Potions, Oils, Candles et al

On this page, we will discuss only items relating to making oils and potions. Keep in mind that the power of the oils are given their strength through the thoughts and beliefs during the creation period. A successful potion is part mind and part matter.

Types of Oils

Essential Oils

Mixtures

Astrology Oils

Herbs & Their Definitions

Many of the items covered come from the writings of Scott Cunningham - Magical Aromatherapy and Ray T. Malbrough - Charms, Spells & Formulas. Additional input is encouraged. Please e-mail (moonphase9@yahoo.com) us for your input.

Basil

Basil is used for more than cooking in Italian food. Peace, Happiness, and the Conscious Mind are some of the magickal attributes of this herb. Keep this scent close to keep a clear mind for tasks. The smell will keep you focused for the more important tasks in your day. Note: In making an oil of this herb, do not take it internally.

Black Pepper

For a charge in physical strength, this is a great herb. Other influences include Courage and Protection. If you are trying to keep other peolple's influences from ruining your day, this should help. You may take this internally.

Bayberry

This herb is used as a helper to complete mixtures that involve money. Although it is an herb which is hard to find, it can be worth the search. It is also one of the elements that vibrates well with the Zodiac sign of Gemini.

Benzoin

This herb is great for gathering magickal energy. This oil is also great for the Consious mind. As an addition to a mixture, this substance will add thickness to your oil. The tincture of benzoin is a great way to make your essential oils last.

Bay

Bay is another cooking item with great potential. The specialty of this herb is Psychic capabilities and Purification. Use dried leaves and smell them crumpled in your hand or smoke them in an incense.

Chamomile

This is an easy-to-get herb. You will find it in many herbal teas found at your local supermarket...and for good reason. This is the herb of Peace and Meditation. Take this herb and you will achieve a deeper peace of mind.

Carnation

This flower is so common in most areas that it is a great oil to practice with making essential oils. Smell the flowers fresh or in an oil for General Health, Love, and some Magical & Physical boosts.

Cinnamon

The dried inner bark of this herb helps you most with overall Prosperity. It is one of the more asscessible items that is part of one of the mixtures for Lucky Life Oil.

Daffodil

This narcissus flower is one of the strongest helpers for Love. The fresh flowers have the most powerful effect. This is one of a spiritual, deep love.

Frankincense

This herb has many religious connotations. The incense of this essential oil has a profound religious effect. Burn this incense for a heightened spiritual understanding and for meditation. Use this also for any oil that needs a power boost in a spiritual content. Not for internal use!

Garlic

One of the most versatile herbs, garlic has its focus around Health, Purification and Protection. Add it to any relevant dish and take the oils that come in vitamins. One bad side effect...bad for social situations.

Ginger

Magick is the best use of this herb. Taken in slight doses is the best practices due to its power. It also has influences in Sex, Love and slightly Money. Again, small doses are best.

Jasmine

Another common element, jasmine is responsible for Psychic dreams, Love, Sex and is overall good for relationships that need help in intimacy. Fresh flowers and the essential oil are best.

Lemon

There are many uses for this citrus. Basically, use the peels for soaking in your oils of Health and Healing. You can also use it for Physical purposes. Purification is the main attribute for lemon grass, lemon balm, and other related herbs.

Myrrh

Very similar to frankincense, myrrh is a great oil and incense for Meditation, and general Spirituality. You will reach new heights of spiritual depth with this. Not for internal use.

Onion

Onion is good for Courage. Use it on your more timid days. Bring a anectdote, but try to have it in the same family as not to neutralize your original purpose.

Parsley

Protection is the main quality of this herb. It is good to use this along with Onion and other noxious herbs to hide the scent, but not kill the purpose of the other herb(s).

Patchouly

This is a very powerful and readily available scent. Money, Sex and other Earth bound influences. This is a great essential oil to be used with Protection Oil and Seduction Oil. One word of warning. This neutralizes many spiritual situations. It is tied clodely to the earth.

Rose

Another common flower, this is a great for Love. Beauty and oils for almost every ritual for peace should have this essential oil or flower petals involved. It also enhances intimate sexuality.

Rosemary

If we had more of this in our diets and rituals, we would benefit from an increased Memory. It also has great influence over the mind. Keep it in moderation for it can upset the stomach if too much is used. It may better be used in its natural form for smell to enhance mind capacities.

Saffron

This is an expensive herb that when cooking will have a profound color and taste in its host. It is very powerful for Magick. It should be used with only one or two other herbs in a mixture. Only a little of this herb will do the trick.

Sage

Great for Wisdom, this herb is commonly used with others in Italian seasonings. It has an underlying sub-conscious tone that can help you get in touch with unknown forces in your life.

Sandalwood

Common and good for additions to mixtures to give an essence of Healing, Spirituality and Healing. Adds a sweet undertone.

Vanilla

Magickal energy and overall mid-level purposes is this herbs strengths. Use this to add a balancing effect in your mixtures. A safe element for almost anything. Not too strong on its own.

Some Sample Handy Potions

Money Drawing Oil

Mix equal parts of the following - frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. Add a touch of bayberry to liven it up.

Happy Heart Oil

Use wisteria flowers in oil.

Protection Oil

Equal parts of sandalwood, patchouli and gardenia petals. Use blessed salt to enhance in oil.

Love Drawing Oil

Equal parts jasmine, red rose or lavendar. Orris root for a kick OR two parts red rose petals with one part cinnamon. Use orris root also in this one.

Dream Oil

Grated lemon peel or lemon flowers with frankincense and myrrh. If you can find it, add five-finger grass to each bottle.

Making the Oils

Alternatively, if you have the time, you may be able to make your own acceptible oils. Compression and distillation is the way to get the most true essential oil, but time can be your budgeted friend. The basic tools of a Mortar and Pestle can grind down your herbs and flowers and then soaking them in your favorite oil. I have used extra virgin olive oil in many of my mixtures, but sometimes the oil itself is too pungent and it hides the aromas of the herbs. Grape seed oil is better due to the lack of odor. There are other oils so choose your own, but try to keep your base as pure as possible.

I usually let the ground items sit in the mortar with the oil for a few days and then put the whole lot in a bottle. After about two weeks, the aromas start to come out beautifully. Keep in mind that when I am going through the whole process, grinding to soaking and straining, I keep in my thoughts what I am trying to accomplish with this mixture. The better the concentration, the better the result.

Candles and Colors

Use colored candles and oils together to bring love, money, health and many other things. A few suggested rules about candle burning:

• Try to find candles that will burn out in a few hours. This will help you prevent an out of control fire if you have to leave. Candle burning almost always requires letting the candle(s) burn all the way down to nothing for full effect.
• Make a "candle burning place" that will be the place you will always burn your candles and keep your oils nearby. Some call it an altar, some call it the kitchen. Choose a place that doesn't have a lot of traffic and a place that you feel safe and can call your own, at least temporarily.
• Be careful of karma when wishing things and using rituals like candle burning. The best course of action is to meditate on what you really want and think ablout all the consequences involved. For example, wishing another person to love you when they are involved with someone else can bring bad tidings and ruin your karma for many things. Remember, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Hence, try and do good and good will come back to you. If you must cast a bad spell, because someone really deserves it and was malicious towards you, then there are certain rules. E-mail (moonphase9@yahoo.com) me and we will talk about what you can do.
• When candle burning, use a black and a white candle in addition to the color(s) that you are using to balance the forces and help implement your desires. Try to let the black and white burn all the way also, but it is not totally necessary.
• Start with little wishes and then go bigger as you get better with your meditation and candle burning. I personally start with an empty stomach to allow for more mental power and then "bless" the candles with oil with a stroke from the middle up and then a stroke from the middle down on each candle before lighting them. Then I stare into the flame and meditate on my desires. Sometimes I meditate the whole burning time and sometimes only for a few minutes.
• Keep in mind that the following definitions of the colors are based upon what I have practiced with and have had personal success. I used the teachings from the book, Charms, Spells, and Formulas, by Ray T. Malbrough. Available from LLewellyn New Times. Keep in mind that you can use the meanings of colors from whatever source you wish, but make sure it stays within the common realm of thinking.

Colors and Their Meanings

White

Represents purity and spiritual well being. Helps break curses and bad conditions in a persons life.

Black

Represents the darker side of life: evil, loss, mourning, and confusion.

Red

Power, physical strength, passionate love, good health.

Pink Overcomes evil, represents honor, love, friendship and overall good things to happen.

Orange

Help one come to terms with a new situation. Encourages new growth and helps one concentrate. Stimulation.

Yellow

Instills and enhances charm. A persuasive color and enhances attraction.

Greenish Yellow

Quarrels, jealousy and anger. Can be used for sickness of mind or body.

Green

like the color of money, it is the color for these types of rituals. This is the color for material well-being.

Light Blue

This is the color of peace and general happiness. Also used to set a patient mind and understanding.

Dark Blue

This is the darker side of the light shade of this color. A more depressed mood and moodiness that is quick to change. Very subduing.

Purple

A color of many meanings. The overall power color for magick, phychic, and worldly issues. Great for willpower. Also a color of royalty and ambition.

Brown

It is the color for friendship. When applied to natural healing, it is said that brown cleanses the stomach. (as is the chakra color) (c/o Venay Nova).

Gray

Neutrality, stalemate, and cancellation.

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