We often get asked how to go about using ritual oils in a person's practice—and in all honesty, the beauty of magick is that there are infinite ways to go about it. Here are a few of our favorite ways to use ritual oils, though.
For starters, the way a ritual oil may be used is going to depend on both the intention of the oil itself and the practitioner who is using the oil. Many of the ones we craft and sell through Astarte's Temple are intended to help people connect with specific divine beings, such as Hekate, Lilith, or Aphrodite.
Daily Wear
If the ritual oil is skin safe (as ours are), they could be dabbed onto the wrists or neck to connect with its energy as you go about your day. This could be added with intention, meditation, or prayer asking for protection, wisdom, or guidance of the respective divine being that the oil is for.
Some ritual oils may also be intention based rather than for a specific divine being, such as Protection Oil, Abundance Oil, etc. and these can be worn to draw in that energy throughout the day.
Rituals
One of our favorite ways to use ritual oils is in a ritual itself. We like to use the oils to anoint candles or other ritual tools as part of the working. For chime or pillar candles, the oil can be dripped onto the outside and then rolled in dried herbs. For candles contained within a jar, the oil can be dripped around the outside edge and then dried herbs can be sprinkled in away from the main wick.
When working with Hekate, we especially love to use her ritual oil to anoint a candle for her and include some of her favorite herbs like mugwort, wormwood, and damiana.
Spellwork
In spellwork, oil could be added to a spell jar or spell candle to include its energy in the working of your intention. For example, a spell to open pathways and opportunities could utilize a ritual oil for Hekate, as she is the Goddess of crossroads, thresholds, and liminal space.
Simmer Pots
Ritual oils can be added as an ingredient to a simmer pot to draw in its energy into your home as part of a hearth magick working. Additionally, it could be used to anoint and bless the doorways and walls of your home to provide additional protection and support when cleansing and protecting your living space.
Protection Work
Ritual oils are also great for protection and healing workings, such as locking mirrors in your home, anointing your candle in a cord cutting ceremony, returning negative energy back to its original sender with a baneful ward. At the end of the day, your magickal craft is solely your own, and there countless ways to use all spiritual tools.
The biggest things to consider are what your intentions are, what the intentions of the ritual oil are, and if applicable, things like if the oil is skin safe, safe around pets and children, safe to burn, and so on. Happy crafting!
Explore our available hand-crafted ritual oils.
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