The Magick of Aromatherapy Use of Scent for Healing Body Mind and Spirit
The Magick of Aromatherapy Use of Scent for Healing Body Mind and Spirit
Most literature on aromatherapy is concerned with the healing applications of scent, but Gwydion O’Hara delves into the equally important magickal applications. His approach to the subject is one of adventurous experimentation, combining the roles of scientist and artist in this field that has roots as deep as humankind’s past. O’Hara’s introduction to aromatherapy includes traditional scent blends for the treatment of physical ills such as insomnia, and others for improving mental and spiritual faculties, such as those titled “enhance imagination” and “psychic development.” The Magick of Aromatherapy shows us that scent is available to everyone as a conduit for healing and magick, and can also be a potent part of our daily experience.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Almost perfect!
I had to give this book 4 out of 5 stars simply because it didn’t have some oils listed in it that I thought should have been, and had some that I didn’t think should have been (i.e, did not have tangerine or lemongrass and a couple other popular ones I can’t recall offhand, but did list strawberry, apple, civet and ambergris which are usually artificial/synthetics which I don’t use.)
But, aside from that, it has many recipes and blends for both magickal and theraputic uses as well as quite a few good correspondence tables in the back that always come in handy! There are sections for prosperity and success, health, love and lust, general recipes, and more that escapes me at the moment. Since I got this book a few weeks ago it has been one of my main references along with Cunningham’s Magical Aromatherapy and compliments my theraputic (read: non-magickal) aromatherapy books nicely. The first half of the book is magickal and general application information about oils and thier uses, and has summaries of all the oils used in the book one by one. The second half is blends, recipes and correspondences. The writing style is great, it’s easy to read and put to use immediately. I especially liked the print type – done in a dark forest green on off-white recycled paper, very easy on the eyes and you feel as if you are reading a hand written book or someone’s notes.
Overall, I think the Magick of Aromatherapy is a valuable addition to anyone interested in the magickal applications of aromatherapy and essential oils but wants some medicinal and theraputic info as well; it hits the mark on both. Even for those who may have books of this type already and some on “regular” aromatherapy (like I do) will find value in it as the recipes/blends are different and more varied than most I have run across; a rather eclectic mix. It’s also a good book for someone who doesn’t already have a book or two of this type and would make a great gift for someone just starting out in magick or whose interests lean that way and they are interested in aromatherapy, just add a couple of inexpensive essential oils, a nice bow and voila’!
5 Stars This Book is a MUST have
As I was starting to learn Aromatherapy my High Priestess lent me her book to start out with. I fell in love with this book “The Magick of Aromatherapy: ” that I kept turning to her for the book for information I couldn’t find in any other books I acquired.. I have 7 in all.. This is a MUST have for any serious student of Aromatherapy ~ Serenity ~
