These comes out of the book Spell Crafts by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington

These mixtures make fine gifts if packed in canning jars, labeled, and tied with a ribbon of the appropriate color. (I think that they would sell well also.)

The following recipes yield approximately enough for one use. These may be doubled or tripled and the magical potpourri kept in tight containers

for later use.

To use these mixtures, fill a pot with at least 2 cups water. Add the mixture. Simmer over low heat for 1/2 hour or longer. If you'll be simmering for longer than a half hour add more water. If you wish, use a potholder to carry the simmering pan around your house to further spread its energies.

LOVE SIMMERING POTPOURRI

To expand, broaden, or to introduce love into your life, simmer this mixture of herbs. (This can be used to strengthen a long-lasting relationship, or to bring your own family closer together. Love begins

within. Love yourself, then seek another with whom to share love.)

3 TBS rose petals

2 TBS camomile

1 TBS coriander

1 TBS lavender

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 vanilla bean

Mix in a small bowl and charge with loving energies. Simmer while saying:

Love awakens

In these rooms;

Come by the power

Of these blooms!

Use every day.

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MONEY SIMMERING POTPOURRI

If money is a problem rather than a pleasure, when you're faced with unexpected financial obligations, when the money you earn doesn't seem to come in fast enough, brew up one of these and set money attracting energies into motion.

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces

4 TBS whole cardamom seeds

2TBS whole cloves

1 tsp. ground nutmegs (or two whole nutmegs)

1 tsp. ground ginger

With your fingers, mix these ingredients in a small bowl, while visualizing increased prosperity. As you mix them, say these or similar words:

Money simmer in the air;

Money shimmer everywhere!

To use, simmer according to the instructions above.

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PROTECTIVE SIMMERING POTPOURRI

Simmer this mixture at regular intervals (once a week or so) to drench your home with protective energy. This safeguards it from outside influences of all kinds - if it's performed with the proper intent.

4 TBS rosemary (whole)

3 bay leaves (whole)

1 TBS basil (whole)

1 TBS sage (whole)

1 TBS fennel (whole)

1 tsp dill seed (whole)

1 tsp juniper berries (whole)

A pinch dried garlic (can be omitted)

Mix in a small bowl with hands, visualizing your home as a protected place. Charge the herbs with protective energies. Add to simmering water.

When the scent steam rises, chant the following or similar words :

Air and Water, work my will

To guard this house with power bold;

Earth and fire, work to still

All dangers both untold and told.

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PURIFICATION SIMMERING POTPOURRI

While spring cleaning or at any time you wish to clear away the cobwebs of useless energies that exist within all homes, after household arguments, when a roommate moves out, whenever tension is in the air, simmer this mixture with at least one window open. (During winter or rain, open the fireplaces damper, crack a window an inch, or otherwise ensure that there's a clear and easy path out of your home for the duration of the ritual.)

6 TBS peppermint

1 TBS spearmint

1 TBS rosemary

1TBS dried lemon peel

1 TBS dried lime peel

Mix, charge, and simmer as you say these or similar words:

Scented breeze, blow pure and clear

Unwanted power far from here.

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PSYCHIC SIMMERING POT

If you wish to link your conscious mind with your psychic awareness, if you wish to use tarot cards or rune stones or other tools to glimpse possible future events, create this blend and simmer to stimulate your psychic mind.

3 TBS galangal

1 TBS star anise (or 2 whole)

1 TBS lemon grass

1 TBS thyme

1 TBS rose petals

A pinch mace

A pinch real saffron

Mix and charge the herbs in a small bowl. Visualize your psychic awareness as being under your control. Smell the fragrance rising from the herbs. Inhale the energies. Relax, chant the following words, and foretell.

Starlight swirls before my eyes;

Twilight furls its wisdom wise;

Moonlight curls within the skies:

The time has come to prophesize.

( We realize that genuine saffron is quite expensive. However just a pinch is necessary here and it may be omitted.)

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MAGICAL POWER SIMMERING POTPOURRI

To be used before and/or during all forms of magical rites. This formula boosts your reserve of personal power. Use at least 4 cups of water to

simmer the following mixture.

4TBS dried orange peel

4 TBS whole allspice

2 TBS ground ginger

2 whole carnations (preferably red)

or 1 TBS ground cloves

Charge the herbs and spices while mixing them in a small bowl. As you mix them, say these or similar words:

Flowers and spices,

Charged by the sun;

Help me ensure that

Magic is done.

Open the path to

My energy;

This is my will, and

So mote it be!

Simmer and let the herbs' powers fill the air as you do your magical

working.