HOW TO USE MAGICAL OILS

Oils can be used in rituals in several different ways: The OIL represents the spirit or essence of a specific energy. So, using the oil in a ritual adds a certain effect to your magical working.

Anointing a Candle
Oil can used to anoint a candle before a spell is cast. Anointing a candle is easy - simply hold your candle and rub the oil onto it while you focus on the effect that you want to create. Let your candle sit for a few moments before you light it. Oil is flammable so be careful when working around heat and flame.

Self-Anointing
Dilute your oil with a carrier oil, such as a mixture of olive oil or almond oil, and add a pinch of your favorite herb. While you do your ritual focus on the energies of the oil and anoint yourself on your forehead (3rd eye), and upon your heart. This is symbolic of being anointed with the energies of the oil in your heart and in your spirit. Carefully use your oil to anoint magical objects and sacred spaces. Some oils are intense and should not be used on the skin unless they are diluted in a carrier oil in a great amount.

Oil Diffuser or Burner
Place a few drops of oil in a burner or diffuser and enjoy the scent of your oil as it surrounds you during your ritual. Fill your diffuser with water and place 3-4 drops of your favorite oil into the water, light a tea light candle and place it below in the burner. As your oil warms it will move the scent through the air as you do your ritual or perform your magic.


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