Traditional Sabbat Incenses Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including rituals, ceremonies, spirituality, rites, aromatherapy, spell work, meditation and simple pleasure. Eight Sabbats form the foundation of many contemporary Pagan traditions, and incense is part of the rich tradition of each. Here are some traditional incenses for each of the Sabbats: Samhain: Acorns, apples, broom, deadly nightshade, dittany, ferns, flax, fumitory, heather, mandrake, mullein, oak leaves, sage and straw. Yule, the Winter Solstice: Bay, bayberry, blessed thistle, cedar, chamomile, evergreen, frankincense, holly, juniper, mistletoe, moss, oak, pine cones, rosemary and sage. Imbolc or Candlemas: Angelica, basil, bay, benzoin, celandine, heather, myrrh and all yellow flowers. Ostara, the Spring Equinox: Acorns, celandine, cinquefoil, crocus, daffodil, dogwood, Easter lily, honeysuckle, isis, jasmine, rose, strawberry, tansy and violets. Beltane: Almond, angelica, ash tree, bluebells, cinquefoil, daisy, frankincense, hawthorn, ivy, lilac, marigold, meadow sweet, primrose, roses, woodruff and yellow cowslips. Litha, the Summer Solstice: Chamomile, cinquefoil, elder, fennel, hemp, larkspur, lavender, male fern, mugwort, pine, roses, Saint Johns wort, wild thyme, wisteria and verbena. Lammas or Lughnasadh: Acacia flowers, aloes, cornstalks, cyclamen, fenugreek, frankincense, heather, hollyhock, myrtle, oak leaves, sunflower and wheat. Mabon, the Autumn Equinox: Acorns, asters, benzion, ferns, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, mums, myrrh, oak leaves, passionflower, pine, roses, sage, Solomons seal and thistles.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:40:09 +0000
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