The Real Witches’ Kitchen: Spells, recipes, oils, lotions and potions from the Witches’ Hearth. Kate West
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Название: The Real Witches’ Kitchen: Spells, recipes, oils, lotions and potions from the Witches’ Hearth
Автор: Kate West
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Эзотерика
isbn: 9780007387588
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When you have exerted yourself and feel that you should ward off muscular aches and pains, try this one:
3 drops lavender oil
3 drops camomile oil
2 drops lemongrass oil
2 drops rosemary oil
Romance Bath
When preparing for a romantic encounter, whether out on a date or at home with a loved one, soak yourself in the following:
2 drops sandalwood oil
2 drops jasmine oil
1 drop neroli oil
1 drop ylang ylang oil
If you really want to add spice to the encounter, add 1 drop of cardamom oil, but be prepared for the results!
Self-Care Bath
We all have times in our lives when we need to care for our own physical, mental and emotional state. In fact most of us neglect ourselves in these respects far too often. But if you do not look after yourself, how are you going to do the best for those you care for? Take time out at least once a week to treat yourself. Make the environment as pleasant as you can – perhaps light candles around the bath and play some soothing music. Above all, turn off the phone and lock the door to make sure you are not disturbed even by your near and dear. Then relax in the following:
2 drops frankincense oil
2 drops jasmine oil
2 drops sandalwood oil
2 drops ylang ylang oil
1 drop rose oil
1 drop ginger oil
Stress Relief Bath
This is for those times when the world really has been getting on top of you and you feel really stressed out!
8 drops neroli oil
4 drops clary sage oil
4 drops lavender oil
2 drops cedarwood oil
‘Bath Teas’
There is another way of adding herbs to your bath and that is to make them into a ‘tea’. You will need to steep the herbs in a small amount of boiling water for around 15 to 20 minutes and then strain the resultant liquid into your bath. You can of course add the herbs to the water directly, but then you will have the problem of getting all the bits off your skin and the sides of the bath!
If you prefer to shower with any of these preparations then it is best to tie the herbs into a face cloth (wash cloth) or piece of fabric and rub it directly into the skin after washing but before your final rinse.
Magical Working
3 tsp rosemary
3 tsp jasmine petals
a pinch of ginger
a pinch of cinnamon
grated peel of half an orange
(try to ensure that you don’t get any of the white pith into the mixture)
Divination
3 tsp thyme
2 tsp rose petals
1 tsp sage
a pinch of nutmeg
grated peel of a lemon
To Remove Negative Influences
In addition to the herbs, some people also recommend placing a clear quartz crystal into the bath to absorb any negative influences. Make sure you remove this before pulling the plug, so as not to lose it, and then rinse it under cold running water for 10 minutes to cleanse it.
4 tsp rosemary
2 tsp lavender
1 tsp crushed juniper berries
4 crushed bay leaves
1 tsp salt
Self-Control Bath
For use when trying to break old habits or when going on a diet.
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp fennel
1 tsp sage
1 tsp lavender
Healing Bath
4 tsp lavender
2 tsp rosemary
2 tsp rose petals
1 tsp salt
This is especially helpful after childbirth, in which case the salt should be increased to 1 tbsp, but then it is not useful for showering.
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