Magickal Oils 101 

For magickal purposes it's best to use authentic, essential oils.

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Our ancestors used oils in ceremony and ritual hundreds and even thousands of years ago.

Because many essential oils are still available, we can continue making our own blends today. In the past, oils were created by placing oil or fat over a heat source, and then adding fragrant herbs and flowers to the oil. Many companies today offer synthetic oils at a fraction of the cost of essential oils (essential oils are the ones actually extracted from a plant). However, for magickal purposes it's best to use authentic, essential oils -- these contain the magickal properties of the plant, which synthetic oils do not have.

The Basics of Blending

While many commercial vendors would have you believe that there's some Super Secret Magickal Method for blending oils, it's actually pretty simple. First, determine your intent -- whether you are creating a money oil to bring you prosperity, a love oil to boost your romantic encounters, or a ritual oil to use in ceremony.

Magickal Oils 101..

Once you've determined your intent, assemble the essential oils called for in the recipes. In a clean container, add 1/8 Cup of your base oil -- this should be one of the following:

   * Safflower
   * Grapeseed
   * Jojoba
   * Sunflower
   * Almond

Using an eyedropper, add the essential oils in the recipes. Be sure to follow the recommended proportions.

To mix, don't stir... swirl. Swish the essential oils into the base oil by swirling in a clockwise direction.

Make sure you store your oil blends in a place away from heat and moisture. Keep them in dark colored glass bottles, and be sure to label them for use. Write the date on the label, and use within six months.

How to Use Your Oils

There are a number of ways you can use your oils in a ritual setting. They are often rubbed on candles for use in spellwork - this blends the powerful energies of the oil with the magickal symbolism of the candle's color and the energy of the flame itself.

Sometimes, oils are used to anoint the body. If you are blending an oil to use for this purpose, be sure that you're not including any ingredients that are irritating to the skin. Some essential oils, such as frankincense and clove, will cause a reaction in sensitive skin and should only be used very sparingly. Oils applied to the body bring the wearer the energies of the oil -- an Energy Oil will give you a much-needed boost, a Courage Oil will give you strength in the face of adversity.

Finally, crystals, amulets, talismans and other charms may be anointed with the magickal oil of your choice. This is a great way to turn a simple mundane item into an item of magickal power and energy.

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Magical oils are among the most mysterious and intriguing tools used in Wicca and other forms of Witchcraft. Since before recorded history, shamans and healers of all kinds have used fragrant oils in ritual, magic and medicine, knowing as we do that their use has the potential to transform lives on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Because of their unique effects on the mind of the practitioner, botanical oils provide a direct tie between the natural physical world and the spiritual plane. But what exactly are magical oils and where do they come from?

Essential Oil Magic was created to provide you with a comprehensive overview of magical botanical oils and their use in modern Witchcraft. Best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain explains the evolution of magical oils over time, from their rustic beginnings to their modern incarnations in the form of essential oils, giving you a clearer sense of how these unique substances came to be and why they greatly enhance your ritual and magical practice

Wicca Essential Oils Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Working with Magical Oils, with Simple Recipes and Spells by Lisa Chamberlain.

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