Tag: Wax paper

Magickal Crafting for November 7th – Witch Soap

WITCH SOAP

4 lbs lard
13 oz lye (1 can)
5 cups cold water
1 tbsp lavender oil
1tbsp patchouli oil
1 cup fresh strawberry juice
1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional

 

In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. (Never use metal) In a separate pot, stir together the lye & the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear – do not boil.

Remove from the heat & slowly pour the lye solution into the lard. With a big wooden spoon, stir in the lavender & patchouli oils, the strawberry juice & soap bark herb. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour into 2-inch deep greased pan & allow to cool overnight. Cut the soap into squares and leave in the pan for at least 3 days before removing. Place the Soap bars on waxed paper & allow them to age in a draft-free area approximately 4-6 weeks before using.



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Magickal Goody for February 3rd – Witch Soap

			


	

		
Magickal Goody of the Day


WITCH SOAP


4 lbs lard


13 oz lye (1 can)


5 cups cold water


1 tbsp lavender oil


1 tbsp patchouli oil


1 cup fresh strawberry juice


1/4 cup dried soap bark herb (optional)


In a large enamel or iron kettle, melt the lard over very low heat. (Never use metal) In a separate pot, stir together the lye & the water. Heat lard until small bubbles begin to appear – do not boil.


Remove from the heat & slowly pour the lye solution into the lard. With a big wooden spoon, stir in the lavender & patchouli oils, the strawberry juice & soap bark herb. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently.


Pour into 2-inch deep greased pan & allow to cool overnight. Cut the soap into squares and leave in the pan for at least 3 days before removing. Place the Soap bars on waxed paper & allow them to age in a draft-free area approximately 4-6 weeks before using.

			


	



			
				


	

		
A protective home mojo from the Hoodoo Tradition

			


	

		
Mojos are small bags containing an odd number of symbols (one to thirteen) associated with particular energies. Protective mojos are good if you live in a high-crime or  lonely area, or you have a difficult ex-partner who seeks constant access to your home.


Items You Will Need:


A small drawstring bag of red flannel (the traditional mojo fabric) or brown material ( suitable for domestic protection); a piece of angelica root or  some dried angelica (available from herbal stores); some salt and pepper; waxed paper (the kind used in cake making); some patchouli oil or brandy.


Timing.


After dark.


The Spell:


    

  • Place the angelica root directly into the bag or twist some dried angelica in a piece of waxed paper and put it in.
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  • Twist some salt in a piece of waxed paper and add it to the bag.
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  • Twist some pepper in a piece of waxed paper and add it to the bag.
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  • Add a few drops of the patchouli oil or brandy to the bag.
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  • Draw the string tight and say: “May protection last till one (or two) moons are pasted.”
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  • Keep the bag somewhere near the front door, out of sight. (Mojos lose their power if seen.)
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