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Tried and True Oils
Most
pagans, witches and practitioners of healing spirituality use oils,
often as a magical tool or a scent. Preparation of oils is an individual
experience. Each person imbibes the oil with intent in a very personal
way.
There are
many complicated methods of making sacred oils. However I believe in
simplicity in my magical work, therefore my method of producing ritual
oils is easy and works well for me. I use pure olive or vegetable oil.
Half fill the bottle which will hold the oil with the fresh or dried
herbs, berries or root chosen for the purpose. Fill the bottle with the
oil and let it sit in a place that will catch the rays of the full moon.
If you choose to use crystals and stones to enhance the oil, put it into
the bottle after the oil. You don’t want to break the stone or the
bottle.
Simple and
potent, the following are a quick guide for those interested in making
their own oils for ritual and magic.
Rites of
Passage Oil – for rituals of naming, menstruation/manhood,
hand-fasting and parting. Use thyme for courage and lavender for peace.
Incorporate a tiger’s eye stone if possible.
Consecration
Oil – for consecrating tools, altar, new items. Use clover or
cinquefoil for protection, ginger for power, yarrow for psychic power.
Add a smoky quartz to cleanse negativity.
Anointing
Oil – for entering the Circle and at naming ceremonies. Use
cinnamon and sandalwood to strengthen spirituality. Choose an herb for
protection that suits the use. Namings would use a stronger protection
for the child or adult being named, whereas entrance to a circle or
ritual area is protection of the entire area as a whole. Pick your herbs
according to the situation.
Divination
Oil – for scrying and readings. Use dandelion or fig for
divination. Add obsidian for scrying purposes.
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