Category: Aromatherapy

Magical application also involves a limited number of traditional transmittal methods for employing the virtues of fragrant blends. Perfume oils may be prepared to be worn by the subject of the magical aromatherapy endeavor. These may take two forms. One is designed to exert influence on the wearer of the scent.

The other may be intended to influence those who may come in contact with the aromatherapy subject. Oil blends may also be used in connection with magical rites. Such is-the case when employing a scent in an incense, ritual bath, or in anointing the person or a symbol of the person with the scented blend (as in the case of sympathetic candle magic).

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Perfume Oil

Pure essential oil

Although there are some perfume oils produced by the addition of the essential blend into a solvent, like alcohol, the pure essentials will serve well. As always, the responsible aroma therapist will be on guard for irritant qualities in the components of the specific magical formulas. This effect may be lessened by the use of a carrier oil for a base.

Anointing Oil

Pure essential oil

Be aware that anointing oil may be used for application to an inanimate symbolic representation of a person or directly on the individual. If the preparation is to come into contact with the skin, the appropriate observations and cautions should be observed.

Indirect Application

Scented Waters

7-8 drams pure essential oil or oil blend 3.5-4 quarts water (distilled water is a personal preference) 1/4-3/4 cup alcohol.

Floor Washes

1 gallon commercial floor cleaner (if a concentrate, enough to make one gallon of solution) 4-7 drams pure essential oil or oil blend Be careful. This preparation is used to treat the living surroundings by washing the floor with it. Too much oil will leave a dangerous, slippery residue on the floor, which may result in physical mishaps for those who walk on the treated surface.

Spray Mist

100-150 drops of essential oil (3/4-l dram) 4 fluid ounces of water alcohol (ONLY if needed to thin out some of the thicker essential oils to produce a smoother product). This mixture is applied using a normal water spray bottle.

Incense

50-100 drops pure essential oil or oil blend 1-1.5 ounces powdered base (Two base incenses that seem to work particularly well are cedar dust and ground orris root)

Sprinkling Powders

50-100 drops pure essential oil or oil blend 2/3 – 1.5 ounces powder base. There are a variety of powders that may be used. The base should not be as granular as the base used for incense, but not so fine as the powders used cosmetically, like talcum powder or dusting powder, either. Many prefer ground herbs like orris root or gum mastic.

There is at least one practitioner that swears by ground galangal root. In a desperate situation with no other substance readily available, I’ve seen ground corn meal used as an effective powder base. However, many prefer to steer clear of foodstuffs to avoid the inevitable attraction of our creeping, crawling friends that may view it as an opportunity to feast.

In addition to the traditional practices of our ancestors, there are other criteria used as guidelines in the preparation of aromatherapy formulae. These are rooted in practices of long ago but they allow flexibility in the development of new blends and the advancement of the art.

According to many of the ancient magical traditions, there are influences that permeate the universe, pushing our lives this way and that, determining our fates. As natural forces ebb and flow, we are carried on the momentum of their courses.

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Some artisans of the aromatics choose to utilize the assets of an essential oil in its fullest, purest sense. These are avid followers of single scent therapy. This approach avails the recipient of the fragrance the full virtue of the essential and allows the substance to serve its full purpose unencumbered. Without a doubt, this school of thought is not without merit.

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Like any other discipline, whether creative, scientific, mechanical, athletic, or within the bounds of any other classification, aromatherapy practice is founded on some basic guiding principles and techniques.

The art of blending essential oils for the optimum results in the pursuit of a desired effect has certain features unique unto itself.

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If we consider the many oils available that may be employed in a blend designed to a given purpose, the process of choosing the right oils in each specific endeavor may seem overwhelming. However, taken in steps, it becomes a much simpler procedure; essentially, a process of elimination. Initially, we will note the most general category: that of gender correspondence.

Like much that exists in nature, oils innately have a female or male nature to them. Basically, the male scent is one that is more aggressive in its action, while the female scent is more passive. The male scent is more physical, and the female more emotional and intuitive.

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The Sun is the planet of self-expression. It rules vitality, health, creativity, fatherhood, children, and self-empowerment. It is associated with the heart and the spinal column.

The Moon is an influence of the subconscious. It is the planet of instinctive response, emotion, imagination, psychic development, home, family, motherhood, and birth. The stomach, digestive system, and breasts (especially female) are under the Moon’s control. The Sun and Moon are as the father and mother of the planetary influences. The Sun embraces the patriarchal principle, and the Moon is the matriarchal.

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Most magical associations can be examined in basic terms of the astrological planets and signs of the zodiac.

Each day of the week has an associated, or ruling, planet. The influences of the particular day are not unlike those of its planetary ruler.

Monday, for instance, is ruled by Mercury. The winged messenger rules communication, intelligence, travel, writing, the conscious mind, and learning. These, then, are the same influences as would be ascribed to a day of the week.

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One of the methods of completing a successful operation of magic is to enlist the aid of divine forces. In addition to their inherent properties, many essential oils take on a special association with a particular god or goddess from the mythology of different cultures.

The use of a scent sacred to the particular divinity invoked for a rite does honor to the divine personage and may be an excellent way to gain his or her favor over the magical quest. The same principle of seeking the favor of outside agents in magic may apply equally in the case of demigods, cultural heroes, and honored ancestors.

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To the astrologer, the signs are seen as being grouped by elemental association. The specific rulerships of the signs offer some insight into the more widely encompassing associations of elemental influence. Generally, the four cardinal elements can be divided into their own areas of control. It can be readily seen how the planets and signs fit into these general categories of influence.

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