Essential oils have long been associated with various health benefits, and the world of witchcraft is no exception. Witchy essential oils are believed to possess magical properties that can enhance rituals, spellwork, and overall energy. One commonly used witchy essential oil is lavender. Lavender is known for its calming properties and is often used in spells and rituals involving relaxation, peace, and sleep. It can also be used to enhance meditation and is believed to promote spiritual healing and purification. Another popular option is rosemary essential oil.
Another popular option is rosemary essential oil. Rosemary has long been associated with protection, purification, and mental clarity. It is often used in rituals and spells to ward off negative energies, enhance focus, and promote positive energy flow.
Witchy essential oils
Magickal Uses for Essential Oils
Abundance: Allspice, Bergamot, Birch, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, nutmeg, opopanax, orange, Pepper, Pine, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Animals: Catnip, Mugwort, Sage, Spikenard.
Aphrodisiac: Cardamom, Ginger,Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang.
Astral Realm: Cinnamon, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Mugwort, Sandalwood.
Attraction: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Catnip, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Hops, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Marjoram, Mugwort, Neroli, Oregano, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Spearmint, Spikenard, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Banish: Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Camphor, Cedarwood, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Juniper, Mugwort, Myrrh, Opopanax, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Beginnings: Angelica, Anise, Birch, Cardamom, Carrot, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Juniper, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Pine, Rose, Yarrow.
Bind: Angelica, Clove, Cypress, Frankincense(breaks binds), Jasmine, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Rosemary.
Bless/Consecrate: Allspice, Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Birch, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cistus, Coriander, Cypress, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Oponanax, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pepper, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Valerian, Yarrow.
Clairvoyance: Anise, Basil, Bay, Cedarwoo, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow.
Clarity: Basil, Birch, Camphor, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spruce.
Communication: Allspice, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrtle, Rosemary, Spikenard, Valerian.
Confidence: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, ine, Rose, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Turmeric, Yarrow.
Courage: Black Pepper, Clove, Fennel, Ginger, *Thyme, Yarrow.
Creativity: Bay, Birch, Cajeput, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Lavender, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Valerian, Ylang Ylang.
Depression, To Relieve: *Basil, Clary Sage, Jasmine, *Lemon, *Ylang Ylang
Dreams, Psychic: Jasmine, *Mugwort
Dreams, Vivid: Angelica, Anise, Bay, Bergamot, Camphor, Catnip, Cedarwoo, Chamomile, Cinnamon, *Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Orange, Pepper, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Euphoria: Clary Sage
Fertility: Anise, Basil, Birch, Carrot, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Geranium, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mugwort, Neroli, Orange, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Spearmint, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Ground/Center: Angelica, Chamomile, Cistus, Citronella, Cypress, Fir, Ginger, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Litsea, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Spruce, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, Yarrow.
Happiness/Joy: *Basil, Bergamot, Orange, Neroli
Healing: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Bay, Birch, Cajeput, Camphor, Cardamom, Carrot, Catnip, Cedarwoo, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Lavender, Lime, Marjoram, Mugwort, Myrrh, Opopanax, Oregano, Palmarosa, Pepper, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Turmeric, Valerian, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Longevity: Fennel, Rosemary
Love: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Honey, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang.
Luck: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Vetiver, Yarrow.
Magical Energy: Bay, Ginger, Nutmeg, Orange, Pine, Vanilla
Meditation: Chamomile, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood
Memory: Clove, Coriander, *Peppermint, *Rosemary, *Spearmint, *Sage
Money: *Basil, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Nutmeg, Patchouli, *Sage, Tonka, Vetiver
Negativity (to advert, banish, release): Angelica, Anise, Basil, Bay, Birch, Camphor, Carrot, Cedarwoo, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clove, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Mandarin,, Marjoram, Myrrh, Opopanax, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow.
Passion: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Coriander, Ginger, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Patchouli, Rose, Turmeric.
Peace: Bergamot, Chamomile, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm (special order), *Marjoram, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang
Physical Energy: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon, Lime, Nutmeg, Orange
Prosperity: Allspice, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Fir, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Myrrh, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Spearmint, Vetiver.
Protection (Spiritual & Psychic): *Angelica, *Basil, Bay, Black Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Mugwort, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Peppermint, *Pennyroyal, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Rue, Sandalwood, Spruce, Tea Tree, Thyme, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, *Western Red Cedar, *Yarrow
Psychic Awareness: Bay, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, *Mugwort, Nutmeg, Star Anise, Yarrow
Purification: Angelica, Bay, Camphor, Copal, Eucalyptus, Ginger, *Hyssop, Juniper, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Neroli, Orange, *Palo Santo, Pine, *Western Red Cedar
Success: Allspice, Angelica, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Myrrh, Opopanax, Orange, Patchouli, Pepper, Sandalwood, Star Anise, Yarrow.
Vitality: (To Maintain) Cedarwood, Cistus, Citronella, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Lemongrass, Lime, Myrrh, Opopanax, Rosemary, Valerian. (To Increase) Basil, Catnip, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Patchouli, Peppermint, Sage, Spearmint.
The Elements:
Air: Allspice, Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Birch, Camphor, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hops, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Opopanax, Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Star Anise, Thyme, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang Carrier Oils: Almond, Borage, Hazelnut, Pecan
Earth: Allspice, Angelica (root oil), Bergamot, Cajeput, Camphor, Cardamom, Carrot, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir, Ginger, Hops, Jasmine, Junier, Mugwort, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Sage, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Spruce, Tea Tree, Turmeric, Valerian, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. Carrier Oil: Avocado, Pomegranate
Fire: Allspice, Angelica (seed oil), Anise, Basil, Bay, Bergamot, Cajeput, Cardamom, Carrot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clove, Coriander, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Ginger, Juniper, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Oregano, Pepper, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Turmeric, Vetiver Carrier Oil: Almond, Apricot, Borage, Camellia, Cranberry, Evening Primrose Oil, Flax, Grape, Hazelnut, Pecan, Pomegranate, Rosehips, Sesame, Sunflower.
Water: Allspice, Benzoin, Bergamot, Birch, Camphor, Cardamom, Catnip, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lime, Litsea, Mandarin, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange, Palmarosa, Pepper, Rose, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Spruce, Star Anise, Thyme, Valerian, Vetiver, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang. Carrier Oils: Apricot, Avocado, Camellia, Cranberry, Grape, Hazelnut, Jojoba, Olive, Rosehip.
References; The Magic of Incense oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham, Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scoot Cunningham, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic by Sandra Kynes
Recipes:
Anointing Oil:
1/8 base oil
6 drops Sandalwood
4 drops Frankincense
3 Myrrh
Cash Flow Oil:
1/8 cup base oil
3 drops Vetiver
2 drops Patchouli
1 drop Ginger
Wear or anoint Green Candle
Healing Oil:
1/8 cup Base Oil
7 drops Niaouli
4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Pine
Wear or anoint Blue Candle.
Love oil:
1/8 cup base oil
6 drops Ylang Ylang
5 drops Palmarosa
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Rose Geranium
Wear or anoint Pink Candle
Protecting Oil:
1/8 cup base oil
5 drops Black Pepper
5 drops Petitgrain
2 drops Geranium
Anoint your body
Spirituality Oil:
1/8 base oil
7 drops Sandalwood
4 drops Cedarwood
1 drop Frankincense
Wear before all spiritual rituals
List compiled and created by Laurie Lava-Books.
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Essential Oils – Magickal Properties
Rosemary oil can also be used for divination and to enhance psychic abilities. Sandalwood essential oil is frequently used in witchcraft for its grounding and spiritual properties. It is believed to aid in meditation, promote spiritual awareness, and enhance spiritual practices. Sandalwood oil can also be used for protection and purification rituals, as well as for connecting with ancestors and spirit guides. Frankincense essential oil has been used in spiritual and religious practices for centuries. It is believed to have a strong connection to the divine and is often used in rituals and spells to invoke spiritual protection, enhance intuition, and promote healing. Frankincense oil is also associated with purification and can be used to cleanse sacred spaces or tools. Patchouli essential oil is often used in witchcraft for its grounding and transformative properties. It is associated with the element of earth and is believed to aid in manifestation and abundance spells. Patchouli oil can also be used in rituals and spells to enhance sexuality, attract love, and boost confidence. These are just a few examples of the many witchy essential oils available. Each oil has its own unique properties and can be used in various ways to enhance magical practices. It is important to research and understand the properties of each oil before using them in spellwork or rituals, and to always use essential oils safely and responsibly..
Reviews for "The Witch's Apothecary: How to Create your own Witchy Essential Oil Blends"
- John - ★☆☆☆☆ - I was really disappointed with the witchy essential oils. I had heard such great things about them, but when I tried them, they did absolutely nothing for me. The scents were weak and didn't last long at all. I also didn't notice any benefits from using them, despite being promised all sorts of healing and magical properties. Overall, I feel like I wasted my money on these oils and would not recommend them to others looking for genuine aromatherapy products.
- Sarah - ★★☆☆☆ - I had high hopes for the witchy essential oils, but unfortunately, they fell short of my expectations. The packaging and advertising made them seem like something really special, but the truth is, they're just average essential oils with fancy names. I also didn't find the scents to be particularly pleasant, and they didn't have the same calming effect on me as other essential oils I've used in the past. For the price, I expected better quality and results. I won't be purchasing them again.
- Emily - ★★★☆☆ - I wasn't impressed with the witchy essential oils. While they did have a pleasant scent, I didn't notice any of the supernatural effects they claimed to have. I bought them hoping to enhance my spiritual practice, but they didn't do anything extraordinary. I think they are overhyped and overpriced for what they actually deliver. I will stick to regular essential oils that are more reasonably priced and provide similar benefits.