The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences
The Esoteric Lexicon·Substance

Incense

Incense is a substance utilized in various rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices. It is believed to serve multiple purposes, such as purifying the area and facilitating communication with spirits, particularly those of a low and sensual nature, as well as those who are malcontents and bear grudges against humanity, notably including the King of Serbia. Often, incense is burned on Thursdays in rituals. Its uses span magical and spiritual practices, where it is sometimes associated with the symbolization of the brown king, representing conciliation and the unity of the two principles. In essence, incense serves an essential office in these practices, both as a means to purify spaces and attract specific spirits, and as a symbolic representation in ritualistic contexts.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

SpiritsConcept

Incense, a traditional aromatic substance, has the ability to attract spirits of a particular nature. Specifically, it ensnares spirits of low and sensual disposition, as well as those who harbor malice and grudge against humanity, with a particular emphasis on the King of Serbia. It is noted that incense's fumes can attract spirits, often resulting in mischief or revenge. Thus, the use of incense can lead to both romantic or sensual encounters with spirits and a potential for disruptive or retaliatory actions from them.

Evocation→Ritual

Incense is burned during the evocation to purify and attract spirits

PentragramRitual

Incense is associated with the brown king's symbol at the Pentagram. This means that incense holds significance as a representation of the brown king within the context of the Pentagram's symbolism. The brown king's symbol, which includes incense, serves an essential office in understanding the Pentagram's meaning and its symbolic elements.

Brown KingPerson

Brown King, symbolizing dualism, employs incense as a means to signify and conciliate the two opposing principles, highlighting the unity and balance between them. The use of incense in this context serves as a powerful cultural and symbolic tool, bringing together the opposing forces under the overarching theme of conciliation and unity.

Necromancy→Concept

Incense is used in the practice of Necromancy, typically burned to purify and facilitate communication with spirits during rituals.

ConspiratorsLineage

Conspirators use incense in their rituals to attract spirits that aid their illegal activities

Mystic InitiatePerson

Mystic Initiate might use Incense in ceremonies corresponding to the brown king

Malcontent SpiritsConcept

Malcontent spirits are attracted by the burning incense at regicide meetings, aligning themselves with the conspirators' goals

Royal HouseLineage

Incense at regicide meetings attracted spirits who had grudges against the royal house

Astral Light→Substance

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

Mystery ReligionRitual

Incense represents conciliating doctrines in Mysteries

Signs Of The PentragramRitual

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Paracelsus

Paracelsus was aware of the circulation of astral currents and its potential for magical practices

IncensethroughEvocationilluminatesPantacle →
I. Incense & Evocation

Incense is burned during the evocation to purify and attract spirits

II. Evocation & Pantacle

Pantacle is an object used in light Necromancy for evoking spirits

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesKabalah →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Kabalah

Kabalah provides the fundamental dogma for true astrology, which influences the Astral Light

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Philosophy

The Astral Light, as a substance, serves as the basis for philosophical contemplation and reflection, integral to understanding divination

IncensethroughEvocationilluminatesPentagram →
I. Incense & Evocation

Incense is burned during the evocation to purify and attract spirits

II. Evocation & Pentagram

The Pentagram is a key tool used in the practice of evocation, as demonstrated by Eliphas Levi

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesMagic →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Magic

The Astral Light is manipulated through magic, as described in the text

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Bewitchment

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesWater →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Water

Water, in the elementary world, corresponds to the kabalistic woman, and the Astral Light, which is a universal seducer typified by the serpent of Genesis, may be affected by these elements.

IncensethroughAstral LightilluminatesWill →
I. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

II. Astral Light & Will

The Astral Light is subordinate to will and intelligence, subject to imagination and dependent on will.

IncensethroughNecromancyilluminatesAngels →
I. Incense & Necromancy

Incense is used in the practice of Necromancy, typically burned to purify and facilitate communication with spirits during rituals.

II. Necromancy & Angels

Angels, being spiritual beings, are involved in the practice of Necromancy through their role in the world of spirits and the manipulation of souls by the evokers of Necromancers.