"This book is for practicing magicians and Pagans who want to learn to formulate their own magical incenses. While the book requires no prerequisite knowledge, it is also appropriate for experienced magicians and learned Pagans. Presented in a paradigm-agnostic way, the book should appeal to people on numerous paths"--

The book explains how to make your own incenses, oils, ointments, inks, tinctures, herb baths, bath salts, brews, ritual soaps and powders.

A complete how-to book for making your own incense. Discusses the various types of incense, gives instructions for making it, drying and storing it, working with liquids, censers, and charcoal. Includes recipes for herbal, magical,and planetary incense, plus instructions for psychic protection, renewal, strength, divination, compassion, and much more!

Now that aromatherapy has become an everyday luxury and top-quality incense can be found in trendsetting boutiques and nationwide retailers everywhere, it's time for the first stylish volume on this ancient tradition. Touching on topics ranging from spirituality to romance to health and well-being, Incense draws on folklore and wisdom from Japan, India, the Pacific, and the Americas. By translating those traditions into practical applications anyone can enjoy, Incense shows how different scents can bring energy, focus, or relaxation to daily life. Suggestions for arousing the senses abound, such as enhancing a meditation session with spicy clove or adding a rich and sensuous juniper aroma to a steamy bath. Incense also describes the variety of incense products available and explains their essential ingredients: flowers, herbs, and oils. Gorgeously rounded out with Susie Cushner's evocative photography, Incense is an elegant gift that soothes the soul and engages the senses.

From the quiet meditations invoked by myrrh to the purifying qualities of juniper, incense cleanses the negative effects of polluted air and heightens one's mood. This book features specific formulas for mixing herbs and instructions for preparing the incense-burning vessel, ceremonies, and games. Full color.

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting, sensory-rich world of incense and deepen your knowledge of a treasured and indispensable tool for your magickal life. Carl F. Neal, author of the popular book, Incense, offers this meticulously researched, globespanning guide to the magickal applications of incense. From "redecorating" a room with the perfect scent to performing intricate incense ceremonies, you'll learn to create aromatic enchantments using pellets, seals, powders, and other incense forms in meditations, rituals, spells, and even games. Take your practice to a deeper level as you discover burning techniques and mystical uses, both traditional and innovative. Rituals specific to different types of incense Guidance for selecting incense and charcoal An alphabetized list of traditional and modern incense ingredients, including rare botanicals Combustible: smudging, sticks (masala and joss), cones, cylinders, and dhoops Non-combustible: pellets (moist), loose incense, and powders Incense seals, trails, and chains Correspondences for the elements, seasons, particular intentions, and more