Magickal Properties of Carrier Oil
I believe the proper place to start, even before we get into the individual oils, is with the carrier oils that you will be blending them with. What’s this you say? The Carrier Oils have magickal properties as well. Never heard of it! I know right?! I was just as excited to hear of this as you probably are. Heck, I don’t know how you feel but for me, ANY LITTLE THING that can add a boost to my spellwork or rituals is always welcome. What’s even better is that most of these oils cover many, diverse areas so you won’t have to go to the expense of buying them all. The book Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Aromatic Alchemy for Personal Blends by Sandra Kynes, from which I draw the bulk of the information included in this post, lists information for 17 different carrier oils. For some reason she left Coconut Oil off her list. I however did a little research myself and decided to add it in because I use that particular oil A LOT in my blends and wanted to know what its properties were so figured I would also share my findings with you all. So I will be sharing 18 different carrier oils with you this week!
SWEET ALMOND
- Botanical Name: Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
- Family: Rosaceae
About the Oil
ALMOND IS CONSIDERED AN ALL-PURPOSE OIL. It’s like the Rosemary or White Candle of Oils…LOL!
- Scent: faintly almond, nutty
- Color: pale yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Nut Kernel
Magickal Support
Sweet almond is instrumental in opening awareness for clairvoyance, divination, and connecting with spirits. Use it in spells when seeking abundance, knowledge, and prosperity as well as for finding your true love. It is especially helpful in blends for blessings and consecrating ritual space. Almond boosts protection spells and aids in bringing happiness and peace. It also aids in creativity and communication. Almond’s link with cycles and beginnings makes it a powerful carrier oil for springtime blends and anytime renewal or change is sought. This oil fosters beauty, hope, and well-being. Almond is also associated with balance, fertility, longevity, luck, money and wealth.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Aquarius, Gemini, Virgo
- Planets: Jupiter, Mercury, Sun
- Elements: Air, Fire
- Celebration: Beltane
- Gods: Attis, Hermes, Mercury, Thoth
- Goddess: Venus
***As you can see, Sweet Almond is probably one of THE BEST carrier oils for you to have on hand to use in your magickal practice. It is also relatively one of the least expensive and it’s usually easy to find. I even found it at Target recently.
APRICOT
- Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca
- Family: Rosaceae
About the Oil
- Scent: Faintly nutty
- Color: light to deep golden
- Approximate Shel Life: 6 – 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Apricot Kernel
Magickal Support
Well known for its connection with love, apricot is instrumental for binding lovers together, increasing passion, and supporting relationships. It aids in opening the mind for divination as well as receiving knowledge. Use it for magick involving the elements and whenever you need to boost your defenses. Although its energy is gentle, apricot can be a catalyst for change that ushers in renewal or a fresh start. Use it to foster creativity that brings balance and peace. Apricot is also associated with cycles, determination, fertility, longevity, and purification.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Taurus
- Planets: Neptune, Sun, Venus
- Elements, Fire, Water
- Goddess: Venus
***Apricot is a must have carrier oil for those very important relationship spells that just have to turn out right…
AVACADO
- Botanical Name: Persea Americana
- Family: Lauraceae
- Also Known As: aguacate, alligator pear, butter pear
About the Oil
- Scent: Herbaceous
- Color: Dark green
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 months (others tell me 12 – 18 months)
- Plant Part Used: Avocado Fruit
Magickal Support
Almost everything about the avocado is earthy. Use this carrier oil in blends involving love, fertility, and sex magick. It is instrumental for manifesting beauty and passion I your life, as well as comfort and success. Use it in spells to attract abundance and increase wealth. Avocado is also associated with happiness, healing, and longevity.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Libra
- Planet: Venus
- Elements: Earth, Water
BORAGE
- Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Also Known As: bee bread, bugloss, burrage, star flower
About the Oil
Borage is often mixed with a lighter textured one, such as Almond.
- Scent: Light, sweet
- Color: Light wellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
With a long history of boosting courage, borage is also supportive of physical and spiritual strength. Use it to expand awareness for clairvoyance, for general psychic work, and when calling on the angels for protection. This oil helps to soothe the mind in times of sorrow as well as when healing from destructive relationships. Use it for inner purification to foster beauty and when developing trust in someone. The power of borage is instrumental for initiating changes that bring balance and happiness. It is also associated with beginnings, cycles, and money.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Pisces, Sagittarius
- Planet: Jupiter
- Elements: Air, Fire
CAMELLIA
- Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis and C. oleifera
- Family: Theaceae
About the Oil
Sometimes called Tea Oil
- Scent: Herbaceous, slightly sweet
- Color: pale to golden yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 1 – 2 years
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
Abundance and beauty are the hallmarks of camellia. Employ this oil to attract love, comfort, and prosperity. It is instrumental in opening awareness for matters pertaining to all levels of the self, especially spirituality. Use it for element magick and when striving to make your wishes come true. This oil boosts confidence and provides protection. As a healer, camellia encourages balance and supports fertility. Camellia is also associated with beginnings, changes, cycles, money, and wealth.
Correspondences
- Planets: Moon, Venus
- Elements: Fire, Water
***FRACTIONATED COCONUT
- Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
- Family: Arecaceae
About the Oil
- Scent: Odorless
- Color: Colorless
- Approximate Shelf Life: 2 years
- Plant Part Used: Fruit
Magickal Support
Coconut oil is best used in blends that deal with purification and protection. It can be used in rituals for cleansing and consecrating tools and spaces and also in workings for healing.
Correspondences
- Planet: Moon
- Element: Water
- Gods: Ganesh, Brahma
- Goddesses: Kali, Shiva, Sarasvati, Lakshmi
CRANBERRY
- Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Famly: Ericaceae
- Also Known As: crane berry, goldsmith’s berry
About the Oil
- Scent: Fruity, slightly bitter
- Color: Golden
- Approximate Shelf Life: 2 years
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
The humble cranberry is an ally for determination, defense, and protection. It supports binding spells and element magick. Its powers of purification are instrumental for healing as well as consecrating ritual space and objects. This oil fosters inspiration and friendship. Cranberry is also associated with balance, beginnings, changes, and cycles.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Mars
- Elements: Fire, Water
EVENING PRIMROSE
- Botanical Name: Ocnothera biennis
- Family: Onagraceae
- Also Known As: evening star, king’s cure all, night light, night willow herb, scabish
About the Oil
- Scent: Sweet, slightly nutty
- Color: Pale to golden yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
This plant’s name bespeaks its powers for night magick. Additionally, evening primrose is instrumental for banishing spells and the protection of children. It brings hope and builds security through love and well-being. Well it is helpful in finding truth, it also encourages us to question it. As a healer, evening primrose provides balance during times of change or new beginnings. It is also associated with beauty, cycles, and successful hunting.
Correspondences
- Planet: Venus
- Element: Fire
***Anyone who has a HUNTER in the family needs this oil to whip up a “Success During the Hunt” spell oil!!! This is the first oil I have ever heard of that actually promotes successful HUNTING and it’s only a CARRIER OIL!!!! I love it!
FLAX
- Botanical Name: Linum usitantussimun
- Family: Linaceae
- Also Known As: common flax, linseed, lint bells
About the Oil
- Scent: Reminiscent of melted butter
- Color: Pale to golden yelloe
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
This plant’s connection with spinning makes it ideal for divination and psychic work. It brings strength to angel and moon magick, and aids in transformation. Flax is helpful in issues related to sexuality. Use it in spells that bind or charms to attract abundance, money, and prosperity. In addition, this oil promotes awareness and healing. Flax can be a powerhouse for strength and protection, and is instrumental in keeping secrets. Use it to invite beauty and comfort into your life as well as kindness. Its link with spinning also associates it with balance, changes, cycles and renewal.
Correspondences
- Planet: Mercury
- Element: Fire
- Celebrations: Samhain, Walpurgis
- Goddesses: Athena, Bertha, Brigid, the Fates, Frigg, Holle, Minerva, the Norns
GRAPESEED
- Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
- Family: Vitaceae
About the Oil
Usually only available as a refined oil
- Scent: Faint, nutty
- Color: Colorless to pale green
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 – 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
The very symbol of abundance and prosperity, grapeseed oil is also closely tied to sex and fertility. In addition, it has strong powers of consecration and healing. Use this oil to encourage clarity of mind for divination as well as creative projects. Supporting growth and inspiration, it increases personal power of self-transformation. Grapeseed oil encourages cycles of change while maintaining balance. This oil fosters kindness and happiness, It is also associated with beginnings and money.
Correspondences
- Planet: Moon
- Elements: Fire, Water
- Celebration: Mabon
- Gods: Bacchus/Liber, Dionysus, Mabon, Saturn, Thor
- Goddess: Hathor
HAZELNUT
- Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
- Family: Betulaceae
- Also Known As: cob nut, English hazel
About the Oil
- Scent: Faint, nutty
- Color: Pale to golden yellow
- Approximate Shel Life: 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Nut Kernel
Magickal Support
Familiar to many Pagans for Samhain divination, hazelnut is a powerful aid for contacting the Otherworld during this sabbat. As a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and cycles, hazelnut is instrumental in developing the mind as well as intuition. Use it in all forms of magick and when practicing the art of clairvoyance. It is effective in spells for attaining luck, beauty, and desires. This oil provides protection, especially when dealing with problems, and can be employed for many types of defense. Use it to build security through abundance, and strength through healing. Hazelnut provides inspiration for creative projects, initiating changes, and all forms of communication. It is also associated with balance, beginnings, fertility, longevity, and marriage.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Libra, Virgo
- Planets: Mercury, Sun
- Elements: Air, Fire, Water
- Celebration: Samhain
- Gods: Apollo, Manannan, Mercury, Ogma, Thor
- Goddesses: Aphrodite, Arianrhod, Artemis, Boann, Danu, Diana, Venus
***WOW! I personally am learning a lot as I am sharing this with you all. I believe I need to get myself a bottle of Hazelnut Oil AND do a bit of research on the association between Hazelnuts and Samhain…
JOJOBA
- Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinesis
- Family: Sinnondsiaceae
- Also Known As: coffee bush, deer nut, goat nut, pig nut, wild hazel
About the Oil
Jojoba is actually a liquid wax
- Scent: Soft nutty, slightly sweet
- Color: Golden to brownish yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: Indefinite
- Plant Part Used: Fruit (Bean)
Magickal Support
Jojoba is a bringer of beauty, comfort, and healing. Use it to get relationships back on track or for any aspect of life that needs stimulation. Its powers of purification are instrumental for renewal as well as breaking hexes. Building strength and determination, jojoba aids in success of purpose. Use this oil in spells to increase abundance and money. Jojoba helps to ground and balance energy after ritual. It is also associated with cycles and longevity.
Correspondences
- Planet: Jupiter
- Element: Water
- God: Adonis
***I LOVE that this oil will never go rancid or spoil. It is also one of the best oils for your hair, face and body so it’s definitely not an oil that’s just gonna sit on the shelf waiting to be used for magickal purposes. I know I will use it in my body butters, hair serums, salves, lip balms, etc along with the rest of my essential oils for holistic health purposes as well!
OLIVE
- Botanical Name: Olea europaea
- Family: Oleaceae
About the Oil
Because the oil is fairly thick, it is often mixed with a lighter one
- Scent: Faint olive smell
- Color: Greenish
- Approximate Shelf Life: 1 – 2 years
- Plant Part Used: Fruit
Magickal Support
A symbol of peace, hope, and prosperity, olive oil’s real powers encompass all things sexual; from energy, attraction, and magick, to lust love, and passion. It covers fertility, fidelity, and marriage, too. Olive is also and oil of the home and healing that enhances vitality and longevity. Use it to manifest success, protection, and well-being for the family. Its connection with spirituality and powers of purification make ideal for consecrating anything used in ritual or magick. Additionally, it aids in contacting the spirit realm. Use olive in spells to increase abundance, luck, and money. This oil is also associated with the mind, renewal, security, and wealth.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Aquarius, Aries, Leo
- Planets: Jupiter, Mercury, Moon, Sun
- Element: Water
- Gods: Amun, Apollo, Brahma, Horus, Indra, Jupiter, Poseidon, Ra, Zeus
- Goddesses: Amaterasu, Athena, Fides, Flora, Minerva, Pele
PECAN
- Botanical Name: Carya pecan
- Family: Juglandaceae
About the Oil
More oil than most and works best when mixed with another carrier oil.
- Scent: Slightly nutty
- Color: Almost clear
- Approximate Shelf Life: 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Nut
Magickal Support
Pecan brings abundance, comfort, and balance to oil blends. Use it when seeking financial security, especially for protecting employment. Also use it to draw money and prosperity into your life. Pecan supports element magick and helps make wishes come true. This oil is also associated with changes, cycles and longevity.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo
- Planet: Mercury
- Elements: Air, Fire
POMEGRANATE
- Botanical Name: Punica granatum syn. Malum punicum
- Family: Lythraceae; formerly it had its own family, Puniaceae
About the Oil
- Scent: Fairly odorless
- Color: Yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Pomegranate Seeds
Magickal Support
A strong choice for Samhain, pomegranate is effective any time for honoring the dead or connecting with the Otherworld. Pomegranate serves as a reminder of the cycles of change and new beginnings prevalent at Samhain. This oil helps when dealing with the loss of a loved one and provides support for the home and family in general. Use it for clarity in divination as well as for anointing others and consecrating altars. This oil also helps to ground energy and come into balance after ritual. Pomegranate is a symbol of hope and boundless love that quietly brings desires to life. Use it in spells to increase luck, prosperity, and security as well as provide protection. Pomegranate is also associated with creativity, fertility, money, and wealth.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Gemini, Scorpio, Virgo
- Planet: Mercury
- Elements: Earth, Fire
- Celebration: Samhain
- Gods: Attis, Hades, Pluto
- Goddesses: Aphrodite, Astarte, Ceres, Demeter, Hera, Persephone, Sekhmet
***My list of Must Have’s is getting longer…lol! How about yours?
ROSEHIP
- Botanical Name: Rosa rubiginosa; in South America: R. mosqueta
- Family: Rosaceae
- Also Known As: English: sweet brier Spanish: rosa del campo
About the Oil
- Scent: Faintly earthy
- Color: Pink tinge to reddish
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 – 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
Even though this oils does not come from the rose flower, it still carries the powers of love, attraction and fidelity. Rosehip oil is also instrumental for divination, clairvoyance, dream-work, and psychic woRosehip Oilrk. It engenders confidence, courage and trust, and aids in building inner power for magick. This oil is supportive when dealing with sorrow when a loved one dies as well as general problems. Use it to break hexes and in banishing spells as well as to release anything unwanted from your life. Also use it to attract luck or provide protection. Rosehip raises spiritual energy, bringing peace, wisdom, and inspiration as well as blessings. The healing energy of rosehip is especially helpful for fertility, strengthening family ties, and engendering happiness. It is also associated with balance, beginnings, changes, creativity, cycles, and knowledge.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
- Planet: Venus
- Elements: Fire, Water
- Celebrations: Mabon, Ostara, Rosalia
- Gods: Adonis, Cupid, Eros
- Goddesses: Aphrodite, Demeter, Flora, Freya, Hathor, Holle, Isis, Venus
SESAME
- Botanical Name: Sesamum indicum
- Family: Pedaliaceae
- Also Known As: benne, sum-sum
About the Oil
Also known as Gingelly Oil or Teel Oil
- Scent: Sweet, nutty, may be strong
- Color: Golden to dark yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 – 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
Sesame’s powers of purification can be employed to consecrate magick space, to banish negativity, or to release a lover. It is also instrumental for defense and helpful when dealing with negative spirits. This oil provides protection in magick work, luck when seeking justice, and truth when keeping secrets. Use it in spells to increase money and prosperity as well as to stimulate change. Sesame is also effective in matters of sex and passion, fertility, and vitality. It is also associated with balance, beginnings, and cycles.
Correspondences
- ]Planet: sun
- Element: Fire
- Celebrations: Imbolc, Mabon
- God: Ganesh
- Goddess: Artemis
SUNFLOWER
- Botanical Name: Helianthus annus
- Family: Asteraceae
About the Oil
- Scent: Faintly nutty
- Color: Pale to golden yellow
- Approximate Shelf Life: 6 – 12 months
- Plant Part Used: Seeds
Magickal Support
Sunflower brings solar energy and strength to oil blends focused on spirituality and well-being. It adds clarity to dreamwork as well as problem solving. Use it for protection and for releasing things that are unwanted in your life. This oil is effective in spells for attracting happiness, money, and luck, as well as any magick work relating to cycles and change. Sunflower is instrumental when seeking self-knowledge that brings peace and balance. It is also helpful when dealing with sorrow. This oil is also associated with beginnings, desires, fertility, and wisdom.
Correspondences
- Zodiac: Leo
- Planet: Sun
- Element: Fire
- Celebration: Lughnasadh
- Gods: Apollo, Helios
- Goddesses: Demeter, Modron
To be completely honest, I never realized how important choosing the right carrier oil for my Magickal Oil could be. I’m really excited to have learned as much as I have while sharing this information with you all. I made a list of oils I absolutely NEED to get and another for those that I would like to add to my collection as well…lol! I truly hope you found this as eye-opening, interesting and informative as I have!
I know there are other carrier oils just like Coconut Oil that Sandra Kynes didn’t include in her book and I’m sure she had her reasons. I know that I didn’t find much of any “Magickal” property/correspondence information on it other than what I provided above but she did include quite a few I never would have thought of. I did run across an article on Mythology & Folklore concerning Cocos Nucifera – the Coconut Palm. You can check it out here: INDIA: On the Coconut palm
I look forward to sharing with you again next week!
Łøvɇ, Łɨǥħŧ & Ƀɍɨǥħŧɇsŧ Ƀłɇssɨnǥs, ŦɍɨȼɨȺ – Ŧħɇ Øɨłɏ Wɨŧȼħ
