Charms of the Season of Imbolc

By Jean McGreggor

Courage Oil:

*Mix with 1/8 cup of a base oil (For a lighter oil use grape seed, hazelnut, or almond - for a heavier mix use olive or seasame oil) Never use synthetics. Wear to encourage courageousness.

3 drops ginger

1  drop black pepper

1 drop clove

Purification Brew #2:

1 part Lemon Verbena

1 part dried Lemon peel

1 part Chamomile 

Brew, drink for purification prior to ritual.

Witch's Bath:

3 parts Rosemary

2 parts Carnation petals

2 parts Galangal

2 parts Cinnamon

1 part Ginger

Combine ingredients and tie into a porous cloth (such as cheesecloth) or a small bag (such as a reusable tea bag), preferably colored to aid in visualizing. Drop sachet into bath. When finished, allow cloth or pouch to dry and then empty spent herbs outside. 

Car Protection Sachet:

1 parts Rosemary

2 parts Juniper

1 part Mugwort

1 part Comfrey

1 part Caraway

1 small Quartz Crystal point

Tie up in a red cloth and hide somewhere in the car where it won't easily be found.