Essential oils are aromatic liquids extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of herbs, bushes, shrubs and trees and used in healing, anointing and spellwork.
According to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians were using essential oils thousands of years before Christ to heal the sick.
I have quite a few recipes on the site for mixing oils to use in magick rituals, for anointing candles, tools, amulets, etc. that have been sent to me or recommended to me.
For a much more thorough look at oils and their uses in maintaining health I would suggest you have a look around at:
Carrier Oils (Base Oils)
Base oils are oils that carry essential oils to their destination and to dilute the essential oils because they are usually too strong to apply to the body alone. Possible carrier oils include:
Apricot Kernel oil: This pale yellow oil provides a light texture and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Avocado oil: This is a very rich, dark green oil. It is highly nutritious with essential fatty acids, minerals, protein, vitamin E, and beta carotene and penetrates the skin easily.
Castor oil: A thick, sticky oil with a strong odor. It has good lubricating properties.
Coconut oil: This light colored oil turns solid at cool room temperatures. The fractionated version is extremely light and does not go rancid with age, making it a very versatile carrier oil.
Grapeseed oil: This oil has a very fine texture and a slight greenish hue. It provides vitamins and minerals. It is also used as an antioxidant and can prolong the life of other oils.
Jojoba oil: Its chemical makeup is closer to that of a liquid wax than that of a vegetable oil. It is an antioxidant and does not turn rancid. Jojoba oil is a natural mimic of the oil secreted by the human skin. It lubricates and protects. It is almost identical to valuable oil found in the Sperm whale.
Olive oil: Extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil is the best quality available. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, and proteins.
Sunflower Seed oil: This is a light textured, golden yellow oil. It is high in nutrients, essential fatty acids, and vitamins.
Sweet Almond oil: This pale yellow oil contains glyceride, olein, and linoleic acid. It is an excellent skin lubricant and is rich in protein,vitamins, and minerals. This is a very good medium-light general purpose oil.
Wheat Germ oil: This reddish-orange oil is heavy and sticky. It is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and especially vitamin E. It is often added to other blends since its antioxidant properties can extend the shelf life of more volatile oils.
Some others are: peach kernel oil, hazelnut oil, camelia oil and macadamia oil.
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Approximate Measurements
1 drop = 0.05 ml
1 ml = 20 drops
1 teaspoon = 5 ml
1 teaspoon = 100 drops
1 tablespoon = 15 ml
1 tablespoon = 300 drops
1 ounce = 30 ml
1 ounce = 600 drops
A couple of tips before beginning:
A good place to start is with 2 ounces oil per 2 tablespoons herb or flower.
Remember a little oil goes a long way.
It is helpful to visualize the purpose for which you are making the oil throughout the process or you can say a little chant pertaining to that certain oil while making it to add more of your energy and power to it.
It is important that you cap the jars tightly or you will have moldy mixtures.
Remember the darker the bottle, the better your oil will keep.
Add tincture of benzoin to preserve your oils. *Recipe Below.*
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Here are two easy ways to make your own oils.
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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 necesssary 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.
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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 spellwork.
You can repeat this process of scenting your oil until its as strong as you desire.
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To Make TINCTURE OF BENZOIN
Soak 1 tablespoon of powdered benzoin in 1/4 cup of good quality vodka or apple cider vinegar for 3 weeks.
Strain and keep in a dark bottle - tightly capped.
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Angelica: Protects.
Ambrosia: To attract love.
Apple Blossom: Happiness, love, friendship.
Anise: Protection, purification, increases clairvoyant abilities.
Abramelin: Spirit contact, tool consecration.
Apricot: An aphrodisiac
Almond: Money, prosperity, wisdom.
Allspice Berry: Aphrodisiac.
Amber: Love, healing.
Ambergris: A universal scent. Brings forth higher aspirations, adds power to other blends.
Balsam Peru: Exotic aroma, anchoring, strengthening.
Basil: Prosperity in business.
Blue Cohosh: Eases emotional pain.
Bayberry: Prosperity, dressing oil for green candles in prosperity spells, men's attraction oil.
Black Pepper: Protection and to promote courage
Bay Leaf: Energizing.
Bergamot: Money, prosperity.
Benzoin: Awakens the mind, attracts wealth, promotes healing.
Banana: Used to rid of a situation that is holding you down
Blue Sonata: Attracts romance, heightens creativity & inspiration.
Carnation: Improves relationships, stimulates energy.
Cherry: Stimulant, victory, attracts love.
Cherry Blossom: Aids in becoming cheerful & good-humored.
Coconut: Protection, chastity, balancing.
Canola: Cleanses your home of negativity.
Cashew: Helps rid stress (rubbed on throat or wrists).
Copal: love, purification, uplifting spirits, protection, exorcism, promoting spirituality.
Camphor: Lunar rituals, chastity.
Cascarilla Bark: This is a stress reducing oil, and is good for meditation. Warning Do not use any oil from the seeds as this oil is a strong purgatory.
CatMint: Uplifting.
Cedar: Purification, protection, speeds healing, promotes spiriuality, money.
Chamomille: Money, sleep, love, purification.
Champaca: Flower & Leaf This oil is another one for mental clarity and alertness, it also has euphoric and calming properties.
Cardamom : Supplying energy to love and sexually oriented formulae.
Coriander: Love and healing mixtures.
Cinnamon: Sharpens psychic powers, draws money, speeds healing, strengthens love.
Citronella: Uplifting.
Civit: Love, passion.
Cloves: Protection, exorcism, money, love, purification.
Cornmint: Used to assist in clearing the air passages. Some say it is useful in speeding up the metabolism, and for refreshing, reviving, energising, and generally sharpening the senses. Warning Can be irritating to the skin and can overstimulate the nervous system.
Cumin: Protection, fidelity, exorcism, anti-theft. A sharp, spicy aroma. May be used for those who have mental or physical exhaustion.
Cypress: Longevity, healing, comforts the bereaved, protection.
Dragon's Blood: Love, protection, exorcism, sexual potency.
Dittany of Crete: Astral projection.
Eyebright: Enhances your psychic awareness.
Elecampane: Used for mood uplifting and to help breathing for some asthmatics.
Eucalyptus: Healing, protection.
Frankincense: Protection, exorcism, spirituality, love, consecration.
Frankincense & Myrrh: Protection, healing, increases spirituality.
Gardenia: Protection against strife, attracts good spirits.
Ginger: Sexuality, love, courage and money-attracting blends.
Grapefruit: Powerful purifier; added to purification fragrances.
Geranium: Protection, strengthens health.
Galangal: Protection, lust, health, money, psychic powers, hex-breaking.
Goldenrod: Used for bee stings and is a calming and warming oil. Use to encourage communication and meditation.
Hemlock: Astral projection, destroys sex drive, tool consecration.
Hibiscus: Divination, love, lust.
Hyacinth: Happiness, protection.
Hazelnut: To gain wisdom, anoint your third eye.
Honeysuckle: Money, psychic powers, protection.
Jasmine: Love, money, prophetic dreams.
Lavander: Love, protection, sleep, chastity, longevity, purification, happiness, peace.
Lemongrass: Development of psychic powers.
Lily of the Valley: Anointing, calming.
Lime: Keeps love faithful, loyal.
Lemon Verbena: Love blends (also sold simply as "verbena").
Lotus Bouquet: Promoting spirituality, healing or meditation.
Lemon: Longevity, purification, love, friendship.
Mandrake: Protection, fertility, money, love, health.
Mint: Attracts money, love, protection, brings customers.
Mistletoe: Protection, brings love, attracts customers.
Musk: Courage, sexual attraction, purification.
Marigold: Powerful oil used for protection.
Myrrh: Healing, protection, exorcism, peace, consecration, meditation.
Magnolia: Bouquet Meditation and psychic awareness; love mixtures.
Neroli: Happiness and purification blends (also known as Orange Flower oil).
New-Mown Hay Bouquet: Transformative blends; breaking negative habits and addictions; use in spring to welcome the turning of the seasons.
Niaouli: Protection formulae.
Narcissus: Brings calmness, peace of mind, self-esteem.
Orange: Love, divination, luck, money.
Olive: Brings luck, protection, and peace.
Oakmoss Bouquet: Attracts money (wear or rub onto cash before spending).
Orange Blossom: Brings marriage proposals, insures long & happy marriages.
Orris: To find & hold love.
Patchouli: Money, fertility, lust.
Passion Flower: Heightens amorous feelings.
Peppermint: Healing, purification, psychic powers.
Pennyroyal: Purifying.
Palmarosa: Love and healing (smells like a combination of citrus and rose). Petitgrain Protective blends (bitter orange scent).
Pine: Grounding, strength, cleansing of past mistakes.
Rose: Love, psychic powers, healing, love divination, luck, protection.
Red Thyme: Used to give courage in any situation
Rose Geranium: Fertility, health, love, protection.
Rosemary: Protection, exorcism, purification, healing, to cause sleep, restore or maintain youth, bring love, increase intellectual powers.
Rue: Healing, health, mental powers, exorcism, love.
Saffron: Love, healing, happiness, wind raising, lust, strength, psychic powers.
Sage: Promotes wisdom, protection.
Strawberry: Attracts love, luck.
Sweetgrass: Purification, protection.
Sandlewood: Protection, exorcism, healing, spirituality.
Ti: Sprinkle some under your bed while you sleep and it will protect you.
Tangerine: Sun energies; power and strength mixtures.
Tonka Bouquet: Money blends.
Violet: Protection, luck, love, lust, wishes, peace, healing.
Vanilla: Happiness, good fortune.
Vetivert: Unhexing, attracts money, love, peace, spiritual balance.
Wintergreen: To keep good health.
Walnut: Put on forehead to prevent headaches. Also helps to increase mental clarity.
Wisteria: Attracts good vibrations & happy times.
Ylang-Ylang: Love.
Yarrow: Love, courage and psychic awareness blends (expensive!).
Zanthoxylum: Very, very good uplifting oil..
~Symptom~~Oil Correspondences~
Anxiety: Bergamot , Petitgrain.
Abcesses: Lavender, Tea Tree.
Abdominal Cramps: Lavender, Clary Sage.
Acne: Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Palmarosa , Patchouli,Sandalwood, Tea Tree.
Aging Skin: Frankincense.
Allergies: Chamomile, Lavender , Melissa, Patchouli.
Amenorrhoea:(Missing or scanty periods) Basil, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Myrrh.
Arthritis: Benzoin, Birch, Black Pepper, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger,Juniper.
Asthma: Clary Sage , Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender , Marjoram.
Athletes Foot: Tea Tree, Myrrh BOILS Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender.
Bronchial Infections: (Including Colds, Flu & Bronchitis) Basil, Benzoin,Cajeput, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Frankincense , Ginger, Immortelle,Lavender, Marjoram, Myrtle , Peppermint, Pine Needle, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Thyme.
Bruises: Fennel, Lavender , Parsley Seed.
Burns: Lavender.
Cellulitis: Birch, Fennel, Geranium,Grapefruit..
Cold Sores: Bergamot , Eucalyptus, Tea Tree.
Colic: Black Pepper, Chamomile, Marjoram , Peppermint.
Constipation: Black Pepper.
Coughs: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus , Ginger, Immortelle, Marjoram, Myrtle, Pine Needle,Tea Tree , Thyme.
Cracked and Chapped Skin: Benzoin, Myrrh, Patchouli.
Cuts: Benzoin, Chamomile , Lemon.
Cystitis: Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood.
Dandruff: Lavender , Patchouli.
Dermatitis: Birch, Chamomile , Immortelle, Lavender, Palmarosa.
Dry Skin: Geranium (esp. with oily patches), Sandalwood.
Depression: Basil, Bergamot , Immortelle, Lavender , Lime, Sandalwood.
Dysmenorrhoea: (Painful periods/menstrual cramps) Basil, Chamomile, ClarySage, Cypress, Lavender, Marjoram.
Fevers: Eucalyptus , Lemongrass.
Hemorrhoids: (Piles) Cypress , Parsley Seed.
Headache: Chamomile, Lavender.
Hair Care: Birch, Rosemary.
Heartburn: Cardamon Seed HERPES Tea Tree.
High Blood Pressure: (Hypertension) Lavender, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang.
Insect Repellent:Lemongrass; Citronella, Lavender.
Indigestion: Cardamon Seed, Chamomile, Orange.
Inflamed Joints: Chamomile.
Insomnia: Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram.
Inflammation: Benzoin, Chamomile, Lavender.
Insect Bites and Stings: Basil, Chamomile, Lavender, Tea Tree.
Laryngitis and Sore Throats: Benzoin, Ginger, Lavender , Thyme.
Loss of Appetite: Bergamot.
Menopausal Problems: Cypress, Geranium.
Muscular Aches and Pains: Basil, Black Pepper,Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger,Grapefruit , Immortelle, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary.
Migrain: Lavender.
Nausea: Cardamon Seed,Chamomile.
Neuralgia: Chamomile.
Nervous Tension and Stress: Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary Sage,Cedarwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Sandalwood, Vetivert.
Nervous Exhaustion and Fatigue: Basil, Peppermint, Rosemary.
Obesity: Birch, Fennel.
PMT/PMS: Geranium , Juniper, Lavender , Melissa.
Poor Circulation: Black Pepper, Ginger , Pine Needle, Rosemary.
Psoriasis: Bergamot , Birch.
Physical, mental, Spiritual and Emotional Anger: Ylang Ylang.
Rashes: Chamomile.
Rheumatism: Benzoin, Birch, Chamomile, Eucalyptus , Ginger, Juniper,Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary.
Ringworm: Myrrh.
Scars: Frankincense , Petitgrain, Lavender.
Sinusitis: Pine Needle.
Skin Care: Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Palmarosa, Rosewood.
Sores: Eucalyptus, Lavender.
Sprains and Strains: Chamomile, Lavender.
Stomach Cramps: Clary Sage, Peppermint.
Stretch Marks: Mandarin, Lavender.
Teething Pain: Chamomile.
Thrush: Tea Tree.
Toothache: Cajeput, Chamomile.
Urethritis: Cedarwood, Tea Tree.
Vaginitis: Tea Tree.
Vertigo: Lavender, Peppermint.
Varicose Veins: Cypress.
Wounds: Chamomile , Lemon, Myrrh, Tea Tree.
~Elemental~~Oil Correspondences~
Earth: Honeysuckle, Patchouly, Vetivert.
Air: Lemongrass, Mace, Peppermint.
Fire: Basil, Bay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Lime, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary.
Water: Lemon, Camomile, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lemon, Myrrh, Rose, Spearmint, Vanilla, Violet.
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~Planetary~~Oil correspondences~
Sun: Bay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tangerine.
Moon: Camphor, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Mercury: Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Peppermint
Venus: Cardamom, Geranium, Heather, Lilac, Rose, Spearmint, Violet
Mars: Basil, Coriander, Ginger, Peppermint, Pine
Jupiter: Clove, Honeysuckle, Nutmeg
Saturn: Cypress, Patchouly
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~Day~~Oil Correspondenses~
Monday: (Moon) Jasmine,Lemon,sandalwood,
Tuesday: (Mars) Basil,Coriander,ginger
Wednesday: (Mercury) Benzoin, Clary Sage, Eucalytus, Lavender.
Thursday: (Jupiter) Clove, Lemon Balm, Oakmoss, Star Anise.
Friday: (Venus) Cardamom, Palmrosa, Rose,Yarrow.
Saturday: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouly.
Sunday: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary.
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~Zodiac~~Oil Correspondences~
Aries: Pine, cypress, betony, cowslip, nettles, wormwood, anemone, geranium.
Taurus: Musk, carnation, honeysuckle, saffron, burduck,goldenrod, primrose, strawberry, vervain, jasmine and clover.
Gemini: Yellow rose, jasmine, bayberry, mastic resin, sandalwood,caraway seed, marjoram, parsley, gladiolus and orchid.
Cancer: Aloe, hyacinth, all nocturnal flowers, bayleaves,larkspur, cedar, cinnamon, poppy, daisy, sweet flag, and lotus.
Leo: Sandalwood, frankincense, camphor, cassia, clove,goldenrod, celandine,eyebright, chamomile and sunflower.
Virgo: Morning glory, cornflower, citron peel, mace, caraway seed, horehound,lavender, marjoram and narcissus.
Libra: Calendula, violet, rose, burduck, goldenrod, primrose,vervain, pennyroyal, aloe, sandalwood.
Scorpio: Chrysanthemum, pine, rosemary, dogwood, nettles, wormwood, basil, vanilla and cypress.
Sagittarius: Daffodil, narcissus, aster, nutmeg, clove, saffron, pimpernel, cinquefoil, balsam, goat's beard and sage.
Capricorn: Frankincense, carnation, comfrey, dandelion, Iceland moss, flax seed, thistle, sorrel.
Aquarius: Violets, pine, pepperwort, comfrey, poppy, valerian, absinth, fennel, buttercup.
Pisces: Lilac, lilies,(including water lilies), clove, nutmeg, carnation, cinquefoil, balsam, sage and birthwort.
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~Oil~~Gem Correspondences~
Pepper: Bloodstone.
Cardamom: Carnelian.
Cedarwood: Lepidolite.
Eucalyptus: Aquamarine.
Frankincense: Amber.
Geranium: Red Tourmaline.
Ginger: Rhodochrosite.
Jasmine: Moonstone.
Juniper: Red Jasper.
Lavender: Fluorite.
Neroli: Chrysoprase.
Niaouli: Imperial Topaz.
Palmarosa: Lapis Lazuli.
Patchouly: Green Tourmaline.
Pine: Malachite.
Rose: Rose Quartz.
Rosemary: Quartz Crystal.
Sandalwood: Clear Calite.
Yarrow: Amethyst.
Ylang-Ylang: Kunzite.
ALL PURPOSE OIL
All Purpose BLESSING & ANOINTING OIL
ALTAR OIL (3)
ASTRAL TRAVEL OIL
ABRAMELIN OIL
AIR OIL(2)
AQAURIUS OIL
ARIES OIL
ATTRACTION OIL (5)
ATHENE OIL
APHRODITE OIL(2)
ANOINTING OIL (3)
ALL PURPOSE ANOINTING OIL
ANOINTING OIL, GENERAL
BAT'S BLOOD OIL
BAST DANCE OIL
BLACK ART'S OIL
BANISHING OIL
BEND OVER OIL
BUSINESS SUCCESS OIL (2)
BLESSING OIL (2)
BLENDS FOR MENTAL CONCENTRATION
COURT OIL
COURAGE OIL
COMPELLING OIL(2)
COME AND SEE ME OIL
COME TO ME OIL(4)
COME TO ME OIL, SOULMATE
COMMANDING OIL
CERRIDWEN OIL
CAPRICORN OIL
CANCER OIL
CONSECRATION OIL
CITRUS PURIFICATION OIL
CONFUSION OIL
CONFUSION OIL, INFLAMMATORY
CANDLEMAS OIL
DREAM OIL
DOMINATION OIL
DEMETER OIL
DIANA OIL
DARK OF THE MOON OIL
DRAGON'S HOARD OIL
DIVINATION OIL
DOUBLE XX(HEALING)
DRYAD OIL
EXODUS OIL
ENERGY OIL
EARTH OIL (3)
FULL MOON OIL (2)
FIRE OIL (3)
FRIENDLY JUDGE OIL
FRIENDLY NATURE SPIRIT OIL
FAST LUCK OIL (3)
FAST MONEYOIL
FAST ACTION OIL
FAERIE FLOWER OIL
FAERY FIRE OIL
FAERIE MAGICK OIL
FLOWER FAERIE'S FANCY
GODDESS OIL(3)
GEMINI OIL
GOOD LUCK OIL
GREEN MAN OIL
GOSSAMER WINGS OIL
GUARDIAN OIL
GNOME'S CAP OIL
GENERAL ANOINTING OIL
HAPPINESS OIL
HORNED GOD OIL
HECATE OIL
HEALING OILS (6)
HGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR OIL
HOODOO OIL
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INITIATION OIL
INTERVIEW OIL
IMBOLC OIL (5)
ISIS OIL (2)
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JUSTICE OF HORUS OIL
JUSTICE OIL
JUPITER OIL
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~K~
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LUNAR OIL
LUCK OIL
LOUISIANA VAN VAN OIL
LILITH OIL
LOVE OILS (4)
LEO OIL
LIBRA OIL
LADY OF THE LAKE OIL
MOON OILS (4)
MISTS AND SHADOWS OIL
MAGNET OIL (2)
MARS OIL
MERCURY OIL
MERLIN OIL
MONEY OIL (7)
MASSAGE BLEND OILS
PEACE OIL
PROTECTION OIL
POSITIVE ENERGY OIL
PURIFICATION OIL
POWER OIL
PISCES OIL
PAN OIL
PSYCHIC OIL
PELE OIL
PASSION OIL
PROSPERITY OIL
NATURE SPIRIT ATTRACTION OIL
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ROSE OIL
REVEAL TRUTH OIL
RITES OF ISIS OIL
SLEEP OIL (2)
SUN SELF OIL
STONE CIRCLE POWER OIL
SPRING AND SUMMER OIL
SABBAT OIL (5)
SCORPIO OIL
SAGITTARIUS OIL
SEPARATION CEREMONY OIL
SACRED OIL
SPRITE MUSIC OIL
SUN GODDESS PERFUME
SATURN OIL
SEX ENERGY OIL
SPIRIT OIL (2)
SUN OIL (2)
TEMPLE OIL
TAURUS OIL
UNCROSSING OIL
UPLIFTING BSTH OIL
VISIONS OIL
VIRGO OIL
VENUS OIL
VISUALIZATION OIL
WEALTH OIL
WATER OIL (2)
WARRIOR'S SPIRIT OIL
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The information on these pages has come from the following sources.
"Magical Aromatherapy : The Power of Scent" by Scott Cunningham
"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" by Julia Lawless
"The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews" by Scott Cunningham
"The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy" by Valerie Ann Worwood
Various editions of Llewellyn's Magickal Almanacs.
Some has been sent to me with no author listed. If I have included your work without giving proper credit accept my apology and please notify me.
