MAKING YOUR OWN OILS

A good oil starts with a good base. Some suggest using Virgin Olive Oil but I find that pure works just as well and also has less of an olive scent (pure is the third pressing of the olive where virgin in the second). Its more economical too! A good rule of thumb is 2 ounces oil per 2 tablespoons herb or mixture. Pour the oil into your mortar. Now add your herb a little bit at a time, crushing it into the oil with your pestle. After you have added all the herb and combined it well, pour it into a container of your choosing. Two ounces isn't very much so a small glass bottle works well and remember the darker the bottle, the better your oil will keep. Store the bottle in a dark, previously consecrated place for about three days. On the fourth day check the oil to see if it has absorbed enough of the scent. If it has, its now ready for use! However if you find the scent too weak for your liking, strain the oil using a piece of cheesecloth (paper towels are NOT an acceptable substitute!). Add two more tablespoons of the herb or mixture and store for three more days. Sometimes you might have to add a bit more oil as well to bring it back to two ounces. You can repeat this process of scenting your oil until its as strong as you desire. For most oils I've found that once is enough but noses differ and what's strong to me may not be to you. I find it helpful to visualize the purpose for which I'm making the oil throughout the process. Some people like to say a little chant pertaining to that certain oil while making it. This part is entirely up to you.

Floral Oils :
Simply add 2 tablespoons worth of your preferred flower's petals to the oil. While the following recipe is for Rose Oil, I am quite certain that it will also work well with other flowers.
* In a clean glass crock, pour in one half cup extra virgin olive oil.
* Add to the oil enough freshly picked rose petals to cover the oil.
* Let stand 24 hours.
* Strain oil through cheese cloth pressing all oil from rose petals.
* Discard the pressed petals.
* Add fresh rose petals to this oil and repeat.
* Repeat the process until desired strength of scent (varies with fragrance of roses used). Another option, particularly suited for human consumption, is solvent distillation. In this method an alcohol is used to extract the essential oils from the plant. Leaves and petals (and sometimes thorns) are used for Magickal purposes. DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL!!!
* In one cup of un-flavored Vodka (or other denatured alcohol) place enough plant matter (petals, leaves, or thorns) to cover the liquid.
* Let stand covered tightly for two weeks.
* Press the oil from the plant matter through cheesecloth.
* The oil and alcohol product you now have is natural rose perfume.
* Freeze the liquid you now have for 24 hours.
* The oil will freeze, the alcohol will not. Remove the frozen rose oil from your freezer and store in tightly sealed container.
* Reserve the remaining alcohol for use again. This is not the easier of the two methods put does deliver a nearly pure essential oil. Remember, one ounce of Rose Oil is a lot of Rose Oil.

Love Oils Attraction Oil--
This oil can be worn when looking for a mate. Anoint on forehead, below the heart and above the navel. When added to your bath water once a week, it will help to give you a more magnetic personality. For attraction of good luck, anoint the insides and soles of your shoes.
* Mix equal parts lovage and grated lemon peel or lemon blossoms.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* A small piece of lodestone should be added to each bottle of oil.

Love Drawing Oils--
Used to help attract a lover when anointed on the forehead, heart, and genitalia.
* Use 2 tablespoons of any ONE of the following flowers: jasmine, red rose, or lavender.
* Add to flower to oil.
* Place a small piece of orris root in each bottle of oil. --or--
* Mix two parts red rose with one part cinnamon.
* Add 2 tablespoons to oil.
* Again, place a small piece of orris root in each bottle of oil.

Seduction Oil--
This is a very powerful oil! It is said to help seduce anyone you choose when worn as a perfume. Anoint behind the ears, under the left armpit, the back of the neck, and the insides of the thighs. USE IT WISELY!
* Grind 2 tablespoons cloves.
* Add to oil.
* Optional: Place a small piece of verbena root (to make passions rise quickly) to each bottle.

Stray No More Oil--
Will help keep a lover faithful. Use in their bath water. Anoint the soles of their shoes. Sprinkle on the bed sheets.
* Mix 2 parts spikenard, 1 part linden flowers, and 1 part herba mate.
* Add 2 tablespoons to oil.
* Optional: Add a small piece of magnolia root (for faithfulness) to each bottle.

Blessing Oil--
For purification and blessings or ritual tools.
* Mix 2 parts frankincense and 1 part benzoin gum.
* Add two tablespoons of mixture to oil.

Happy Heart Oil--
To attract happiness and cheerful thoughts.
* Add 2 tablespoons wisteria blossoms to oil.

Health Attracting Oil--
This oil is usually anointed on the forehead of the ill but can certainly be worn for protection during cold and flu season.
* Add 2 tablespoons of any ONE of the following: rose, carnation, gardenia, grated lemon peel, or lemon blossoms to the oil.

Peaceful Thoughts Oil--
I like to use this oil to help center myself for rituals. It is also helpful when beginning meditation.
* Mix equal parts of the following herbs: wintergreen, lavender, and rosemary.
* Add 2 tablespoons of the mixture to oil.

Protection Oil--
Wear as a perfume on the forehead, throat, and breastbone. Anoint charms and use in rituals designed for protection from evil.
* Mix equal parts sandalwood, patchouli leaves, and gardenia petals.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Put a pinch of blessed salt into each bottle of oil.

Peaceful Home Oil--
Put nine drops of this oil in a bowl of water and sprinkle in every corner of your home to lessen tension among those who are angry which each other. You may also dress a white candle with this oil and burn daily with some Circle of Protection incense.
* Mix 2 parts white rose petals with one part cumin seed.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.

Home Protection Oil--
Use on charms designed to protect home from evil. Also, sprinkle around the home to repel evil influences.
* Mix equal parts of the following: five-finger grass, sandalwood, gardenia petals, and purslane.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil
* A pinch of blessed salt is added to each bottle made.

Uncrossing Oil--
Used to reverse curses placed upon you by another.
* Mix 2 parts sandalwood, patchouli, and myrrh with 1 part five-finger grass.
* Add 2 tablespoons to oil
* Put a pinch of blessed salt and 8 drops of household ammonia per 1 oz of oil.
* Shake well before each use!

Louisiana Van Van Oil--
Widely used in VooDoo circles for many purposes. For uncrossing, add 9 drops of oil to bath water for nine days daily.
* Add 2 tablespoons lemon grass to oil
* Place a pinch of blessed salt in each bottle of oil.

Prosperity Oils Friendly Judge Oil--
Useful when dealing with legal matters. For court dates, add to your bath water for the 3 days preceding. On the court date anoint the throat, arms, and chest. Rub on fingertips before signing any legal papers.
* Mix 2 parts carnation petals, 1 par anise seed and 1 part cinnamon.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Place a small piece of galangal root in each bottle of oil.

Gambler's Luck Oil- -
Anoint charms used to luck in gambling. Rub on the palms before gambling. Anoint each corner of your Bingo card before the game. Anoint insides of your shoes before going to the racetrack.
* Mix 3 parts cinnamon, 1 part carnation petals and 1 part anise seed.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Place a small piece of High John the Conqueror root in each bottle.

Lucky Life Oil--
For attracting luck. Anoint gambling money and rub on palms before playing cards or throwing dice.
* Mix 2 parts cinnamon, 1 part chamomile and 1 part peony.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Optional: Add a tonka bean to each bottle.

Money Drawing Oil--
Anoint the inside of your wallet or purse daily. Your money will return doubled if you anoint all 4 corners of your paper money. When applying for a loan, anoint both heels of your feet before you leave home.
* Mix equal parts of frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Add a bit of bayberry to each bottle.

Success Oil
* Mix 2 parts sandalwood, five-finger grass, and frankincense with 1 part cinnamon and one part grated lemon peel or lemon blossoms.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Optional: Add a small piece of High John the Conqueror root to each bottle.

Power Oil--
To help increase your personal power. You may also use it in rituals designed to increase power in any situation. Anoint charms for psychic and spiritual development.
* Mix equal parts grated lemon peel and frankincense.
* Add 2 tablespoons to oil.

Courage Oil--
Add 9 drops of oil to your bath water when applying for a job or asking for a raise. To replace fears and shyness, anoint the throat, below the heart, and above the navel as a perfume.
* Mix equal parts rosemary, five-finger grass, and gardenia petals.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Add a small piece of High John the Conqueror root to each bottle.

Confusion Oil--
Use in rituals to confuse an enemy who is trying to harm you in some way.
* Mix 2 parts rue and 1 part guinea pepper.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.

Dream Oil--
Place a few drops on your pillow before going to sleep when trying to bring about prophetic dreams. May also be used in rituals designed to bring about dreams and astral projection. Anoint your forehead, throat, and below the heart.
* Mix equal parts grated lemon peel, frankincense and myrrh.
* Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to oil.
* Optional: Place a bit of five-finger grass in each bottle.

From: Barbara ([email protected])

A evening bath to make you calm.
Lavender 4 drops
Marjoram 4 drops

A good morning bath.
Peppermint 2 drops
Rosemary 4 drops
Juniper 2 drops

A detoxifying bath.
Lemon 2 drops
Juniper 4 drops
Geranium 2 drops

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