Preparing Magical Sachets and Incense

# Magical Sachets and Incense: The Herbal Craft

Sachets (or mojo bags) and incense are the two simplest and most effective methods for using herbs in magic.

## Magical Sachets (Mojo Bags)

### Materials

- A small fabric pouch (color chosen by intention)

- 3 to 7 herbs corresponding to your intention

- A crystal (optional)

- A symbol written on paper (optional)

### Basic Recipes

**Love Sachet** (pink fabric)

- Rose petals

- Lavender

- Jasmine

- Rose quartz

**Protection Sachet** (black fabric)

- Sage

- Rosemary

- Black salt

- Black tourmaline

**Prosperity Sachet** (green fabric)

- Basil

- Cinnamon

- Clove

- Pyrite

**Sleep Sachet** (blue fabric)

- Chamomile

- Lavender

- Mugwort

- Amethyst

### How to Activate a Sachet

1. Fill the pouch with your ingredients

2. Hold it in both hands

3. Breathe your intention into it (3 breaths)

4. Close it and carry it on your person or place it under your pillow

5. Renew every month (full moon)

## Homemade Incense

### Simple Method (no charcoal)

- Dry your herbs completely

- Bind them into a small bundle with natural twine

- Light the tip and blow out the flame

- The smoke diffuses — this is your incense

### Charcoal Method

- Light a self-igniting charcoal disc

- Place it in a heat-resistant incense burner

- Sprinkle your dried herbs + resin (copal, frankincense) over the charcoal

- The smoke rises carrying your intention