Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Aromatic Alchemy for Personal Blends by Sandra Kynes Page B

cedarwood ( A ) or eucalyptus ( bg ). Each table in this chapter is divided between As Above and So Below and lists their respective oils. Even though seeds fit into both groups, they are listed once in each table where space allows, which should not be construed as their belonging to only one group. Now, let’s take a look at the oils in each category along with the powers of their plant parts.
    The So Below Oils
    Roots
    Residing under the earth, roots are the most natural plant part for grounding energy and providing stability. Blends from this category can aid us during psychic or astral work as well as post-ritual grounding of energy. Roots are a symbol of longevity and they encourage us to hold secrets when bidden. In addition, roots offer access to the Underworld, making these oils useful for connecting with ancestors, other spirits, or chthonic deities.
    As a result, a Samhain blend of these oils can be very powerful.
    Roots combined with wood & bark oils can add protection during Otherworld or Un-
    derworld contact. Resin oils bring vitality to longevity, and the twigs & leaves oils can add energy to all endeavors. Combining root oils with As Above oils enhances their powers.
    Roots keep us grounded as we seek our true purpose in life and lend stability. The energy of beauty from flowers can benefit from the longevity of roots.
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    Table 6.1.a Roots and So Below Oils
    Roots
    Other Roots Wood &
    Resin
    Twigs &
    Seeds
    Bark
    Leaves
    angelica
    cedarwood
    frankincense
    pine
    coriander
    galangal
    cinnamon
    opopanax
    pine
    parsley
    ginger
    vetiver
    sandalwood
    frankincense
    eucalyptus ( l ) coriander
    lovage
    galbanum
    bay
    celery
    sandalwood
    ginger
    myrrh
    cypress
    snakeroot
    vetiver
    sandalwood
    pine
    coriander
    spikenard
    vetiver
    frankincense
    cypress
    dill
    turmeric
    ginger
    labdanum
    nutmeg
    valerian
    cedarwood
    petitgrain
    vetiver
    spikenard
    sandalwood
    opopanax
    angelica
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    Table 6.1.b Roots and As Above Oils
    Roots
    Leaves
    Flowers
    Leaves &
    Fruit
    Flowers
    angelica
    patchouli
    lavender
    clary sage
    lemon
    galangal
    myrtle
    lavandin
    rosemary
    lemon
    ginger
    cinnamon
    neroli
    orange
    lovage
    lavandin
    sandalwood
    palmarosa
    jasmine
    clary sage
    lemon
    snakeroot
    patchouli
    clary sage
    bergamot
    spikenard
    patchouli
    lavender
    clary sage
    juniper
    turmeric
    clove
    ylang-ylang
    clary sage
    valerian
    patchouli
    lavender
    rosemary
    mandarin
    vetiver
    patchouli
    rose
    clary sage
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    Table 6.2.a Resins and So Below Oils
    Resins
    Other Resins Wood &
    Roots
    Twigs &
    Seeds
    Bark
    Leaves
    benzoin
    myrrh
    cassia
    sandalwood
    cypress
    coriander
    elemi
    frankincense cinnamon
    eucalyptus ( l ) nutmeg
    fir ( balsam )
    benzoin
    cedarwood
    sandalwood
    cypress
    frankincense opopanax
    camphor
    angelica
    bay
    caraway
    galbanum
    storax
    lovage
    pine
    cumin
    labdanum
    frankincense sandalwood
    vetiver
    cypress
    fir ( silver )
    myrrh
    elemi
    sandalwood
    angelica
    pine
    opopanax
    labdanum
    sandalwood
    vetiver
    fir ( silver )
    coriander
    storax
    galbanum
    cedarwood
    Resins
    Whether they are somewhat liquid or viscous, I think of resins, gums, and oleoresins as the life-blood of plants supplying vitality and administering healing. They also embody spirituality and aid us in tapping into that level of energy for meaningful ritual. Quite naturally many of these are members of the resinous scent group. Resins combined with other So Below oils add vitality and vigor where needed. Their healing aspect can encourage the longevity of root oils and work in synergy with wood & bark’s strength. With the As Above oils, resins add vitality to the energy and growth of leaves. They also bring an element of control, which can be helpful when dealing with attraction, especially sexual.
    Control might also be warranted to keep over-ambitious manifestation in check.
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    Table 6.2.b Resins and As Above Oils
    Resins
    Leaves
    Flowers
    Leaves