Posted by Incense Helper on 27th Jul 2016
Isis (Egyptian Aset) is the Mother Goddess of the King, and the great
Goddess of Magic. Her name in Egyptian, Aset, means throne, for it is
on her lap that the young Pharaoh as Horus sits. She is often pictured
with the crown of bulls-horns with the sun disk between them (like
Hathor) which sometimes is accompanied by a vulture head covering, or
other at times she is shown with headdress that has a small throne on
top.
In mythology Isis is the wife and sister of Osiris, and
their child is Horus. She is the daughter of Geb the God of Earth and
Nuit (Nut) the Goddess of the Night Sky. By late antiquity Isis was
transformed by many pagan cultures into the Great Mother Goddess who
carried the title of Regina Natura, or Queen of Nature. Many images of
her in this role were adopted by the Christians in their iconography of
Mary.
Here are some recipes for incense to help with calling to Isis.
From Scott Cunningham:
Myrrh: 3 parts
Sandalwood: 2 parts
Frankincense: 1 part
Rose Petals: 1 part
Lotus Oil: a few drops
Alternate version:
Myrrh: 3 parts
Sandalwood: 2 parts
Frankincense: 1 part
Rose Petals: 1 part
Lotus Oil: a few drops
Raw Honey: 1/2 parts
Dried Raisins (crushed): 1/2 part
Mix thoroughly and let dry over many days. Cut into small blocks or roll into small pellets.
Unknown source:
Vetiver: 1 part
Myrrh: 1/4 part
Musk Root: 1/2 part
Civit Oil: a few drops
Myrtle: 1/2 part
Cassia: 1/2 part
Sandalwood: 1/2 part
Musk Oil: a few drops
Bayberry Oil: a few drops
When
making your Isis incense, compound on a Friday, the day sacred to the
Venus, and in the Hour of Venus on that day. Isis is often associated
with Venus. Make sure the Moon is Waxing to increase the positive power
of your work. The Full Moon is best. Pound the ingredients together into
a rough form or a good powder, depending upon your preference. Store
the result in a dark jar, sealed tight. Store somewhere dry. To burn,
sprinkle a small amount of your mixture onto ignited charcoal tablets.
Hecate (or Hekate) is a Goddess of the Night, Moon, Magic and Female Mysteries. She was an important figure in the Eleusinian Mysteries. She heard Persephone scream when Hades abducted her to the underworld, and she accompanied Demeter in the search for her daughter. In classical Greece, Hecate was a Goddess of the night roads, Crossroads and graves. [...]