Magical Oil Recipes - Protection and Warding Edition
For anyone looking to brew up some magical protections or enhance their current warding measures, here are some recipes I’ve created that you might find useful.
To prepare them, blend the ingredients in such proportions as feels correct for your purposes (or as supplies allow). Use dried material except where indicated. Place a few spoonfuls in a mason jar with a screwtop lid and fill the jar with a bland oil of your choice. (Vegetable oil of the sort you would buy for cooking works fine.) Screw the lid on tightly and shake well to combine, then leave the jar in a dark dry place for 2-4 weeks to steep.
Once steeped, prepare a clean storage bottle (also with a secure lid) and label with the type of oil and the bottling date. Strain the oil through paper towels or cheesecloth to remove the plant material, then bottle immediately. Store away from sunlight and heat for up to one year. Use for spellwork as you see fit.
(Please note that NONE of these potions are meant to be taken internally by any means. Observe all proper safety measures related to glass, fire, and potentially harmful plants as necessary during preparation.)
*- Ingredient is potentially harmful if inhaled or ingested. **- Ingredient should not be used or handled if you are pregnant or nursing.
All-Purpose Blessing Oil For blessing, purification, and consecration.
Lavender
Sweet Basil
Bay Leaf
Patchouli Note: Use Olive Oil for the base.
All-Purpose Hexbreaking Oil For general negation of baneful spells cast by oneself or others.
Agrimony**
Cinquefoil
Fennel
Vervain
Solomon's Seal Root in master bottle
And Stay Out Ward Refresher Oil For strengthening household protections between castings.
Sarsaparilla
Oakmoss
Horehound
Sweet Basil
Banned From The Premises Banishing Oil For anointing doorways and banishing unwanted persons.
Oregano
Rosemary
Lemon Peel
Thyme
Blue Moon Curse Reversal Oil For turning and countering baneful magic.
Angelica Root
Lemon Verbena
Motherwort**
Elderberries*
Change the Locks Protection Oil For protection of the home from banished persons.
Cumin
Oregano
Rosemary
Thistle
Cradlekeeper Child Protection Oil For protection of infants and young children.
Daisies (any color)
Flax Seeds
Caraway Seeds
Lamb's Ear Leaf Note: Use to anoint the lintel of the door to the child's room.
No Soliciting Front Door Oil To keep unwanted visitors away from your home.
Ivy Leaves
Sweet Basil
Blueberry Leaf
Juniper Berries Note: Apply to your front door or threshold.
Safe Space Protection Oil To help one find sanctuary when it is most needed.
Blackberry Leaf (or Tea)
Allspice Berries
Fennel Tops
Clover Leaves and Blossoms
The Shielding Light Protection Oil For passive protective magics.
Caraway Seeds
Eucalyptus Leaf**
Lavender
Vervain Note: Passive protection magic functions as a shield, rebuffing or neutralizing harm. It is good for long-term spells that don't require much energy or maintenance.
The Shining Dark Protection Oil For active protective magics.
Coconut Husk
Thistle Leaf
Witch Hazel**
Angelica Root Note: Active protection magic functions as a sword, strongly deflecting or fending off harm. This is best for short-term or immediate-use spells that are not meant to last, but must kick in very strongly and very quickly. Excellent for emergency personal protections.
The Sorcerer's Tower Protection Oil To protect your witchy supplies and workspace from interlopers.
Juniper Sprigs or Berries
Blueberry Leaf
Thistle
Astragalus Root Note: Works best alongside mundane secrecy and privacy measures. To avoid damage, anoint containers, furniture, and doors rather than items. Do not use directly on books as it may damage delicate paper or covers. Use with caution on unfinished wood.
Thorn in the Door Warding Oil To discourage unfriendly witches from entering your home.
Rosemary
Bay Leaf
Sage (any color)
Solomon's Seal Root
Rose Stem (with thorns) in master bottle
Walking Ward Protection Oil For personal warding spells of all kinds.
Sweet Basil
Witch Hazel**
Fennel Sprigs Note: This works for both active and passive protection magics and may be used in conjunction other protective oils.
Wanderlust Traveling Oil For all-purpose protection and luck while traveling.
Feverfew
Cinquefoil
Witch Hazel**
Spearmint
Should the reader require supplies, I recommend the following:
Penn Herb Company
Starwest Botanicals
Bulk Apothecary
Mountain Rose Herbs
Specialty Bottle
Photo Credit - Shaiith
All recipes are © 2017 Bree NicGarran, published in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Please check out the book if you would like more recipes.
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