Blessing oil

Anointing with oil is one of the oldest blessings there is: kings, priests and the sick were all blessed this way in the Bible.

Origin & Traditional Use

Blessing oil is a general anointing oil in the tradition of holy and blessing oils used in folk Christianity, hoodoo and witchcraft alike. It is worked to bless people, to support spiritual growth and healing, and to increase devotion, as well as to bless homes, altars and tools.

Uses by Tradition

Witchcraft & Folk Magick

• Anoint the brow of a newborn’s cradle, a new home or a newly married couple’s door.
• Dress a white candle for a blessing ritual at any sabbat.

Hoodoo & Rootwork

• Anoint the head and hands of a person you are praying for, reading Psalm 23 or Psalm 133.
• Dress a white candle before a saint’s image and pray.
• Bless the four corners of a new house.

Ceremonial & Occult Magick

• Consecrate the altar and tools at the beginning of a working cycle.
• Anoint yourself before prayer or meditation.

A Simple Working

• Set a white candle and your Bible, prayer book or devotional text on the altar.
• Dress the candle with Blessing oil from base to wick.
• Light it and read a prayer or psalm of blessing, such as Psalm 23.
• Anoint your brow with a small cross or circle.
• Anoint the person or object you are blessing in the same way.
• Sit in prayer while the candle burns.

Pairs Well With

• A white candle, for blessing.
• Frankincense, for prayer and devotion.
• Holy water, to bless alongside the oil.
• Hyssop, the Biblical herb of cleansing.
• Olive oil, the oil of Biblical anointing.

Lore & History

Psalm 133 describes unity among people as “like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard”. Anointing with blessed oil continues in churches today, and in hoodoo, blessing oils are used alongside the Psalms for healing, protection and spiritual work.

What You Receive

Blessing oil, available in 2 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz bottles.