Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Aromatic Alchemy for Personal Blends

2289 Pages·2013·3.98 MB·English

by  Sandra Kynes

Jessica Weiser
About the Author Sandra Kynes is an explorer of
Celtic history, myth, and magic, and a member of
the Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Her curiosity has
taken her to live in New York City, Europe, England,
and New England. Sandra’s inquisitiveness has led
her to investigate the roots of her beliefs and to
integrate her spiritual path with everyday life. She
likes developing creative ways to explore the world,
which serves as the basis for her books. In addition
to writing, Sandra is a yoga instructor and Reiki
practitioner in coastal Maine and loves connecting
with the natural world through gardening, hiking,
and ocean kayaking. Please visit her website at
www.kynes.net.
Llewellyn Publications
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Contents
Introduction
Section One: Background and Blending
CHAPTER 1: Scent in History and Modern Magic CHAPTER 2:
Getting Started CHAPTER 3: Blending by Botanical Family
CHAPTER 4: Blending by Scent Group CHAPTER 5: Blending
by Perfume Note CHAPTER 6: As Above, So Below CHAPTER
7: Carrier Oils for Magic .
Summary
Section Two: Oil Profiles
CHAPTER 8: Essential Oil Profiles CHAPTER 9: Carrier Oil
Profiles Appendices
Appendix A: Cross-Reference by Magical Intent Appendix B: Cross-
Reference by the Elements Appendix C: Cross-Reference by Zodiac Signs
Appendix D: Cross-Reference by Planets/Solar System Appendix E: Cross-
Reference by Sabbats Glossary
Bibliography
Introduction