Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Scents for spells

Basil - Protection, study, concentration, memory, examinations, strength.

Bergamot - To relieve depression, negativity, regret.

Black Pepper - Opening, stimulating, penetrating.

Camomile - Rest, peace, soothing.

Cardamom - Clarity, passion.

Cedar - Stress relief, focus.

Cinnamon - The Sun, psychic awareness.

Clary Sage - Balance, psychic ability.

Clove - The Goddess as Crone, divination, prosperity.

Eucalyptus - Colds and the ‘flu.

Fennel - Travel, dietary control.

Frankincense - The God, the Sun, purifying, protection, courage, preparation for ritual, emotional healing, insecurity.

Ginger - Self-acceptance, courage, strength.

Jasmine - The Goddess, the Moon, divination, dreams, love, self-acceptance.

Lavender - Healing of all kinds, rest and sleep, travel.

Melissa - The Goddess as Mother, woman, the female aspect.

Myrrh - The Goddess as Crone, wisdom, knowledge, banishing negativity.

Neroli (orange blossom) - Stress relief, romance, exhaustion.

Patchouli - Clarity, passion.

Peppermint - Strength, studying, mental simulation.

Pine - Mental cleansing.

Rose - The Goddess as Mother, psychic awareness, romance, grief, emotional healing.

Rosemary - Clarity, study, memory, indecisiveness.

Sage - Prosperity, tonic, stimulating.

Sandalwood - The God, the Moon, courage, self-confidence, perseverance.

Tea Tree - Antiseptic, healing infections.

Thyme - Psychic awareness, travel, relief of colds and ‘flu.

Ylang Ylang - The Goddess as Maiden, romance, self-appreciation, mental stability.