#applied witchcraft

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From The Black Toad by Gemma Gary.

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The Crone of the Catskills “As the days went on, the statue appeared to move around the home seemingly of its own accord, muddy footprints began to manifest on the floor, and the pungent scent of stagnant pond water filled the house. On the seventh day, they saw her crouched in the shadows of the living room: The Crone, a horrifying apparition with an emaciated body and eyes that shined in the darkness.”

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They try to burn me, drown me, weigh me down. Stake me, break me, take my crown.

What Is A Witch? by Pam Grossman and Tin Can Forest

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Commanding Oil

 This oil will grant you dominion over all around you and encourage them to do your bidding.

Calamus Root (Water/Moon) Also called Sweet Flag, it is considered to have the strongest of compelling virtues.

Licorice Root (Water/Venus) A commanding herb, especially useful as an aphrodisiac.

Depending on your intended use, consider the following:

Vetivert (Earth/Venus) For matters of physical or romantic attraction, it may also be used to strengthen hexing formulas. Powerful and efficient.

Oil of Bergamot (Air/Mercury) Which is a good commanding herb for matters pertaining to finances and business.

 For a Commanding Oil of malevolent intentions, use Castor Oil (Air/Saturn) as a base. Otherwise, something like Olive Oil may be used.

 Reduce your Licorice and Sweet Flag to a powder, focusing on their role in the formula. Add each subsequent ingredient, ground separately, being conscious of each effect on the blend. After adding all dry ingredients, add Essential Oil of Bergamot if desiring control over financial matters, and blend. Finally, dilute about 1 part of the blend into 3 parts of the carrier oil. Anoint the forehead, behind the ears, below the heart, under the left armpit, in the back of the neck, above the naval and between the thighs.