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:
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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