The Witches Digest

Basic Recipe:

•  Dissolve Gum Arabic in water, approximately one part powder to two parts water.
• Allow the material to soak for approximately three hours.
  
• In the meantime grind the herbal material to be used until it is finely powdered (using mortar and pestle or other grinding tool).
  
• Mix this powder into the liquid until it can be shaped into small cones.
  (Add food dye if you want a colourful result, but be aware that it will stain your hands)
  
• Allow to dry completely in a warm area.

Incense Recipes – These can be smouldered on charcoal blocks, or used to make cones and sticks by adding to the Gum Arabic solution.

Love Drawing:

3 parts Rosemary
2 parts Yarrow
1 part Orris Root

Protection:

4 parts Valerian
2 parts Rue
2 parts Bay Leaves
3 parts Dill
2 parts Caraway
4 Parts Lavender
6 tsp Sandalwood

Power:

1 part Cinnamon
1 part Anise
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Lemon Peel
3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil
Dry petals of 3 white roses

Sacred Space:

4 parts Cedar Chips
1 parts Thyme
1 part Sage
2 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 Pinch Salt

Earth: 

3 parts Patchouli
2 parts Pine
1 part Bistort
1 part Vervain

Air: 

4 parts Rosemary
2 parts Mugwort
1 part Chicory
1/2 part coffee beans

Fire: 

4 parts Frankincense
3 parts Cinnamon
1 part Orange Peel
¼ part Thyme

Water: 

3 parts Lavender
1 part Willow Bark
1 part Catnip
¼ part Valerian

From Issue 1 - Beltane 2008

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