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Common Incense Scents and Their Uses

Wonderful list taken from this awesome resource.

Ginger – Ginger is fire associative. It’s good for spells which incite desire or lust.

Jasmine – Jasmine is both night and love associative. Although Jasmine is associated with love, it is not associated with sex or sex appeal, although it is associated with beauty. This is where Jasmine starts to differentiate itself from Rose. In love spells, where Rose tends to utilize the entire spectrum of romance, Jasmine is more concerned with the mental and emotional connections, and although Jasmine can bring forth someone who is beautiful, this beauty is often an inner-beauty, a beauty of character, in other words someone who you would find beautiful. This also makes Jasmine a very good incense for spells which are meant to promote friendship. Lavender – Lavender promotes beauty. It’s a good incense for glamours and lures, and also a good incense for magick intended to actually make one more attractive. It also works well for love spells, spells meant to attract a mate, and it is a good incense to burn during romantic situations. Water associative.

Lotus – Generally associated with mental clarity, increased focus, and heightened intelligence. Because of these properties Lotus is often seen as ideal for meditation. Air associative.

Musk – Musk is Earth associative. It’s a good incense for restoring balance and order, realigning ones energies, sealing portals, creating barriers and protections, and removing the influences of negative magick. It’s also a good incense to burn to Saturn. Musk is also associated with chthonic deities and the underworld. It’s more concerned with underworld energies and accessing the underworld than bringing forth the dead. It’s a good incense to burn for certain underworld entities.

Myrrh – More than anything Myrrh is sun associative. It is often also seen as having a heavenly attribute or being of the gods. It was traditionally used as a funerary incense, but this is derived from its use to elevate one to the heavens or to curry favor with the gods, or to promote a renewal into ones next life as the sun renews itself each day, not because of a chthonic association. Because of its divine attribution, myrrh is often seen as an incense of purification and exorcism, although this has been embellished quite a bit by its prominence in Christian ritual. More than anything Myrrh acts as an amplifier for whatever spell is being performed because of its sun association. It should be noted that due to its divine association, Myrrh is a poor choice for amplifying magic which is done against the will of the gods. Myrrh is a good incense to burn to sun associative gods such as Helios, Apollo, or Ra.

Nag Champa – Nag Champa is a sacred incense (it’s a blend which consists partly of Sandalwood). Nag Champa can be burned for many of the same reasons as Sandalwood. It can be used to sanctify or purify an area. It’s also a good general purpose incense for spiritual matters. This includes acts like meditation and seeking spiritual enlightenment or evolution.

Opium – Opium is dream associative. Opium is a good incense to burn for any spell involving dreaming or sleep in any way, including spells meant to induce lucid dreaming or prophetic dreams. It’s also a good incense to burn to dream and sleep associative deities such as Morpheus. Patchouli – The strong smell of patchouli makes it ideal for masking the smell of pot, which is its primary usage. It’s considered happy or joy associative, and it tends to attract fae creatures. Rose – Rose is associative with love, sex, and desire. It’s a good incense to burn to deities that are associated with love, like Venus and Aphrodite. It’s also a good incense for love spells, spells concerned with inciting desire like lures and glamours, and spells that are meant to bring forth your desires.

Sandalwood – Sandalwood is fire and water associative along with being seen as the divine wood. Because of this Sandalwood is a good incense to burn for any deity, and it’s also a good incense to use to purify or sanctify an area.

Vanilla – Vanilla is air associative, and it’s a good general incense to burn to represent the element of air. Specifically vanilla associates with mental thought, intelligence, and all abilities conferred by these things. The incense is a good choice to burn for deities that are typically looked upon as being concerned with intelligence, like Hermes or Thoth.

Incenses and their Elemental attributions

Amber –> Air Cedarwood –> Fire Cinnamon –> Fire Frankincense –> Water Ginger –> Fire Jasmine –> Water, to a lesser extent earth. Lavender –> Water Lotus –> Air Musk –> Earth Myrrh –> Spirit (Akasha) Nag Champa –> All Five Elements* Opium –> Air Patchouli –> Fire & Earth, probably water too. Rose –> Water, To a lesser extent fire** Sandalwood –> Fire & Water*** Vanilla –> Air

*Is spirit associative, in the sense that it encompasses all of the four other elements. **This refers to general or red rose incense. White rose differs in attribution. ***Also seen as spirit associative, in the sense that it is equally water and fire.

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The Signs as Types of Witches

Aries: Sun Witch- always smiling! carries around crystals. tan skin and open windows. Taurus: Green Witch- dirt under fingernails, flowers in their hair. familiar is probably a succulent. Gemini: Storm Witch- smells like rainwater. wears long, dark robes. smudged eyeliner. Cancer: Fire Witch- tall, flickering candles. vibrant eyes. patron is a snake. Leo: Animal Witch- befriends all little creatures. wooden wand. lots of nature tattoos. Virgo: White Witch- has so many smudge sticks. crystal balls. glittery nail polish and paperback novels. Libra: Space Witch- knows your zodiac sign before you tell them. stargazing. silver jewelry. Scorpio: Vintage Witch- old family artifacts. lacy black dresses. leather grimoires. Sagittarius: Urban Witch- scrys the cream in their coffee. jars full of trinkets everywhere. moon phase apps on their iPhone. Capricorn: Gothic Witch- animal bones & black feathers on their altar. blood red lipstick. angsty rock music. Aquarius: Sea Witch- collects seashells. daydreams of big waves. long strings of pearls around her neck. Pisces: Eclectic Witch- has a pet black cat. reads tarot and will find your fortune in her tea leaves. lots of gemstone rings.

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Essential Crystal List This is by no means a complete list, just what I’ve got information on at the moment I’ve included the gems (grouped by color) followed by their color variants (if no color variant is mentioned refer to category color) and keywords for their healing/magical uses. Use this for what you want. It originally came up when I was discussing gemsonas with a friend but I’m also a stonecaster wiccan.   If you have any questions or want more information please just hit me up! :)

Black and Silver

·         Black Tourmaline grounding, protecting, realigning

·         Obsidian [black, greenish black, grey or red-brown] revealing, transforming, cleansing

·         Onyx [Black with white bands, occasionally just black] calming, distancing, quieting

·         Magnetite (Lodestone when magnetized) aligning, grounding, directing

·         Jet [black, dark brown] stability, calm, perspective

·         Meteorite [light grey, green-grey or black] perception, new horizons, awakening

·         Flint [blue-grey, grey or black] repair, knowledge, confidence

·         Haematite [metallic grey-black or red] energizing, empowering, grounding

·         Silver easing, serenity, flow

·         Smoky Quartz [smoky brown to brown black] potential, beginnings, stability

·         Tektite [various shades of green, brown, black] containing, amalgamating, transforming 

Brown

·         Tiger`s Eye [brown, gold] practicality, sociability, realism

·         Vesuvianite [brown, green, black-green, yellow {rarely blue, purple or               colorless}] brightness, resolution, perspective

·         Halite [pink, brown, white, yellow, blue] absorbing, protecting, stabilizing

·         Bronzite [brown, bronze-brown] security, integration, relaxation

·         Staurolite [dark to light brown, yellow] focusing, quietening, combining

·         Limonite [grey to brown, yellow-brown or black] attuning, simplifying, de-cluttering 

Red

·         Garnet [red-brown (Pyrope); red-purple or black-brown (Alamandine);                red-orange (Spessartine); red or green (Grossular); all colors                            (Andradite); dark green (Uvarovite)] initiating, stimulating, fiery

·         Ruby positive thinking, nourishing, steadying

·         Zincite [red, orange, acid green] awakening, revelation, surprise, innovation

·         Iron Quartz [red-brown, orange] gently energizing, restorative, condensing

·         Jasper [red, brown, yellow, green] practical, grounding, repairing

·         Spinel [red or brown (rarely blue, green or colorless)] initiating, focusing, cleansing

Orange

·         Carnelian [orange, red-orange] releasing, repairing, warming

·         Sunstone [orange-brown-gold with gold flecks] warmth, self-worth, happiness

·         Aragonite [orange, golden brown, yellow, white] practicality, self-discipline, centering

·         Copper [orange, orange-red] anti-inflammatory, smoothing, unifying

Gold and Yellow

·         Citrine Quartz [yellow, golden-brown or orange-brown] warming, comforting, uplifting

·         Amber [gold, yellow, brown, sometimes green] enlivening, stimulating, strengthening

·         Pyrite [light brass yellow with a dark tarnish] activating, cleansing, sparking, clarifying

·         Gold confidence, creativity, stability

·         Rutilated Quartz [clear with fine strands of yellow or orange-brown                   needle-like inclusions] impelling,binding, restoring

·         Topaz [orange, yellow, pink, white, blue, grey, green, brown, clear] assuredness, confidence, relaxation 

·         Calcite [comes in all colors as well as in colorless varieties] soothing, calming. cooling

·         Mookaite [marbled red and yellow] safety, practical solutions, smoothing

·         Heliodor [yellow, lemon-yellow, sometimes with a blueish tinge] refreshing, restoring, clearing, quietening

·         Sulphur [bright yellow, yellow-brown] cleansing. detoxifying, enlivening

Light Green

·         Peridot [green, yellow-green] cleansing, freshening, invigorating 

·         Chrysoprase [apple to emerald green] serenity, harmony, calm

·         Prase (Actinolite Quartz) [medium green to dark green] support, integration, forces of nature

·         Prehnite [yellow-green, clear] softening, alleviating, reassuring 

Green

·         Aventurine [green with metallic flecks. Rarely red-brown, blue] balance, tranquility, stability

·         Emerald [bright green] calming, cleansing, harmonizing

·         Bloodstone [green with red, brown, or yellow markings] courage, strength, support, stimulation

·         Chlorite [pale and dark green to black] opening, sensitizing, revealing

·         Dioptase [deep blue-green] stimulating, nourishing, expanding

·         Diopside [black, dark green or green (occasionally colorless, yellow or             blue)] revelation, growth, renewal

·         Epidote [pistachio green, green, brown or black] gathering, strengthening, practical

·         Jade [green, white, grey, bluish] belonging, stability, instinct

·         Sphene [yellow-green, green-brown, brown-red] clarifying, aligning, exploring

·         Serpentine [shades of green, yellow, brown and red] comforting, flowing, enlightening 

·         Malachite [green with dark green or black concentric bands] balancing, soothing, detoxifying, absorbent 

·         Moldavite [translucent green, brown-green] transforming, expanding, amplifying

·         Moss Agate [clear with green and brown inclusions] feeling of space, optimism, opening 

Turquoise

·         Turquoise [turquoise, turquoise-green, light blue] strengthens, protects, enhances

·         Aquamarine [almost colorless, pale blue, turquoise] cooling, clarifying, soothing, lightening 

·         Amazonite [pale turquoise to deep mid-green, with lighter striations] stimulation, communication, memory

·         Chrysocolla [green and turquoise to light mid-blue] absorbing, communication, relaxing

·         Larimar [light turquoise, light blue, white] far horizons, equanimity, acceptance

·         Smithsonite [pink, blue, green, green-blue, grey] blending, combining, smoothing

Light Blue

·         Blue Lace Agate [bands of blue, white, and grey] gently cooling, nurturing, comforting

·         Celestite [clear, grey-blue or sky blue] ethereal, revealing, blissful, uplifting  

·         Blue Quartz [dense mid-blue, grey-blue, lavender-blue] protection, contentment, communication

·         Angelite [light blue, white, grey, violet] steadiness, coolness, attentiveness 

·         Apatite [blue, yellow or green] structure, flexibility, strength

·         Tanzanite [strong blue with pleochroism of red, blue and brown] enlivening, transmutating, expanding

Dark Blue

·         Sodalite [usually blue with white veining] meditation, contact, peace

·         Sapphire [blue or violet-blue; many other colors including black, green,             yellow] protection, understanding, power

·         Lapis Lazuli [deep blues with white and gold flecks] truth, memory, awareness

·         Azurite [blue to dark blue] deep release, old memory, integration

·         Dumortierite [light blue to dark blue to violet, usually with dark speckles           and pink and brown areas] understanding, conciliation, equilibrium

·         Kyanite [usually blue to blue-black, sometimes streaked; also white,                 grey or green] connecting, friction-less flow, release

·         Preseli Bluestone [blue-grey, blue-green with inclusions] clarifying, grounding, timeless

Violet

·         Amethyst integration, spiritual calm, healing

·         Fluorite [purple, blue, green, yellow, clear] coordination, innovation, inspiration

·         Sugilite [pink, lilac, purple] integration, sensitivity, spiritual confidence

·         Charoite [violet-purple with white, pink and gold] calm perspective, flexibility, awareness 

·         Ioite [violet, violet-blue, brown or blue-grey] clear thinking, decision-making, empathy

·         Purpurite [dark violet to dark red] contentment, acceptance, focus, calm

Pink

·         Rose Quartz [pink, rose, peach, violet-pink] love, emotion, release

·         Kunzite [pink, lilac-pink] love, support, understanding, peace

·         Lepidolite [pink, violet, grey] fulfillment, security, instinct

·         Morganite release, simplification, love

·         Rhodonite [pink to dark pink with black or brown areas] resonance, passion, motivation, communication

·         Rhodocrosite [pink, reddish brown, grey] self-confidence, ease, empowerment

·         Thulite [pink, red-pink, grey] exploration, self-assurance, motivation

White

·         Moonstone [pearly white, cream, yellow, blue] emotional balance, release, empathy, femininity

·         Zeolite [white,, grey-white, yellow, red] cooperation, variety, innovation

·         Milky Quartz diffusing, soothing, relaxing

·         Selenite [white, clear (occasionally yellow, brown, red, blue)] expansion, release, cooling

·         Tourmaline Quartz [white or cloudy with black linear inclusions] protecting, grounding, strengthening

·         Clear Quartz [transparent, white] brightening, organizing, amplifying

·         Apophyllite [clear, white, grey, green, pink] nature, clarity, transcendence 

·         Danburite [colorless, occasionally gold or pink] brightness, transformation, intuition

·         Diamond [colorless but also blue, green, pink, yellow] brilliance, alignment, connectivity

·         Ulexite [clear, white] communication, clarity, visions

·         Zircon [clear, most colors] revealing, transforming, regulating 

Multicolored

·         Labradorite [grey with iridescence of green, yellow, orange and                       peacock blue] openness, flexibility, protection

·         Chalcopyrite [brassy yellow (unweathered), blues, pinks, reds, yellows             (weathered)] protective, cleansing, stimulating 

·         Opal [all colors] [too many variations]

·         Tourmaline [all colors] [too many variations]

·         Coral [red, white, pink, gold, blue, black] community, strength, connectivity

·         Pearl [white, pink, brown, black, blue, green] sensitivity, tolerance, alignment 

·         Pietersite [black-blue with gold-brown flecks] stirring, clearing, anchoring 

·         Unakite [pink and green] perspective, balance, self-worth

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