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Oils and Incense

Essential oils and incense are widely used in magickal workings to help set the mood for a particular ritual or spell. The scent given off by a particular oil or incense helps to focus the magickal energy raised and thus bring about your desired intention.

If using on your body, remember that pure ESSENTIAL oils, those that are 90% to 100% in strength, should not be used directly on the skin as certain ones can cause a serious skin reaction. If you want to apply the oils to your body, dilute the ESSENTIAL oils with an appropriate BASE oil such as grapeseed, jojoba, or almond. Doing this will also help to conserve your supply as pure essentials are relatively expensive.

Although there's a wealth of information here already, this is another one of those pages that's still being added to. If you don't see what you're looking for, please drop me a note and let me know. Perhaps its something I'm adding in the near future, or something I hadn't yet considered.

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Amber - love, comfort, happiness, and healing

Amber oil is created from lesser quality amber, which is fossilized pine resin millions of years old. True amber oil is extremely rare. Most amber oil is formulated from ambergris.

Ambergris - psychic powers, dreams, aphrodisiac

Ambergris is a product of sperm whales, and was used widely for magick in the past. It is not very common presently due to increased ecological considerations -- whales are an endangered species, and fortunately society no longer approves of the killing of animals for products such as oil. Most of the ambergris oil on the market today is artificial. For a close substitute, mix cypress oil with a few drops of Patchouli oil.

Angelica - protects from evil, helps fight depression, harmonizing & integrating the various aspects of your being, facilitates insight and understaning of self, promotes stability, enhances meditation

Physical Ailments - Aids detoxification of the body, especially the blood and lymphatic system. Relaxes nerves. Eases headache. Stimulates the glandular system. Helps rebuild physical strength and vitality. Digestive stimulant.

NOTE: Increases photosensitivity of the skin; do not apply before exposure to direct sunlight.

Anise - emotional balance

Apple Blossom - happiness, love, friendship

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Basil - concentration, assertiveness, decisiveness, trust, integrity, enthusiasm, mental clarity, cheerfulness, boosts confidence & courage

Basil has a light, fresh, sweet, and spicy scent with balsamic undertones. There are many chemotypes. The methyl chavicol type has a harsher odor and different constituents. The Linalol type (French) is much preferred for aromatherapy use. Blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lime, Citronella, Geranium, and Hyssop.

Physical Ailments - insect bites, muscular aches, bronchitis, coughs, earaches, sinus, nausea, colds, fevers, flu, insomnia, migraine, fibromyalgia. Also beneficial for headaches, migraines, and head colds. Helps lift depression. Aids digestive problems. It is anti-spasmodic, restorative (for nerves and adrenal cortex), intestinal antiseptic.

NOTE: Should not be used during pregnancy.

Bayberry - protection, wishes, prosperity, happiness, control

Benzoin - astral projection; purification; clearing negative energy; emotional balancing; eases sadness, depression, weariness, grief, anger, & anxiety

Physical Ailments - aids circulation; has antiseptic properties; beneficial for treating urinary tract infections, bronchitis laryngitis, sore throat; excellent skin rejuvenator, esp for use on dry, cracked, or chapped skin.

Bergamot - money-attraction, prosperity, uplifting of spirits, joy, protection, concentration, alertness, confidence, balance, strength, courage, motivation, assertiveness

Bergamot is extracted from the cold pressure of the rind of the nearly ripe fruit. Fresh, sweet-fruity, slightly balsamic undertone. Blends well with any oil, especially Jasmine, Cypress, Geranium, Lemon, Chamomile, Juniper, Coriander, and Violet. Used extensively in the fragrance industry—-a classic ingredient of colognes.

Physical Ailments - Antiseptic properties; excellent for treating skin problems such as acne, boils, cold sores, eczema, wounds. Boosts the immune system and helps treat sore throat, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, ulcers, candida. Balances the nervous system, easing tension, anxiety, worry, grief, & depression. Antispasmodic for colics/intestinal infections. Helps regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve PMS; eases symptoms of menopause. Helps regulate the appetite and acts as a stimulant in digestive problems. Aids sleep. Insect repellent, analgesic, antidepressant.

NOTE: Increases photosensitivity of the skin; do not apply before exposure to direct sunlight.

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Cardamom (aka Cardamon) (elletaria cardamomum) - mental clarity, concentration, confidence, courage, enthusiasm, motivation, direction, and purpose

Cardamom is distilled from the dried ripe fruit (seeds). It has a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance with a woody-balsamic undertone. Blends well with Rose, Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove, Caraway, Ylang Ylang, Cedar, and Neroli. Used to flavor pharmaceuticals, extensively as a fragrance in soaps and perfumes. Flavor ingredient in curry and spice products.

Physical Ailments - Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, tonic. Helpful for treating anorexia, cramps, indigestion, heartburn, vomiting, nervous strain.

Carnation - protection, strength, healing, love, lust

Cedarwood - healing, purification, unhexing, protection, money-attraction, balancing, grounding, enhances the connection to Spirit, aiding clarity, insight, wisdom, and good judgement

Physical Ailments - Relaxes the mind, eases nervous tension and anxiety, calms aggression. A tonic for the kidneys, glandular, nervous, and respiratory systems. Used as a chest rub, eases coughs and bronchitis. Beneficial for oily skin and acne. Stimulates hair growth and strengthens the hair shaft. Excellent insect repellent.

NOTE: Should not be used during pregnancy.

Chamomile (Roman) - harmonizing, peaceful, soothing, calming, spiritual, promotes inner peace when feeling overwhelmed

Physical Ailments - Eases depression, stress, anger, irritability, hypersensitivity. Helps regulate the menstrual cycle and ease menstrual pain. Immune system stimulant. Excellent for the kidneys and liver (eases congestion of liver and spleen). Lowers blood pressure. Assists detoxification of the body. Aids digestion. Induces restful sleep. Soothes sensitive, inflamed, or irrated skin. Aids healing of burns and wounds. A soothing massage for painful muscles and joints. Excellent for sprains (apply a few drops to affected area).

Chamomile (German) - has a distinctive deep blue color. Offers the same qualities as Roman Chamomile, with an additional influence upon the throat and brow chakras. Enhances insight, intuition, creativity, and communication.

Cinnamon - purification, stimulation, wealth and prosperity, business success, strength, practicality, lust, astral projection, healing

Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum) is distilled from either the dried inner bark or the leaves and twigs. These are different oils with different constituents. Both are used for their fragrance and therapeutic action in cough syrups and dental preparations, food flavoring and soft drinks. The leaf oil (Eugenol 80%) is used in soap, cosmetics, perfumes. Both blend well with Ylang Ylang, Orange, Mandarin, Benzoin, Peru Balsam, and Clove. Bark oil (Cinnamaldehyde 40-50%) is considered "hazardous" and should never be used in aromatherapy without considerable dilution. (to 1% or less) and even then with caution. Leaf oil should be used only in dilution and in moderation. There is a related oil from c. cassia which is extremely dermal toxic.

Physical Ailments - Lice, tooth and gum care, poor circulation, intestinal problems, chills, colds, flu, infections.

Citronella - cleansing, warding off (especially mosquitos!!!), healing, unhexing, exorcism

NOTE: Should not be used indoors.

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclerea) - Powerfully euphoric and antidepressant, brings tranquility and balance to the mind and emotions, calms anxiety, panic, and paranoia, stress relief, grounding, soothing, confidence, promotes deep sleep and vivid dreams

Clary Sage is distilled from the flowering tops and leaves. It has a sweet, nutty, herbaceous scent. Blends well with Juniper, Cardamon, Geranium, Coriander, Lavender, Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Jasmine, Frankincense, Cypress, Bergamot, and other citrus oils. Used in soaps, detergents and perfumes. Closely related to garden Sage, but does not contain any toxic compounds.

Physical Ailments - Antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, digestive, nervine, sedative, tonic. A relaxing aphrodisiac, helping to ease impotence and frigidity. Helps regulate menstrual cycle and relieve cramps and PMS. Strengthens kidneys. Relaxes aching muscles. Stimulates the scalp and promotes hair growth. Excellent for skin care (oily skin, acne), throat infections.

NOTE: Should not be used during pregnancy. It can also be mildly intoxicating and thus should not be used around children.

Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllata) - pain relief, intellectual stimulation, business success, wealth and prosperity, divination, exorcism, protection, eases fears and feelings of worthlessness, psychic awareness, improves memory and focus

Clove is distilled from the flower buds, or leaves. The most therapeutic is from the buds. The fragrance is fiery, warm, spicy and strong. Blends with Sage, Cypress, Cistus, Savory, Ravensara, Rosemary, Citrus, other spices and woods. Has a remarkable synergy with Cinnamon. Take care when combining with the more fragile essences of Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, and Marjoram as it tends to overpower other scents in blends.

Physical Ailments - antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumoral, anti-viral, immune stimulant, topical anesthetic, stimulates digestion of heavy food. Tropical diseases, drowsiness, arthritis, bronchitis, dental infection, toothaches, headaches, wound infection, impotence, memory deficiency, nausea, pain, parasites, insect repellent. The suggested dilution is to 1% for most uses.

Copal - love, purification, uplifting spirits, protection, exorcism, promoting spirituality

Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens) - Strength, comfort, healing, eases anxiety and stress, encourages self-assurance and confidence, assertive, balancing, enhances physical vitality, willpower, aids concentration

Cypress is distilled from the needles and twigs. It has a smoky, sweet-balsam tenacious odor. Blends well with Cedar, Pine, Lavender, Mandarin, Clary Sage, Lemon, Cardamon, Chamomile, Ambrette, Benzoin, Bergamot, Orange, Marjoram, and Sandalwood.

Physical Ailments - Anti-infective, anti-mucus, antibacterial, astringent, antispasmodic. Balances nervous system. Helps regulate menstrual cycle and ease menstrual pain. Helpful for asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. Used with massage, aids circulation, lymphatic drainage, cellulite, and fluid retention. Astringent and antiseptic for oily skin and acne. A natural deodorant and excellent foot bath. Insect repellent.

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Dittany of Crete - Astral projection

Dragon's Blood - extremely useful in adding power to any other oil, increases potency of spells and rituals, protection, courage, hex-breaking, exorcism, magickal power, love

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Eucalyptus - healing, purification, protection...open up a vial of eucalyptus oil and breathe vapor or use a few drops in steam inhalation to help ease congestion.

Frankincense - spirituality, astral strength, protection, consecration, courage, exorcism

Gardenia - peace, love, healing

Ginger - wealth & riches, invigorating, lust, love, magickal power

Hibiscus - divination, love, lust

Honeysuckle - money, psychic powers, happiness, friendship, healing

Hyacinth - happiness, protection

Jasmine - love, money, dreams, fantasy, purification, wisdom, skills, astral projection

Juniper - calming, protection, healing, exorcism. Mixed with grapefruit oil and rubbed on the body, it is said to help with cellulite.

Lavender - cleansing, healing, love, happiness...one of the few oils that can be used undiluted (called "neat") on the body.

Lemon - healing, love, purification. Mix a few drops with water to use in house-cleaning...smells great!!!

Lemongrass - psychic powers, mental clarity

Lilac - soothing, warding off, exorcism.

Lotus - opening, elevating mood, protection, spirituality, healing, meditation. A recipe for Lotus Bouquet: Mix equal parts of Rose, Jasmine, and Musk, then add some Ylang-Ylang to equal about 10% of the entire solution... smells wonderful!!!

Magnolia - nature, trees, hair growth. A recipe for Magnolia Bouquet: Mix 2 parts Sandalwood with about 1 part Jasmine and about 1 part Rose, add some Neroli oil to equal about 5-10% of the entire solution.

Musk - aphrodisiac, prosperity, inner truth, courage, purification.

Myrrh - spirituality, hex-breaking, meditation, healing, consecration, exorcism.

Neroli - confidence, insomnia.

New Mown Hay - used for new beginnings, gaining a fresh perspective on problems, or to break negative habits and thought patterns. There are several brands on the market; to make your own version, mix the following oils: Woodruff, Tonka, Lavender, Bergamot, and Oakmoss.

Oakmoss - money-drawing. To make your own oakmoss bouquet: combine vetivert and cinnamon oils.

Orange - divination, love, luck, money-attraction, psychic powers.

Patchouli - growth, love, mastery, warm & sensual.

Pennyroyal- purifying

Peppermint - energy, mental stimulant, exorcism, healing

Pine - grounding, strength, cleansing, exorcism, healing.

Rose - love, house-blessing, fertility, healing

Rose Geranium - courage & protection.

Rosemary - remembrance, energy, exorcism, healing.

Sage - wisdom, clarity, purification, exorcism.

Sandalwood - this has a rich and mysterious scent and is just about the most popular oil. I use it as a general, all-purpose annointing oil. Its magickal attributes include spirituality, healing, protection, astral projection, exorcism. Cedar may be used as a substitute.

Strawberry - love, luck.

Sweet Pea - although no genuine sweet pea oil exists, you can create your own by combining Neroli, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, and Benzoin...used for friendship, love, courage.

Tonka - used for love and attracting money. Mix Benzoin oil with a few drops of Vanilla extract to make a great substitute!!!

Tuberose - for love attraction...very expensive, if you can ever find it! A substitute would contain Ylang-Ylang, Rose, and Jasmine Oils, with just a touch of Neroli added.

Vanilla - lust, mental powers.

Vetivert - unhexing, money, peace, love, exorcism.

Violet - wisdom, luck, love, protection, healing.

Yarrow - courage, exorcism, psychic.

Ylang-Ylang - Distilled from a flower which grows in the Philippines. Use for love, harmony, and euphoria.

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