Our ancestors used oils in ceremony and ritual hundreds and even thousands of years ago. Because many essential oils are still available, we can continue making our own blends today. In the past, oils were created by placing oil or fat over a heat source, and then adding fragrant herbs and flowers to the oil. Many companies today offer synthetic oils at a fraction of the cost of essential oils (essential oils are the ones actually extracted from a plant). However, for magical purposes it's best to use authentic, essential oils -- these contain the magical properties of the plant, which synthetic oils do not have.
Spiritual Oils, whether they be hand-crafted herbal oils, ritual oils, condition oils, aromatherapy oils, or just pretty-smelling essential oils, are one of the largest and most varied of the ceremonial tools used in Witchcraft and Paganism. They come in all sorts of flavors, colors, and kinds and it can often seem a daunting task to know which oil to pick and how to use it in casting a spell.
Witchcraft and Paganism is full of ceremonies, rituals and events celebrating times of change on the wheel of the year, changes in our lives, as well as specific working rituals. These rites and rituals more than often use specific items and tools such as candles, magical herbs, spiritual incense, and, of course, oils. All of these types of tools possess symbolic aspects that enhance the event or the desired results sought in the magical spell or ritual ceremony. Spiritual Oils are associated with the hidden fifth element of Spirit and help us reach out into the unseen ether and summon from it the forces we wish to communicate with or use in our rites and rituals.
Types of Oils
There are several basic kinds of oils that you might encounter in Witchcraft; theses include ritual oils, condition oils, aromatherapy oils, essential oils and handcrafted oils. Our ancestors used oils in their rituals and ceremonies hundreds, even thousands, of years ago and because many of the essential oils they used are still available to us we can continue to make our own blends and recreate traditional recipes today.
Ritual Oils is the general name for oils used to anoint candles, ritual tools, material, furniture, money, and other such items, and when use to anoint the body are often also called Anointing Oils.
Condition Oils is a term found only in Hoodoo and Conjure practice; it refers to all anointing and dressing oils that are utilized in rites, rituals, or spell-craft to address or remediate an unwanted condition or to bring about a desired condition. Because these oils were developed by practitioners of the African American folk magic path, which is called Conjure or Hoodoo, they are also known as Conjure Oils, Hoodoo Oils, and Lucky oils.
Aromatherapy Oils are oils used in a healing art whose roots lay in antiquity. This practice traces back more than 6,000 years to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, and probably Chinese who used to burn scented flowers and herbs and enjoy aromatic bath, massage and skin care for curative and cosmetic purposes.
Essential Oils are volatile, concentrated oils, usually having the characteristic odor or flavor of the plant from which they are obtained, and are primarily used to make perfumes, flavorings, and accentuate ritual and spiritual oil blends.
Synthetic Fragrance Oils are compounds created in a laboratory that smell a lot -- or a little-- like the natural flowers or herbs after which they have been named. A lot of companies today offer Synthetic Oils rather than Essential Oils because Synthetic Oils can be obtained at a fraction of the cost of Essential Oils. But, for magickal purposes it's always best to use real Essential Oils whenever possible, as these contain the magickal properties of the plant from which they are distilled, which the synthetic oils do not.
Handcrafted Oils and Herbal Oils are blends made up for specific ritual or magickal purposes. They are not made in a factory, but are indivisually prepared with the addition of magical herbs, roots, flowers and other natural ingredients to a simple oil base and then ritually charged with intent. Ritual Oils and Condition Oils may be considered to be "handcrafted herbal oils" only if they contain actual herbal ingredients and have been made by hand and consecrated according to the tenets of Witchcraft tradition or Hoodoo practice.
Carrier Oils are various oils, both vegetable and mineral, that are used to help dilute Essential Oils that might cause severe irritation or reaction to some people if applied to the skin undiluted. Carrier Oils help dilute and thus stretch out the volume of Essential oils used in Ritual Oils and Condition Oils. A number of different oils have been, and are, used as Carrier Oils.
Olive Oil has an ancient history of being used as a Carrier Oil and is often seen used in oils meant to help in blessing and anointing.
Mineral Oil traditionally has been used for blending Hoodoo Condition Oils in which one or more ingredients are minerals, such as Lodestone Oil. If the oil is focused upon the energies of mineral curios such as sulphur, lodestone, or pyrite, then a mineral-oil carrier amplifies, rather then subdues the energies of those minerals
Almond Oil became a popular Carrier oil due to its lighter scent and texture over the heavier Olive Oil. Almond Oil, unlike Olive Oil, does not dominate the natural fragrance of the herbs and Essential Oils that are blended in the handcrafting process.
Spiritual Oils can be used in a vast number of ways. Your oils can be one of the most important tools in your ritual space. Candles, crystals, amulets, talismans and other charms may be anointed with Spiritual Oils and this is really a great way to turn simple mundane items into items of magickal power and energy as well as charge already magickally empowered ritual tools.
Ritual Witchcraft Oils can also be used to anoint the body. If you are using an Oil to use for this purpose, be sure that the oil is skin safe. Some essential oils, such as cinnamon and clove, can cause a severe reaction to the skin and should really be used quite sparingly. Spiritual Oils that are applied to the body bring the wearer the energies of the oil, so a Power Oil will give you give you a boost up, a Courage Oil will give you strength and bravery in the face of your fears and adversaries, and a Blessing Oil will convey the grace of the Goddess upon yourself and your ventures.
The following is a list of Ritual Oils used by Pagans and Witches, Their properties that can be used in assistance of your magickal work.
ABRAMELIN OIL This sacred oil comes down from an ancient Jewish formula specified by Abramelin the Mage from a medieval grimoire called “The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage”. This oil and its accompanying ritual powder are both highly esteemed by those who follow more ceremonial magickal traditions, and it is of great benefit to those who follow the course of ritual activities.
BLESSING OIL This magickal oil can be used to bless new babies, new ventures, new homes, and for healing. Amplified with sincere prayer, will and intent it can also be used to help purify you or your home, to relieve suffering, or bring about spiritual healing.
PLANETARY OILS The seven sacred planets (the five visible planets plus the Sun and Moon) relate to the days of the week and also planetary hours within days and seven sacred planets were associated with ancient Gods and Goddesses. The use then of these planets and their hours has an ancient history in Witchcraft and Paganism. These oils help invoke the powers and characteristics of the individual planetary power. You can use these oils to anoint candles, or wear them as personal scent to help convey the power of the deities represented by the Planets. They may also be combined with Zodiacal Oils when one is working an astrologically-based spell.
Sun Oil - Sun, Sol, Apollo; Sunday; ruler of Leo
Mercury Oil - Mercury, Hermes, Wotan; Wednesday; ruler of Gemini and Virgo
Venus Oil - Venus, Freya; Friday; ruler of Taurus and Libra
Terra Oil - Terra, Gaia, Earth; our mother
Moon Oil - Moon, Luna, Artemis; Monday; ruler of Cancer
Mars Oil - Mars, Twi; ruler of Aries; co-ruler of Scorpio
Jupiter Oil - Jupiter, Zeus, Thor; Thursday; ruler of Sagittarius; co-ruler of Pisces
Saturn Oil - Saturn, Kronos; Saturday; ruler of Capricorn; co-ruler of Aquarius
Uranus Oil - Urania; co-ruler of Aquarius
Neptune Oil - Neptune, Poseidon; co-ruler of Pisces
Pluto Oil - Pluto, Hades; co-ruler of Scorpio
ZODIACAL OILS relate to the various signs of the zodiac and help symbolize and invoke the kind of activities and characteristics with which the various signs of the zodiac are associated. You can use these oils to anoint candles, or wear them with Planetary Oils as a personal scent to help strengthen weak astrological characteristics or to help heighten strong astrological characteristics.
Aries Oil - The Ram; March 21 - April 21; ruled by Mars; Element Fire.
Taurus Oil - The Bull; April 21 - May 21; ruled by Venus; Element Earth.
Gemini Oil - The Twins; May 21 - June 21; ruled by Mercury; Element Air.
Cancer Oil - The Crab; June 21 - July 21; ruled by the Moon; Element Water.
Leo Oil - The Lion; July 21 - August 21; ruled by the Sun; Element Fire.
Virgo Oil - The Virgin; August 21 - September 21; ruled by Mercury; Element Earth.
Libra Oil - The Balance; September 21 - October 21; ruled by Venus; Element Air.
Scorpio Oil - The Scorpion; October 21 - November 21; ruled by Pluto and Mars; Element Water.
Sagittarius Oil - The Archer; November 21 - December 21; ruled by Jupiter; Element Fire.
Capricorn Oil - The Seagoat; December 21 - January 21; ruled by Saturn; Element Earth.
Aquarius Oil - The Water Bearer; January 21 - February 21; ruled by Uranus and Saturn; Element Air.
Pisces Oil - The Fishes; February 21 - March 21; ruled by Neptune and Jupiter; Element Water.
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Making Your Own Oils
While many commercial vendors would have you believe that there's some Super Secret Magical Method for blending oils, it's actually pretty simple. First, determine your intent - whether you're creating a money oil to bring you prosperity, a love oil to boost your romantic encounters, or a ritual oil to use in ceremonies.
Once you've determined your intent, assemble the essential oils called for in the recipes. In a clean container, add 1/8 Cup of your base oil -- this should be one of the following:
Safflower
Grapeseed
Jojoba
Sunflower
Almond
Using an eyedropper, add the essential oils in the recipes. Be sure to follow the recommended proportions. To mix, don't stir... swirl. Swish the essential oils into the base oil by swirling in a clockwise direction. Make sure you store your oil blends in a place away from heat and moisture. Keep them in dark-colored glass bottles, and be sure to label them for use. Write the date on the label, and use within six months.
There are a number of ways you can use your oils in a ritual setting. They are often rubbed on candles for use in spellwork - this blends the powerful energies of the oil with the magical symbolism of the candle's color and the energy of the flame itself.
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Most magical oil recipes call for the various essential oils to be added to 1/8 cup of base or carrier oil. This base oil can be any of the following: Jojoba, Grapeseed, Apricot, Almond Oil. Some recipes are measured in Drams. A Dram is a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.
Air #1 5 drops Lavender
3 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Neroli
Wear to invoke the powers of Air & to promote clear thinking, for travel spells & to overcome addictions.
Air #2 3 drops Benzoin
12 drops Lavender
9 drops Lily of the Valley
Air is the sphere of the intellect, reason, new beginnings & change.
Altar #1 4 drops Frankincense
2 drops Myrrh
1 drop Cedar
Anoint the altar with this oil at regular intervals, calling your deity/ies to watch over it.
Altar #2 4 parts Frankincense
3 parts Myrrh
1 part Galangal
1 part Vervain
1 part Lavender
Anoint the altar with this oil at regular intervals to purify and empower it.
Altar #3 4 Parts Frankincense
3 parts Myrrh
1 part Galangal
1 Part Vervain
1 part Ambergris
Anointing #1 5 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Cedar Wood
1 drop Orange
1 drop Lemon
Anoint the altar with this oil at regular intervals, calling your deity/ies to watch over it.
Anointing #2 Anointing Oil #2
5 drops Myrrh
2 drops Cinnamon
Anoint the altar with this oil at regular intervals, calling your deity/ies to watch over it.
Aphrodite 5 Drops Cypress
2 drops Cinnamon
A small piece of dried Orris root
Add the true essential oils & the orris root to an olive oil base. Anoint your body to bring a love into your life.
Aquarius 5 drops Lavender
1 drop Cypress
1 drop Patchouli
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers
Aries 3 drops Frankincense
1 drop Ginger
1 drops Black pepper
1 drop Petitgrain
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Astral Travel 5 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Ylang-ylang
1 drop Cinnamon
Add these to the base oil as usual & mix. Anoint the stomach, wrists, back of the neck & forehead. Lie down & visualize yourself astrally projecting.
Beltane (May Day) 5 drops Rose
2 drops Dragon's Blood
3 drops Coriander
Use almond oil as a base
Blessing 1 part juniper
1 part basil
1 part jasmine blossoms
9 drops jasmine
Brid's Oil 2 dram almond
1 dram sage
1 dram dragons blood
1 small crushed garnet
warm over low heat
Business Success 3 drops Bergamot Mint Bouquet
1 drops Basil
1 drops Patchouli
1 pinch ground Cinnamon
Mix the oils & add the pinch of Cinnamon to the base oil. Anoint the hands, cash register, business card or the front door of the place of business to increase cash flow.
Cancer (Astrological) 4 drops Palma Rosa
1 drop Chamomile
1 drop Yarrow
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Capricorn (Astrological) 3 drops Vetivert
2 drops Cypress
1 drops Patchouli
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Circle 4 drops Frankincense
2 drops Myrrh
2 drops Benzoin
1 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Rose Petals
3 drops Vervain
3 drops Rosemary
3 drops Bay
Citrus Purification 3 drops Orange
2 drops Lemongrass
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Lime
Anoint white candles and burn in the home to purify.
Come and See Me 5 drops Patchouli
1 drop Cinnamon
To attract the ideal mate, mix these true essential oils in an olive oil base, smear on a white image candle of the appropriate sex and burn with visualization.
Courage 3 drops Ginger
1 drop Black Pepper
1 drop Clove
Wear to increase your courage, especially before being introduced to people, prior to public speaking, & other nerve-wracking situations.
Dark Moon 7 drops jasmine
2 drops chamomile
3 drops patchouli
1 drops sandalwood
Demeter 3 drops Myrrh
2 drops Vetivert
1 drop Oak Moss Bouquet
Anoint to attract money & for the successful completion of your protections & dreams. Also wear when planting, tending, harvesting or working with herbs & plants to ensure a fruitful yield. Help us tune in with the energies of the Earth.
Earth #1 (Elemental) 4 drops Patchouli
4 drops Cypress
Wear to invoke the powers of the Earth to bring money, prosperity, abundance, stability & foundation.
Earth #2 (Elemental) 1 drop Patchouly
2 drops Pine
13 drops Magnolia
10 drops Honeysuckle
Earth is the realm of a fertility, wealth, abundance & stability.
Energy 4 drops Orange
2 drops Lime
1 drop Cardamom
Wear when feeling depleted, when ill, or just to strengthen your own energy reserves. Especially useful after heavy magickal ritual to recharge your bodily batteries.
Faery Fire
1 crushed garnet
1 dram dragons blood
coriander seeds
warm over low heat
Fire #1 (Elemental) 3 drops Ginger
2 drops Rosemary
1 drop Clove
1 drop Petitgrain
Wear to invoke the powers of Fire, such as energy, courage, strength, love, passion & so on.
Fire #2 (Elemental) 3 drops Cinnamon
12 drops Orange
2 drops Clove
7 drops Nutmeg
Fire is associated with Transformation, passion, leadership & personal success.
Full Moon #1 3 drops Rose
1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Sandalwood
Full Moon #2 3 parts Sandalwood
2 parts Lemon
1 part Rose
Another like the above.
Gemini (Astrological) 4 drops Lavender
1 drop Peppermint
1 drop Lemongrass
1 drop Sweat Pea Bouquet
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Goddess #1 1/2 tsp dried Yarrow
1/2 tsp dried sweet Basil
1 tsp powdered Myrrh
3 drops Rose
3 drops Lavender
1/2 cup base Olive Oil
Place all ingredients in a clear glass jar & gently swirl in a clockwise direction. Keep in mind images of the Goddess & visualize Her divine power as an aura of white glowing light radiating from your hands into the jar of oil, charging it with magical energy.
Goddess #2 3 parts Rose
2 parts Tuberose
1 part Lemon
1 part Palmarosa
1 part Ambergris
Wear to honor the Goddess during ritual.
Good Luck 1 tbsp dried Wormwood
3 tsp ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp powdered Mandrake Root
13 drops Pine
1/4 cup Olive Oil base
Allow to sit for 13 nights.
Healing #1 4 drops Rosemary
2 drops Juniper
1 drop Sandalwood
Wear to speed healing.
Healing #2 3 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Cypress
1 drop Patchouli
1 dried Mint leaf
Mix the essential oils in a base of sesame oil. Add the dried mint leaf to the blend. Wear during rituals of defensive magick. Also wear during the waning moon in honor of Hecate, Goddess of the fading crescent.
Healing #3 3 drops Eucalyptus
1 drop Niaouli
1 drop Palmarosa
1 drop Spearmint
Healing #4 2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp pine
2 tsp eucalyptus
1 tsp bay leaves
Hecate 3 drops Myrrh
2 drops Cypress
1 drop Patchouli
1 dried Mint leaf
Mix the essential oils in a base of sesame oil. Add the dried mint leaf to the blend. Wear during rituals of defensive magick. Also wear during the waning moon in honor of Hecate, Goddess of the fading crescent.
Hoodoo 3 tbsp Honey
3 dried Pumpkin Seeds
6 drops Honeysucklel
3 drops Rose
3 drops Patchouly
Use 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil as Base
When the Moon is full, crush the pumpkin seeds using a mortar & pestle, & then mix all of the ingredients together by the light of a new white candle. Using a sterilized silver pin, prick your right thumb & add 3 drops of your blood to the mixture. Spit twice into the mixture & stir thrice. Store.
Horned God 2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Cinnamon
1 drop Bay
1 drop Rosemary
1 drop Musk
Wear to honor the God during ritual.
Imbolc 2 drops Jasmine
2 drops Rose
2 drops Chamomile
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Lavender
Initiation #1 3 drops Frankincense
3 drops Myrrh
1 drop Sandalwood
1 drop Petitgrain
Use for mystic initiation ceremonies & also to increase your awareness of the spiritual realm.
Initiation #2 3 drops Frankincense
3 drops Myrrh
1 drop Sandalwood
Use for mystic initiation ceremonies & also to increase your awareness of the spiritual realm.
Interview 4 drops Ylang-Ylang
3 drops Lavender
1 drop Rose
Wear to interviews of all kinds to calm you. Helps make a favorable impression.
Jupiter (Planetary) 3 drops Oak Moss Bouquet
1 drop Clove
1 drop Tonka bouquet
Wear for wealth, prosperity, help in legal matters & all other Jupiterian influences.
Leo (Astrological) 3 drops Petitgrain
1 drop Orange
1 drop Lime
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Libra (Astrological) 4 drops Rose Geranium
2 drops Ylang-Ylang
2 drops Palma Rosa -or- 1 drop Rose Absolute -or- 1 drop Otto
1 drop Cardamom
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Love #1 7 drops Palma Rosa
5 drops Ylang-ylang
1 drop Ginger
2 drops Rosemary
1 drop Cardamom
Wear to draw love. Anoint pink candles & burn while visualizing
Love #2 1/3 part Patchouli oil
1/3 part Cedar oil
1/3 part Pine oil
1 drop Vanilla
1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Clove
1 drop Rose
1 drop Geranium
Love #3 1 dram Jasmine
1/2 dram Orange
1/2 dram Apple
5 Coriander seeds
5 dry Rose petals
Warm mixture over warm water heat
Lughnasadh 2 drops Peppermint
3 drops Elder
1 drop Fir
1 drop Hazelnut
Use Corn oil as a base
Lunar 4 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Camphor
1 drop Lemon
Wear to invoke the Goddess within.
Lust & Seduction 5 drops Musk
5 drops Civit
1 drop Ambergris
1 drop Patchouli
Mabon 4 drops Rosemary
4 drops Frankincense
2 drops Apple
1 drop Chamomile
Use Almond oil as a base
Mars (Planetary) 2 drops Ginger
2 drops Basil
1 drop Black Pepper
Wear for physical power, lust, magickal energy & all martian influences.
Mercury (Planetary) 4 drops Lavender
2 drops Eucalyptus
1 drop Peppermint
Wear to draw Mercurial influences such as communication, intelligence, travel & so on.
Moon 1 drop Jasmine
1 drop Rose
To induce psychic dreams, to speed healing, to facilitate sleep, to increase fertility and for all other Lunar influences. Also wear at the time of the full moon to attune to its vibrations.
Ostara #1 (Spring Equinox) 1 drop Almond
1 drop Patchouli
1 drop Elder
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Violet
Warm over low heat
Ostara #2 (Spring Equinox) 4 drops Lavender
2 drops Apple
2 drops Pear
2 drops Peach
1 drop Thyme
1 drop Marjoram
1 drop Elder
Pan 3 drops Patchouli
2 drops Rosemary
1 drop Pine
1 drop Oak Moss Bouquet
1 drop Cedar wood
Wear to be infused with the spirit of Pan. Ideal for magical or ritual dancing, music making, singing & so on. Also for attuning with the Earth.
Peace 3 drops Ylang-ylang
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Chamomile
1 drop Rose Absolute
Wear when nervous or upset to calm you down. Stand before a mirror, and while looking in your eyes, anoint your body.
Pisces (Astrological) 3 drops Ylang-ylang
3 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Jasmine
Wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers.
Power 4 drops Orange
1 drop Ginger
1 drop Pine
To infuse yourself with additional power during potent rituals, anoint with power oil.
Protection #1 5 drops Petitgrain
5 drops Black Pepper
Wear for protection against all kinds of attacks. Also anoint the windows, doors & other parts of the house to guard it.
Protection #2 4 drops Basil
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Pine
1 drop Vetivert
Wear for protection against all kinds of attacks. Also anoint the windows, doors & other parts of the house to guard it.
Protection #3 1 dram Patchouli
1 dram Frankincense
1 dram Myrrh
1 tsp. Broken Mandrake
3 heaping tsp. Sea salt
Psychic 5 drops Lemongrass
1 drop Yarrow
Wear to increase psychic powers, especially when working with rune stones, quartz crystal spheres & other such tools.
Purification #1 4 drops Frankincense
3 drops Myrrh
1 drop Sandalwood
Add to the bath or wear to be rid of negativity.
Purification #2 4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Camphor
1 drop Lemon
Add to the bath or wear to be rid of negativity.
Sabbat #1 3 drops Frankincense
2 drops Myrrh
2 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Orange
1 drop Lemon
Sabbat #2 2 drops Pine
1 drop Ginger
1 drop Cinnamon
1 drop Sandalwood
Sabbat #3 3 parts Patchouli
2 parts Musk
1 parts Carnation
Wear to Sabbats to promote communion with the deities.
Sabbat #4 2 parts Frankincense
1 part Myrrh
1 part Allspice
1 drop Clove
Use as the above formula.
Sabbat #5 1 part wild Parsley Root
1 part Celery Root
1 part Popular Leaves
1 part Cinquefoil
1 part Saffrom
Sacred Oak Equal parts:
Sea Salt
Broken Oak Leaves
Grape Oil
1 Acorn
Blend and bring to a boil in an enamel pan
Samhain 3 drops Rosemary
3 drops Pine
3 drops Bay
3 drops Apple
2 drops Patchouli
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Spirit 1 tbsp. powdered Orris
1 tbsp. dried Solomon Seal
1 tbsp. dried and crushed Rosemary
1 small pinch Jade powder
3 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Mint
1/4 cup Safflower Oil as base
Spring Sabbat 1 dram Lilly of the Valley
1 dram Violet
1 dram Honeysuckle
1 tsp. Lemon Balm
Summer Soltice 4 drops Lavender
3 drops Rosemary
1 drop Pine
Use Sunflower oil as a base
Water (Elemental) 3 drops Palma Rosa
2 drops Ylang-Ylang
1 drop Jasmine
Wisdom 2 drops Cinnamon
4 drops Myrrh
3 drops Lavender
Yule #1 2 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Clove
1 drop Mandarin
1 drop Pine
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Myrrh
Yule #2 1 dram Pine
1 dram Fir
5 drams Almond
1 Cinnamon Stick
Handful of Cloves
1 drop Musk
Apple Wood Pieces
Warm over low heat
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