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Iâve started collecting the papers I get from my fortune cookies and using the fortunes in my spells. Any other ingredients are measured using the lucky numbers in the other side of the paper.
Just a fun little idea I thought Iâd share.
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 Iâve 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 Š 2017 Bree NicGarran, published in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Please check out the book if you would like more recipes.
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my podcast Hex Positive, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop.
Magical Oil Recipes - Glamour Edition
For anyone looking to brew up some magic related to glamours, confidence, physical appearance, or eloquence, here are some recipes Iâve 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.
Belle of the Ball Beauty Oil For beauty glamours.
Orange Peel
Magnolia Petal
Maidenhair Fern
Primrose Blossoms**
Brand New Me Transformation Oil For self-improvement, physical changes, or personal growth.
Fennel
Lady's Mantle**
Pine Needles
Geranium Essential Oil Note: If your personal journey includes adjusting to a change in gender or sexuality, add a few Persimmon seeds to the mix.
Honeytongue Eloquence Oil For verbal persuasion and effective speech.
Honeysuckle
Orris Root
Licorice Root
Marshmallow Root** Note: Do not consume.
Increase the Thing Empowerment Oil For self-empowerment and glamours pertaining thereto.
Petunia Petals
Bergamot
Lemon Verbena
Sunflower Petals
It Wasn't Me Diversion Oil For diverting suspicion from yourself or your actions.
Dogbane (Black Hemp)
Cherry Bark
Blueberry Leaves
Marshmallow Root**
Lionheart Courage Oil For bravery and confidence spells.
Black Tea Leaves
Bay Leaf
Cedar Tips
Thyme Sprigs
Own the Runway Confidence Oil For supreme confidence.
Yarrow**
Sumac Berries
Ginger Root, Fresh
Pass Unseen Stealth Oil For perceived invisibility glamours.
Cherry Bark or Blossoms
Poppy Seeds**
Devil's Shoestring**
Dogwood Blossoms (if available)
Tearoom Forbearance Oil For when you need to keep your temperâŚno matter what.
Tea Leaves
Meadowsweet**
Echinacea**
Fir Balsam Essential Oil
Should the reader require supplies, I recommend the following:
Penn Herb Company
Starwest Botanicals
Bulk Apothecary
Mountain Rose Herbs
Specialty Bottle
Photo Credit - VeraPetruk
All recipes are Š 2017 Bree NicGarran, published in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Please check out the book if you would like more recipes.
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my podcast Hex Positive, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop.
Magical Oil Recipes - Buffs and Blessings Edition
For anyone looking to brew up a potion for the purposes of augmentation or blessing, here are some recipes Iâve 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.
Brim With Vim Vitality Oil To restore flagging magical energy and clear post-spell haze.
Tangerine (Satsuma) Peel
Cinnamon Stick
Ginger Root
Vervain
Cauldronkeeper Wisdom Oil To enhance intuition and wisdom.
Hazel (leaves or bark)
Elder (berries or bark)
Sage (any color)
Peach Pit (in master bottle) Note: Peach pits contain a small amount of cyanide, which may be released if the pit is broken down. Exercise caution with the finished oil.
Clear the Way Obstacle Remover Oil For overcoming difficulty and attracting new opportunities.
Dried Sumac Berries
Ginger Root
Sweet Basil
Full Moon Lunar Affinity Oil For augmentation of spells attuned to the lunar cycle.
Willow Bark
Jasmine Flowers
Fennel
Mugwort** Note: Use With Caution.
High Noon Solar Affinity Oil For augmentation of spells attuned to the solar cycle.
Calendula Petals
Chamomile
Bay Leaf
Eyebright Note: Use With Caution.
Golden Fields Prosperity Oil For abundance, good fortune, and general well-being.
Sesame or Pumpkin Seeds
Wheat or Barley Kernels
Orange Peel
Honeysuckle
Get Me Through the Day Endurance Oil For a tiny extra boost on those low-energy days.
Lemon Verbena
White Oak Bark
Rosemary
Echinacea**
Hearthside Home Blessing Oil For a comfortable and harmonious home.
Sweet Basil
Vervain
Pine Needles
Willow Bark
Jack-of-all-Trades Work Enhancement Oil For augmentation of workplace abilities.
Sweet Basil
Meadowsweet**
Borage Flowers
Vanilla Bean
Magical Me Power Boost Oil For augmentation of spellcasting.
Ginger Root
Rosemary
Bergamot
Cedar Tips
Steel Backbone Fortitude Oil For bravery and endurance.
Blue Vervain
Pine Needles
Cedar Tips
Yarrow**
Truthteller Divination Oil For augmentation of divinatory practices.
Evening Primrose**
Hibiscus Flowers
Celery Seeds
Tea Leaves
Watchful Eye Viewing Oil To enhance powers of observation.
Grape Leaf
Lemon Balm
Rosemary
Celery Seed (or dried leaf from stalks) Note: Do not apply to skin around eyes. Do not apply directly to eyeballs either.
Should the reader require supplies, I recommend the following:
Penn Herb Company
Starwest Botanicals
Bulk Apothecary
Mountain Rose Herbs
Specialty Bottle
Image Credit - VeraPetruk
All recipes are Š 2017 Bree NicGarran, published in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Please check out the book if you would like more recipes.
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my podcast Hex Positive, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop.
Magical Oil Recipes - Baneful Blends Edition
For anyone looking to brew up a potion with a less-than-friendly bent, 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 Hexing Oil For general hexing, cursing, and baneful magic.
Dried Chili Pepper
Fresh Lime Peel
Lemongrass (dried or fresh)
Rusted Nail (place in bottle with finished oil)
All-Purpose Hexbreaking Oil For general negation of baneful spells cast by oneself or others.
Agrimony**
Cinquefoil
Fennel
Vervain
Solomon's Seal Root (place in bottle with finished oil)
Backhanded Blessing Oil For blessings that are anything but benevolent.
Burnt Cinquefoil
Bay Leaf
Pine Needles
Bayberry Root NOTE: Prepare as you would a blessing oil, then twist the blessing into a curse, i.e. May You Get Everything You Deserve.
Done in the Dark Concealment Oil For secrecy, confidentiality, and general deception.
Juniper Berries
Licorice Root
Black Hemp (Dogbane)
Ferns or Dried Seaweed Note: For the final ingredient, use whichever is easier to obtain. Both bracken and seaweed work well for basic concealment spells.
Eye of Newt Disruption Oil For disrupting and confounding magical efforts against you.
Black Mustard Seeds
Bloodroot**
Nettle Leaf
Garlic (1 clove, bruised)
No Rest For The Wicked Hexing Oil For punishing one's enemies.
Chili Pepper (any)
Horseradish Root
Cramp Bark
Bayberry Root
On Your Own Head Retribution Oil For counter magic and revenge hexes.
Elderberries*
Bloodroot**
Devil's Shoestring**
Vetiver
Tangled Shoelaces Binding Oil To impede someone's ability to move or act against you.
Pine Needles
Devil's Shoestring**
Scullcap**
Coffee Grounds
Iron Nail in master bottle
Wicked Witch Heavy-Duty Cursing Oil For occasions when a regular-strength hex just won't do.
Wormwood* **
Ghost Chili Pepper (or the hottest chili you can get)
Lemon Seeds
Lobelia* Note: Use With Extreme Caution And Cover Your Ass.
Witchbane Warding Oil For repelling and countering harmful spells.
Bay Leaves
Elderflower
Star Anise
Birch Bark
Should the reader require supplies, I recommend the following:
Penn Herb Company
Starwest Botanicals
Bulk Apothecary
Mountain Rose Herbs
Specialty Bottle
Image Credit - Shaiith
All recipes are (c) 2017 Bree NicGarran, published in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. Please check out the book if you would like more recipes.
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my podcast Hex Positive, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop.
Truthfinder Powder
For when you thinkâŚor knowâŚsomeoneâs lying to you or generally being an untruthful jerkface.
Ingredients:
Copal resin
Table sugar
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend such sites as Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for the quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle until theyâre the consistency of fine sand. If you happen to have something cute to put it in, bottle that glorious stuff.
Sprinkle the powder where you know the target will walk, be it on a doorstep or a walkway or what have you. You can specify a target or just let the magic work on itsâ own, in which case any person walking over it will feel inclined to tell the truth when put to the test or questioned directly.
Note: This powder and itsâ effect are technically in the realm of compulsion magic. However, the effect is subtle and falls into sort of a gray area in that regard.
[Original Idea: Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells, Judika Illes, HarperOne, 2009.]
Traveler's Luck Powder
Intent: To keep one safe and free from mishaps on long trips.
Ingredients:
Irish Moss (aka Carrageen)
Comfrey Root
Feverfew
Black Cohosh
White Oak Bark
Nutmeg
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use the Black Cohosh if you are or think you might be pregnant. If need be, you can substitute Basil. Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend such sites as Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for the quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.) Retain the leftover large pieces that donât make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not! (For the Nutmeg, supermarket spice works just fine.) Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. Fold a few pinches in a paper packet containing your travel details. Tuck this into your luggage or the glove compartment of your car. For more travel general protection, you can sprinkle a few pinches in the footwells of your car, or just keep a few blank paper packets around if you frequently travel on short notice.
For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. You can also check out the recipe masterpost here and visit my shop for spell kits, books, magical powders, and more!
(If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my monthly show Hex Positive on your favorite podcast app, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. đ)
STFU Powder
Intent: To bind tongues, silence gossip, and get loud-mouthed jerks to SHUT THE FUCK UP.
Ingredients:
1 pt Slippery Elm Bark
1 pt Deerâs Tongue Herb
1 pt Nettle Leaf
1â2 pt Sassafras Leaf
1â2 pt Bloodroot**
** - Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Suggested substitute - Orris Root.
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle (or spice grinder)
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good electric spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products. If you donât have premade powdered herbs, grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.)
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. Sprinkle where you know the target will be, particularly in meeting places where you know the target will be tempted to ramble on. Use in any spellwork meant to silence gossip, bind wagging tongues, keep secrets, discourage hateful words, and make people eat their words.
Add to any spellwork intended to achieve the same effect at a distance. If properly applied, this powder can also be used to rob someone of their eloquence, make them trip over their words, or say just the wrong thing at the worst possible time.Â
-later included in Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils, Š 2017 by Bree NicGarran
Want more magical powders? Check out the masterpost here and visit my shop for spell kits, books, magical powders, and more!
(If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar, tune in to my monthly show Hex Positive on your favorite podcast app, or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. đ)
Persuasion Powder
Intent: To make your words ring true with your listeners, to sway them to your point of view without directly commanding, to make your arguments strong and get your point across in a convincing fashion.
Ingredients:
Wild Cherry Bark
Marshmallow Root
Galangal Root
Cloves
Allspice
Orris Root
Optional: Spoonful of Sugar
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good electric spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.)
For the Wild Cherry Bark, Marshmallow Root, and Galangal Root, retain the leftover large pieces that donât make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not! (If you donât have Marshmallow or Galangal Root handy, plain sugar and cinnamon will suffice.)
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately.
Sprinkle a little pinch in your shoes before going to important meetings or interviews, or any time you feel like you might need your arguments to have a little extra oomph. This powder can also be used in any spellwork intended to achieve the same result.
Copal Resin may be added to this mix to create an incense. If you plan to do so, do not use sugar in the mix, as burning it may damage the vessel or leave a sticky, hard-to-clean residue.
Note: As tempting as it may seem, do not put this powder in your mouth as a method of application. If you want to sweeten your speech with magic using an edible focus, use sugar, hard candy, or a drop of honey, not Persuasion Powder.
-adapted from Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils, Š 2017 by Bree NicGarran
(If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. You may also enjoy my show, Hex Positive - available wherever fine podcasts are heard. đ)
Peacekeeper Powder
Intent: To bring harmony, to help people get along who might not otherwise do so, to create a peaceful environment.
Ingredients:
Coriander Seed
Marshmallow Root
Black Walnut Hull
White Oak Bark
Black Sugar (craft sugar or white sugar with charcoal)
Pumice (small stones or powder)
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good electric spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind the Coriander Seed first, since this will require the most effort, and keep grinding until most of the material is as fine as you can get it. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.)
Grind the Marshmallow Root, Black Walnut Hull, and White Oak Bark in separate batches and sieve as with the Coriander Seed to separate out the powder. (You can still use the leftover larger pieces for loose incense or charm bags later.) Grind together the Black Sugar and Pumice until a grainy powder forms.
Combine the resulting component powders, mix well, and bottle immediately.
Sprinkle across doorways or in the corners of a room to end arguments, reduce hurt feelings, and to encourage bickering or adversarial parties to get along. This powder can also be included in any spellwork intended to achieve the same result.
More Magical Powder Recipes
For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. (Available on Amazon and in my shop!)
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. đ
"Outta My Way" Powder
Intent: To remove difficult obstacles caused by other people.
Ingredients:
Sumac Berries (sub: Vetiver)
Galangal Root (sub: Cinnamon)
White Oak Bark
Sassafras
Black Sugar
Cloves
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
IMPORTANT NOTE: There many species of Sumac growing in North America, and itâs important to know the difference if you go out to harvest your berries from the wild.
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) or Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) are the ones you want. They have narrow leaves, upright cones of fuzzy red berries, and are relatively harmless. The fruit, which ripens from July through September (search in the fall for dried cones), is edible and can be used to make a pinkish, lemony-flavored drink, or ground to add spice to meat and vegetables.
Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) is a mimic and is not true sumac. It has white berries, wider leaves, and causes an itchy and highly uncomfortable rash, and should be scrupulously avoided. A general rule of thumb: if you see a plant whose leaves have an oily-looking sheen, DO NOT TOUCH IT. âLeaves that shine, no friend of mine.â Better safe than sorry.
If you cannot obtain wild sumac (or just donât want to go tramping through the woods), the berries are available for purchase online, or you can substitute Vetiver.
Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.) For the White Oak Bark, Sassafras, and Galangal Root, retain the leftover large pieces that donât make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not! (If you donât have Galangal Root handy, plain cinnamon will suffice.) Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately.
Sprinkle where you know the person who is the cause of your problem will be walking. Alternatively, you can write down a list of your grievances, the method by which you want to obstacle removed, and the ideal outcome, then add a few pinches of the powder and folder the paper into a tight packet (use tape on the edges). You can stick this in a jar or keep it tucked away or carry it in your pocket, whichever is more relevant to your situation.
For more magical powder and potion recipes, check out my book, Pestlework.Â
If youâre enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. đ
Lucky Day Powder
Intent: To cause good luck and high probability of success to follow one for a single day.
Ingredients:
Orange Peel
Cinnamon
Fenugreek
Ginger
Irish Moss
Lemon Peel
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle (or spice grinder)
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend Wellcat Herbs and Starwest Botanicals for the best quality products. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind each ingredient separately to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger unground pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the mesh strainer reduces lost material and makes collection much easier.)
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. For volume, go heavier on the less expensive or more easily available materials like Cinnamon, Ginger, and powdered fruit peels. Otherwise, use more or less even amounts.
Put a pinch in your shoes before going out on any day that you need a boost of good fortune, or chance to sway in your favor. Also useful for spellwork related to finding or keeping employment and obtaining wealth. Add to incenses and charms designed to bring luck. Combine in a jar with sesame seeds for long-term household use.
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Hexbreaker Powder
Intent: To break, remove, or otherwise nullify a curse, jinx, hex, illwishing, or crossing. Also counters the effects of All-Purpose Cursing Powder, if need be.
Ingredients:
Angelica Root
Galangal Root
Nettle
Garlic Powder
Nutmeg Powder
Solomonâs Seal Root
Cayenne
Black Pepper
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle (or spice grinder)
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend such sites as Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for the quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products. Grind each ingredient separately to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger unground pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the mesh strainer reduces lost material and makes collection much easier.) Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. For volume, go heavier on the less expensive or more easily available materials like Garlic, Nutmeg, Cayenne, and Black Pepper. For curses involving visitation, add Salt. This mix is all-purpose. Use for any spellwork designed to remove, counter, or prevent magical harm, or to nullify the effects of All-Purpose Cursing Powder, if the need arises. (Please note that some of these materials are irritants; do not inhale the powder or the smoke that rises from it, and do NOT add it to food or drink as a method of delivery.)
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Heal Thy Heart Powder
Intent: To relieve heartache, heartbreak, loneliness, grief, and other emotional pains.
Ingredients:
Red Roses
Cloves
Cinnamon
Witch Hazel
Orange Peel
Cherry Bark (or blossoms)
Coriander
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle (or spice grinder)
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend such sites as Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for the quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind each ingredient separately to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger unground pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the mesh strainer reduces lost material and makes collection much easier.)
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. For volume, go heavier on the less expensive or more easily available materials like Red Roses, Cloves, and Cinnamon. Otherwise, combine in more or less even amounts.
Use in any spellwork designed to ease pains of the heart, be they from loss, fatigue, relationships, loneliness, or general sadness. Add to charms to help one recover from emotional pain.
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Ghost-Be-Gone Powder
Intent: To banishing interloping spirits.
Ingredients:
2 pt Angelica Root
2 pt Basil (any type)
1 pt White Oak Bark
1 pt White Willow Bark
1â2 pt Bloodroot**
1â2 pt Black Salt
1â2 pt Sandalwood (if desired)
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good electric spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
If you don't have premade powdered herbs, grind each ingredient separately to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through a mesh strainer into a collection dish; this removes the larger unground pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the mesh strainer reduces lost material and makes collection much easier.)
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately. Label with the name, date, and ingredients for future reference.
Use in magics intended to remove troublesome spirits from your home. Sprinkle in the corners of each room, and across thresholds and windowsills to banish unwanted spirits and prevent their return.
Cast a few pinches of Ghost-Be-Gone Powder out your front door or on your doorstep after performing a home cleansing or banishing ritual to help keep your home free of uninvited spirits. Keep a bottle of the powder in troublesome areas to help reduce problems with mild to moderate hauntings and make any spirits who wander in easier to remove. Including the powder in regular cleansing rituals also helps to keep out all but the most determined metaphysical pests.
Add a small amount of Sandalwood or your preferred incense powder to create a burnable mix for smoke-cleansing purposes. Be sure to ventilate your home well after censing as part of a spell or ritual. (Censing or heavy smoke-cleansing are not recommended for homes with pets, small children, or persons with respiratory ailments. Always let caution and common sense prevail when planning your workings.)
-adapted from Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils, (c) 2017 by Bree NicGarran
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A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes. All-Purpose Cursing Powder Bree's Banishing Powder Clean House Powder Dead Man's
Get Thee Hence Powder
For getting rid of stubborn ex-lovers, or would-be suitors who donât understand the meaning of âno.â Counters Come Hither Powder, should the need arise.
Ingredients:
1 pt Pistachio Shells
1 pt Lime Peel
1 pt Cinnamon
½ pt Lemon Verbena
½ pt Black Pepper
½ pt Witch Hazel
3 crushed Chili Pepper seeds per ½ cup batch (any sort will do)
Optional: If the lover in question was attracted by magic, add ½ part Turmeric.
Materials:
Mortar & Pestle or Spice Grinder
Funnel
Mesh Strainer
Collection Dish
Container
Note: Powdered versions of most herbs are available online. I recommend such sites as Starwest Botanicals and Penn Herbs for the quality products at reasonable prices. Also, if you can get your hands on a good spice grinder, you can make your own powder from dried herb products.
Grind each ingredient separately for several minutes to produce fine powder. Sieve the material through the mesh strainer into the collection dish; this removes the larger ungrindable pieces and gives you cleaner powdered herb. (Pro-Tip: Putting a funnel under the strainer helps reduce lost material.)
For the Pistachio Shells, retain the leftover large pieces that donât make it through the strainer. You can use this for loose incense or charm bags later. Remember, witchlings: waste not, want not!
Combine the component powders in the collection dish, mix well, and bottle immediately.
To rid yourself of a persistent ex, bind up three generous pinches in brown paper upon which is written your ex-loverâs name, tie with black string, and bury the packet under a flat stone somewhere off your property. If you can do so under a thorny bush or shrub, so much the better.
If your problem is harassment at school or in the workplace or a social setting, carry a small packet or bottle of the powder with you, or sprinkle several pinches where you know the person is certain to walk over it. To sever the attachment and put an end to things, dust your hands with the powder and firmly shake hands with the target while saying goodbye in some fashion. (Make sure itâs âgoodbyeâ or âfarewell,â not âsee you laterâ or the like. Do not wash your hands until after the handshake.)
If your problem is unwanted attention at your home, sprinkle three pinches at each corner of your property, then mix a spoonful of the powder with 2 cups of vinegar and use it to wash your doorstep.
Note: Remember always that magic is no substitute for practical action. If you are being harassed or if you feel you are in any way endangered, contact the authorities or your local emergency hotline, and take all practical measure to ensure your personal safety.
[Image: On a gray wooden porch sits a brown coir door mat reading âGO AWAYâ in black block letters.]
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Magical Powder Recipes
A collection of some of my original magical powder recipes -
All-Purpose Cursing Powder
Bree's Banishing Powder
Clean House Powder
Come Hither Powder
Dead Man's Dust
Dream Dust
âEye of Sauronâ Revelation Powder
Get Thee Hence Powder
Ghost-Be-Gone Powder
Heal Thy Heart Powder
Hexbreaker Powder
Inspiration Salt
Lucky Day Powder
âOutta My Wayâ Powder
Paper Tiger Powder
Peacekeeper Powder
Persuasion Powder
STFU Powder
Travelerâs Luck Powder
Truthfinder Powder
Addendum: The masterlists of oil recipes that I have made available -
Baneful Blends
Buffs and Blessings
Glamour Edition
Protection and Warding
For those of you who may not be able to find supplies and components locally, here are some online suppliers who consistently have affordable and high-quality products.
Penn Herb Co. - Bulk herbs, spices, and botanicals - including over 400 wildcrafted herbs, gathered from the United States and worldwide. Single ounce packages are available. Excellent source for powders.
Starwest Botanicals - Bulk herbs, spices, oils, and teas. Good amount of organic and Fair Trade products, as well as supplies for holistic medicine and tea-making.
Mountain Rose Herbs - Bulk herbs, spices, and sundries. Also carries organic products and essential oils, and has link to schools that offer courses in herbalism and herbology.
Bulk Apothecary - Bulk herbs, spices, and oils, in addition to materials for the home production of soap, candles, wine, and beer.
Specialty Bottle - Bottles, jars, and tins in many sizes at very reasonable bulk rates.
For more recipes to fill out your potion kit, you can check out Pestlework: A Book of Magical Powders & Oils. (Available on Amazon and in my shop!)
If you're enjoying my content, please feel free to drop a little something in the tip jar or check out my published works on Amazon or in the Willow Wings Witch Shop. đ