A Guide to the Magical Properties of Incense

W.S.
Incense has a variety of uses from making your home smell nice to relaxation or even use in magic and ritual. Read on to discover the magical properties of some of the most common incense.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Balance

Some incense is ideal for use in balancing spells and rituals. These balancing incense include jasmine, sandalwood and cypress. Try burning one of these to achieve balance in your home, body and spirit.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Blessing

Incense that is useful in blessing and/or consecration spells and rituals include frankincense, rosemary and copal. Try burning one of these to bless a new home or room addition or even a new member of the family.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Courage

Some incense that is helpful in spells of courage include patchouli, dragon's blood and cinnamon. Try burning one of these next time you are feeling less than courageous to strengthen your spirit.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Divination

Incense that is useful in divination and spells of divining include copal, mugwort, myrrh and sage. Try burning one of these while reading tarot cards or scrying to enhance your natural intuition.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Happiness and Peace

Some incense that is very good to bring about peace and happiness are jasmine, lavender, rose and orange. Try burning one of these to bring peace into your home and promote the happiness of your family.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Love

Incense that is helpful in love spells and to promote love and passion includes jasmine, lavender, rose and cinquefoil. Try burning one of these in your bedroom to spark love and passion between you and your spouse.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Luck

Some incense that is helpful in bringing luck and/or justice is bayberry, patchouli and violet. Try burning one of these to increase luck or for spells of luck or justice.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Meditation

Incense that can help in meditation exercises or focusing of energy include acacia, cedar, jasmine and sage. Try burning one of these during your next meditation session to help you focus.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Power and Strength

Incense that can enhance feelings of power and strength include dragon's blood, frankincense and verbena. Try burning one of these when you feel helpless to stir your spirit and infuse you with strength.

The Magical Properties of Incense - Willpower

If you have a hard time with willpower, as most of us do, try bay incense, woodruff, patchouli or rosemary. Burn one of these when you feel your willpower fading.

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  • Michael Segers9/11/2008

    Have you read any of the recent reports on the health problems associated with incense? Also, keep incense (and candles) away from pet birds. Good work on this article, as always.

  • Geannie M. Bastian9/11/2008

    incense always makes me think of Christmas.

  • *JenniLee*9/10/2008

    I used to always burn incense, but my hubby hates it.... he thinks they all smell like smoke. I love em! lol. so now I haven't burn any in forever.=(

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