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ACACIA:Burned with sandalwood to stimulate the psychic powers.
AFRICAN VIOLET:Burned for protection and to promote spirituality within the home.
ALLSPICE:Burned to attract both good luck and money.
ALOES:Burned to attract good fortune, love, spiritual vibrations, and strength.
ALTHEA:Burned for protection and to stimulate the psychic powers.
AMBER: Burned for love, comfort, happiness and healing.
AMBERGRIS:Burn for dreams and as an aphrodisiac.
ANGELICA:Burn for protection, harmony, integration, insight and understanding, stability and meditation.
ANISE SEEDS:Burned as a meditation and emotional balance incense.
BASIL:Burned to exorcise and protect against evil entities such as demons and unfriendly ghosts, and to attract fidelity, love, good luck, sympathy, and wealth. This is also an excellent incense to use when performing love divinations.  Also burn for concentration, assertiveness, decisiveness, trust, integrity, enthusiasm, mental clarity, cheerfulness, confidence and courage.
BAY:Burned to facilitate the psychic powers, and to induce prophectic dream-visions.
BAYBERRY:Burned mainly to attract money and also burned for protection, happiness and control.
BENZOIN:Burned for purification, astral projection, clearing negative energy, emotional balance, easing sadness, depression, weariness, grief, anger, anxiety and to attract prosperity.
BERGAMOT:Burn for money, prosperity, uplifting of spirits, joy, protection, concentration, alertness, confidence, balance, strength, courage, motivation and assertiveness.
BISTORT:Burned often with frankincense as a powerful incense to aid divination.
BRACKEN:Burned in outdoor fires to magickally produce rain.
CARDAMOM:Burn for mental clarity, concentration, confidence, courage, enthusiasm and motivation.
CARNATION:Burn for protection, strength, healing, love and lust.
CEDAR:Burned for purification, to stimulate or strengthen the psychic powers, attract love, prevent nightmares, and heal various ailments, including head colds.
CEDARWOOD:Burn for healing, purification, protection, money, balance, grounding, clarity, insight and wisdom.
CHAMOMILE:Burn for harmony, peace, calm, spiritual and inner peace.
CINNAMON:Burned for protection and to attract money, wealth, prosperity, business success, stimulate or strengthen the psychic powers, and aid in healing. Also burned for stimulation, strength and lust. 
CITRON:Burned in rituals to aid healing and also to stregthen the psychic powers.
CITRONELLA:Burn for cleansing, warding off, healing and exorcism.
CLOVE:Burned to dispel negativity, purify sacred and magickal spaces, attract money, and stop or prevent the spread of gossip. Also burn for pain relief, intellectual stimulation, business success, wealth, prosperity, divination, exorcism, protection, easing fears, improving memory and focus.
COCONUT:Burned for protection.
COPAL:Burned for purification, uplifting spirits, protection, exorcism, spirituality and to attract love.
CYPRESS:Burn for strength, comfort, healing, eases anxiety, stress, self-assurance, confidence, physical vitality, willpower and concentration.
DAMIANA:Burned to facilitate psychic visions.
DITTANY OF CRETE:Burned to conjure spirits and to aid in divination, astral projection, especially when mixed with equal parts of benzoin, sandalwood, and vanilla. 
DRAGON’S BLOOD:Burned to dispel negativity, exorcise evil supernatural entities, courage, purification, to attract love, and restore male potency. Many Witches also burn dragon’s blood for protection when spell casting and invoking. When added to other incenses, dragon’s blood makes their magickal powers all the stronger.
ELECAMPANE:Burned to strengthen the clairvoyant powers and scrying abilities-divination by gazing.
EUCALYPTUS:Burn for healing, purification and protection. 
FERN:Burned in outdoor fires to magickally produce rain. Also used to exorcise evil supernatural entities.
FRANKINCENSE:Burned to dispel negativity, spirituality, purify magickal spaces, consecration, protect against evil, exorcism, aid meditation, astral strength, induce psychic visions, courage, protection, attract good luck, and honor Pagan deities.
FUMITORY:Burned to exorcise demons, poltergeists, and evil supernatural entities.
GALANGAL:Burned to break the curses cast by sorcerers.
GARDENIA:Burn for peace, love and healing.
GINGER:Burn for wealth, lust, love and magical power.
GINSENG ROOT:Burned to keep wicked spirits at bay, and for protection against all forms of evil.
GOTU KOLA:Burned to aid meditation.
HEATHER:Burned to conjure beneficial spirits, and to magickally produce rain.
HIBISCUS FLOWERS:Burned to attract love, lust and also for divination.
HONEYSUCKLE:Burn to attract money, happiness, friendship and healing.
HOREHOUND:Burned as an offertory incense to the ancient Egyptian god Horus.
HYACINTH:Burn for happiness and protection.
JASMINE:Burned to attract love and money, and also to induce dreams of a prophectic nature, purification, wisdom and astral projection.
JUNIPER:Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers, and also to break curses, exorcism and hexes cast by evil sorcerers. It is also burned for calming, protection and healing.
LAVENDER:Burned to induce rest and sleep, and to attract love-especially of a man. Also burned for cleansing, healing, happiness and relaxation.
LEMON:Burn for healing, love and purification. 
LEMONGRASS:Burn for mental clarity.
LILAC:Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers, and to attract harmony into one’s life.
LOTUS:Burn to elevate mood, protection, spirituality, healing and meditation.
MACE:Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers.
MASTIC:Burned to conjure beneficial spirits, stimulate or increase the psychic powers, and intensify sexual desires. The magickal powers of other incenses are greatly increased when a bit of mastic is added.
MESQUITE:The magickal powers of all healing incenses are greatly increased when mesquite is added.
MINT:Burned to increase sexual desire, exorcise evil supernatural entities, conjure beneficial spirits, and attract money. Mint incense also possesses strong healing vibrations and protective powers.
MUSK:Burn for an aphrodisiac, prosperity, courage.
MYRRH:Burned (often with frankincense) for purification, consecration, healing, exorcism, and banishing evil. Myrrh also aids meditation rituals, and was commonly burned on altars in ancient Egypt as an offering to deities Isis and Ra.
NUTMEG:Burned to aid meditation, stimulate or increase the psychic powers, and to attract prosperity.
OAKMOSS:Burned for money and attraction.
ORANGE:Burned for divination, love, luck and money.
PATCHOULI:Burned to attract money, love, growth, mastery, sensuality and also to promote fertility.
PEPPERMINT:Burned for energy, mental stimulant, exorcism and healing.
PINE:Burned for purification, and to banish negative energies, exorcise evil supernatural entities, and attract money, as well as to break hexes and return them to their senders. Also burned for grounding, strength, cleansing and healing.
POPPY SEEDS:Burned to promote female fertility, and to attract love, good luck, and money.
ROSE:Burned to increase courage, induce prophetic dreams, house blessing, fertility, healing and to attract love. Rose incense is used in all forms of love enchantment and possesses the strongest love vibration of any magickal incense.
ROSE GERANIUM: Burned for courage and protection.
ROSEMARY:Burned to purify, aid in healing, prevent nightmares, preserve youthfulness, dispel depression, attract fairyfolk, and promote restful sleep and pleasant dreams.
RUE:Burned to help restore health.
SAGE:Burned for protection against all forms of evil. It is also burned to purify sacred spaces and ritual tools. Plus it is great for promoting wisdom, clarity, attracting money, and aiding in healing the body, mind, and soul.  
SAGEBRUSH:Burned to aid healing, and to banish negative energies and evil supernatural entities.
SANDALWOOD:Burned to exorcise demons and evil ghosts, conjure beneficial spirits, and promote spiritual awareness. Sandalwood incense is also used by many Witches for protection, astral projection, healing rituals and in wish-magick.
SOLOMON’S SEAL:Burned mainly as an offertory incense to ancient Pagan deities.
STAR ANISE SEEDS:Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers.
STRAWBERRY:Burned to attract love and for luck.
SWEETGRASS:Burned to conjure beneficial spirits prior to spellcasting.
SWEET PEA: Burned for friendship, love and courage.
THYME:Burned for the purification of magickal spaces prior to rituals, to aid in healing, and to attract good health.
VANILLA:Burned to attract love, increase sexual desire, and improve the powers of the mind.
VERVAIN:Burned to exorcise evil supernatural entities.
VETIVERT:Burned to break curses, exorcism, for protection against black magick and thieves, money, peace and love.
VIOLET: Burn for wisdom, luck, love, protection and healing.
WILLOW:Burned to avert evil, attract love, and promote healing. It is also used by many Witches as an offertory incense for Pagan lunar deities.
WISTERIA:Burned for protection against all forms of evil.
WORMWOOD:Burned to stimulate or increase the psychic powers. When mixed with sandalwood and burned at night in a cemetery, wormwood is said to be able to conjure spirits from their graves.
YARROW: Burned to arrow courage, exorcism.
YLANG-YLANG:Burned for love, harmony and euphoria.



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chakras - the keys to a quantum leap in human consciousness
One of the distinctive aspects of the present era is that large numbers of people are beginning to seriously explore their own Being. As well as the far reaches of outer space, many are starting to turn inwards and explore Inner Space as a means to improve the quality of life. This trend, part of the ongoing process of evolution, is exciting and will enrich our lives. If humanity is to survive, I believe that this quantum change in human motivation and aspiration is necessary. Furthermore, Yoga will play an important role in this process of unfoldment. 
We can expand awareness of our Inner Space by working with and gradually understanding the different levels of human experience and behavior. These levels are mapped out and defined by the Chakras, the energy centers within each of us which influence our level of vitality, emotional responses, mental processes, perception and states of Consciousness. They operate throughout the entire spectrum of each human being; on a physical level, they correspond in the main to the sites of the endocrinal glands and nerve plexuses. Human life, to reach its highest potential, requires an awakening and expression of all these Chakras. This is the path of Yoga. 
It is particularly interesting if we correlate these Chakras to the Consciousness of humankind as a whole and the changes that we are experiencing in society and in the world. We may think that trying to understand social, political, world and family events in terms of the Chakras is rather narrow. However, if we realize that the overall quality of life depends on the quality of each one of us as individuals, we can see why the Chakras are so significant. We are not puppets on the stage of world events, but are participants; it is not good enough to point our finger at others and blame them for our current problems. We can influence events, even world events, but first of all we need to improve the quality of our own being. Can we hope for world peace if we are in turmoil ourselves ? 
At this point, it is pertinent to mention the “Morphogenetic Field Theory” of Rupert Sheldrake which suggests that when a critical mass or number is arrived at, the whole of a species (any species: animal, insect or human) is changed. He points out that when one member of a species discovers something new - a new pattern of behavior or of attitude - it teaches its neighbors, family and tribe. They ‘catch’ the new behavior directly and teach others. When a ‘critical mass or number’ is reached - i.e. when a critical number of individuals have incorporated the new behavior into their life-style - suddenly EVERY member of the species starts behaving the same way without being taught by anyone. 
Applying this to humans, one can conceive that when a “critical number” of people start to explore the Inner Space of their own Being and open up their Chakras to a more refined level, this could bring about a sudden or flash change in human nature as a whole. (Wherever ‘a large number of people’ or ‘many people’ is mentioned in this essay, it could constitute just such a ‘critical number’.) 

By considering the Chakras individually, we can see the change in Consciousness which is required if we are to move into the next century without destroying ourselves. 
by  Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati 
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7 Chakra Affirmations

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Root Chakra

I am divinely protected and guided and my way is made smooth and easy.

I love my feet. They show me the way.

I love my legs. They give me support.

I am open to expanding my awareness of life.

I am willing to release all my old patterns of fear and insecurity to live with joy and well-being now.

I know that I belong. I know that I am safe.

People now support me in an easy and pleasurable way.

It is safe for me to enjoy my life now.

I am willing to be my own good mother and look after myself properly at all times.

I am responsible for the quality of my life.
I am open to new ideas, new thoughts, and new people in my life.

I am willing to consider the possibility that there are new approaches to enjoying
life which will enhance my sense of being alive and give me pleasure.

Life is good.


Sacral chakra

I unconditionally love and approve of myself at all times.

I trust in my own perfection.

I am good enough to have what I want.

I release my negative attitudes which block my experience of pleasure.

It is safe to have life easy and pleasurable.

I allow pleasure, sweetness, and sensuality into my life.

I allow abundance and prosperity into my life.

I am in control of my own sexuality.

I give myself permission to enjoy my sexuality fully.

I trust the Infinite Intelligence to give me everything I need for my growth
and development.

I am enough. What I do is enough. What I have is enough. Who I am and

what I do is enough.

I open myself to the beauty, joy, and harmony of the Universe and I enjoy it.
I trust the process of life.
I love myself exactly as I am right now.


Solar Plexus Chakra

I deeply love and approve of who I am.

I am worthy of my own-self-love.

I love and respect myself at all times.

I trust in love.

I trust my worthiness.

I am worth my weight in gold.

There are no failures. I learn from everything I do.

I believe that everything is for my highest good and greatest joy.

I love life.

I listen to and trust my deepest insights.

I am worthy of the very best in life.

I release judgment and let my life flow.


Heart Chakra

I deeply and truly love and approve of myself.

I am adequate at all times to do that which is required of me.

I love who I am.

I am willing to love everything about myself.

I trust in love.

I open my heart to love.

I forgive myself

I forgive those who need forgiving for not being what I wanted them to be.

I acknowledge my own loveliness.

I am pure, good, and innocent.

Love is the purpose of my life.

Love is everywhere.


Throat Chakra

I am able to harness my will power to control addictive influences in my life.

I am ready to put my negative habits to one side and openly develop my 
creativity.

I substitute love, joy, and creative expression for old patterns of addiction
and abuse.

I willingly give up (smoking, alcohol abuse, dope, overeating and unhealthy
dieting) to enhance my own creative gifts.

Love opens the door for me to feel whole and complete.

Everything I do is an expression of love.


Third Eye Chakra

I think positive thoughts about myself and everything around me.
I open myself to my intuition and deepest knowing.

I acknowledge I am the source in creating my life the way I would like it
to be.

I accept that I am an unlimited being and that I can create anything I want.

I focus on what I love and draw it to me.

I release all the impediments which block my growth and development.

I am open to new ideas, people, and situations which will enhance my joy
and happiness.

I live in the truth of my grace, beauty, and intelligence.


Crown Chakra

I am open and receptive to all life.

Love is eternal.

Love makes me free.

I am willing to go beyond my limitations to express and experience greater joy.

I am always willing to take the next step in my life.

I am divinely protected and guided.

I am safe and all life loves and supports me now.

Love surrounds me, protects and nourishes me.

I go beyond limiting beliefs and accept myself totally.

I acknowledge that the source of love is within me.


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The Color of Energy

Life is full of color and like so many other things on your path, color also has meaning. They are representations of messages from your higher self, God, dreams, whatever the label. But you don’t have to be a Metaphysician to understand the importance of color in your life. It exists in every day experiences. Many people associate the color white with God, pink with love and purple with royalty or spirituality. But it’s important to remember that color definition tables are influenced by culture and tradition. There IS NO one set definition for color. There are many!

The following is a brief outline of primary colors and their common interpretation, but remember to use this information only as a guide. This system is used in my tradition and is based on Shamanistic understandings and how those are associated to the practices of the spiritual chakra system. Colours generally have two meanings depending on the appearance (vibrant v. dull) and state (consistent v. spiked). Colors such as black and brown can denote the same emotion regardless of appearance.  

Black: Indicates hatred, negativity, depression and miserly. When this appears in an aura, it is usually localized or appears as wisps floating through the aura.

Red: Can indicate fear or anger.

Vibrant Red: When seen in a clear, vibrant and constant state, it represents fear or strong anxiety.

Dull Red: Generally represents anger. The deeper the red, the stronger the emotion. A

Consistent Red: A consistent dark red indicates a violent nature, a selfish and deceitful attitude.

A Red Spike: A spike of red, either vibrant or dull in appearance, indicates the same meanings as above. However instead of representing the consistent nature of the subject, the spike indicates the sudden emotion in the current conversation or situation the subject is engaged in at that moment.

Yellow: Success, creativeness, jealousy, selfishness. It has been my experience that a person with a thin line (1-4 inches) of yellow takes on the characteristics of this color in either their personal or professional life, but not both. A yellow aura wider then 5 inches, indicates characteristics in both aspects of the subjects life.

Vibrant Yellow: Clear yellow denotes intelligence, wisdom, and success.

Dull Yellow: A dull yellow indicates jealousy, a selfishness and negative outlook.

Green: Healing Light Green shades, indicate the onset or potential for injury and the subject should be cautious for the next few weeks.

Darker Green shades, generally indicate the injury has already occurred and is in the process of healing.

Blue: Spiritually searching. A dissatisfaction or a feeling that there’s something more.

Vibrant Blue: Pride, adoration, dedication. A subject with any shade of the lighter blues is generally beginning their spiritual quest. (This does not mean a metaphysical quest, but rather a journey that will fill the ‘missing’ pieces of their current existence. This can just as easily be accomplished through any fundamental religion).  

Darker blues typically indicate the subject has found their spiritual path and is continuing their education in the chosen realm.

Dull Blue: Taking life for granted, being too content, can appear to be selfish, narrow minded, arrogance, or self-righteous. There are many traits which accompany religious zeal, such as self-righteousness, dedication, pride, adoration and worship. These wide variations are usually indicated by some shade of blue.

Purple: Heightened spiritual awareness, self-esteem, and high ideals.

Light Purple: People with lighter shades of purple are refining or polishing their spiritual nature. They are actively working on the balance of each aspect of their lives (personal, spiritual, professional), their attitudes and acceptance of others, and their existence with other life.

Mid-Dark: Teachers of their chosen spiritual path. They maybe working on a few issues of balancing, but for the most part, they are patient, kind, and willing to go out of their way for people.

White: Indicates purity and/or protection. When detected in the outer layers of the aura, can indicate an area of the body which has been over energized, or is over active.

The following are not primary colors, but each is associated with very strong and consistent emotions. Unlike other combination colors, these have meanings of their own and can stand on their own merits.  

Pink: Affection, love, enjoyment, pity, guilt.

Vibrant Pink: Indicates love, affection and a resilient temperament.

Dull Pink: Denotes ‘care with caution’, pity or guilt.

Orange: Confidence, ambition, pride.

Vibrant Orange: Indicates ambition, pride, self-sufficiency.

Dull Orange: A lack of warmth, but a strong desire for success and popularity.

Brown: Selfishness, deception, confusion or discouragement.

Light Brown: Indicates confusion or discouragement. The lack of confidence in ones self, the present situation or in the subject being addressed.

Dark Brown: Indicates selfishness, fault finding, and a tendency toward deception

(Source: paganspath.com)


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