Incense, Resin, and Essential Oils

Many Witches use incense as a representation of the element Air and the East quarter. They choose the appropriate scent based on what they want to accomplish within their circle. Others use it to add some oomph to their spell workings.

Incense comes in sticks, cones or resin. Some is self-burning; others require the use of charcoal disks. You can make your own incense using herbs and oils. Add some very finely ground saw dust to your mixture to make it self-burning.

Essential Oils can be added to incense to make them more powerful. They can also be used in diffusers to enhance the atmosphere. For magick workings, oils can be used to anoint yourself or your tools, dress candles, mix with herbs, added to talismans, for ritual baths, etc.

Below are the common uses for the popular incense and oils. If you are using an oil or incense that is not listed below, but is plant-based (such as sage), you can find the uses for it in the Herbs section.

Allspice: Money, Luck, Physical energy

Amber : Love, Comfort, Happiness, Healing

Ambergris: Psychic ventures, Dreams

Anise: Increase clairvoyance

Apple blossom: Peace, Success

Apple: Bring cheer, Samhain, Healing

Baby powder: Calmness, Health


Balsam Fir: Strength, Break negativity

Bay: Purification, Protection, Healing, Psychic powers

Bayberry: Protection, Control

Benzoin: Purification, Prosperity, Psychic ability

Bergamot: Attract money, Uplift spirits

Black Opium: Opening hidden worlds

Blueberry: Ease emotional heart ache

Camphor: Lunar works, Chastity

Cardamom: Gain courage for situation

Cedarwood: Healing, Purification, Unhexing, Protection, Spirituality, Money

Cherry: Love, Spells, Divination

Chocolate: Peace, Soften strangers

Cinnamon: Purifying, Stimulation, Money, Love

Citronella: Cleansing, Warding

Clove: Stimulating, Stress relief, Memory, Protection, Exorcism, Purification

Coconut: Protection, Chastity

Copal: Love, Purification, Uplifting, Protection, Exorcism, Protection, Cleansing, Spirituality

Cranberry: Uplifting spirits, Love

Cypress: Comfort, Healing, Protection

Dessert Rain: Revitalize, Cleansing

Dragon's Blood: Potency, Protection, Love, Healing

Egyptian Musk: Love, Lust

Eucalyptus: Healing, Purification

Fern: Banish evil

Frankincense: Astral strength, Protection, Exorcism, Spirituality, Love, consecration

Frangi Pani: Warding off, opening

French Vanilla: Love, Psychic abilities

Gardenia: Peace, Love, Healing

Geranium: Power in rituals/magick

Ginger: Success, Empowerment, Money

Heliotrope: Psychic power, Attract wealth

Hi John: Strength, Confidence, Prosperity

Hollyberry: Protection, Purify space

Honeysuckle: Money, Psychic power

Honeydew: Protection, Increase

Hyacinth: Good luck, Love, Spirit

Jasmine: Love, Money, Dreams

Juniper: Calming, Protection, Healing, Love, Exorcism

Kyphi: Attract love, Success, Banishing

Lavender: Cleansing, Healing, Love

Lemon: Psychic/mental clarity, Love

Lemongrass: Psychic/mental clarity

Lilac: Warding off, Soothing

Lily of the Valley: Peace/comfort, Memory

Lime: Energy, Fidelity/loyalty, Uncrossing

Lotus: Spirituality, Healing, Meditation, Opening, Elevation, Protection

Magnolia: Harmony, Psychic awareness, Peace, Nature, Trees, Hair growth

Mulberry: Powerful protection, Strength

Musk: Aphrodisiac, Prosperity, Courage, Purification

Myrrh: Hex-breaking, Meditative, Healing, Protection, Peace, Consecration, Meditation

Myrtle: Love, Money, Venus

Narcissus: Earth, Grounding, Sleep

Neroli: Self-purification, Sexual attraction

New Moon Hay: New beginnings, Uplifting

Night Queen: Control, Change, Passion

Oak Moss: Breathing

Orange Blossom: Attracting proposals

Opium: Sexual attraction

Sweet Orange: Attract men, Peace, Luck

Patchouli: Mastery, Growth, Love

Peach: Positive thoughts, Harmony

Pennyroyal: Purifying, Water, Gout

Peppermint: Energy, Mental stimulant

Pine: Grounding, Strength, Cleansing, Money, Healing

Rain: Cleansing, Purification

Raspberry: Protection, Spirits, Death

Rose: Love, House blessing, Fertility

Rosemary: Remembrance, Energy

Rue: Protection from hexes and curses

Sage: Healing, Spirituality

Sandalwood: Protection, Exorcism, Healing, Spirituality

Sweet Clover: Faithfulness, Protection

Strawberry: Love, Luck

Sulfur: Protection, Exorcism

Sweet Pea: Attraction, Friendship, Strength

Tangerine: Uplifting, Energy, Strength

Tea Tree: Eliminate confusion, Harmony

Temple: Use in sacred space

Thyme: Healing, Protection

Tonka: Love, Money

Tropical Rain: New beginnings

Tuberose: Sensuality, Serenity, Calming

Vanilla: Lust, Mental powers

Violet: Wisdom, Luck, Love, Protection

Watermelon: Joy, Revitalizing, Spirits

Ylang Ylang: Euphoria, Harmony, Love