Post by WOLF on Jul 13, 2007 10:13:00 GMT -5
Many cultures and walks of different faiths burn incense for different reasons. Some believes the scents help the mind connect to a particular ritual. Others believe it enhances the ability to communicate with magic’s and spirits. While other cultures believe it assists in setting the proper environment for a particular ritual (such as cleansing or meditating). Of course there are those who believe in these responses and more.
It is often documented that incense is considered one of the most important aspects to many different rituals or gatherings. Of course some scents work better for some situations then others. As well as the user that uses them. What one incense works well with one, may not often work the same way as another. It is often reconvened to experiment and see which one works well for your needs and why.
Below is a short and basic list of commonly used incenses and their corresponding associations.
Blue Berry - Burn this to keep unwanted influences away from your home and property.
Blue Roses or Bay Berry - Is specially crafted to honour a God/ Goddess in all his/ her aspects.
Carnations - This is a sweet floral scent traditionally used for healing.
Cherry - Is sacred to Venus, this blend will attract and stimulate love.
Cinnamon -Is used to gain wealth and success.
Coconut - Burn this for protection and purification.
Copal - Is sacred to the Mayan and Aztecs, this blend is suitable for honoring the Gods.
Dragons Blood - Often associated with protection and direction, as well as romantic energies.
Frangipani - Burn this to brighten your home with friendship and love.
Frankincense - Use this to draw upon the energy of the sun to create sacred space, consecrate objects, and stimulate positive vibrations.
Honeysuckle - Burn this for good health, luck, and psychic power.
Jasmine - Is used for luck in general, especially in matters relating to love or direction.
Lilac - Often burned for a communication to nature energies or welcoming strangers into a home.
Lotus - Is used for inner peace and outer harmony, to aid in meditation and open the mind's eye.
Musk - Burn this for courage and vitality, or to heighten sensual passion.
Myrrh - This is ancient incense for protection, healing, purification and spirituality.
Passionflower - Is used for peace of mind, this sweet scent will soothe troubles and aid in sleep problems.
Patchouli - Is an earthy scent used in money and attraction spells.
Pine - Burn this for strength, and to reverse negative energies.
Rose - Is used for love magic, and to return calm energies to the home.
Sage - Is often used for cleansing and purifying a object or location.
Sandalwood - Is a delicious all-purpose scent used to heal and protect, also for purification.
Strawberry - Is used for love, luck and friendship.
Tangerine - A solar aroma used to attract prosperity.
Vanilla - Is used to stimulate amorous appetites, sexuality, and enhance memory
It is often documented that incense is considered one of the most important aspects to many different rituals or gatherings. Of course some scents work better for some situations then others. As well as the user that uses them. What one incense works well with one, may not often work the same way as another. It is often reconvened to experiment and see which one works well for your needs and why.
Below is a short and basic list of commonly used incenses and their corresponding associations.
Blue Berry - Burn this to keep unwanted influences away from your home and property.
Blue Roses or Bay Berry - Is specially crafted to honour a God/ Goddess in all his/ her aspects.
Carnations - This is a sweet floral scent traditionally used for healing.
Cherry - Is sacred to Venus, this blend will attract and stimulate love.
Cinnamon -Is used to gain wealth and success.
Coconut - Burn this for protection and purification.
Copal - Is sacred to the Mayan and Aztecs, this blend is suitable for honoring the Gods.
Dragons Blood - Often associated with protection and direction, as well as romantic energies.
Frangipani - Burn this to brighten your home with friendship and love.
Frankincense - Use this to draw upon the energy of the sun to create sacred space, consecrate objects, and stimulate positive vibrations.
Honeysuckle - Burn this for good health, luck, and psychic power.
Jasmine - Is used for luck in general, especially in matters relating to love or direction.
Lilac - Often burned for a communication to nature energies or welcoming strangers into a home.
Lotus - Is used for inner peace and outer harmony, to aid in meditation and open the mind's eye.
Musk - Burn this for courage and vitality, or to heighten sensual passion.
Myrrh - This is ancient incense for protection, healing, purification and spirituality.
Passionflower - Is used for peace of mind, this sweet scent will soothe troubles and aid in sleep problems.
Patchouli - Is an earthy scent used in money and attraction spells.
Pine - Burn this for strength, and to reverse negative energies.
Rose - Is used for love magic, and to return calm energies to the home.
Sage - Is often used for cleansing and purifying a object or location.
Sandalwood - Is a delicious all-purpose scent used to heal and protect, also for purification.
Strawberry - Is used for love, luck and friendship.
Tangerine - A solar aroma used to attract prosperity.
Vanilla - Is used to stimulate amorous appetites, sexuality, and enhance memory
