Recipes
This is by no means a way suggesting you have to make your own oils but rather for those who either find buying all the oils expensive on the budget (especially with the cost of all the tools) or just intrigued to know what goes into these mixes, this is for you!
Methods For Making Your Own Oils
To
start with fresh organic herbs should be used so that chemicals sprayed on
plants can't be accidentally introduced into your mixture. In most cases these
means either gathering the herbs from the woods, or growing your own herb
garden.
Next
decide what type of oil base you want to use. There is no point taking all the
time growing your own organic herbs just to steep them in a commercial vegetable
oil filled with pesticides. A good organic olive oil might be costly but is well
worth the extra expense. Perhaps you would even want to make your own oil base.
The
first step is the gathering and preparing of your herbs. Herbs should be diced
finally to allow maximum exposure to the oil. After dicing you have the choice
of tying them in cheese cloth, or just placing them straight into the oil.
Placing them straight into the oil allows for better saturation and a stronger
finished product. Depending on if dried or fresh herbs are used will determine
the amount of oil used. For fresh herbs 2/3 oil to 1/3 herb is a common mixture.
Dried herbs will require a larger amount of oil generally a 80% oil mixture will
work fine.
The
next step is to extract the medicinal values from the herbs this is done with
the aid of heat. Heating the mixture to around 100--115 degrees F. for a couple
of weeks will do this nicely. Again check to see what is required for the herb's
you are working with.
After
your herbs have simmered in oil for the desired amount of time the next step is
to extract the oil from the herbs. This can be done by straining the liquid into
a mason jar, and letting set. After the jar has set for a day or two pour off
the oil leaving behind any remaining pieces of plant matter and water. Now you
are ready to use as required or store (for up to one year) in a dark coloured
jar.
You
will need:
Mineral
Oil (or your choice of oil)
Fresh
or dried herbs and/or flowers
Small
Jars with a tight fitting lids.
Place
the mineral oil (or whatever oil you have decided to use) and herbs in jars,
place cap on tightly. Store it in a dark cool area.
Once
a week for 2 weeks, shake the mixture in the jar. In the third week, use
cheesecloth to strain the mixture. Add more herbs and oil if necessary and allow
to sit for another 2 weeks. When you have gotten the scent that you wanted
strain the herbs out again, and store the oil in a dark cool place.
Pour
your oil into your mortar. Add your herb a little at a time, pressing it into
the oil with your pestle. After you have combined it well, pour it into a
bottle. Store the bottle in a dark, consecrated place for three days. On the
fourth day check oil to see if it has absorbed enough of the scent. When the
scent is right for you it is ready for use in your spell work. You can repeat
this process of scenting your oil until its as strong as you desire.
You need a glass jar
with airtight lid, casserole dish with cover (oven method (5)), almond,
grapeseed, olive or other quality oil, and herbs. Fresh herbs are best, though
dried can be used as well. When using fresh herbs, fill the container. Dried,
use 1/3 to 1/2 the amount of fresh.
MAKE SURE that the jar
AND lid are CLEAN and DRY. If using fresh herbs, make sure that they are free of
excess moisture as well! DO NOT wash the herbs, even if they seem a little
'dusty'. Any moisture can cause the oil to mold or spoil.
PREPARE:
This
is best done outside as it's a messy project, though fun!
Break up and bruise the herbs in your hands and place them into the jar.
Pour oil over the plants to cover them and -gently- (so you don't spill the oil)
tap the jar to see if you can get any of the air bubbles the plants may have
trapped to go to the surface of the oil. Fill the rest of the jar with oil until
it is above the rim. It's ok if you spill a bit, but make sure that the oil is
-over- the rim. Carefully place the lid onto the jar and tighten it. Wipe the
jar clean with a dry cloth, if you want to. Place the jar in a warm, sunny
location.
The DAY AFTER you put the oil in the jar, tap the jar gently to see if
you can bring up any more bubbles. Reopen the jar carefully and add more oil if
need be. Fill the jar above the rim again, place the lid on tightly, then shake
the jar.
For the next six weeks, keep the jar in a warm, sunny location and shake
it daily. If you notice any air bubbles, open it up and add more oil as per
instructions above. REMEMBER to keep the inside of the jar DRY!
After the six weeks are up, open the jar (it may be difficult) and
strain as much of the plant matter out as you can. (This is another very messy
part, but your hands will love you!). Put it into an airtight glass container.
Method
5 is great when you need oil ASAP and don't have any on-hand. It's also good for
plants that are high in protein and tend to rot while you're trying to make oil
with them. Place herbs in a clean, dry casserole dish and cover completely with
oil. Place the lid on and cook at lowest setting for about 3-6 hours. Be careful
not to burn the oil. Remove from oven and let cool. Strain and pour into clean,
dry, airtight glass container.
USE: Infused oil has many uses, from massage, to dry skin,
to making salves.
You can even cook with it! If you're going to use it for cooking, use
only oils that you would normally use (canola, peanut, vegetable, etc.. Olive is
usually the best).
Essential oils and/or vitamin E can be added once the oil has been
strained. Infused oils can still be used for standard external application, or
they can be used as Aromatherapy Oils.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, dark place, preferably in an
air-tight glass container. Oils generally keep 6 months to 1 year. If it is an
oil with a lot of protein (like comfrey oil) it will go bad more quickly.
NOTE: Comfrey and other plants high in protein have a tendency
to rot easily and can very easily foil your attempts to make an oil with them.
These oils, even providing that you manage to make them without difficulty, tend
to have a shorter shelf-life than other oils.
Abramelin
Oil Spirit contact, tool consecration
1.
Myrrh in tears,
one
part Fine Cinnamon,
two
parts Galangal,
1/2
part Half the total weight in olive oil.
2.
4 parts cinnamon oil
4
parts galangal
7
parts olive oil
4
parts myrrh
3.
8 parts cinnamon oil
2
parts galangal
7
parts olive oil
4
parts myrrh
Angel/Archangel
Oil
Blue
Lavender
Sandalwood
Holy
Water
Spring
Water
Very
potent, protects from evil spirits and overcomes hexes. Burn for general good
luck. (Angel Oil: For love and invoking spirit's aid). Use
the oil with pink candles to attract friendship; anoint your Astral
candle
for personal protection.
Anointing
Oil
Patchouli
Cinnamon
Verbena
Generally
utilized to bless candles before they are used in a ceremony. It is said to
magnetize the candle or to give them more occult strength. Can be used to wipe
down an altar or a worship room. (For success. Use on candles, add to incense.
Add to bath water. Dress curio bags).
Arabian
Bouquet Oil
Sandalwood
Musk
Myrrh
Oil
of Allspice (Pimiento Oil)
A
special oil designed to cleanse the spirit before calling on the good
spirits.
Will also protect against hexes.
Arabian
Nights Oil
Red
Myrrh
Rose
Lilac
Attracts
many new friends. Can be depended upon to force others to find you stimulating
and extremely appealing. Very good for potential lovers. (Love oil. Add to
rituals, love charms, anoint hands).
Astral
Travel Oil
Orange
Lemon
Frankincense
Myrrh
Anoint
brow before astral travelling.
Astral
Travel Oil
5
drops Sandalwood,1 drop Ylang Ylang, 1 drop Cinnamon
Attraction
Oil
Worn
when looking for a mate. Anoint your forehead, below the heart and above the
naval. It is said that this oil will help give you a more magnetic personality
if a few drops are added to the bath water once a week. Said to help attract
good luck when anointed in your
shoes. Mix equal parts of lovage herb and grated lemon peel, or lemon
flowers. Add two tablespoons of this mixture to two ounces of oil. A
small piece of lodestone is added to each bottle of oil.
Banishing
Oil
1/2
oz. olive oil
15
drops pine essential oil
12
drops rue essential oil
10
drops peppermint oil
7
drops pepper oil
Mix
and bottle. Add crushed black pepper corns and an obsidian or black onyx chip.
This is best made during a waning moon.
Bast
Oil
ylang
ylang
frankincense
catnip
Beltane Oil I
5 drops rose oil
2 drops Dragon's blood
3 drops coriander oil.
(Use almond oil as a base here)
Beltane Oil II
1/2 dram Sage oil
1/2 dram Pennyroyal oil
Mix well and bottle.
Blessing
Oil.
Use
this to purify or bless your altar, or tools. Mix two parts of frankincense and
one part of Benzoin gum. Add two tablespoons of this mixture to two ounces of
oil.
Candlemas Oil
1/2 dram pine oil 1/4 dram lavender oil 4 to 5 drops cinnamon oil 1/4 dram sandalwood oil 1/4 dram frankincense oil 1/4 dram myrrh oil
Chakra
Oils
Crown:
Myrrh, Lotus, Frankincense, Camphor
Head:
Carnation, Lavender, Rosemary
Heart:
Cedarwood, Mimosa, Rosemary, Clove
Throat:
Violet, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang, Eucalyptus
Belly:
Frankincense, Honeysuckle, Galangal, Lemon, Verbena
Spine:
Orange, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
Base:
Civet, Muguet, Ambergris, Cinnamon, Musk
Balancing
Oil: Lemon, Orange, Lavender, Myrrh, Clove
Communion
With Animals and Astral Beings
Fir
1/4 oz.
Juniper
1/4 oz. Pine 1/8 oz.
Sacred
Garden: Bergamot 1/4 oz.
Juniper
1/4 oz. Lemon 1/8 oz.
Star
Daughter: Rose 1/4 oz.
Verbena
1/8 oz.
Lilac 1/4 oz.
Courage
Oil.
Mix
equal parts of the following:
rosemary,
five-finger grass, and gardenia petals. Add two tbsps. of the mixture to two oz
of oil. Add a piece of High John the Conqueror Root to every bottle of oil made.
Dana Oil
2 part almond oil
2 part dragons blood oil
1 part rose oil
clear quartz crystal drop into bottle when storing.
a few dried rose petals
Warm all ingredients in an enamel saucepan on very low heat. Let cool and place in a magick bowl or bottle to store.
Dark
Moon Oil
7
Drops Jasmine Oil
2
Drops Chamomile Oil
3
Drops Patchouli Oil
1
Drop Sandalwood Oil
Divination
Oil
musk
oil (main)
ambergris
oil (minor)
Vetivert
(minor)
violet
(minor)
lilac
(minor)
Divination
oil is intended to open up the psychic facilities for clarity and increased
eyesight. It is often used as an anointing oil on the forehead (third eye) and
the temples.
Dream
Oil.
Place
a few drops on your pillow before going to sleep. Anoint your
forehead, throat and below the heart when used in rituals to bring
about prophetic dreams or astral projection. Mix equal parts of grated
lemon peel or lemon flowers, frankincense and myrrh. Use two tablespoons of this
mixture to two ounces of oil.
Egyptian
Temple Oil
myrrh
essential oil (main)
frankincense
(main)
lotus
(main)
mimosa
(minor)
ambergris
(minor)
This
is an exotic blend especially for use as an anointing oil or as an incense for
practitioners of the Egyptian magickal arts.
Full
Moon Oil I
3
Parts Rose
1
Part Jasmine
1
Part Sandalwood
Full
Moon Oil II
3
Parts Sandalwood
2
Part Lemon
1
Part Rose
Galangal
Oil.
Distilling
galangal root (get this from a Thai, or Indian food store or some place like
that) in a grain alcohol is the most effective way of obtaining galangal. Since
you use grain alcohol, there is little or no chance of getting rancid galangal
and it keeps for years. Used to protect against hexes, curses, negative spell,
negative psychic energy, etc.
Gambler's
Luck Oil.
Mix
together three parts cinnamon, one part
Add
a piece of High John the Conqueror Root to every bottle of oil made.
Go
Away Oil
1
part Hot Foot
1
part Jinx Removing
1/2
part Cinnamon
1/2
part Verbena
1
part Patchouli
Gypsy
Blood Oil.
Said
to make a troublesome neighbour uproot and move house when
sprinkled on their doorknob. Mix two parts patchouli leaves with one part
guinea pepper. Use two tablespoons of the above mixture to two ounces of oil.
Hecate
Oil.
3
drops Myrrh
2
drops Cypress
1
drop Patchouly
1
dried Mint leaf
Mix
the essential oils in a base of sesame oil. Add the dried mint leaf to the
blend. Wear during rituals of defensive magick. Also wear during the
waning moon in honour of Hecate, Goddess of the fading crescent.
Horus
Oil
frankincense
(main)
myrrh
(main)
heliotrope
(main)
lotus
(minor)
orange
(minor)
Hot
Foot Oil
1
part Citronella
1
part Cinnamon
Imbolc Oil I
1/4 oz. almond oil 10 drops orange oil 9 drops Siberian fir oil 5 drops frankincense oil 5 drops carnation oil 5 drops primrose oil 5 drops ginger oil 5 drops lavender oil 4 drops nutmeg oil To the bottle add: dried orange flowers, garnet
Imbolc Oil II
2 drops jasmine oil 2 drops rose oil 2 drops chamomile oil 2 drops lemon oil 2 drops lavender oil 1/8 oz. base oil
Imbolc Oil III
10 parts clove oil 20 parts dragon's blood oil 5 parts wisteria oil 5 parts lotus oil 5 parts musk oil
Imbolc Oil IV
3 cinnamon sticks, broken 1 tbs. rowan berries 1 tbs. saffron 2 pinches basil Cover with oil and steep.
Imbolc Oil V
6 drops frankincense oil 3 drops sandalwood oil 3 drops lavender oil 2 drops cinnamon oil
Isis
Oil (for the Rites of)
7
drops oil of rose
2
Drops oil of Camphor
2
drops tincture of myrrh
3
drops oil of blue hyacinth
Blend
the oils of rose, camphor, and blue hyacinth during the waxing moon. Bottle and
keep till the Moon wanes. Add the Myrrh
Isis
Oil II
5
drops camphor
7
drops hyacinth oil
7
drops rose oil
9
drops myrrh oil
1
myrrh nugget
Isis
Oil III
1/4
oz. olive oil
21
drops lotus oil
14
drops cypress oil
14
drops frankincense
21
drops rose geranium oil
roses,
amethyst
Isis
and Osiris Oil
1
pinch cedar
1
pinch cinnamon
1
pinch rose buds
4
drops myrrh oil
4
drops sandalwood oil
4
drops frankincense oil
Love
Drawing Oil
(for
women)
Use
two tbsps. of any one of the following:
jasmine,
red rose or lavender to two oz of oil. Add a small piece of orris root to each
bottle.
(for
men)
Mix
together two parts red rose petals to one part cinnamon. Use two tbsps. of this
mixture to two oz of oil. Add a small piece of orris root to each bottle.
Love
Oil
Base
oil 1oz
Lavender
1drp
Orange
1drp
Rose
1drp ~Optional
Cinnamon 1drp (may cause skin irritation in some people. so be careful)
Ylang
Ylang 1drp (may cause headaches in some people.)
Lust
and Seduction Oil
5
parts musk
5
parts civet
1
part ambergris
1
part patchouli
Mist
and Shadows Oil
*Use
this oil when working in the space between the Faery Kingdom and our realm.*
1/4
ounce Olive oil
4
drops Heather oil
3
drops Lemon oil
4
drops Lilac oil
5
drops Rose oil
10
drops Faery Magick Oil
10
drops Green Forest oil
5
drops Siberian fir oil
5
drops Honeysuckle oil
2
drops dark Musk oil
Oat
Straw, Oakmoss
Peridot
and Amethyst
Power
Oil.
4
drops Orange
1
drop Ginger
1
drop Pine
To
infuse yourself with additional power during potent rituals, anoint with power
oil.
Prophetic
Dreams
Base
Oil 1oz
Jasmine
3 drps
Rose
1drp
Put
in an infuser or on your temples before you go to sleep.
Protection
Oil.
5
drops Petitgrain
5
drops Black Pepper OR
4
drops Basil
3
drops geranium
2
drops Pine
1
drop Vetivert
Wear
for protection against all kinds of attacks. Also anoint the windows, doors
& other parts of the house to guard it.
Psychic
Oil.
5
drops Lemongrass
1
drop Yarrow
Psychic
Attack Protection Oil
5
drops Bergamot Oil
5
drops Dragon's blood oil
5
drops Rue oil
5
drops Frankincense oil
Piece
of High John root
1/2
oz. Carrier Oil
Wear
to increase psychic powers, especially when working with rune stones, quartz
crystal spheres & other such tools.
Sacred Shield
Dragons'
Blood - 1/4 oz
Myrrh
- 1/16 oz
Bergamot
- 1/4 oz
Cedar
- 1/32 oz
Seduction
Oil.
It
is said that this oil will help you seduce anyone you may choose when worn as a
perfume. Anoint behind the ears, under the left armpit, in the back of the neck
and between the thighs.
Use
two tablespoons of cloves in two ounces of oil.
Star
Oil
1/4 ounce almond oil
10 drops lemon oil
7 drops jasmine oil
7 drops rosemary oil
17 drops chamomile oil
5 drops sandalwood oil
Three
Kings Oil
Frankincense
Myrrh
Benzoin
Sandalwood
Styrax
You
can use either herbs or oils. If using herbs ,let sit for several weeks &
Shake daily. Strain thorough cheesecloth and bottle Don’t forget the Vitamin E
in either case.
Uncrossing
Oil.
Mix
two parts sandalwood, patchouli leaves and myrrh, with on part five finger
grass. Add two tablespoons of this mixture to two ounces of oil. Put a pinch of
salt and 8 drops of household ammonia to each 1 oz bottle. Shake well before use.
Van
Van Oil
4
oz clear base oil
4
drams almond essential oil
1/2
dram white musk
1
dram wisteria
1
dram verbena
Makes
you irresistible to the opposite sex. Strengthen the Power of the user. Anoint a
Green 7 Knob Candle and burn a wish a day with each knob.
Visions
Oil.
4
drops Lemongrass
2
drops Bay
1
drop Nutmeg
Anoint
the forehead to produce psychic awareness.
Voodoo
Witch Oil
3
Tbsp Honey
3
Tbsp dried pumpkin seeds
13
Drops of your own blood
6
Drops honeysuckle
3
Drops Patchouli oil
1/4
CUP Carrier basis oil
Anoint the forehead to produce psychic awareness.