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Blackthorn
Blackthorn is a winter tree with a black bark andtruly nasty thorns, which are sometimes usednegatively in poppet magic. The thorny hedgessymbolize the idea that you may discover newopportunities or d...
A Love Charm
YOU WILL NEEDStrips of birch bark gathered at the New MoonRed ink and penLove Incense 6 (on page 60)METHOD✤ Write on the birch stripBring me true love✤ Burn the strip along with the incense and say:Go...
Birch
Known as Lady of the Woods, paper birch andwhite birch, the birch tree, being symbolic offertility and new birth, is closely associatedwith the waxing phase of the Moon. Girlswould often give their lo...
Ash
Since ancient times, some have believed thatthe first man was created from the branchesand flesh of the ash tree. Druid wands wereoften made of ash, for they were good forhealing and general and solar...
Apple
This is another tree sacred to the Druids. Thereare several magical uses for the apple. An applewood wand is the appropriate one to use if youwant to make shamanic journeys, since the appleis used as ...
Alder
This tree was sacred to the Druids. To this day,some water diviners still use its forkedbranches, traditionally called ‘wishing rods’. Itis still considered a crime to cut down a sacredalder tree and ...
THE MAGIC OF NATURE AND TREES
Having looked at the components of spells andmagical workings, it is now time to turn ourattention to magical woods and trees. Naturalobjects, such as trees, are such an integral partof magic that any...
Connecting with the Essential Oils
The oils below help you to make a connectionwith your spiritual self, the essential you:Frankincense, Rose, Neroli, Linden blossomJasminet Linking blend tGalbanum 1 dropFrankincense 4 dropsJasmine 2 d...
Aura harmonization
Geranium 4 dropsJuniper 2 dropsOrange 6 dropsFennel 1 dropPetitgrain 6 dropsThis blend is particularly useful when you wish tocleanse and harmonize your aura.
Cleansing blend
Pine 4 dropsLemon 3 dropsBasil 3 dropsFir needle 5 dropsSpruce 5 dropsThis blend cleanses the aura, as suggested above,and gives an idea of the correct proportions to use
Harmonizing Oils
The oils in this next group are used forestablishing harmony, both in person who usesthem and in the atmosphere:Clary sage, Fennel, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper,Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Petitgrain Fol...
Energizing Oils
The following are energizing oils and will give areal lift to your power (the proportions used canbe to your own personal preference):Basil, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Fir, Lemon,Peppermint, Spruce
Methods of Using Oils for Protective Purposes Method 2
Use your chosen oils in a spray ordiffuser, spraying around your body and overthe top of your head again, ensuring that youcover the whole area. Prepare your oils inadvance, combining them as necessar...
Methods of Using Oils for Protective Purposes
Method 1 Put just one drop of your chosenpure essential oil in the centre of your palm andrub your hands together. In this instance the oilis used neat. Holding your hands about 10 cm(4 in) away from ...
Using Essential Oils in the Auric Field
As they begin working magically, almost allpractitioners will find that they become moresensitive to the vibrations of the ordinary,everyday world. A crowded train, for instance,when you are bombarded...
Protection Blend
10 drops juniper oil5 drops vetiver oil5 drops basil oil2 drops clove oilShould you feel that you are in need of protection, thisoil can be burnt in an aromatherapy burner orsprinkled on a tissue and ...
Goddess Oil Blend
10 drops neroli oil5 drops nutmeg oil10 drops sandalwood oil10 drops jasmine oilWhen you invoke the Goddess, this oil is wonderful forallowing your vibration to meet with hers at any timeof the year.
Altar Oil Blend
4 parts frankincense3 parts myrrh1 part galangal1 part vervain1 part lavenderThis blend is one that can be used to anoint your altar,if you use one, or to diffuse around your sacred spaceat regular in...
Oils for Ritual Work
The following oil blends can all be used inritual work.t Sacred Space Blend t20 drops juniper berry oil10 drops frankincense oil10 drops sandalwood oil5 drops rosemary oil2 drops nutmeg oilThis is a g...
Aphrodisiac Oils
Use the following two potent mixtures as aperfume or added to 50 ml (2 fl oz) ofunscented massage oil (such as grapeseed oralmond oil) and have fun!10 drops ylang ylang2 drops cinnamon5 drops sweet or...