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Baby Bottom Oil
Ingredients:
4 oz Olive or Apricot Oil
Calendula Petals
Directions
Place some calendula petals in the oil of your choice, and let stand on a
sunny windowsill for a week or two. If you would like to speed things up,
try microwaving for a minute or two, avoiding boiling. Strain the calendula
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You can use this as bath oil, body oil, body wash, soap, perfume, diffuser, you name it :)
Calm Anger oil
4 drops Vanilla
2 drops Jasmine
2 drops Sandalwood |
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Athlete's Foot Massage Oil
5 drops Lavender
1 drop Lemon
1 teaspoon carrier oil
Mix all oils together. Apply all over foot, especially around toes.
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A Seductive Massage Oil. 4 drops Ylang Ylang 3 drop Geranium 2 drops Lavender 1 drop Bergamot 1 oz of carrier oil like sweet almond |
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Daily Bath Correspondences Sunday
Color~Orange/Gold
Ruling Planet~Sun
Aspect~Creating
Element~Fire
Chakra~Spleen
Happiness, Independence, Resourcefulness. Bathing in this color in the morning brings out the happy easy feelings that stimulate laughter and help's life seem more like play.
Candle Scents~Rosemary, Rue, Clove
Sun Scents~Bay, Carnation, Cedar wood, Chicory, Clove, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Ginseng, Juniper, Lime, Orange, Marigold ,Pineapple, Rosemary, Rowan, Rue, Sandalwood, Tangerine
Fire Scents~Allspice, Basil, Bay, Carnation, Cedar wood, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Dragons Blood, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Lime, Marigold, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Sassafras, Tangerine. Monday
Color~White (for candles)/ VERY Pale Blue(for bath water)
Ruling Planet~Moon
Aspect~Emotions
Element~Water
Chakra~Throat
Blue~ Sky and ocean, Spaciousness, Health, Decisiveness. Blue has a cooling and cleansing effect. It quiets the mind and the soul. Blue is healing power.
Candle Scents~Rose, Garden Lily, Gardenia, Lotus
Moon Scents~Coconut,Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lily, Lotus, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Wintergreen
Water Scents~Apple Blossom, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Coconut, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Lemon, Licorice, Lilac, Lily, Lotus, Myrrh, Orchid, Peach, Plumeria, Rose, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla Tuesday
Color~Red
Ruling Planet~Mars
Aspect~Agression
Element~Fire
Chakra~Root
Vitality, Power, Strength, Courage. Bathing in this color helps you meet the demands of the day. It can also give you that extra reserve needed for a social evening.
Candle Scents~Pine, Carnation, Cinnamon, Honeysuckle
Mars Scents~Allspice, Basil, Carnation, Dragons Blood, Ginger, Honeysuckle, Peppermint, Pine
Fire Scents~Allspice, Basil, Bay, Carnation, Cedar wood, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Dragons Blood, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Lime, Marigold, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rose Geranium, Sassafras, Tangerine. Wednesday
Color~Yellow
Planet~Mercury
Aspect~Mental
Elements~Air
Chakra~Solar Plexus
YELLOW ~ The Sun, Knowledge, Clarity, Optimism. The yellow bath sharpens your mind and helps you know you must first be able to love yourself before you can love others.
Candle Scents~Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Bayberry
Mercury Scents~Almond, Aspen, Bergamot Mint, Bergamot Orange, Clover, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hemp* Lavender, Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, Marjoram, Mint, Mulberry, Papyrus, Peppermint, Thyme
Air Scents~Almond, Anise, Aspen, Bergamot Mint, Bergamot Orange, Borage, Chicory, Clover, Dandelion, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Golden Rod, Hazel, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, Lilly of the Valley, Maple, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Slippery Elm, Star Anise
Note~For excellent skin care and also magickal purposes use Hemp oil as a carrier for essential oils on a Wednesday/Yellow bath. Hemp is excellent for the skin and also ruled by Mercury. Thursday
Color~Violet/Purple
Planet~Jupiter
Aspect~Expansion
Element~Air
Chakra~Crown
The Spirit, Inspiration, Beauty, Art. Violet has powerful energy and vibrations. It helps to purify your thoughts and feelings and gives you inspiration.
Candle Scents~Magnolia, Sandalwood, Sage
Jupiter Scents~Anise, Clove, Honeysuckle, Lime, Magnolia, Sage, Sandalwood, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras
Air Scents~Almond, Anise, Aspen, Bergamot Mint, Bergamot Orange, Borage, Chicory, Clover, Dandelion, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Golden Rod, Hazel, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, Lilly of the Valley, Maple, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, Slippery Elm, Star Anise Friday
Color~Green
Ruling Planet~Venus
Aspect~Love/Manifestation
Element~Earth
Chakra~Heart
Nature, Balance, Harmony, Self-control, Generosity. Soaking in a green bath, relaxes all your muscles, nerves and thoughts. It brings feelings of peace and harmony.
Candle Scents~Primrose, Thyme, Lilac
Venus Scents~ Apple Blossom, Geranium, Hyacinth, Iris, Licorice, Lilac, Magnolia, Orchid, Plumeria, Rose, Spearmint, Tansy, Thyme, Tuberose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang
Earth Scents~Alfalfa, Barley, Bistort, Cypress, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Narcissus, Patchouli, Primrose Saturday
Color~Indigo
Ruling Planet~Saturn
Aspect~Cycles
Element~Earth
Chakra~Brow (Third Eye)
Intuition, Meditation, Understanding, Mysticism. This color lets you feel that you are apart of the whole universe., that you are not alone. Seek and you will find.
A good bath for opening and balancing the Brow Chakra.
Candle Scents~Water Violet, Black Orchid, Hyacinth
Saturn Scents~Amaranth, Black Orchid, Cypress, Hyacinth, Iris, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Pansy, Patchouli, Tamarisk, Water Violets
Earth Scents~Alfalfa, Barley, Bistort, Cypress, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Narcissus, Patchouli, Primrose |
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| Therapeutic blending Therapeutic blending focuses on creating a blend that will aid with a particular emotional or physical condition. Therapeutic blending concentrates more on the therapeutic result than on the aroma of the blend, but naturally it’s important to create a therapeutic blend that is pleasing in aroma. It is very important to select oils not only for the therapeutic actions they deliver. It's also important to make sure that none of the oils used have any contraindications or safety issues that can affect other aspects of your health. For instance, if you create a blend to aid with dandruff but you happen to be pregnant, you should not include rosemary because it is contraindicated in pregnancy. As another example, you would obviously not create an arthritis blend that includes peanut oil (a carrier oil used to dilute essential oils and is reported to provide benefit in arthritis blends) if you are allergic to peanuts. When creating therapeutic blends, it is also important to consider all the therapeutic actions you are seeing and avoid oils that clash with your desired goals. For instance, let’s say you are having severe period cramps and are having trouble sleeping. For this scenario, let’s also say that you want to create a blend that you can use right before bedtime. Peppermint and cypress are oils that can provide relief with menstrual cramps. But, peppermint and cypress are energizing oils. Thus, you would want to avoid these oils in a blend that you’d use right before bed. |
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10 Wonderful Ways to Use Epsom Salts
By Annie B. Bond, author of Better Basics for the Home (Three Rivers
Press, 1999).
When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural emollient, exfoliator, and much more.
* Relaxing and Sedative Bath: Soak in warm water and 2 cups of Epsom Salt.
* Face Cleaner: To clean your face at night, mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water.
* Homemade Skin Mask: Apply the mask to damp skin. For normal to oily skin, mix 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of nonfat dry milk, the juice of 1 lemon, and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt. For normal to dry skin mix 1/4 cup of grated carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayonnaise and a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt.
* Foot Soak: Soothe aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as it feels right. Rinse and dry.
* Skin Exfoliator: Massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over your wet skin, starting with your feet and continuing up towards the face. Have a bath to rinse.
* Remove Excess Oil from Hair: Epsom Salt soaks up excess oil from hair. Add 9 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to 1/2 cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when it is dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse.
* Hairspray: Combine 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 cup Epsom Salt. Combine, cover, and let set for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal.
* Hair Volumizer: Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and Epsom Salt. Warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse.
* Soak Sprains and Bruises: Epsom Salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups Epsom Salt to a warm bath, and soak.
* Splinter Remover: Soak in Epsom Salt, it will draw out the splinter.
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Cauldron Bath Salts
1 cup salt
3 drops vervain oil
3 drops synthetic musk oil
6 drops cypress oil
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Spell Weaver Bath Salts
1 cup salt
8 drops myrrh oil
1/4 teaspoon powdered dragons blood
2 drops pine oil |
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Egyptian Spiritual & Purification Bath
The Egyptians used hyssop for purification. To spiritually and ritually
cleanse yourself, buy dried hyssop and make a strong tea with it. Ritually smudge your bath with sage or frankincense and myrrh incense. Light a blue candle, and then pour the hyssop tea into the bath, or over yourself while in the shower. Chant: “I am pure, pure as Isis; I am pure, pure as Osiris; I am pure, pure as Horus.�?Repeat or continue the chant adding your favorite
Egyptian gods. If you can find a hyssop-scented bath gel, so much the better! You may also use cucumber and elder flower-scented soap or bath gel, or a “pure�?soap such as Ivory.
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Milk Bath To Induce A Restful Sleep 1 tbsp. Almond oil 4 drops Lavender essential oil 3 drops Marjoram essential oil 2 drops Benzoin essential oil 1 cup of powdered milk Pour oils into a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Stir in 1 cup of powdered milk. Add the mixture to your bath water and relax! |
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Invigorating Peppermint Bath
The powerfully minty aroma of peppermint can make an ordinary bath an invigorating experience.
As you fill the bath add 5 to 10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Stir the water to disperse the oil before entering. Alternatively you can add the drops of oil to unscented bath salts or bubble bath: Add 5 to 10 drops per ounce of bath salt or bubble bath and pour the mixture into the tub.
Suggested additions: Replace some of the drops of peppermint with one or more of the following oils to create your own distinctly fragrant blend: spearmint, lemon, basil, rosemary, lavender.
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Lemon Ylang Mineral Bath
A lemon and ylang scented mineral bath is a delight for the senses. Not too relaxing, and not too energizing either, this aroma awakens your senses with a clean, sweet fragrance.
Mix together 2 tablespoons of sea salt, 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 1/2 teaspoons of borax. Add 4 drops ylang ylang and 6 drops lemon essential oils and mix well. Pour the mixture into the bath under running water. Make sure the salts are completely dissolved and the oils evenly dispersed throughout the water.
Suggested variation: A few drops of lavender will make this blend more balancing.
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Spanish Bubble Bath Gentle formula that moisturizes You will need - Mixing bowl Whisk Glass bottle with a stopper Supplies Using the whisk beat all of the ingredients until frothy. Pour into your container. Decorate as you wish. Attach a tag which instructs to shake well before using, and then place 2 to 3 tablespoons into the bath, preferably while the water is running. ** While this bubble bath does not produce a luxurious bubble, it leaves skin smooth and silky ** Shelf life is one month. 
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Lavender Bath Bombs Lavender essential oil is reassuring, soporific, and is often ther first choice of aromatherapists for treating emotional or mental stress. It also reduces muscular pain, whether from illness or physical exertion, and soothes the skin. 4 cups epsom salts 2 cups Sea salt 1 cup non fat powdered milk 2 cups oatmeal ground to a very fine powder in a food processor or coffee grinder-use the old fashioned kind 40 drops of lavender essential oil Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl, sieve if you wish, then add the lavender 10 drops at a time, thoroughly mix it through. Do this 4 times, so that the lavender essential oil is distributed. |
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