10 Samhain Incense Recipes

Are you looking to add a touch of magic to your Samhain celebrations this year? One of the best ways to honour the spirits of the season is by creating and burning your own incense blends. Samhain, is a time when the veil between the worlds is thin, making it the perfect moment to communicate with the spirits and ancestors. Here, we will share 10 enchanting incense recipes that you can use to enhance your Samhain rituals.

Introduction

Samhain is a significant celebration in the Wheel of the Year, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time to reflect on the year gone by, honour those who have passed, and prepare for the colder months ahead. By creating your own incense blends for Samhain, you can set the mood for your rituals and connect with the spiritual energies of the season.

What is Samhain?

Samhain is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is celebrated from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st and is believed to be a time when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. This allows spirits and ancestors to pass through and communicate with the living.

10 Samhain Incense Recipes

1.  Graveyard Blend
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 part dried sage
     • 1 part patchouli
     • 1 part myrrh
     • Instructions: Mix the herbs together and burn on charcoal during your Samhain ritual to invoke the spirits.
2. Witch's Brew
   • Ingredients:
     • 2 parts frankincense
     • 1 part sandalwood
     • 1 part mugwort
     • Instructions: Combine the ingredients and burn to enhance divination and psychic abilities.
3. Pumpkin Spice
   • Ingredients:
     • 2 parts cinnamon
     • 1 part clove
     • 1 part nutmeg
     • Instructions: This cozy blend is perfect for invoking the warmth and abundance of the harvest season.
4. Spirit Summoning
   • Ingredients:
     • 2 parts copal
     • 1 part benzoin
     • 1 part juniper berries
     • Instructions: Use this blend to call upon the spirits of your ancestors during your Samhain ritual.
5. Dark Moon
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 part myrrh
     • 1 part sandalwood
     • 1 part black salt
     • Instructions: Burn this incense to honour the darker aspects of the season and release negative energy.
6. Bonfire Nights
   • Ingredients:
     • 2 parts cedar
     • 1 part pine
     • 1 part juniper
     • Instructions: Recreate the warmth and energy of a bonfire with this earthy blend.
7. Ancestor's Blessing
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 part rosemary
     • 1 part lavender
     • 1 part rose petals
     • Instructions: Burn this incense to connect with and receive blessings from your ancestors.
8. Harvest Home
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 part applewood
     • 1 part cinnamon
     • 1 part clove
     • Instructions: Celebrate the abundance of the harvest season with this sweet and spicy blend.
9. Mystical Mists
   • Ingredients:
     • 1 part mugwort
     • 1 part wormwood
     • 1 part vervain
     • Instructions: Burn this incense to enhance your psychic abilities and open up to the spiritual realm.
10. Samhain Night Incense:
    • Ingredients:
    • 1 part applewood
    • 1 part bay leaf
    • 1 part rose petals
    • Instructions: Use this haunting blend to communicate with the spirits of the departed and receive messages from the other side.

In Conclusion

Creating your own incense blends for Samhain is a beautiful way to honour the spirits of the season and enhance your rituals. Whether you are looking to connect with your ancestors, enhance your psychic abilities, or simply set the mood for your celebrations, there is a perfect incense recipe for you. Experiment with different herbs and scents to find the blend that resonates with you and enjoy the magic of the season.

Happy Samhain from Familiar & Casket!

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