num_pages: 130
description:  Everything You Need to Know About the Magic of Essential Oils Magical oils are among the most mysterious and intriguing tools used in Wicca and other forms of Witchcraft. Since before recorded history shamans and healers of all kinds have used fragrant oils in ritual magic and medicine knowing as we do that their use has the potential to transform lives on physical emotional and spiritual levels. Because of their unique effects on the mind of the practitioner botanical oils provide a direct tie between the natural physical world and the spiritual plane. But what exactly are magical oils and where do they come from? Unlike other natural ingredients such as crystals and plant roots oils dont come fully-formed into the world on their owninstead they are derived from processes developed by human beings. Many who are new to the Craft may have little understanding of just what it is theyre anointing their candles (or their own bodies) with since unlike most other tools used in ritual and spellwork oils arent exactly easy to examine close-up. This lack of familiarity can make working with oils seem daunting or even create an unintentional energetic disconnect between the beginning magician and these otherwise-powerful substances. If youve ever wondered how or why to use botanical oils in your spellwork this guide will serve you well. Essential Oil Magic was created to provide you with a comprehensive overview of magical botanical oils and their use in modern Witchcraft. Best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain explains the evolution of magical oils over time from their rustic beginnings to their modern incarnations in the form of essential oils giving you a clearer sense of how these unique substances came to be and why they greatly enhance your ritual and magical practice. In addition youll be introduced to a Witchs dozen of essential oils commonly used in both healing and contemporary magic many with histories of magical use going back for thousands of years. These 13 oils represent a wide range of scents plant types and healing and magical properties and are among the most affordable essential oils available today. Whats more each of the blend recipes and spells utilize oils from this Witchs dozen making it easier for you to get your blending practice underway in no time. Foundations for Using Essential Oils in Your Magical Practice Knowing what goes into essential oils and how these ingredients contribute to magic is an excellent first step. But to create the highest quality magical blends youll need to know what to look for when purchasing your oils and how to properly care for them. Furthermore youll need to get acquainted with each of your single oils on its own termsits unique scent its magical properties and which oils to mix it with for a pleasing and powerful blend. Essential Oil Magic has all of this information and more including: How our spiritual forbears in the Craft used botanical oils in ritual magic and healing in ancient civilizations How the magical properties of oils add power to your spellwork Profiles of 13 of the most popular and readily available oils used by Witches today including their magical properties and associations Need-to-know tips for selecting and storing essential oils Detailed instructions for creating your own magical blends Blend recipes oil-oriented spells for you to try your hand at and a few other ideas f 
language: English
title: Wicca Essential Oils Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Working with Magical Oils, with Simple Recipes and Spells
publisher: Chamberlain Publications (Wicca Shorts)