Tarot and incense

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 26 Nov 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Xavier	26 Nov 2003
Hello. I'm looking for a good incense to use with tarot reading. Does anyone know of a web source that list incense properties based on the scent ? I found a couple, but most of them contradict each other. Thank you, Xavier

Sulis	26 Nov 2003
Hi xavier, I usually use frankincense - a good all round cleansing incense or sandalwood. Have you tried Starchild - they do oils and incenses, their site has lots of info. Go to the Sacred Herbs and the Gums and Resins section in the side menu. I think if you click on the info button at the side of each product you'll get the information you nee. HERE'S a link. Love and light Sulis xx

TemperanceAngel	26 Nov 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Sulis I usually use frankincense - a good all round cleansing incense or sandalwood. Yes, the same as Sulis, beautiful......:laugh:....I might go light some now..... Have you tried Nag Champa? XTAX

Major Tom	27 Nov 2003
I use an oil burner to provide scent. The oil burner has a well you fill with water. Then you put a drop or two of essential oil in the water and light a candle beneath the well in the oil burner. I tend to use lemongrass and mandarin oils because the smell tends to lift the mood as well as providing a cleansing effect.

Star Spirit	27 Nov 2003
You might find this site helpful, Xavier: http://www.spiritonline.com There's a section on Herbal Healing and the properties of many different kinds of herbs on there which might help you choose the right scent (I hope :)). There's a lot of other good info on that site as well.

Indigo Rose	27 Nov 2003
GONESH!!! It is my all time favorite. My "hippie" mamma used to burn this in the 70's and I loved it. Since I have been reading Tarot, I burn it all the time. It is very rich, very fragrant, and it not too "smokey". HERE is a link- http://www.gonesh.net/ but you can find it at many local merchants that sell candles and incense.

Moonbow*	27 Nov 2003
I use Nag Champa - the best in my view but I also like Nitraj Original - I dont have a web site for them but both are easily found in UK. I also like Sandlewood and Pachouli. Lovely. Have you tried aromatherapy oils in a burner? Moonbow*

DeLani	27 Nov 2003
As you can see, there is no "best" incense for readings. It all depends on the reader, and what "does it" for him or her. My personal favorites are Incense from India brand "Sandalwood Supreme," the classic Nag Champa from Auroshika Agarbatti, and Airs brand "Amber Flame." But, if you want to go on a magickal tangent, and make your own, then the ones associated with divination and psychic ablilities are: Cinnamon Saffron Wormwood Acacia flowers bistort/dragonwort nutmeg (per Starhawk)

Tallarico	27 Nov 2003
There is one that I buy by Magnifiscents, called "Amethyst-Balance". I find Nag Champa, although a pleasant, happy scent is too heavy. I'll use that whenI am just hanging around. When I use an oil burner I use rose. I find for me the Amethyst makes the clearest readings and the most potent spells. PS edit: the ingredient are: Sandlewood, CInnamon and Saussurea...

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