Cleansing Incense
Wheel of the Year Incense
We use incense for protection and cleansing at every ceremony and ritual. Apart from a simple standard incense comprising Lavender, Rosemary and Sage we can put together a special blend of herbs for the different turning points in the year that may be seasonal and relate to the different seasons. On this page you can find a range of incense blends for each of the turning points in the year starting with Yule. It is very simple to make your own, just get together your choice of herbs or use one of our blends below and mix or grind lightly in a pestle and mortar, while blending think about what the purpose of it is (protection, cleansing etc) to instill your intent and then store in an airtight jar or other container until you are ready to use it. Sprinkle and burn over a charcoal disc in an appropriate vessel such as a shell or small cauldron. My incense blends use relatively cheap and easy to obtain herbs some of which you can collect by foraging in your local countryside. There are many different blends that people use, put together with a whole host of fancy herbs and potions but with the correct intent you can keep it simple and cheap and stll have a nice aroma. The properties of each herb is listed at the bottom of the page.
Yule - Winter Solstice -Alban Arthuan Incense. (Stormwatch Blend)
Cedar Chips
Juniper berries
Pine needles (From last years festive Tree)
Frankincense Resin
Dried Holly leaves/Berries
Lavender
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Dried Orange Peel -Optional.
Not only is this great for seasonal protection but it is also a relaxing everyday Winter incense with a wonderful seasonal scent when burnt over a charcoal disc in a vessel of your choice. why not add a small bag inside your Yule cards or hang a bag on your Festive tree.
Imbolc Incense. (Stormwatch Blend)
Frankincense
Cinnamon
Sandalwood
Rosemary
Sage
You can substitute Frankincense with Pine Chips for a more envirionmentally friendly alternative. To this mixture add a pinch of the first flower (dry it first) that you find in your area around Imbolc time if we are lucky there may be some early Crocus.
Spring Equinox - Alban Eiler Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Frankincense
Sandalwood
Rose Petals
Orange Peel(Saved and dried from Yule)
Sage
Rosemary
This is a good blend to promote health, happiness and remove negative energy.
Beltane Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Dried Daffodil petals
Dried Hawthorn blossom/Dried Berries
Lavender
Cinnamon
Frankincense
This is a good blend for new life and fertility, protection and success.
Summer Solstice - Alban Hefin Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Rosemary
Thyme
Sage
Lavender
Sandalwood
Oak Leaves
This is a blend to promote positive energy, peace and protection.
Lughnasadh Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Rosemary
Lavender
Frankincense
Oak Leaves
Juniper Berries
Sandalwood
This is an incense that provides purification and protection.
Autumn Equinox - Alban Elfed Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Lavender
Sage
Oak Leaves
Rose Petals
Pine Needles
This is good for healing and new beginnings as we approach Samhain.
Samhain Incense (Stormwatch Blend)
Lavender
Sage
Orange Peel
Dried Rowan Berries
Juniper Berries
Frankincense
Good for protection and healing for the coming year.