In todays world of stress and hurry where Hedge Witches are pulled out of nature and into places they do not feel comfortable or safe. It is a comfort to know you can take a bit of magic with you when you go out into the world. Essential Oils are imbued with magical properties that you can anoint yourself, your clothes, or even your carry alongs with this magical potion. Their magical powers, with your intentions encircle you and support you as you go about your day. It is Possible to bring some of that Magical quiet with you out into the world, this is how.

Magical Properties of Sandalwood

Sandalwood’s magical beginnings came from India, where it has been used as a holy incense since the beginning of time. Early on, people observed that Sandalwood was never ravaged by termites, which may have led to its reputation as a protective wood. The scent is believed to be one of the most pleasing to the gods.

In India, the scent of Sandalwood wafts through nearly every Hindu home and temple. The wood is carved into prayer beads, ground into powder to make paste for anointing the forehead, and reverently placed on funeral pyres. It is believed to have cooling and peaceful properties, and to points one’s attention toward the divine realms.

As Sandalwood made its way west, its holy intentions carried over into Ceremonial Magic. It is added into blended incense and combines well with the sacred resins Frankincense and Myrrh. Sandalwood is considered to have a very high vibration, ideal for devotional and angelic magic. Sandalwood has a calming, sedative effect and aids in meditation. In ritual formulas, it is used for purification, consecration, relaxation, and peace.

Sandalwood is said to help make wishes come true. Write your petition on a Sandalwood chip, then burn it to release your intention.

In American folk magic, the wood chips are added to mojo bags for safety, security, and peace of mind.

Scatter Sandalwood powder around the house to remove negativity.

Sandalwood pairs well with other traditional herbs, oils and incenses: A blend of Sandalwood and Frankincense is used for consecrating ritual tools. The same formula is supposed to be very inviting to angels. Mix Sandalwood with Lavender to call good spirits, or with Jasmine for peaceful dreams. A blend of Sandalwood and Acacia (one of its host plants) is said to boosts psychic powers.

Logical Properties of Lemon Oil

Fans of lemon oil say it offers bushels of benefits for skin and general well-being. Let’s look at the science.

1. Preventing infection with antibacterial properties: Lemon essential oil might help prevent infection by warding off harmful bacteria. A 2019 study found that lemon essential oil can tackle bacterial baddies like Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Earlier research from 2017 and 2018 back up these findings. Results are promising, but more studies are needed to understand exactly how you could use lemon oil’s antibacterial properties to prevent sickness.

2. Clearing some fungal conditions: Yep, tea tree oil isn’t the only antifungal agent on the essential oil shelf. A 2017 review found that lemon oil was effective against fungal conditions like athlete’s foot, thrush, and yeast infections. And it doesn’t just work topically. In 2018, researchers diffused lemon and silver fir oils into the air of hospital rooms, then tested airborne bacteria and fungus levels. They discovered that a spritz of this dynamic duo reduced the concentration of airborne baddies by as much as 60 percent.

3. Speeding up wound healing: Lemon essential oil’s antimicrobial properties might help speed up wound healing. A 2016 study on rabbits with a skin condition called mange found that applying lemon essential oil accelerated healing. PSA: Always dilute lemon essential oil before applying it to small scrapes or cuts. This is exciting stuff!

4. Reducing acne or other skin conditions: The lemon essential oil has been used for a wide range of skin conditions, from abscesses and boils to warts and wounds. Oh, and acne, of course.This little elixir packs a triple threat against acne. Because of its antibacterial properties, the diluted lemon essential oil can kill bacteria that would’ve triggered an unpleasant breakout. Because it’s an astringent, it can be used to clear away dead cells that can clog pores. Because it’s known to accelerate healing, it might help with post-breakout scarring. However, lemon oil can be pretty potent and can irritate the skin. Do a patch test with diluted oil before applying it all over an active zit zone.

5. Easing anxiety and depression: Lemon oil’s fresh scent may lift your mood and promote feelings of relaxation. A small 2008 study found that sniffing lemon oil improved participants’ moods and increased levels of norepinephrine, a brain chemical linked to decision-making and motivation. Another 2016 study with 82 participants found that lemon essential oil effectively reduced anxiety levels following orthopedic surgery. Bottom line: lemon essential oil seems to help dial down symptoms of anxiety and depression.

6. Quelling nausea: Whether you’re feeling sickly because of one too many drinks, early pregnancy, or something else entirely, lemon essential oil might help. In a 2014 study of pregnant people, researchers found that lemon essential oil aromatherapy significantly decreased nausea and vomiting.

7. Reducing pain: Fans of lemon essential oil say that it works as a natural analgesic. A 2014 study did find that lemon oil aromatherapy can alter how mice respond to pain. Of course, a mouse is not a person. We need more research to determine if lemon essential oil can ease human pain.

8. Relieving cold symptoms: If you’re losing the battle with a stuffy head and sore throat, some say lemon essential oil might be worth a shot. You can diffuse the oil and use its calming properties to help you try to forget how terrible you feel.

9. Boosting energy: With its invigorating scent, lemon essential oil might boost your energy and mood. It may also help your mental stamina! A tiny 2005 study of 58 fourth graders found that those who completed language lessons in a lemony-infused classroom scored better than their peers. Another small 2008 study found that aromatherapy with lemon could boost the cognitive function of folks with Alzheimer’s disease.

We need a lot more research to confirm these benefits. For now, at least the scent is zesty.

Magical & Spiritual Properties of Lemons

In spite of their bright, sunny appearance, lemons have been said to correspond to the moon and the element of water. They also carry feminine energy and are tied to the moon goddess, Diana. They’re also associated with the watery signs of Cancer and Pisces.

Lemon’s bright yellow color makes it good for the solar plexus chakra or energy center. Call on this bold and energetic fruit when you want to boost your confidence and personal power.

Energetically, lemon can be used to call in longevity, purification, unity, uplifting, clarity, friendship, happiness, rejuvenation, awareness, love, fidelity, new beginnings, cleansing, and protection. It’s a very versatile witchcraft herb.

Witchcraft Uses

Use lemon peel in charm bags or spell jars. Leave whole lemons on your alter, especially to honor the moon.

Drink lemon tea to call in any of the energies mentioned above, whatever you need it for most.

Use dried lemon zest to dress candles or in loose incense.

Add lemon juice to a cleansing or protective bath spell.

Lemons appear in traditional spells to repel the Evil Eye and break hexes.

Vanilla’s Magical Qualities

Much more than just an ingredient in baked goods, vanilla is a magical flavoring that can do wonders for most foods and beverages. It’s also very useful in calming our minds and bodies and helping us to feel good. Here are some thoughts and suggestions for making use of vanilla’s magic. For instance, did you know that vanilla is…

an antacid? Add a few drops to pineapple, fruit salads, or sauces containing citrus to soften the sharpness and give it extra sweetening. Put a little vanilla in tomato sauce to neutralize the acidity.

a lifter and enhancer? Add vanilla to give new “life” to flavorless seasonal fruits or other foods that need a flavor boost. Did you know that chocolate by itself tastes “flat” which is why it usually contains vanilla?

an emulsifier? Add vanilla extract to egg batters (sweet or savory), waffle or pancake mix, baked goods, or cream sauces to smooth and blend overpowering flavors.

a natural sweetener? Add a few drops of vanilla to vegetables, sweet potatoes, and salad dressings. It increases the natural sweetness of vegetables and provides a delicate, subtle flavor to salads.

an adjunct flavor for seafood, fowl, and meat? Use with roasted, sautéed, or barbequed meats, poultry, wild game, or seafood? Split a vanilla bean and place it in a bottle of olive or other quality oils for sautéing meats, poultry, or seafood, or add a few drops of vanilla extract to cooked fish, fowl, or game as well as to sauces and marinades. Use ground vanilla bean powder as a rub.

a stomach sedative? Add pure vanilla extract to mineral water or apple juice to settle a nervous stomach. To soothe and please cranky, teething, or sick children add a few drops of vanilla to their milk or juice. Away from home and need something quickly? Coca-cola contains pure vanilla and therefore used in many countries for calming an agitated stomach.

a natural calmative? Place several vanilla beans in a bottle or jar. Use aromatherapy to soothe jangled nerves.

More Vanilla Magic

Burn your tongue on pizza or other hot food? Put a few drops of vanilla on your tongue to ease the pain and soothe the burn.

Love the flavor of chilies but can’t take the heat? Sweet neutralize heat: add some vanilla to soften the bite but bring out the sweetness and flavor of the peppers.

Have problems with spiders living on the underside of your furniture? Add a vanilla bean or two to your furniture polish. Apply to both sides of your furniture. Bugs don’t like the smell and will leave, whereas you will have the sweet smell of vanilla lingering in the air.

Does house paint smell too strong? Add 3 tablespoons of vanilla extract to a gallon of paint to help cut the smell.

Problems with cat spray or skunk odors? Vanilla will neutralize these powerful odors. Natural vanilla air spray will clear the air; Dilute extract and apply to pets.

Want to disguise your scent when fishing? Rub vanilla on your hands before handling your fishing line. Lots of seasoned fishermen and women use this trick.

Want to attract attention from the opposite sex? Maybe even draw that special someone into your life? Wear some vanilla cologne, perfume, or oil. We’re hard-wired to be attracted to the scent of vanilla.

Want to lose weight? Wear vanilla perfume or carry vanilla beans with you. Smell the aroma of the vanilla for about five minutes before reaching for that candy bar – you may well be able to resist temptation as vanilla helps to cut cravings for sweets and chocolate.

Vanilla has been found to repair DNA strand and is an anti-mutagenic. Add a little vanilla extract to your beverages and use vanilla to flavor your foods as a possible cancer prevention.

Witchcraft Uses for Vanilla

Love Spells

Vanilla is a classic love spell ingredient, especially when combined with rose oil or cinnamon. Use the whole bean in a sachet for love or combine it with a few drops of rose oil and dilute it in a neutral-smelling natural oil for a simple love potion.

As a Hearth Warmer

The warm, beautiful smell of vanilla knocks the chill off of a recently vacant house. If you just moved into a new space or are trying to bring a place to life after a period of stagnancy, all a few drops of vanilla essential oil to an oil burner or diffuser during the waxing moon for several nights in a row.

To Warm Cold Hearts

Generally, it’s best to steer clear of cold relationships. But, if you absolutely must deal with someone who is not especially warm, vanilla acts as a kind of heart warmer to ease tension in relationships.

Anoint your heart center with vanilla oil when you have to deal with a relationship that is cold to make warmth and compassion spread from you like a contagion.

Create A Rollar Ball Bottle

Let’s create a rollerball of these scents, created to support feelings of calmness, safety, and accomplishment. One that melts tension, warms cold hearts, uplifts, and brings sweetness and clarity into your life. Follow the simple instructions below. Infuse it with your intentions for the day, be specific, “I will accomplish what I set out to do and all doors and barriers will open for me.” “As I set out on my mission, I will not be hijacked by other people’s wants and I will accomplish my needs.”

The World Is Quiet

Calming Essential Oil Roller Ball

Prep Time10

Yield: 1 10 Ml Roller Ball Bottle

Equipment

1 Small stainless steel funnel
1 10 ml Glass Roller Ball Bottle

Materials

8-9 Ml Carrier Oil of Choice Fractionated Coconut Oil / Jojoba Oil
4 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil cosmetic grade, organic
3 drops Lemon Oil cosmetic grade or culinary grade, organic
1 drop Vanilla Oil culinary grade, organic

Instructions

Smoke cleanse your bottle and equipment.
Add drops of essential oils to the 10 ml roller ball bottle.
Fill the bottle with the carrier oil of your choice.
Carefully, place the roller ball onto the top and place the lid.
Gently roll the bottle between your hands to mix the oils.
Speak your intentions over the bottle. Ending with a phrase such as "So, shall it be."

Notes

NOTES: This is approximately an 8% dilution of essential oils. Always test for allergic reactions. You can increase this recipe by parts to your liking.

Not intended to cure and medical condition or replace any medical attention you may need or have.

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Supplies List

Diffuser

Another way to use these scents to calm your inner world is in a diffuser. Of course, you can’t take it out into the world but you can create a magical calm world within your sacred space.

I appreciate you. Please leave a comment and let me know you how like this magical blend and how this magical potion works for you.

I Bless You.

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Disclaimer: Information is for Educational purposes. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbal medicine, particularly if you have a known medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing. You are responsible for your health. As with conventional medicine, herbal medicine is vast and complex and must be used responsibly. They are not meant to be used to diagnose, treat, prescribe, prevent, or cure any disease or to administer in any manner to any physical ailments and are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional.