Create these talismans in a magickal circle for use during the Mabon,
Samhain, and Yule seasons. Frankincense and myrrh are particularly spiritual
herbs which have been used in religious ceremonies for ages. When burned,
frankincense releases powerful vibrations as well as banishes negativity and
evil. It protects, consecrates, purifies, and exorcises. It is attributed to the
Sun. Myrrh purifies, lifts vibrations, and creates peace. It is used to
intensify the power of any incense to which it is added. Myrrh is attributed to
the Moon. The fact that these two herbs are associated to the Sun and Moon is
highly appropriate as we enter the Mabon season, a time of balance. And as we
enter the dark half of the year, these herbs work together to push back our
fears and anxieties.
These pine cones are burned in the fireplace or cauldron.
Materials:
2x2-inch pine cones (about 24)
Frankincense powder (1/4 cup, approximately
2 ounces)
Myrrh powder (1/2 cup, approximately 4 ounces)
Gold Glitter (1.4
cup)
White Crafts Glue
Cellophane bags (available from florist or crafts
supply store)
Shallow container, such as a shoe box lid
Gold filigree
ribbon
Newspapers
Directions:
1. Rinse pine cones with water. Lay cones on an old cookie sheet and place in
300 degrees oven for one hour. Spread cones out on layers of newspapers and set
aside to complete drying.
2. Blend frankincense, myrrh, and glitter in a shallow container. Dab glue on
tips of pine cone petals and on the bottom of the cone. Roll cone in mixture of
powder and glitter. Set cones aside to dry.
3. Package in a handful of dried cones in cellophane bags to give as gifts.
Tie bag shut with gold filigree ribbon. Attach a label with a holiday greeting
and instructions for using the pine cones:
Enjoy the aromatic incense the cones release when burned. Toss a cone or two
onto hot embers, and inhale the earthy fragrance.
Or, set the cones in a dish for a more subtly fragrant decoration.
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