Essential Oils have been a part of my Craft since the beginning. I have an emotional and psychological association with the sensation and scent of oils. I was raised within a Roman Catholic home and have been anointed with the Oil of Catechumens to strengthen me to turn away from evil, temptation, and sin when I received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Matrimony. The act of anointing someone or something with oil always made the occasion feel sacred and important and was something I was eager to continue when I transitioned to my Wiccan practice.
Within sympathetic magick it was a common practice to anoint with the fat of sacrificial animals as it was perceived to be a powerful charm second only to the blood of the animal. The practice of anointing with oil is believed to be rooted in this ancient practice, which makes sense to this Witch.
Within sympathetic magick it was a common practice to anoint with the fat of sacrificial animals as it was perceived to be a powerful charm second only to the blood of the animal. The practice of anointing with oil is believed to be rooted in this ancient practice, which makes sense to this Witch.
In my own practice I consecrate any new tool with oil after a cleansing. I consecrate myself with oil after casting Circle and if practicing with other Witches within a Coven setting each member was also consecrated upon entering Circle.
I have had a few different recipes for anointing oil. The following is one that I used often:
I have had a few different recipes for anointing oil. The following is one that I used often:
- 1 part Myrrh
- 1 part Cinnamon
- 1 part Patchouli
- 1 part Carnation
- Olive Oil
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