Mindfulness Oil Blend

This helps you focus on the immediate moment instead of getting your head stuck in the past or worrying about the future.

Makes 1 ounce.

What You Need:

♦ 1 tablespoon carrier oil
♦ 10 drops frankincense essential oil
♦ 10 drops sandalwood essential oil
♦ 5 drops jasmine essential oil
♦ 5 drops clary sage essential oil
♦ 1-ounce glass bottle with cap
♦ Label and pen or marker

What to Do:

1. Center and ground.

2. Mix the carrier oil and other oil drops together in a small bottle, focusing on the goal of mindfulness as you do.

Cap the bottle and hold it between your hands, saying,

“I charge you to help keep my mind in the present, focused on the here and now. So may it be.”

3. Label the bottle

Aromatherapy for Prosperity

Pure Essential Oils have been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years to attract riches and wealth for body, mind, spirit and emotions.

The traditional use of aromatic oils to attract prosperity into one’s life has been practiced for thousands of years by some of the world’s most renowned cultures.

Aromatic wealth attraction formulas have often been inherited through one’s family lineage as a practice for passing on a wealthy family’s prosperity consciousness and to ensure the family’s continued attraction to riches.

Many of these Prosperity Oils are considered “holy” oils and have been used traditionally in sacred healing rituals, as well as ceremonial rites of passage and purification, to prevent and cure disease and for wealth attraction.

Prosperity oils are mood enhancers and aphrodisiacs which promote good feelings and an aura of attraction.

As you know when you feel good, good things seem to naturally come your way.

Like a magnet, the Prosperity Oils work to help you attract wealth and abundance into all areas of your life.

Prosperity oils work on all four levels of being: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

Their application either alone or in a synergy blend amplifies your electromagnetic energy field and aligns you with the ‘sattva’ higher frequency energies of prosperity consciousness for wealth attraction.

Many of the Prosperity Oils are Spice Oils known for their strong curative properties.

Throughout history, health has been considered the most valuable commodity one could have.

So any means to ensure continued “good” health was always highly valued and vigorously sought out.

Additionally for centuries Spice oils from the orient were traded as valuable commodities on the world market and considered more valuable than gold.

The Prosperity Oils are known for their powerful resonance with the frequency of wealth and are reputed to attract wealth and abundance to those who use them.

You can use the recommended pure essential oil alone or in a synergy blend with other prosperity oils to enhance their results and increase your prosperity consciousness for wealth attraction.

Key Prosperity Oils

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)

It has a long tradition of use, having been produced in Sri Lanka for more than 2,000 years.

Historically cinnamon oil was used in the Middle East and Orient for combating viruses and infectious diseases.

Cinnamon Oil dates back to the Egyptians!

The essential oil promotes a healthy immune response and may help maintain a healthy lifestyle regimen.

Brings feelings of joy.

Caution: Cinnamon oil is suitable for skin application in weak dilutions of less than 1%.

Note: Cinnamon oil is made in two ways, one with the bark and the other with the leaves.

For the purposes of prosperity, I don’t think it matters which you choose.

If you are using it medicinally, it might be good to do some research.

Cinnamon is said to attract wealth by transforming our core beliefs of limitation into abundance.

It will release anger, frustration, and abuse that we have buried that deal with our dependence and addictions.

It is good for those of us who really want to look at and change their belief systems or their old patterns.

This will help those who need to release memories of physical abuse (including slavery) whether it is this life or a past life.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

Myrrh is a very powerful antioxidant making it supportive for healthy skin.

It opens our minds to receiving gifts.

The benefits of Myrrh include the spiritual and emotional as well.

Myrrh is a very spiritual oil and has been used in religious ceremonies and rituals for over 5000 years!

Traditionally myrrh oil has been used for enhancing spiritual and emotional well-being.

It is an excellent aid to the healthy functioning of the limbic (emotional center) of your brain.

In the Christian tradition, Myrrh was given to Baby Jesus along with Frankincense and Gold.

So, Myrrh and Frankincense have considered luxury items used by the wealthy and highly regarded next to gold.

Myrrh releases fears, and difficult experiences as it relates to us or the world.

It asks us to be more accepting, trusting, and non-judgmental of ourselves.

When we can love and trust ourselves more than we don’t attract situations that are as painful and we learn to integrate our physical with our spiritual being.

Because this oil opens the heart chakra and is uplifting to the mind, it can relieve stress and relax the body.

Place on the heart to release this patterning and embrace relationships (self and others).

Spikenard (Nardostachys Jatamansi)

A valued oil since ancient times spikenard has often been used in anointing rituals and religious ceremonies.

It was the foot balm Mary Magdalene used to anoint her master’s feet in the New Testament of the Bible.

For centuries, Spikenard has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic health practices native to India and was historically used to anoint those of high honor.

One of the greatest benefits of Spikenard oil is its uplifting aroma which can help promote feelings of relaxation and calmness.

Throughout history, Spikenard has commonly been used to manage and uplift mood, or to help promote relaxation.

Today, Spikenard oil can be helpful for promoting calm, relaxing, or uplifting feelings when used topically or aromatically.

Not only is Spikenard oil known for its uplifting properties, but it is also a very grounding oil.

The grounding properties of Spikenard essential oil make it a popular choice for aromatherapy and meditation.

The woody, musty scent of Spikenard oil makes it a useful oil for aromatherapy and massage, while the grounding properties make it useful for promoting relaxation during meditation.

Spikenard oil can be applied topically to help promote calm or relaxing feelings.

When you want to experience the calming benefits of Spikenard essential oil, apply one or two drops to the temples or back of the neck.

Before applying Spikenard to the skin, consider diluting the oil with Coconut Oil to help minimize skin sensitivity.

Sandalwood (Santalum Album)

A known aphrodisiac sandalwood oil is used extensively in Indian temples, as well as in churches around the world in religious ceremonies for worshiping the divine.

Used for centuries in Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Egyptian ceremonies, burning sandalwood was thought to relieve depression and restlessness, promoting spirituality and inner peace.

The fragrance is still used today in funeral rites to instill comfort and acceptance among mourners.

Paradoxically, sandalwood oil has also been shown to be both soothing and stimulating.

When used topically, sandalwood oil was found to have relaxant properties without causing drowsiness, according to research published in 2004.

Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)

In the first century AD, ginger was exported to Europe via India as part of the lucrative spice trade.

Ginger was used extensively by the Romans. Ginger is one of those herbs that has a long history in East Asia for bringing luck.

The oil can be rubbed on money, helping you to remember not to “burn” through it – the heat of the oil is thought to counter the ‘fire’ you feel to spend!

Supportive of the digestive system, ginger is commonly used to soothe, comfort, and balance digestive discomfort.

Emotionally it gives us courage. Did you know that the West African women in Senegal weave belts of ginger to arouse sexual interest in their partners?

Wow, that’s interesting! Its spicy and sweet aroma makes one physically energized.

The benefits of ginger are not lacking in the spiritual side of things either.

As a matter of fact, Ginger addresses “lack” and therefore would assist those who need self-confidence and motivation to put plans and ideas into the physical realm. In other words, it allows us to “digest” parts of ourselves that need to be changed so we can better serve ourselves.

We know that ginger has an aphrodisiac effect on the body as well.

Therefore, it opens the root and sacral chakras and will release suppressed sexual energy.

Spruce (Picea mariana)

Spruce oil is physically grounding and relaxing.

Has a sweet and earthy scent that is fresh and fruity.

It is also said to release blocks to prosperity and wealth. Native Americans used Spruce for its purifying and cleansing effect as well as for medicinal, spiritual, and practical reasons

. They used it for protection and capturing the universal energy here on earth the earth plane.

The spruce essential oil will ground and balance the body and release emotional blocks. By the way, any of the oils that are from trees (Western Red Cedar, Palo Santo, Cedarwood, Frankincense, etc) will provide stabilization, grounding, and security to our being, physically and emotionally.

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)

This intense, deeply sensual scent goes hand in hand with attracting power to your life.

It’s also a scent commonly associated with beauty and prosperity, likely due to the sensual and grounding notes in the aroma.

It’s also often considered a protective essential oil, so not only could it attract prosperity to you, but it can also protect you from misery and misfortune.

Wear just one drop in a diffuser around your neck, or anoint a single drop over your heart to help bring out your inner beauty and strength.

You don’t want to overdo this powerful scent, and a single drop is plenty to help you attract the prosperity you desire into your life!

If you are feeling in any way tense, stressed or depressed try inhaling cedarwood essential oil from the bottle or put a few drops on a handkerchief and breathe it in whenever you feel the need.

You can also get all the benefits of its aromatic properties by diffusing cedarwood essential oil in a diffuser machine.

Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin)

This oil has been used to relax the mind and clarify thoughts for hundreds of years.

Originating in southeast Asia patchouli has been used for thousands of years.

The early European traders were reported to have exchanged one pound of patchouli for a pound of gold.

An earthy, intense oil that helps inspire happiness and optimism.

It can help sharpen your wits. It reestablishes mental and emotional equilibrium and energizes the mind.

Patchouli Essential Oil is primarily used to align the heart chakra with the root and sacral chakras.

It does this by releasing obsessions, insecurities and jealousies and enhancing our desire to live a fuller life.

It also grounds the body and asks us to stay in the present moment rather than stressing about things that are beyond our control.

Much like bergamot, patchouli essential oil often has connections with attracting money.

Supposedly, it’s also an oil that has the ability to attract love into your life… so you may want to mix up a little into your own custom perfume blend before you go out for the night!

Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia )

Bergamot’s effects are uplifting as well as relaxing.

It opens up the heart chakra, and allows you to release your need to be in complete control of a given situation.

Does it really bring you success and money? Maybe – although it’s probably more related to your own confidence and uplifted state of mind!

Diffuse bergamot oil to bring yourself success and money – or add a drop to your wallet, while envisioning your wallet filling up with cash!

Another way is to anoint yourself with it to bring success and money – meaning add a drop to your finger tip, then rub it on each wrist, and a little bit on your forehead.

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis)

Orange Essential Oil is rich in the powerful antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.

Also has calming effects and may be used for feelings of peace.

As mentioned in Chinese literature in 314 BC oranges make a wonderful nerve tonic.

A happy oil with the scent of sweet oranges promotes relief of physical and emotional tension.

Caution: May cause photosensitivity. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight after skin application for up to 12 hours. Its fresh and citrus aroma is very uplifting to the body and mind.

Orange Essential Oil uses include the spiritual and emotional realm as well.

Orange releases self-judgment, obsessions, and fears so the emotional body can be restored and balanced.

When we release these negative and highly charged emotions we can see clearly again and make better choices for our life.

It will lend support by uplifting and promoting a positive attitude while calming our spirit.

This oil will help those who tend to overwork, and strive for perfection, but get aggravated quickly by intolerances or mistakes.

Galbanum (Ferula Galbaniflua)

Traditionally galbanum has been used for making incense and is mentioned in the Book of Exodus 30:34 for this purpose.

The ancient Egyptians highly favored galbanum as a holy plant aromatic and the reputed “green” incense of ancient Egypt is thought to be galbanum.

This magickal essential oil empowers positive sacrifice in the sense of giving up in order to change for the better.

It also assists in one’s exploration of the self, but what it reveals can be shocking.

This scent has traditionally been used for acquiring magickal skills such as divination, contact with angels, and communicating with the dead.

Frankincense (Boswellia Frereana)

One of the ‘Holy’ oils from ancient times when it was considered more valuable than gold, frankincense oil has a powerful and enticing sweet, balsamic and warm wood aroma that sweetly sparkles with freshness and a hint of spice and incense-like overtones.

It is uplifting and centering.

This precious oil was found in King Tut’s tomb in Ancient Egypt. Frankincense Essential Oil helps to uplift mood and brings feelings of relaxation.

It may help smooth the appearance of healthy-looking skin and is useful in combination with massage after exercise.

Frankincense oil has been used to awaken our spiritual awareness and connect with spirit for 5000 years or more.

It will help us release parts of our ego that hold us back from connecting with our soul, as well as feelings of unworthiness and insecurity.

Once we are able to connect with our spiritual side, we can embrace our true purpose in the world and become more spiritually driven rather than ego driven.

Use Frankincense during meditation to connect with the spirit and stay centered in meditation.

Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllata)

Clove bud oil shares similar antiseptic and anti-microbial qualities as cinnamon leaf oil.

Use clove oil to help restore the loss of your inner drive and motivation.

Its hot and spicy aroma brings clarity! Caution: Clove oil is known to irritate the skin and mucous membranes and is generally not for use in skin except in extremely weak dilutions of less than 1%.

Please respect the power inherent in clove oil and use it with extreme care.

Promotes a healthy immune response, and may support overall wellness.

An important ingredient in Young Living’s Thieves blend, its principal constituent is eugenol.

Clove oil uses includes the spiritual realm as well. Clove is said to provide insight into our emotional discomfort.

How many times have something has happened only to find out later there actually was a hidden meaning behind it?

For me, all the time! But it was about eight years ago that I realized that every time I really just didn’t want to go to work that day, I would manifest something that would self sabotage!

We all have days like that, but that was how I learned to “take a day off”.

I wasn’t honoring that I needed a day off and needed to just take it on my own!

That taught me how to be nourishing to myself. So, clove can help us in this respect.

It helps us reflect on the causes of our sabotage; and assists us in releasing them because they no longer serve us!

Using These Essential Oils

Plant aromatics have been used for thousands of year to enhance one’s prosperity consciousness for wealth attraction.

The ways to use the different essential oils for drawing in money, abundance, wealth, prosperity, etc. is limited only by your imagination!

  • Place a drop of your desired oil inside your wallet to draw in more money while visualizing your wallet filling with crisp $20, $50 or $100 bills!
  • Wear your desired essential oil(s) daily to attract money. Put a drop on your skin or clothing or create a spritzer to wear like a body spray.
  • Before going to a Casino, write the name of the casino on a piece of paper or print out a picture of it and use your desired essential oil on and around the name or picture with the intention of winning large sums of money!
  • Anoint your paycheck to provide increases it bring about promotions.
  • Anoint a green candle and burn it, with the intention of bringing more money into your home.
  • Anoint your lottery tickets and visualize yourself willing unlimited amounts of money.
  • Anoint crystals, amulets, talisman and other charms that you use in your manifestations for money.
  • Anoint your cash, debit cards, credit cards, store cards, etc… as you use them to spend to ensure the money will return to you.
  • Anoint your purse and/or wallet with your desired oil daily so you will never be without money!
  • Mass Anoint your coins to reproduce rapidly with a spritzer or even pure drops of your desired oil.

An Abundance Affirmation:

Dispense 1-3 drops of your prosperity oil or blend onto a cotton ball.

Close your eyes and begin to inhale the scent of your oil. Breathe deeply and allow yourself to relax.

As you continue to breathe and inhale the scent of you oil your cellular respiration will deepen and your brainwaves will begin to slow down to a relaxed alpha state.

When in an alpha state your subconscious mind I more open, and receptive to your suggestions.

Speak your affirmations aloud, with confidence and clear intention.

Feel the spark of the divine flow of abundance, the embodiment and “consciousness of abundance” within you.

And so it is! I give thanks that I am rich and prosperous in every way.

Money flows abundantly in my life for which I am very grateful. My abundance makes everyone better off.

I embrace abundance and abundance embraces me. Money is my friend and ally. I am aligned with the energy of money.

I relax into wealth consciousness.

More Ideas for Improving Finances With Essential Oils

Here are some oils that can help – patchouli oil, lemon oil, rosemary oil, orange oil, and cinnamon oil.

When applied to the bottom of the feet helps root the body to earth and strengthens the basic energy center.

When applied to the wallet or purse helps disintegrate poverty thought forms, and negative thought about money, and increase the prosperity energy of wallet or purse.

Use blessed oils on your wallet, checkbook, and credit cards to help disintegrate negative thought forms like poverty thoughts, excessive spending, and also to help neutralize contamination from paper money and coins that may have rubbed off onto you wallet or purse.

Use lemon and orange in office in either a diffuser or spray bottle.

In morning or at night when no one is around add 50 drops lemon oil, and 50 drops orange oil into 4 ounces of water or alcohol and spray on carpets, in bathrooms and in showrooms or sales offices.

The smell will help neutralize any negative smells and the smell left behind will excite people, and they should buy more.

Using lemon oil in offices to help increase blood flow to the brains of workers by using lemon oil in the daytime, will also help reduce computer operator errors.

Peppermint oil in the afternoon also helps to help nourish the mental capabilities, and help give energy for the rest of the day.

Use lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus to help neutralize airborne viruses and bacteria in the air to help reduce worker absences due to illness from colds and flu.

Use rosemary or patchouli on the hands and feet to help root the body to the earth, thus expanding the basic energy center. Use small drop of cinnamon oil on the bottom of the feet.

Essential Oils / The Use of

For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying.

Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.

1. You could also place a few drops of oil onto a piece of cotton and place inside your linen cabinet.

2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.

3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.

4. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.

5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.

6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan or spray the area with peppermint oil and water.

7. For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 3 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops rosemary and 3 drops lavender oil to one ounce Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.

8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary, Lavender or Peppermint oil onto the back of your neck.

9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. of Sweet Almond or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil.

10. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home.

Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.

11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck.

12. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes.

Athlete’s foot?

Tea Tree is great!

13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag.

Lemon and Pine are nice.

Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.

14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.

15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.

16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.

17. Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.

18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils.

Use soaps which contain pure essential oils. 19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.

20. An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting.

(Do NOT put essential oil in the socket or directly on any lightbulb.)

21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.

22. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes.

Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of alcohol (100% vodka) and allow to age for two weeks before using.

23. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination.

Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.

24. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory.

Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.

25. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spice such as Clove.

Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.

26. Add essential oils to paper mache.

The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.

27. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils.

Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma.

Send only good news in perfumed letters. 28.

Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.

29. Overindulge last night?

Essential oils of Grapefruit, Lavender,

Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover.

Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.

30. Essential oils of Frankincense and Myrrh make wonderful firewood oil.

Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.

31. Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil.

Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.

32. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, or Lavender on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.

33. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own.

Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.

34. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.

35. One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.

36. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Grapefruit or Bergamot essential oil to the final rinse water.

37. For burns or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.

38. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.

39. Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.

40. Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.

41. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin, to help promote firmness and rid yourself of fine lines, age spots and discoloration.

42. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.

43. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme, Peppermint and Eucalyptus oils to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.

44. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.

45 The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office.

Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.

46. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression.

Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath. 47. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.

The healing power of Tea Tree Oil

Despite its name, tea tree oil has nothing in common with Camellia sinensis, the plant from which tea is prepared, nor with tea oil, obtained from the pressed seeds of the mentioned tea plant.

This oil, also referred to as Melaleuca oil, is obtained from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, native to Australia.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil, “essential” meaning that it carries a distinctive scent and it’s a volatile product.

Colorless or colored in pale yellow, this liquid has a long history as a natural topical treatment, being used by Aboriginal people as a remedy against fungal and bacterial infections.

Aromatherapy Blends for Self-Care

There are a variety of ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your self-care.

The quickest and easiest way is to directly apply a dot of the blended oil onto your inner wrist so that the scent and any physical benefits of the oils are immediately available to you.

There are various forms of jewelry that carry scent, such as locket-type pendants or bracelets made of lava stone, a porous substance that absorbs drops of oil placed on it and slowly releases the scent through the day.

Essential oils are very concentrated, which is why they’re usually diluted in a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or grapeseed oil if you’re going to be using them on the skin.

Diffusion doesn’t always require a carrier oil, so if you’re mixing a blend for this kind of diffusion (in other words, if you’re not going to be applying it to the skin) then you can omit the carrier oil in whatever recipe you’re following.

Make sure you label your blend and note if it includes a carrier oil!

Diffusion is the process by which an oil is dispersed throughout an area.

There are several ways to do this.

♦ Putting drops on a cotton ball and tucking it into a tiny zip-top bag allows you to carry it with you.

Open the bag and bring it to your face, inhaling deeply.

This is a great method to bring a blend with you on a plane or to work.

♦ You can add drops of oil to a small bottle of distilled water.

Shake it, then spray it on sofas, beds, carpets, or just into the air to add fragrance to the room.

♦ Diffusion via steam is another simple method. Boil 1–2 cups water, transfer it to a bowl, and add drops of the oil to the water.

The heat of the water will disperse the aroma through the area. (You may be familiar with this method if you’ve ever draped a towel over your head and a bowl of steaming water—with or without a drop or two of eucalyptus oil—to help loosen congestion; boiled cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel at Christmas will make the house smell cozy.)

♦ A candle diffuser is a small dish on top of a candleholder.

Place a tablespoon or two of water into the dish and add drops of oil to it.

The candle heats the water and oils, and the scent is released into the air.

An electric diffuser does the same thing, only it uses electricity to heat the dish.

♦ A nebulizer breaks down the oils into smaller particles and diffuses them into the air.

Nebulizers are also powered by an electric pump.

♦ A lovely, relaxing way to enjoy aromatherapy is in a bath.

You can add a few drops of your chosen blend directly to the water after you have filled your bath, or mix them into a larger amount of carrier oil to make a bath oil.

Here are some magical blends that you can use in a diffuser, aromatherapy jewelry, or to dab on squares of cloth and tuck in various places.

Some of these blends call for oils that weren’t previously listed. If so, the associated magical properties are mentioned in the recipe

Gentle Sleep Oil

Place a dot of this blend on each temple and underside of the wrist before bed, or dab a bit on the edge of your bed near your pillow.

Makes about 1 ounce.

What You Need:

1 tablespoon carrier oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops sandalwood essential oil
5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
1-ounce glass bottle with cap
Label and pen or marker

  1. Center and ground.
  2. Mix the carrier oil and the other oil drops together in a small bottle, focusing on the goal of peaceful sleep as you do.
  3. Cap the bottle and hold it between your hands, saying, “I charge you to bring restful sleep. May rest be deep, may I wake refreshed. So may it be.”
  4. Label the bottle.

Ritual Oil Blends

ANOINTING OIL

5 drops Sandalwood Oil 3 drops Cedarwood Oil 1 drop Sweet Orange Oil 1 drop Lemon Oil 1/8 cup base Oil Use for general anointing purposes.

ALTAR OIL

4 drops Frankincense Oil 2 drops Myrrh Oil 1 drop Cedarwood Oil 1/8 cup base oil Anoint the altar with this blend at regular intervals while calling your Deities to watch over it.

AIR OIL

5 drops Lavender Oil 3 drops Sandalwood Oil 1 drop Neroli Oil 1/8 cup base oil I use this blend to anoint the candle I burn in the Eastern point of my circle.

EARTH OIL

4 drops Patchouli 4 drops Cypress 1/8 cup base oil I use to anoint the Northern Candle.

FIRE OIL

3 drops Ginger Oil 2 drops Rosemary Oil 1 drop Clove Oil 1 drop Petitgrain Oil 1/8 cup base Oil I use to anoint the Southern Candle.

WATER OIL

3 drops Palmarosa Oil 2 drops Ylang-Ylang Oil 1 drop Jasmine oil 1/8 cup base oil I use to anoint the Western Candle.

PURIFICATION OIL

4 drops Frankincense Oil 3 drops Myrrh Oil 1 drop Sandalwood Oil 1/8 cup base oil Add to bath or wear to be rid of negativity. Use to anoint tools, candles, etc. that need to be cleansed.

Introduction to Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has been around and has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization.

It is the art, and science, of using oils extracted from aromatic plants to enhance health and beauty.

Apart from the physical benefits, essential oils can have subtle effects on the mind and emotions.

The essential oils taken from plants and used in Aromatherapy have been described as their “life force” – they are essential to the plants’ biological process, as well as being the substance that gives them their scent.

Synthetic oils, even if chemically similar, will lack all the natural elements, and that vital life-force, that make essential oils so valuable therapeutically.

Another reason why synthetic oils are not acceptable is that the minor constituents are never identical.

The addition of synthetic chemicals is not normally disclosed in the essential oil business, so unless there is a declaration that the oils are natural, pure and unadulterated, assume otherwise.

Essential oils are extracted from flowers; herbs; spices; woods and fibers, usually by distillation, expression and solvent extraction. Solvent extraction is only acceptable for aromatherapy if the solvent used is completely removed after the manufacturing process.

Aromatherapy for Reducing Lethargy

Possessing both sedating and stimulating medicinal effects, basil oil blends well with bergamot oil and lemon oil.

When the mixture is heated in an aromatherapy lamp, it is an ideal way to lighten the mood, fight mental fatigue, ward off nervous tension and build self confidence.

Try this blend for an extra lift at the end of a stressful day. 4 drops Basil Essential Oil 2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil Place the oils together in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp.

A Household Disinfectant Using Aromatherapy Oils

Allspice Leaf oil possesses mild disinfectant properties and can be used to help clean the home and your clothes. 3 drops Allspice Leaf Essential Oil 3 drops Lemon Essential Oil 3 drops Pine Needle Essential Oil 1 gallon water Blend oils and mix thoroughly in water.

Use it to mop your floors or clean the kitchen. You can also add it to the water in your washing machine.

An Aromatherapy Bath for Circulation

A bath with Allspice Leaf oil can help improve your circulation when you have a bad cold. 2 tablespoons milk 3 drops Allspice Leaf Essential Oil 3 drops Thyme Essential Oil 3 drops Lemon Essential Oil 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil Fill your bathtub with warm water and add the mixture to the bathwater.

Bathe for 20 minutes and then rinse off under a lukewarm shower. This bath can help you to feel stronger and hasten your recovery while preventing further infection.

A compress with Allspice Leaf oil can ease headaches.

2 drops Allspice Leaf Essential Oil 1/2 gallon Cool Water Mix oils and blend well in water.

Dip a cloth in it and put the cloth on your head.

Aromatherapy to Relax Muscle Tension

Tense neck muscles can often be very uncomfortable. 2 drops Allspice Leaf Essential Oil 2 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil 1 drop Cinnamon Essential Oil 4 ounces Sweet Almond Carrier Oil Mix oils and blend well.

Add to your bathwater.

Aromatherapy

As a way to control stress and uplift mood, aromatherapy is a terrific tool in your self-care arsenal.

Spellcraft often pulls aromatherapy in as a secondary element; the primary use of oils and herbs is for their energies, of course.

But it’s a pleasant bonus when your blends smell good as well.

The scent is one of the strongest memory triggers. No wonder; despite its apparent intangibility, scent is inescapable and deeply tied to emotion.

The scent receptors (on the olfactory nerve) are positioned right next to the amygdala and the hippocampus, the emotional centers of the brain.

Aromatherapy uses plants, flowers, or extracted oils to positively affect your physiological or physical state.

The gist of the science is that certain compounds stimulate different areas of the brain or the production of mood-affecting neurotransmitters.

It’s generally safe, although care should be taken when working with essential oils to not allow them to touch your eyes or the inside of the nose, and certain oils (such as cinnamon) shouldn’t be applied directly to the skin because of the potential for irritation.

Essential oils generally shouldn’t be taken orally, either; drinking them can damage your liver or kidneys.

Only do so if a qualified medical professional approves it after reviewing your current state of health, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications.

Ingesting them can be especially dangerous because essential oils aren’t regulated the way medicine is; there is no way to confirm if the oil is what it says it is on the label, with no additives.

Consult a reliable guide to educate yourself on the guidelines and handling of specific essential oils, such as Roberta Wilson’s Aromatherapy:

Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty. Store your essential oils and oil blends in a dark place to keep the components from breaking down or going bad.

Common applications of essential oils include diluting them in water and heating them in a diffuser or spraying the diluted solution in the air, and diluting the essential oil in a carrier oil such as sweet almond, jojoba, or grapeseed oil and rubbing it on the skin.

A simple, efficient method is to place a drop of oil on a cotton ball and place it in a zip-top bag.

Carry it with you through the day, unzipping the bag to breathe in the scent when you need it.

Here are a few essential oils that are particularl useful in the practice of self-care. T

he magical and physical benefits are rolled into one.

♦ Clary Sage: Clary sage essential oil is used for optimism, happiness, relaxation, antianxiety, and confidence.

♦ Frankincense: Frankincense essential oil is used for meditation, clarity, and purification.

The woody scent is slightly spicy.

♦ Jasmine: Jasmine essential oil is used for meditation, clarity, and self-love.

The scent is floral but clean; it has a green undertone.

♦ Lavender: As detailed in earlier chapters, lavender is a wonderful self-care oil and herb.

It’s used for relaxation with a sedative effect, for calm and sleep.

♦ Lemon: Lemon essential oil is used for happiness, clarity, joy, and purification.

♦ Sandalwood: A sweet woody scent, sandalwood is often used in spiritual traditions. Sandalwood essential oil is used for meditation, relaxation without a sedative effect, purification, calm, and clarity.

♦ Ylang-Ylang: A sweet floral oil, ylang-ylang is used for relaxation and serenity.

Oils and Incenses in Magick

Oils and incenses, like herbs, are very versatile.

The easiest way of attracting all the good things you want not only for yourself but also for those you love and for those in need is to burn oils and to release the appropriate fragrances and let them work in their own way.

You can choose the appropriate oil for health, happiness, love, success, prosperity, confidence, and protection, to name but a few.

Oil Magick

You can use oils as part of a ritual.

In traditional magick, oils are placed in the West of the altar for the Water element, or the East, if lit, to symbolize the fragrance rising in the Air.

But they can equally form the focus of any spell, each oil being charged with its particular purpose before use.

There are many ways you can use oils magically as well as therapeutically: for example, you can burn them in special holders (these are available everywhere from pharmacies, hardware shops and
supermarkets);

you can sprinkle a few drops on an open fire or on cotton wool;

you can pour a little into a saucer and place it above a radiator;

you can dispense them in sprays or in any of the variety of condensers and diffusers that are available, or you can dilute them and use them as floor washes.

Cautions

Oils are very potent and should only ever be used in accordance with instructions inside the box from the manufacturer.

Generally, oils such as lavender, Chamomile, rose, rosewood and geranium are so mild that for an adult you can use up to ten drops quite safely in a bath full of water.

However, do not add more than three drops of peppermint, lemon or Cedarwood, and no more than four or five drops of other astringent or potent oils such as orange, pine, rosemary, tea tree and thyme to a bathful of water and follow instructions carefully.

You can also put a drop or two of the milder oils on a handkerchief or inhale from the bottle, but again follow instructions to the letter.

For children, use no more than four drops of mild oil (lavender, Chamomile, rose, rosewood or geranium) in total in a bath; for small children, do not use more than two drops and use only gentler
fragrances such as lavender or Chamomile (this is excellent for calming children).

Some conditions preclude the use of certain oils; this applies for use in baths, and for inhalations and massage.

As with herbs, It is recommended that you should always check with your doctor before using any oils.

Epilepsy:

Avoid sweet fennel, hyssop, sage, and rosemary.

High blood pressure:

Avoid cypress, hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme.

Pregnancy:

It is best to avoid the following oils during any stage of pregnancy.

Angelica, basil, bitter almond, Cedarwood, clary sage, clove, fennel, hyssop, juniper, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, wintergreen, yarrow.

Photo-Toxic Oils

Certain oils, particularly citrus oils, can irritate the skin if they are exposed to the light, and about half of the normal amount of other oils should be used in baths and massage.

Avoid direct sunlight for six hours after use.

They include Angelica, bergamot, ginger, lemon, lime, mandarin and orange. However, they are ideal for burning and are all energizing.

Skin Irritants

Some can be an irritant to the skin and so should be used sparingly and well-diluted.

They include: Allspice, basil, cinnamon, clove, fennel, frankincense, lemon, lemongrass and peppermint.

Oils should never be taken internally and except for pure rose and lavender should not be applied undiluted to the skin.

A Short list of Magickal Oils

Benzoin:

Benzoin reduces tension, stress, and melts away tension, anger, resentment, emotional pain, and frustrations.

Positively, benzoin increases self-confidence and attracts prosperity, both material and spiritual.

It mixes well with rose, pine, and lavender.

Bergamot:

Bergamot soothes irritability and lifts depression or apathy, encouraging gentle but honest communication and the manifestation of a person’s true potential and inner self.

A citrus oil, bergamot mixes well with frankincense and ylang-ylang.

Cedarwood:

Cedarwood is a symbol of both spiritual and sexual awakening or reawakening perhaps after a period of loss or stagnation; excellent in meditation, it is an oil of youthfulness and a long and
happy life.

It mixes especially well with cypress, juniper and rosemary.

Chamomile:

Known as the children’s oil and the oil of kindness, Chamomile is effective for every childhood problem, including hyperactivity, general restlessness and sleeplessness – it is also good for
adults with similar problems.

It mixes well with ylang-ylang, geranium, lavender and lemon.

Citronella:

Citronella is an oil of identity and independence, establishing the boundaries of the unique self and repelling those who would dominate or intrude on privacy, whether personally or
professionally; it also creates invisible boundaries around the home.

Citronella improves mental alertness and dispels exhaustion and inertia. It mixes well with lavender and jasmine.

Clary Sage:

Clary sage calms and drives away fears and bad dreams in adults and children.

It is also an oil of inspiration and positivity and, when problems loom large, replaces doubts with unconsidered options and with an assurance that all will be well.

It mixes well with ylang-ylang, rosemary and lavender.

Cypress:

Cypress is an oil of consolation after sorrow or loss, bringing acceptance, healing and the power to move forward. It promotes understanding and compassion towards distress of self and
others.

It mixes well with lemon, juniper and geranium.

Eucalyptus:

This is an oil of purification of mind, body and soul, driving out negativity and anger, as well as repelling the deliberate psychological and psychic attacks.

Eucalyptus will provide the impetus for action and decisions, especially when people and projects have reached an impasse.

The oil also offers clear focus and increased concentration.It mixes well with Cedarwood, clary sage, and peppermint.

Fennel:

Fennel is the oil of strength, courage and perseverance.

It mixes well with Chamomile and eucalyptus.

Frankincense:

Frankincense is regarded as the noblest of oils, used in ceremonies and formal celebrations throughout the ages and considered in many cultures to be a gift from the deities,
bringing healing and power.

It offers confidence to aim high, attracting an abundance of all kinds, money, and success, but also granting access to higher dimensions and contact with angels and spirit guides.
It mixes well with cypress, sandalwood, and myrrh.

Geranium:

Geranium is a harmonizing oil, restoring peace and wellbeing to the home or workplace, encouraging positive, non-confrontational interactions, reconciling quarrels and melting away
emotional coldness and indifference in encounters.

It relieves tension, depression doubts, and despair, replacing them with gentle optimism.

It mixes well with lavender, rose, ylang-ylang, Cedarwood Chamomile, and indeed most other oils.

Ginger:

Ginger is an enhancer of love, passion, and money and encourages adventure and innovation.

It mixes well with bergamot, Cedarwood, and jasmine.

Jasmine:

Jasmine is an uplifting oil, boosting both physical and mental potency and increasing love and passion.

It deflects potential hostility, transforming it into friendliness and a willingness to compromise.

It mixes with most other oils, especially rose and ylang-ylang.

Juniper:

Juniper is a purifying and cleansing oil, protecting against hostility and removing what is redundant.

It mixes well with rosemary, frankincense

It mixes well with frankincense and geranium.

Lime:

Lime brings health and well-being to self and to family and home.

It generates enthusiasm and triggers self-healing and regeneration in body and mind.

It is protective against psychological and psychic attack and has natural restorative powers.

A citrus oil, it mixes well with eucalyptus and lavender.

Mandarin:

Mandarin oil restores confidence self-love and self-esteem, offering protection against the barbs of unfair criticism, spite and gossip.

It enhances inner beauty and radiance.

A citrus oil, it mixes well with Cedarwood, geranium, and ylang-ylang.

Marjoram:

Marjoram is an oil that relieves loneliness and a sense of isolation and alienation, awakening empathy with others. It is an oil of enduring love and fidelity.

It mixes well with lavender and rosemary.

Mimosa:

Mimosa is an oil of the night, for secrets and secret love, bringing love and friendship, especially for older people.

It calms anxiety and over-sensitivity to criticism and brings harmony and happiness, melting away opposition and hostility.

It mixes well with bergamot and Chamomile.

Myrrh:

This is a sacred ceremonial oil, like frankincense, and is burned in healing and purification rituals.

It mixes well with mandarin, pine, and patchouli.

Neroli:

This is orange-blossom oil, a symbol of marriage, committed relationships and fidelity, fertility, sensuality, and self-esteem. It prevents mood swings, crises of confidence and panic attacks.

It mixes well with geranium and jasmine.

Orange:

Orange is the oil of abundance, joy, and fertility, attracting happiness, giving confidence and individuality, and calming anxiety and restlessness in children and adults.

A citrus oil, it mixes well with lavender and ylang-ylang.

Patchouli:

Patchouli is the oil of prosperity and is used in money rituals, to bring employment and increase business opportunities.

It is also frequently used in ceremonies to heal the planet, as it is a natural restorer of balance.

It mixes well with geranium, myrrh, and pine.

Peppermint:

Peppermint offers protection against illness, accident, hostility, and theft or damage to the home and also attracts money.

It mixes well with eucalyptus.

Pine:

Pine is a purifier of all forms of negativity, hostile atmospheres, and dishonesty, protecting particularly against emotional blackmail.

It is an oil of courage and perseverance under difficulty, of integrity and clear focus.

It mixes well with juniper, lemon, and marjoram.

Rose:

This is an oil of fidelity, happiness, partnerships and gentle healing, love, and especially self-love.

It mixes well with almost every other oil.

Rosemary:

Rosemary is an oil for enhanced memory, concentration, justice, career, and success.

It mixes well with Cedarwood, frankincense and geranium.

Rosewood:

Rosewood calms mind, body, and soul, creating a setting conducive to peace at home or work, especially if there are difficult negotiations, or potentially hostile visitors or phone calls; it will
also, clear away existing conflict.

Rosewood soothes hyperactive or restless children, and in adults brings acceptance of life as it is and the frailties of others.

It is good for energizing all forms of natural magick.

Rosewood mixes well with jasmine, neroli, and geranium.

Sandalwood:

Sandalwood is an oil of passion and sensuality; it also heightens meditative abilities and increases spiritual awareness, offering a path to make contact with the higher self and angelic or spirit
guides.

It mixes well with many other oils, especially Chamomile, lemon, patchouli, and rosemary.

Tea tree:

Tea tree is an oil of healing, especially absent healing; it will remove blockages in energy, and banish negativity, replacing it with optimism and channeling restlessness into positive aspects of
life.

It mixes with sandalwood but is usually best used alone.

Ylang-ylang:

The oil of poets, ylang-ylang is associated with inspiration and love, especially self-esteem.

It counteracts a sense of frustration when things cannot be changed or achieved, and increases confidence and pleasure in possibilities that can be realized within the limitations of the present
circumstance.

It mixes well with clary sage, geranium, lemon, and Chamomile.