Dragon Wicca Use of Essential Oils
Magickal Oils work through vibrations and scent. The rate of vibration of an oil determines its usage in magick. Scents are connected on a primal level to the unconscious, in Dragons as well as Humans.
The sense of smell reacts without your conscious knowledge or
will. Tied to memory, scent can bring pleasure, alert to
danger, cause revulsion, and affect health. Every odor that
you perceive causes a chemical reaction in the brain, triggering
instincts rather than conscious actions. This is why oils and incense have a prominent place in most magickal operations:
They automatically activate responses, bypassing the reasoning self.
In Dragon Wicca, as in some other Traditions of Wicca, Oil is a symbol of the Elemental Fire. (other Wicca Traditions use oil for the Elemental Air)
The sense of smell reacts without your conscious knowledge or
will. Tied to memory, scent can bring pleasure, alert to
danger, cause revulsion, and affect health. Every odor that
you perceive causes a chemical reaction in the brain, triggering
instincts rather than conscious actions. This is why oils and incense have a prominent place in most magickal operations:
They automatically activate responses, bypassing the reasoning self.
In Dragon Wicca, as in some other Traditions of Wicca, Oil is a symbol of the Elemental Fire. (other Wicca Traditions use oil for the Elemental Air)
Essential Oils
Essential Oils are used in many different ways. Oils are used to anoint candles, poppets, herbal bags, and even on the physical body when the practitioner wishes to add an extra concentration to a ritual.
Essential oils can be purchased or home made, that depends allot upon the practitioner themselves.
If you do purchase essential oils, Please do not buy oils or essences which are made from animals, such as real civet or ambergris.
Fragrant oils are used to enhance magickal rites, to anoint candles, and to Bless and consecrate objects, and can even be
burned in place of incense. Worn on the body, oils can trigger a sensual, come hither state of mind or a don’t come any
closer, protective vibration. When oil is used in combination with ritual bathing, it relaxes the body and invigorates the
mind, preparing it for magickal work.
Essential oils can be purchased or home made, that depends allot upon the practitioner themselves.
If you do purchase essential oils, Please do not buy oils or essences which are made from animals, such as real civet or ambergris.
Fragrant oils are used to enhance magickal rites, to anoint candles, and to Bless and consecrate objects, and can even be
burned in place of incense. Worn on the body, oils can trigger a sensual, come hither state of mind or a don’t come any
closer, protective vibration. When oil is used in combination with ritual bathing, it relaxes the body and invigorates the
mind, preparing it for magickal work.
Making you own Essential Oil
Making infused oils is a process of transferring flavour and scent into a carrier oil. It can be used to add flavour to cooking oils. As well as making scent oils for use in aromatherapy, massage oils and making beauty products like soaps and lotions.
It is a simple process of infusing flowers, herbs or spices into an oil by heating or letting it sit in a sunny spot so that the volatile oils can transfer into the carrier oil.
There are two different methods with which to accomplish this.
1. WIndowsill method
2. Heating method
It is a simple process of infusing flowers, herbs or spices into an oil by heating or letting it sit in a sunny spot so that the volatile oils can transfer into the carrier oil.
There are two different methods with which to accomplish this.
1. WIndowsill method
2. Heating method
~Oil (The best type of oil to use is extra virgin olive oil, you can also use grape seed , peanut or sunflower oil.)
~Fresh or dried Herbs, spices, flowers
~Clean, dry glass jars (to make oil in)
~Clean decorative glass containers (to store oil in)
~Coffee filters, cheesecloth, sieve
~Sunny windowsill / Hot plate/double boiler or pan/skillet
~Mortar and pestle
Sterilize the glass jars and bottles that you will be using by running them through the dishwasher. It is important that they are completely dry. It is important that no moisture is introduced into the oil as it can become rancid or prone to mold or bacteria growth. (Garlic is particularly prone to this so it should be stored in the fridge or made with the heating method)
Windowsill Method:
How to make:
1.Wash your herbs and dry completely
2.Bruise or rub herbs, for spices toast them to bring out the flavour
3.Place in a clean dry glass jar.
4.Add oil until it completely covers the herbs/spices.
5.Place a lid on the jar and close
6.Place the jar on a sunny windowsill or other sunny spot. Swirl or shake the jar every day or so.
7.After a week drain off the oil into a clean dry jar using a sieve (for larger herbs) or cheesecloth or coffee filters.
8.Taste the oil to see if the flavour is strong enough
~If you want it stronger add more herbs/spices to the oil, close the lid and place back in the sunny spot for another week.
~Repeat as needed~
9.If you are happy with the flavour, pour the oil into a nice glass bottle, you can also add a fresh sprig of herb to make if look fancy.
10.Store in a cool dry place or better still, in the refrigerator.
Heating method:
Heating the herbs/spices in oil is a quicker way of making infused oil and is great for dried herbs and spices since the heat helps brings out the flavour.
How to make:
1.Grind dried herbs/spices with mortar and pestle
2.Place into a clean glass jar
3.Cover in oil
4.Place a lid on top of the jar (don't tighten)
5.Place the jar on hot plate and simmer for several hours (about 3hrs - warning: your kitchen will smell wonderful!)
6.Taste to see if the flavour is strong enough
7.Drain with a sieve or cheesecloth/coffee filters
8.Pour into a clean glass bottle, label and store.
~ For spices you can do this in a skillet or pan instead. Heat the oil and spices until the oil bubbles and spices sizzle, it needs constant stirring but should only take about 5 minutes, don't overcook. When ready, strain and pour into a clean glass jar and let cool. When it has cooled taste to see if it is to your liking. Store ~
~Fresh or dried Herbs, spices, flowers
~Clean, dry glass jars (to make oil in)
~Clean decorative glass containers (to store oil in)
~Coffee filters, cheesecloth, sieve
~Sunny windowsill / Hot plate/double boiler or pan/skillet
~Mortar and pestle
Sterilize the glass jars and bottles that you will be using by running them through the dishwasher. It is important that they are completely dry. It is important that no moisture is introduced into the oil as it can become rancid or prone to mold or bacteria growth. (Garlic is particularly prone to this so it should be stored in the fridge or made with the heating method)
Windowsill Method:
How to make:
1.Wash your herbs and dry completely
2.Bruise or rub herbs, for spices toast them to bring out the flavour
3.Place in a clean dry glass jar.
4.Add oil until it completely covers the herbs/spices.
5.Place a lid on the jar and close
6.Place the jar on a sunny windowsill or other sunny spot. Swirl or shake the jar every day or so.
7.After a week drain off the oil into a clean dry jar using a sieve (for larger herbs) or cheesecloth or coffee filters.
8.Taste the oil to see if the flavour is strong enough
~If you want it stronger add more herbs/spices to the oil, close the lid and place back in the sunny spot for another week.
~Repeat as needed~
9.If you are happy with the flavour, pour the oil into a nice glass bottle, you can also add a fresh sprig of herb to make if look fancy.
10.Store in a cool dry place or better still, in the refrigerator.
Heating method:
Heating the herbs/spices in oil is a quicker way of making infused oil and is great for dried herbs and spices since the heat helps brings out the flavour.
How to make:
1.Grind dried herbs/spices with mortar and pestle
2.Place into a clean glass jar
3.Cover in oil
4.Place a lid on top of the jar (don't tighten)
5.Place the jar on hot plate and simmer for several hours (about 3hrs - warning: your kitchen will smell wonderful!)
6.Taste to see if the flavour is strong enough
7.Drain with a sieve or cheesecloth/coffee filters
8.Pour into a clean glass bottle, label and store.
~ For spices you can do this in a skillet or pan instead. Heat the oil and spices until the oil bubbles and spices sizzle, it needs constant stirring but should only take about 5 minutes, don't overcook. When ready, strain and pour into a clean glass jar and let cool. When it has cooled taste to see if it is to your liking. Store ~