Posts Tagged With: Olive oil

About Infused Oils

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

INFUSED OILS

Not all infusions are made solely with water. Infused oils are perfect for external use such as in massage oils, creams and ointments. There are two methods for extracting active herb ingredients in oil: cold infusion and hot infusion.

Cold Infused Oil – Pack as much herb material into a clear glass jar as you can and cover with oil (vegetable or olive is fine). Seal tightly with a lid and place in the sun, or another warm place for 2 – 3 weeks. After that, strain the infused oil into a dark glass bottle. The oil is ready for use straight away and if stored away from direct light will last for up to a year. To increase the strength of your infused oil you may repeat the process by packing a jar with new herbs, covering it with the already infused oil and leave again for a few weeks.

Hot Infused Oil – There are a few different approaches to the heating process. — > Add herbs and oil to a saucepan and heat gently for approx 3 hours. In order to avoid frying the plant material you may need to turn off the heat occasionally to keep the oil at a low enough temperature.

– > Add herbs and oil to a glass bowl and heat over a pan of simmering water for 3 hours. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the bowl and you may wish to occasionally top up the water so it doesn’t boil dry.

– > Add herbs and oil to a casserole dish, bring to heat on the stove then transfer to the oven set to a low heat for 3 hours.   Some herbs contain more water than others and are best used dried. Other herbs such as St John’s Wort are more potent when fresh.

If you use fresh herbs make sure all plant material is completely immersed and that you have shaken out all air bubbles. Some herbs contain a lot of water and you may find a layer of water beneath the oil layer. If that is the case discard that water. The more water, the shorter the shelf life will be.

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Daily Feng Shui Tip for April 19 – ‘National Garlic Day’

Posted on April 19, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

This ‘National Garlic Day’ could conceivably keep the vampires away as it’s a whole day dedicated to the ‘stinking rose.’ In ancient times garlic was given to people suffering from insanity, as it was believed to bring healing to that condition. Roman soldiers ate garlic to stimulate courage in battle. In magically delicious lore, garlic is used in protective diets to keep you safe from things that go bump in the night, even if it’s your spouse making a midnight snack of that last garlicky piece of lasagna. Use garlic daily to improve health and increase stability and security.

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

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Lady A’s Spell for April 17th – Umbrella Protection Spell

Posted on April 17, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

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Umbrella Protection Spell

The Umbrella Protection spell is exactly what it sounds like. You are putting up a protective umbrella to shield and help all those who are underneath it.

Here’s how you perform this spell:

Find the biggest white candle available

Carve your name and birth date into the candle, as well as the name and birth date of those needing your help.

Add five drops each of the following oils to a quarter cup of olive oil: oil of spikenard, oil of myrrh, oil of sandalwood, and oil of frankincense.

Anoint your candle with the oil.

Now, place your candle in a dish filled with sea salt.

Write your desire or wish on a piece of paper. It might be a wish for a loved one’s speedy recovery, or safety as they travel overseas, or help with a difficult divorce. Whatever it is, make sure your request is clearly written on the paper.

Place the paper under the candle and light the wick.

Now, summon the four spirit angels. Call to Uriel in the North, Raphael in the East, Michael in the South, and Gabriel, angel of miracles, in the West.

When you can feel the spirits’ presence in the room, speak your request from the heart, and ask for their help on behalf of someone else. Make sure your request is sincere and heartfelt, and it will be heard.

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In Law Spell

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

In Law Spell

 

Oregano is believed to keep meddlesome in-laws away.  Greek oregano is believed to be the most powerful variety of the species.

Rather than cooking with the oregano for your spouse’s troublesome parents, sprinkle it around the premises instead.  You may also want to sprinkle it on their photos as well.

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Calendar of the Sun for March 17

Posted on March 17, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

Calendar of the Sun

 

17 Hrethemonath

Liberalia

Color: Purple
Elements: Fire and Water
Altar: On a purple cloth set a vase of many flags, a plate of offering cakes, and a great chalice of wine for the libation.
Offerings: Offering cakes made with honey and olive oil. Aid in the freedom of another being.
Daily Meal: Anything the community wants.

Liberalia Invocation

Papa Liber
Mama Libera
We honor you!
You who are liberty and freedom,
Yet whose priestesses are elder women
Because in order to know
What it is to be truly free,
One must have had experience
And understood the many prisons
In which life will try to trap us.
You who are in the spirit
Of the great phallus borne into
The marketplace for all to see and touch
Yet whose wreath is laid upon it
By a virtuous matron whose body
Has not strayed from her wedding vows,
Because in order to know
What it is to be truly free,
One must have had the choice of many chains
And freely chosen those bonds
In which one wishes to spend one’s days.
Liberty in all its contradictions,
Freedom in all its ambiguities,
The state which we can never quite define
Your country which we can never find on a map
Yet we always know
When we have touched its shores.

(The libation is passed around, and blessed, and then poured out. Each member of the community may choose what work they will do that evening, and none is to be given orders, yet they must explain the following day why they did choose in that way.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

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Daily Feng Shui Tip for March 16th – ‘Lips Appreciation Day’

Posted on March 16, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

What better time than ‘Lips Appreciation Day’ to share how to make a homemade scrub that will leave your lips feeling kissably smooth and soft? A lip scrub is a gentle exfoliate that softens dry, chapped or peeling lips — all with ingredients from the kitchen pantry. Warm one teaspoon of honey in the microwave for five seconds. Stir in one teaspoon of olive oil, two teaspoons granulated brown sugar and one drop of fresh lemon juice and mix together. Apply the scrub to your lips using gentle, circular motions and wipe it off with a damp washcloth or cotton ball. Finish by applying a lip moisturizer or balm and be off with your bad and kissable self!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com

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Athena Oil

Posted on March 6, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

Athena Oil

 

The olive is sacred to Athena, so use pure olive oil as an anointing oil in particular, rub between the palms of your hands and anoint your feet, forehead and lips.

1 oz (30gm) cedar wood chips

1/2 oz (15gm) camphor

7 drops musk oil

Female sweat (as much as possible)

6 olives unstuffed and preferably black

 

Blend the first four ingredients well, at the full moon, and add the olives. Put in a jar and leave for one month to mature. Then remove the olives (Which will have imparted their essence to the rest) and throw them away.

Stuffed olives, both black and green, are an obvious food for a ritual of Athena, also stuffed vine leaves, a very Athenian dish. If possible, of course, the wine should be Greek – especially retsina, though that is an acquired taste.

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Rosemary Infusion Of Power

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

Rosemary Infusion Of Power 

Washing your hands with an infusion of rosemary magickally empowers and enhances all healing.

Create an infusion by pouring boiling water over rosemary.  Allow it to cool, then strain.  This may be done immediately prior to healing or the liquid can be bottled and refrigerated for use later.

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