Because of the poisonous herbs, the flying ointment of old could potentially cause damage or even death. There are modern recipes that provide similar effects without the danger of poisonous herbs. If you would like to try your own flying ointment, please be careful, make sure you are physically and mentally healthy and ensure you understand the *reason* you have chosen to fly. Just like driving a car without knowing how can be deadly, so too making and using a flying ointment without understanding and reverence can have disastrous side-effects.
Oil for 'Modern Witch's Flying Ointment'
Here's what you'll need:
55mL of jojoba oil
10mL of wheat germ oil
10mL of a 5% dilution of narcissus in grape seed oil
11 drops of the pure essential oil of juniper berry
10 drops of the pure essential oil of bog myrtle
9 drops of the pure essential oil of myrtle
15 drops of the pure essential oil of lavender
10 drops of the pure essential oil of roman chamomile
10 drops of the pure essential oil of ylang ylang
10 drops of the pure essential oil of jasmine
Mix these oils carefully together in a cobalt blue or amber bottle gently shaking every morning and evening for the 3 days of the full moon. Make sure to store away from any light source and try and make it by candle light if at all possible. When finished, you have a modern witches flying oil. This oil is potent. Use it carefully and treat it with respect as you should all essential oils. It should store for 1 - 3 months with a shelf life of up to 6 months in cobalt or amber bottles stored under 25 C and away from direct sunlight. Use your nose to check if it has gone off.
To use, apply first a small amount to the inside of your elbow and wait 24h to check for reactions. Then if it is safe, apply a small amount to the soles of your feet and lie back in a safe place - preferably with a close and trusted friend with you. Make sure you have not had any caffeine or alcohol or drugs within the last 24 hours. While books which talk about flying ointments suggest smearing it all over your body, I do not recommend this approach and please keep it away from you eyes, nose and mouth even though it is quite pleasant smelling. Do not use as a massage oil.
Do *not* ingest this mixture. As this mixture contains oils with contraindications, I suggest that you avoid using this mix if you: are pregnant, have high blood pressure, sensitive skin, have a history of mental illness, or if you are suffering from prolonged insomnia.
Some sources:
"Magical Aromatherapy" and "Incense, Oils and Brews" both by S Cunningham
"The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" By Julia Lawless
Solid 'Flying Ointment' Recipe
Here's what you'll need:
1/2 of a 500gm bar of beeswax
10 drops of the pure essential oil of bog myrtle
9 drops of the pure essential oil of hops
10 drops of the pure essential oil of linden (careful! often adulterated!)
11 drops of the pure essential oil of jasmine
8 drops of the pure essential oil of Mysore Sandalwood
12 drops of the pure essential oil of ylang ylang
In a double boiler melt the beeswax gently using as low a heat as possible using a wooden spoon to stir. This will coat the spoon in wax but this is necessary before adding the essential oils.. Once the beeswax has melted, allow to cool slightly without allowing to harden. At this point, remove the wax from heat and water and add all your essential oils gently stirring with a wooden spoon until they are completely mixed into the wax.
Once done, pour small quantities into small ceramic solid perfume vials and cap tightly. You now have a witches flying ointment in a portable perfume!
To use, apply first a small amount to the inside of your elbow and wait 24h to check for reactions. Then if it is safe, apply a small amount to the inside of your wrists and your temples before going into ritual.
Do not use this mix if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have high blood pressure as these oils could be toxic to your baby and may cause an elevated heart rate. This will not work as a candle.
Some sources:
"An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present" by Doreen Valiente
"Magical Aromatherapy" and "Incense, Oils and Brews" both by S Cunningham
"The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" By Julia Lawless
These recipes were contributed by Straif Blackthorn, a professional aromatherapist and witch of over 15 years. She has combined her knowledge of plants and essential oils plus her techniques for making pure skin care products to bring you this recipe. The books sited above represent only a small number of those which were referred to in order to create this recipe. You may copy this to your website provided all the information is left in tact and a link to the originating website is maintained. www.newmoon.uk.com/spells/204.htm
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O Mother, O Woman Eternal
who holdest the inmost life of each of Thy daughters
between the hands upon Her Heart
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