Merry Meet All,
I hope you are all having fun preparing for Samhain. Mabon is fun, too. There is so much to do to be prepared. An abundant number of herbs can be harvested for fun recipes such as these. Use caution with the herbs. Do not ingest if you think it will make you ill. I am including a flying potion but want you to use caution.
Today I will show you how to make a mugwort salve. Mugwort is a popular witch’s herb excellent for enhancing psychic dreams and development, is used in dream pillows, in salves, and infusions. Mugwort is used for cleansing crystal balls and to clean altars and altar tools. I am proud to say that this year I harvested 100% organic mugwort from my garden. I ordered the seeds from Horizon Herbs which sells organic plants, supplies, and seeds.
Salve
You will need a saucepan that you can dedicate to creating salves. It gets messy.
A measuring cup and spoon
Organic Olive oil
beeswax
mugwort
a container or small glass pot for holding the salve
cheesecloth
Vitamin E
Essential oils
Optional *other herbs
Mix the herbs in a jar and shake occasionally for two weeks. The quicker way to do this is to put the herbs and oils in a saucepan and allow to simmer for over an hour. Never add water.
In a small pan, gently heat the herbal infused oil and beeswax. Add the vitamin E. Remove from heat and add the essential oils. Pour a tiny amount of the salve blend on wax paper to test it for thickness. If you want the salve to be soft, add more essential oils. If you want it thicker, add less. When you are satisfied with the consistency, pour the salve into a sterile clean jar and allow to cool. Store in the fridge. It should last a long time. Do not place in direct sunlight. It will solidify in the fridge. After a few moments have passed, remove the jar/s from the fridge. Label and date the jar.
Be sure to use clean jars and try to use organic ingredients as much as possible. This ensures no toxic chemicals will leach into your salve and that pesticides are not ruining your salve.
Hold the jar in your palms and meditate for a moment with it. Send healing energies into the salve and feel the weight of the jar in your hands. Continue to do this until your hands are tingling. Return the jar to the fridge. The salve will last longer in the fridge.
A healing salve can be used on open wounds, cuts, sores, tense muscles, and abrasions. Use it to moisturize your skin after a bath or shower.
Witch’s Flying Ointments
Flying ointments refer to when Witches would use an ointment to fly to a Sabbat. It relates to astral travel. People believed that Witches could fly. They also believed that Witches used a child’s fat in the ointment. They likely used the fat of an animal. The Church used that belief to justify the witch killings.
The ointments consisted of herbs and oils. The Witches would then gain the sense of flying even though they may not have left the house. Here is a recipe for a flying ointment. I urge you to use caution before consuming or applying an ointment to your skin. Nothing cool about being rushed to emergency during a Sabbat!!
Sage- protective qualities
Mugwort – enhances psychic awareness
Dittany of Crete – aids in astral travel
Lemongrass- cleansing, solar energy
Wormwood – similar to mugwort
Rue – psychic protection
Always research a herb before using it. Check its qualities and if it is toxic or safe. Alternatively, make a salve and rub it on your broom before a ritual or anoint yourself with a salve to feel magickal before a ritual. But I would never consume those herbs or put them on my skin. I have not tried this recipe myself so I do not know how it might affect me or someone else.
With these ointment recipes, you are sure to have a magickal Samhain ritual experience.
Blessings,
Lady Spiderwitch
