Juniper Berry Essential Oil
This plant is associated with the ancient Canaanite goddess Asherah (also worshipped by the Hebrews, much to the dismay of the Prophets). In another part of the world, during the Celtic festival Samhain, juniper was burned for its aromatic smoke, which was said to aid in clairvoyance and contact with the dead (the berries are full of essential oil and make a good addition to incense). Juniper is typically connected to Jupiter (the berries actually contain some tin, the planetary metal), and this magick herb is often used in purification, a Jovian task. Usually the type of cleansing involved is the blessing and protection of a home or of one's family and animals. But this plant's connection to clairvoyance shows that it has more than a bit of Moon to it. We consider it to be specifically the Dark of the Moon, partly because of the dark color of the berries and partly because of its use in Samhain, which feels like a Dark of the Moon time of year. This essential oils is steam distilled from Juniperus communis berries. Top

Combining With Other Essential Oils

The fresh, balsamic, woody scent of juniper berry, something like pine needles only richer, with a touch of savoriness and a whiff of camphor, combines well with bergamot, cedar, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, pine, rose geranium, rosemary, sage, sandalwood, and vetiver. Top

Juniper Berry Essential Oil
5 ml $12.00

Uses in Witchcraft & Magic:

Purification
Clairvoyance
Celebrating Samhain
Jupiter/Moon Herb

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