Potions & Powders ~ Lesson
1: Introduction to Magical Potion Making
The following 5 lessons are one of the classes I teach. I thought the information would be useful for many of you as well. I hope you enjoy it.
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Absolutely DO NOT ingest anything listed here in this course unless you know
for a fact that they are safe for ingestion. Do your own research, have
discussions with professional herbalists, consult with any doctor, pharmacist,
or alternative physician, etc. if you don’t know about any, or all, in
particular.
For the
cover-my-butt legal disclaimer; I, and anyone associated with this site, are in
no way, shape or form, responsible for how YOU use these herbs (in fresh or
dried plant or oil form), plants, and trees, etc. for yourself or anyone you
may deal with personally or professionally. It is YOUR responsibility to make
sure of a plant’s safety. For all practical purposes, the herbs, plants, trees,
and the potions make there from, etc. that are listed here are specifically and
only to be used for magical practices, such as, but not limited to, spellwork
correspondences, incenses, infused oils, and candle dressings.***
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Are
Magical Potions Important?
As with
anything, that’s a matter of opinion. But if you consider that potions can be
used for anything magical or mundane and a spell of intent cast with either,
then why not use them?
If you
consider that for your magical works you use herbs and oils, etc., why not
make potions to keep on hand (depending on the shelf-life, of course) to
empower and charge your candles, tools, etc.?
As for the
more mundane things in life, such as sweeping or mopping the floors, why not
have a potion (a lightweight water-based infused oil in a spray bottle would
work here) that is spritzed on the tool (mop, broom, etc.) before using it. A
“happy” potion could make the chore less drudging, or help to spread good
energies around the house as you clean the floors.
Another
magically infused mundane task, such as mopping or dusting is to make a potion
(lightweight water based) that is used to clean the floors and surfaces. This
potion could be a “stability” potion for “holding down the fort”, and keeping
things “settled”, or “hands off” (good for kids who like to touch everything
they can see and reach - or climb for!)
The ideas and
uses are endless. All you have to do is think about what is needed in your own
personal situation and go for it!
What Uses
are There for Magical Potions?
Wow! What can’t
you use them for!? If you can think of it, you can make an appropriate potion
for it. Oddly enough we use “potions” everyday. The dish soap is a potion. The
laundry detergent is a potion. The hand soap is a potion. The spray cleaner is
a potion. Didn’t really think of it that way, did you?!
Well, they
are. And to make them magical all you have to do is either add a drop or two
of magical potion into them or you can just say a charm or spell over them
with the intent of what you want to add: “happiness”, “peace”, “health”,
“prosperity”, etc..
Candle
Dressing
Potions for
candle dressing are a given. We all do that, in some way or another; coating
the candle by dipping or spreading the oil potion on with a finger, etc.. This
empowers the candle with the intent of our magical working, adding energies to
bring about the manifestation of our will & need (or “want“!).
Ritual
Ambiance
Potions can
also be used to add ambiance to a room, house, magical working. Rose scented
potions are relaxing and bring a sense of peace. Vanilla is soothing and
calming after a hard day. Citrus scented potions can bring energy and rejuvenation.
Basically,
this is aromatherapy at its best! With the extra “oomph” of magick!
Ritual
Baths
Aaaah! These
are wonderful! And they don’t have to be magical in purpose, but a magically
infused potion added to any bath can do wonders!
Baths can be
very relaxing for sore muscles, relieve sunburn, relax the mind & body
after a stressful day. By adding potions for your need you can spend a
wonderful time in the tub bringing healing to yourself mentally, physically,
and spiritually.
“Mundane”
Magical Potions & Their Uses
Here are a
few ideas for you to help you get started. I’ll “go around the house” to make
it easier:
Kitchen:
Fridge -
Inside:
potion of “preservation”, “health”, “long life”
Outside:
potion of “continual operation without flaw”
Stove top:
potion of “health”, “keep the home fires burning”
Oven: potion
of “keep the home fires burning”
Sink: potion
of “health”, “wash away negative energy, disease, etc.”
Counter tops:
potion of “stability”, “uncluttered thinking”, “never hungry”
Cabinets:
potion of “keep necessary things hidden”, “truth to be revealed”
Pantry:
potion of “never hungry”, “fully stocked”
Broom closet:
potion of “keep necessary things hidden”, “truth to be revealed”
Hallway:
potion of “smooth long walk of life”, “clear/open passages”, “road to family”
Bedroom:
potion of “love”, “romance”, “tenderness”, “quiet”, “peace”, “harmony”,
“privacy”, “respect”
Bed: potion
of “rest”, “peace”, “rejuvenation”
Bathroom:
potion of “health”, “flush away all negative”, “cleansing”, “purifying”
House Entry
Doors: potion of “welcome positive” (inner doorsill & door), “halt/repel
negative” (outer doorsill & door)
Windows:
potion of “privacy”, “truth revealed”, “joy & sunshine”
Porches &
Steps: potion of “welcome positive”, “halt/repel negative”
Car: potion
of “safety”, “destinations achieved”, “accomplishment of goals”
Computer:
potion of “inflow of necessary information”, “repel viruses”
Lamps: potion
of “light up my life”, “secrets/hidden things revealed”
Magical:
The items
mentioned above can be magical as well as mundane - you’re just imbuing your
everyday mundane items and activities with a little magick to make them
“better”. And, as you can see, the
possibilities are endless. If you see a “need”, fill it!
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