This ritual was designed for a friend of mine
who was going through a rough time
at home and needed a "pick-me-up" and was part
of a "kit" that I had made for her.
She was not pagan at all, but this "Recipe"
was something she could understand and work with.
This was the reason for the term "recipe" - the words
spells and rituals made her uncomfortable.
I have found that if you use a different name
that is not as "loaded", like spell or ritual,
people will accept this sort of thing more readily.

This "recipe" is designed for peace,
tranquility, and wisdom.
The whole key to this "recipe" is relaxation.
The more relaxed you are the better it works.
It does not need to be done
in a cast circle or sacred space,
you can if you want, but it is not necessary.
I am sure the recipe could be reworked for
a "non-bath hub" setting as well.

On the votive's carve one rune on four sides
of the candle and roll the candle in charged
gardenia oil and then in glitter to make it pretty.

The tea is easy to make,
simply add 2 table spoons mixture
to a coffee filter (10 cup pot) and brew.
The tea can be thrown on a charcoal block and used
for incense as well. Here is the recipe:

Psychic Tea
4 Parts Damiana
(turnera aphrodisica is preferred)
2 Parts Yarrow
2 Parts Spearmint
1 Part Lemon Verbena
1 Part Scullcap
(Note: 1 part = 1 fluid ounce)
1 Pink Votive
(Icy pastels were originally
used and are preferred)
1 Green Votive (see note above)
1 Blue Votive (see note above)
As many white tapers as you feel you might need
(3 are suggested)

First, draw a nice steaming hot bath and turn
off water when filled.
Put on what ever music you feel helps you to relax.

Take the oil and hold it in your hand for a moment,
then imagine that the oil is filled
with a white cleansing light that comes from you,
imagine this light filling the oil
with cleansing and protective energy,
when you feel that you have put enough
energy into the oil, add the oil to the bath water.
As you pour the oil into the bathtub say:

Oil of Gardenia bloom
Take away the negative and the gloom
This your task shall be
This is my will so mote it be!!!!

Place the candles around the edge of the bathtub.
Be careful when placing candles
near flammable objects,
such as the shower curtain.
(You can wrap the shower curtain
over the curtain bar or tie a knot half way up).
Light the white tapers and say:

Tapers of white, sacred to all
I light you now the room to fill
With your peace and light.
This I will with all my might.

Take each of the colored candles and do the same
that you did with the oil, but this time allow
your need's energy to fill the candle.
For the pink put in peace, tranquillity;
for the blue put in wisdom; for the green
put in growth or whatever you feel symbolises
what you need;
when you've finished each candle place the candles
on the tub rim with the other candle.
Place and light each candle following
the directions below.

Pink Candle:
Candle of cold pinkish hue Peace and tranquillity
I find in you.
Soft as a gentle summer breeze,
I light you now (Light candle) to put my mind at ease.

Blue Candle:
Candle of cool breezy blue, like icy ink
In you I find the wisdom of how to think,
In your wise and loving depths I sink
I light you now (Light candle)
to give me wisdom when I think.

Green Candle:
Candle of cool wintery green,
From your flame growth I glean.
Growth in many different ways, I mean
I light you now (Light candle)
to help me grow in ways I've not seen.

Now that you have all the candles lit,
you may relax in the bath and feel
the energy of the candles
working to bring you your need.

During the bath you may wish to think about how
you can help the candles in your everyday life.

You may wish to take a mental journey
while in the bath.
You visualise whatever you feel will help you
in the attainment of the needs you want.
This could be going into the ocean to speak
with the Queen of the sea,
climbing a mountain, or whatever
else, you are only limited by your imagination.
Have fun with it!!!!



Making Herbal Candles