Tag Archives: Incense

Frankincense: Universal Magical Resin

Posted on December 22, 2021 by David Taliesin

The LORD said to Moses: Take sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum, sweet spices with pure frankincense (an equal part of each), and make an incense blended as by the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy; and you … Continue reading →

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Protection Magic

Posted on August 14, 2017 by David Taliesin

At Sunday’s Welcoming Circle, we began with a basic list of protection magic and went from there. Here are some of the ideas that were shared: Protection Incense Blends Protection Incense (David Taliesin) 1 part Hyssop 1 part Rosemary Protection … Continue reading →

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Myrrh: From Birth to Death and Everything In-Between

Posted on January 1, 2016 by David Taliesin

On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [Matthew 2:11, NRSV] When most people … Continue reading →

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Juniper Berries: Protection and Healing

Posted on December 3, 2015 by David Taliesin

Maybe it’s because of my Germanic heritage but I’ve always loved juniper berries. The best sauerkraut recipes use them as a flavor enhancer and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Juniper berries are also used to flavor gin which … Continue reading →

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Juniper Berries: My Final Fall Harvest of the Year

Posted on November 10, 2015 by David Taliesin

We finally had a sunny day in my hometown after weeks of rain.  This afternoon I made a beeline to a stand of juniper trees whose berries were ripe and ready for harvest. I love to use these berries in … Continue reading →

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Copal: Central American Frankincense

Posted on July 9, 2015 by David Taliesin

If the Wise Men (The original Greek word is magos which means “magician”) had lived in North America instead of the Middle East, they would have probably offered a gift of Copal to baby Jesus instead of Frankincense.  Copal is … Continue reading →

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