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The botanical name of
this plant, rosmarinus or "rose of the sea,"
comes from its affection for growing by the
seashore, so consider this scent for any
magick involving the sea, whether that be a
real physical sea or the internal Moon-ruled
sea of the unconscious. This herb was
frequently used as an incense at funeral rites
by the so-called "common" people in ancient
times who could not afford expensive resins.
Likewise, it was the garland of choice for the
Romans' household gods, and they purified
their flocks by smudging them with this
protective scent. Thus, this fragrance is
useful not only in funerary work but generally
in protection. In England, this scent was
considered to protect against pesky witches as
well as to attract friendship. A
Moon scent,
the perfume of rosemary is magickally
associated with the fixed star of Alphecca,
and it is particularly helpful in divination
through dreams. Zalewski considers this scent
to be helpful in psychic work, to offer
protection from nightmares and demons, and to
potentiate magickal work. In Sicily, this
plant is associated with the Italian
equivalent of fairies, who hide under it in
the form of snakes, and in Portugal, a dialect
name for this magick herb translates as "Elfin
plant." Combining With Other Essential Oils The camphorous, herby scent of rosemary combines well with the natural fragrances of basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, oregano, palmarosa, peppermint, pine, and thyme. Top |
Organic Rosemary Verbenone Essential Oil 
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Organic
Rosemary Verbenone Essential Oil