I love all things aromatherapy. I love burning essential oils at home. But essential oils are also often used in magic and spell casting. Here is my current list of essential oils and their magical properties:
- Bergamot – Communication, Employment & Love.
- Cardamon – Relieves Anxiety, Promotes Peace & Death Rites.
- Cedarwood – Spiritual Growth, Money & Healing.
- Cedar – Wisdom, Strength & Protection.
- Chamomile – Calmness, Money & Cleansing.
- Cinnamon – Magical Booster, Success, Lust & Love.
- Citronella – Cleansing, Relaxation & Aids Sleep (small amounts).
- Cypress – Endurance, Healing & Protection.
- Frankincense – Peace, Death Rites & Psychic Abilities.
- Geranium – Sleep, Blessings & Spirit Work.
- German Blue Chamomile – Healing, Peace & Balance.
- Grapefruit – Healing, Optimism & Positivity
- Jasmine – Relaxation, Peace & Love.
- Lavender – Protection, Psychic Skills & Aids Connection to the Astral Plane.
- Lemongrass – Dissolves Obstacles and Negative Energy, Raises Energy to a Positive level & Communication.
(Interesting sidenote: Cats don’t like the smell of lemongrass, so it is perfect to put on furniture you don’t want them to use as a scratching post.) - Lemon – Energy, Fresh Starts & Boosting Creativity/Magical Endevours.
- Lime – Aura Cleansing, Activities of the Mind (such as passing exams/tests) & Loyalty.
- Marjoram – Protection, Aids Recovery from Grief & Good Luck.
- Myrrh – Return to Sender, Protection & Death Rites.
- Neroli – Healing (in particular from mental illnesses), Psychic Protection & Beauty.
- Orange – Happiness, Joy & Positivity.
- Patchouli – Protection, Money, Lust/Sexual Desire.
- Peppermint – Energy, Communication & Vitality.
- Rosemary – Love/Self-Love, Wisdom & Healing.
- Sage – Cleansing, Clarity & Self Awareness.
- Sandalwood – Creativity, Relaxation & Spiritual Work.
- Spearmint – Lust, Concentration & Healing.
- Star Anise – Good Luck, Protection & Astral Travel.
- Tangerine – Optimism, Self-Confidence & Reliefs Emotional Stress.
- Tea Tree – Protection, Repel Negativity & Longevity.
- Vetiver – Sleep, Boosts Self-Esteem & Helps to Heal Emotional Traumas.
- Ylang Ylang – Love, Energy & Dispels Fears.
Blog soon,
Antony
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Marie Laveau (1801-1881) was an African American lady who was a Voodoo Practitioner, Wise Woman, Herbal Healer, Spiritual & Community Leader and Business Women in New Orleans, USA. This incredible woman I recently got educated about by my good friend Sally, at The Lancashire Witch.
Since Sally told me about Marie Laveau, I’ve been unable to escape very obvious signs that I need to know more about this wonderful woman. The first sign was reading something about Marie Laveau’s gris gris bags.
I’ve been creating gris gris charm bags and feeding them daily with an oil mixes ever since I came across the idea online several years ago. I even put some of these type of Spells into my book SpellCast – Folk Magic for the 21st Century, that I co-authored with Luna Hare. I had no idea that these type of Spells came from Voodoo.
The next sign came when a book by Marie Laveau appeared on my Facebook feed. Someone had posted it in a Witchcraft group. The thing is though: it wasn’t a Witchcraft group that I was a part of or had ever liked or commented on anything in. Now, I don’t always pick up on subtle signs and I am almost famous for ignoring signs, passing them off as coincidences.
But this was like a slap in the face of a sign to me. I’m not sure what the spirit of Marie Laveau wants with me, a White, British, Gay Witch. But Marie, or Mrs Laveau, whichever you prefer, you’ve got my attention and I’m listening. Feel free to send more signs and for my part I’ll be doing some more research into your life and Voodoo practices.
Write soon,
Antony
Thursday 8 February 2024
It was your birthday yesterday. I always remember your birthday and the anniversary of your far too premature death. But some thing rather unusual happened to me yesterday. I felt the raw pain of grief in my heart at you not being physically there and had to stop to have a good cry. After my good cry, I lit a candle and wished you a Happy Birthday.
I have no idea why this particular birthday of yours brought such intense feelings of grief and loss. Perhaps I was more sensitive than normal due to lack of sleep. I’ve haven’t been sleeping well due to the constant pain from my nose.
At the weekend your family and friends are going for the annual meal to celebrate your birthday. This one will be a bit tougher than it normally is. But that’s okay. As much as I feel sadness and grief at your loss, I also smile and laugh remembering the good times together.
Big hugs,
Antony
Thursday 8 February 2024
About
Antony Simpson - Author, Blogger, Nurse & Witch.
Author of five books:
Ways The Human Can Go Wrong
Are you a Doctor, Nurse, Healthcare Assistant or Other Healthcare Professional? Or a Student?
Ways The Human Body Can Go Wrong covers every system of the body, what can go wrong when the body malfunctions or fails, symptoms (including why these happen) and cures/treatments available.
It includes knowledge around essential skills for Clinical Excellence such as Assessment, All Age Observational Norms, Models of Care, Communication/Handover Tips, the role of Specialities, Medication Tips, Dealing with Errors, Documentation Advice and a list of Useful Resources.
It is written in plain English, but highlights important medical terminology. It has been written at a level where someone from a non-medical background can pick it up and learn, but that it is still valuable to those with significant Clinical Experience.
My Royal Navy Friend
My dear friend Roy decided to follow in his family’s footsteps and enlist in the Royal Navy.
I wanted to maintain our friendship, to continue to support Roy, to make him laugh and to entertain him. So I came up with the idea of sending him a weekly email on random topics.
These emails were on a variety of topics, always being entertaining, sometimes being interesting, sometimes funny and occasionally being serious.
Topics included: Jokes, Puzzles, Inspirational Quotes, Future Technology to Be Excited About, How to Fight A Shark, How to Woo A Turtle, Some of the Most Amazing Jobs in the World, Facts About Castles, Do Aliens Exist?, The Kindest Humans, A List of Cakes, 13 Weird Body Facts, 20 Super Space Facts, Ancient Egyptian Curses, 10 Weird Olympic Games, The Great Emu War of 1932, Quiz: Flags of the World, Legendary Characters from the UK and others.
My Royal Navy Friend is a copy of these emails. In total, there are 52 emails. Dispersed throughout the book are also Royal Navy facts and stories.
The Alcohol Therapy Workbook
This workbook has been designed for anyone that is struggling with alcohol or has struggled with alcohol in the past.
It is written in a Motivational Interviewing style, one of the key therapies used to support people with alcohol issues. It has been designed using a trauma-informed approach and is strength–based.
What you will find in this book is more than just worksheets about alcohol. You’ll find all the tools someone needs to get into recovery from alcohol and stay there. It’s a therapy-based book, not an alcohol-based book.
SpellCast
SpellCast is a comprehensive compendium of spells, oils, charms and talismans. It is purely a book about magic, folk magic for the 21st century. The spells are ones that are tried and tested, with some that will stand the test of time.
In SpellCast you will read about the power of Instant Magic, of Banishment & Bindings, Blessings, Cleansing, Communication, Death, Employment, Finance & Money, Fertility, Friendship, Happiness & Joy, Health, Love & Relationships, Luck Magic, Protection, Transformative Magic and WishCraft.
This book will change your life. Your life will be abundant in all meanings of the word.
Mental Health Wisdom
This book contains everything that you need to know about mental health and mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom is divided into three sections.
Understanding is section one and is all about the facts of mental health.
In section two, Empathy Through Lived Experience, the author shares his personal experience of mental illness.
Life Hacks is section three. It’s all about self-care and quick and easy ways to improve your mental health, prevent mental illness or relapse of mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom
Mental Health Wisdom contains everything that you need to know about mental health and mental illness.
Mental Health Wisdom is divided into three sections.
Understanding is section one and is all about the facts of mental health.
In section two, Empathy Through Lived Experience, the author shares his personal experience of mental illness.
Life Hacks is section three. It’s all about self-care and quick and easy ways to improve your mental health, prevent mental illness or relapse of mental illness.
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