Shango Devotional Incense This incense should be used outdoors. Put it on the fire, and step back from the smoke or you will feel like you’ve been teargassed. a spoonful of black pepper or coffee grounds for Eshu 2 heaping spoonfuls of red pepper 2 heaping spoonfuls cinnamon 2 heaping…
Ogun’s sacred oil is curojo, or red palm oil. For a change of pace, or if it is not available where you are, this recipe is one of the best I’ve ever seen for Ogun devotional oil. It was contributed by Arden of Arden’s Arcanum. Visit him on Facebook to…
Oba Incense Very little is known or remembered about Oba, so in and outside of Africa, we are doing our best with what we have. This recipe has been acceptable in my family’s practice, so I am sharing it. As with everything else, feel free to share your experiences with…
Obatala Incense the contents of one vanilla bean for Eshu a handful of frankincense a handful of myrrh, copal, or benzoin about a fingertip sized chunk of alum a good tablespoon of white sandalwood a good tablespoon of aloeswood a dash of sea salt a few drops of rose absolute…
Oshun Incense Oshun enjoys sweet smelling, fine incense, but you must make sure it is of the highest quality that you can afford. If you are handy with the spoon, you can also make your own. This is the recipe for a basic devotional incense, adapted for the western kitchen.…
Yemaya Oil You will need: 3 coffee beans or English peppers or 1 vanilla bean cut into 3 pieces 1/2 liter almond or other clear, light, natural oil 1 tablespoon sea salt 7 cowrie shells or other small shells or pieces of coral a piece of turquoise, sapphire, or blue…
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The normal Shango incense given in observances will literally clear a room, so it is usually burned outside. One may not want to go to such extremes in every occasion. So here is a milder version I call “Shango Smoulders”. You will need: 3 coffee beans 1/4 teaspoon hot red…
Burn Snake Charmer incense before your male lover arrives to let him know good things are about to happen. This sexy incense makes men crazy with desire. You will need: the contents of 1 vanilla bean 3 heaping teaspoons myrrh, frankincense, or benzoin 2 teaspoons sandalwood 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2…
This is a more mystical version of Black Love incense. It still basically smells like, “two African Americans making love in a hot tub”, but it is made to inspire with a bit more push. You will need: the insides of one vanilla bean 1 teaspoon benzoin 1 teaspoon myrrh…