by George Knowles Incense has long had associations with magick and witchcraft, as indeed it is used commonly by many other religions.  The use of Incense in witchcraft  is threefold :  (1)  It conditions the mind by stimulating our senses of smell. (2)  In connection with spells, it draws down the spirits through it's magickal association with the elements of Air. (3)  According to ancient beliefs, when a spell is done.  It raises the spell up into the ether and sends it on it's way. In magick, the type of incense used needs to correspond with the nature of the spell being worked.  Most spells require an incense associated with a particular planet or deity.  Many are used for their purification and cleansing properties during ritual.  Below is a list of commonly used incenses and their corresponding associations.  For other associations and correspondences see: Candles /  Colours /  Magickal Days /  Stones and Gems /  Tools of a Witch /  Elements and Elementals Blue Berry - Burn this to keep unwanted influences away from your home and property.  <O:P> </O:P> Blue Roses - Is specially crafted to honour the Goddess in all her aspects. <O:P> </O:P> Carnations - This is a sweet floral scent traditionally used for healing. <O:P> </O:P> Cherry - Is sacred to Venus, this blend will attract and stimulate love. <O:P> </O:P> Cinnamon -Is used to gain wealth and success. <O:P> </O:P> Coconut - Burn this for protection and purification. <O:P> </O:P> Copal - Is sacred to the Mayan and Aztecs, this blend is suitable for honoring the Gods. <O:P> </O:P> Frangipani - Burn this to brighten your home with friendship and love. <O:P> </O:P> Frankincense - Use this to draw upon the energy of the sun to create sacred space, consecrate objects, and stimulate positive vibrations. <O:P> </O:P> Honeysuckle - Burn this for good health, luck, and psychic power. <O:P> </O:P> Jasmine - Is used for luck in general, especially in matters relating to love. <O:P> </O:P> Lotus - Is used for inner peace and outer harmony, to aid in meditation and open the mind's eye. <O:P> </O:P> Musk - Burn this for courage and vitality, or to heighten sensual passion. <O:P> </O:P> Myrrh - This is ancient incense for protection, healing, purification and spirituality. <O:P> </O:P> Passionflower - Is used for peace of mind, this sweet scent will soothe troubles and aid in sleep problems. <O:P> </O:P> Patchouli - Is an earthy scent used in money and attraction spells. <O:P> </O:P> Pine - Burn this for strength, and to reverse negative energies. <O:P> </O:P> Rose - Is used for love magic, and to return calm energies to the home. <O:P> </O:P> Sandalwood - Is a delicious all-purpose scent used to heal and protect, also for purification. <O:P> </O:P> Spice - Is a fiery scent and used for any magic workings. <O:P> </O:P> Spirit - Use this to raise your personal vibration, attract spirit guides and honour your personal deity. <O:P> </O:P> Strawberry - Is used for love, luck and friendship. <O:P> </O:P> Tangerine - A solar aroma used to attract prosperity. <O:P> </O:P> Temple - Devotional incense used on the altar during ritual. <O:P> </O:P> Vanilla - Is used to stimulate amorous appetites and enhance memory.