Wicca Candle Magic by Lisa Chamberlain

Author:Lisa Chamberlain [Chamberlain, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Wiccan supply shops sell a variety of magical oils, often as special blends for particular purposes, such as love or abundance spells, or blends tailored to the magical associations between certain oils and zodiac signs, planets, Elements, and specific Sabbats. Some also sell single essential oils, which can be used on their own or combined with others to make your own magical blends. For example, patchouli is associated with prosperity. Patchouli also has a peaceful energy, so if you want a good combination for stress reduction, you can boost your spellwork by adding another oil to it, such as lavender, which is good for working to remove anxiety. On the other hand, if you want to make a prosperity blend, you might add bergamot and cinnamon to the patchouli, as they are associated with success and luck.

No matter where you get your oils from, avoid synthetic fragrance oils, if you can. Synthetic oils are made with potentially harmful chemicals, rather than natural materials, and they don’t have inherent magical properties. By contrast, essential oils are derived from plant matter—herbs, flowers, resins, and roots—and have medicinal and magical properties. They have a variety of uses in Wiccan practice, including in ritual baths, as an alternative to incense, as fragrance worn on the body, and of course, for anointing candles. Like candle colors, each type of oil has particular magical properties and associations (see the table on page 56) and can enhance a candle-centered spell.

Always follow instructions for using essential oils carefully, as many oils are not safe to put directly on the skin without a carrier oil to dilute their strength. Carrier oils are vegetable oils like olive, almond, jojoba, and grapeseed oil that dilute the potency of the essential oil but still “carry” its scent. Once you’ve blended the essential oil with the carrier oil, it’s wise to do a patch test to make sure the oil won’t irritate your skin. (This is especially true for those with sensitive skin!) Dab a cotton swab in the oil blend and apply it to your inner wrist or behind your knee. Place a waterproof adhesive bandage over the spot and leave in place for 24 hours. (If any irritation occurs, remove the bandage and wash the area with soap and water, and refrain from using the oil again.)

Recipes for homemade magical blends are widely available. If you lack access to essential oils, if they’re out of your budget, or if you’re simply into a DIY style of magic, you can fashion anointing oils by adding dried herbs to olive or sweet almond oil. They may not have the aromatic component that essential oils have, but they’ll still have the magical properties of the herbs. You’ll find instructions for making your own herb-based oils on page 115.

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