Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Theoricus Grade 281
Incense has long been used by magicians and mystics to purify temples
with fragrant smoke prior to ritual work. This helps to rid the surrounding area of
any unwanted or negative energies. But more importantly the burning of incense
helps to arouse the magician's mind toward an enhanced consciousness which
enables him/her to tap into a well of personal energy. Ithelps promote the state of
mind necessary for the successful practice of magic.
Some incenses are burned in order to attract particular energies to the
magician. Like metals and gemstones, certain perfumes also attract the specific
forces that correspond with them through vibration. However when incense is
burned within a temple atmosphere it undergoes a transformation through the
release of vibratory energy into the air. This released energy combined with the
vitalized Will of the magician can have a potent effect upon the ritual. It is therefore
appropriate that the student of the 2=9 grade commit the following list of
incense correspondences to memory:
Perfumes and Incenses
The Sephiroth
1. Kether
2.Chokmah
3. Binah
4.Chesed
5. Geburah
6. Tiphareth
7. Netzach
8. Hod
9. Yesod
10. Malkuth
The Zodiacal Signs
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Ambergris
Musk
Myrrh, Civet
Cedar
Tobacco
Olibanum
Benzoin, Rose, Red Sandal
Storax
Jasmine, Ginseng
Dittany of Crete
Dragon's Blood
Storax
Wormwood
Onycha
Olibanum
Narcissus
Galbanum
Siamese Benzoin, Opoponax
Lign-Aloes (Wood-Aloe)
Musk, Civet
Galbanum
Ambergris