OILS AND ESSENCES Like the herbs and stones used in magick, oils and essences play an important role in a witch's magickal life. We use oils in candle spells, in potppouri, we rub them on talismans and stones, we place them in baths, and on ourselves to boost magickal intent. Remember that oils need to be used in conjunction with visualization. Essences can be incense, musks and tinctures. The most common essence is incense which can be bought in almost any large retail store or through metaphysical stores and Craft supply stores. The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham is a wonderful book that not only lists how these essential magickal correspondences can aid your magick, but also has recipes for how to make your own. On to the tables. Oil and Essence Planetary Rulers and Substitutions Planetary RulerOil/Essence Sun Healing, Portection, Success, Illumination, Magickal Power, Physical Energy Use: Bay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tangerine Moon Sleep, Psychic Dreams, Psychic Awareness, Gardening, Love, Healing, Fertility, Peace, Compassion, Family, Spirituality Use:Camphor, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Myrrh, Sandalwood Mercury Intelligence, Eloquence, Divination, Study, Self-Improvement, Breaking Negative Habits, Communication, Wisdom Use:Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Peppermint Venus Love, Fidelity, Reconciliation, Beauty, Youth, Happiness, Pleasure, Luck, Friendship, Meditation Use:Cardamom, Geranium, Heather, Lilac, Rose, Spearmint, Violet Mars Courage, Healing, Physcial Strength, Politics, Sexual Energy, Protection, Defensive Magick Use:Basil, Coriander, Ginger, Peppermint, Pine Jupiter Spirituality, Meditation, Money, Prosperity Use:Clove, Honeysuckle, Nutmeg Saturn Protection, Purification, Longevity, Visions Use:Cypress, Patchouly Oil and Essence Elemental Rulers and Substitutions Elemental RulerOil/Essence Earth Peace, Fertility, Money, Business Success, Growth, Employment Use:Cypress, Honeysuckle, Patchouly, Vetivert Air Communication, Travel, Intellect, Eloquence, Divination, Freedom, Wisdom Use:Laender, Lemongrass, Mace, Peppermint Fire Communication, Defensive Magick, Physical Strength, Magickal Power, Courage, Wil Power, Purification Use:Basil, Bay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Juniper, Lime, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tangerine Water Love, Healing, Peace, Compassion, Reconciliation, Friendship, Sleep, Dreams Use:Lemon Balm, Camomile, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lemon, Myrrh, Rose, Sandalwood, Speamint, Vanilla, Violet Oil and Essence Magickal Intentions Magickal IntentionOil/Essence Courage: Black Pepper, Frankincense, Geranium, Thyme Divination: Camphor, Clove, Orange Happiness: Lavender, Meadowsweet Healing/Health: Bay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon Balm, LIme, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Violet Love: Apricot, Basil, Camomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary, Vetivert, Violet, Yarrow Luck: Nutmeg, Orange, Rose, Vetivert, Violet Lust: Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Lemongrass, Olive, Patchouly, Peppermint, Rosemary, Vanilla Money and Riches: Basil, Camomile, Cedarwood, Connamon, Clove, Ginger, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouly, Peppermint, Pine, Vetivert, Wood Aloe Peace: Lavender, Pennyroyal, Violet Magickal Power: Ginger, Tagnerine, Vanilla Protection: Anise, Basil, Bay, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Myrrh, Niaouli, Patchouly, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetivert, Violet Psychic Awareness: Bay, Camphor, Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Honeysuckle, Lemongrass, Lilac, Mace, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Thyme, Yarrow Purification: Benzoin, Camomile, Camphor, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Musk, Myrrh, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood Spirituality: Cassia, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Jasmine, Myrrh, Pine, Sandalwood, Wisteria |