The lotus grows from the mud and opens clean on the surface of the water, which is why so many religions made it a symbol of the soul.
Origin & Traditional Use
The sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is a water plant revered in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, while the related water lilies held a similar place in ancient Egypt. In magickal practice lotus oil is used for meditation, spiritual opening and goddess work. It is often used to anoint the brow and altar before devotion.
Uses by Tradition
Witchcraft & Folk Magick
- Anoint the brow before meditation or trance work.
- Dress a white or blue candle for a goddess devotion.
- Add a drop to the water bowl on the altar.
Ceremonial & Occult Magick
- Anoint ritual tools in Egyptian-inspired or Hermetic workings.
- Dress a lunar talisman on a Monday.
A Simple Working
- Sit comfortably before your altar or in a quiet room.
- Dress a white candle with Lotus oil and light it.
- Put a drop of oil on your fingertip and touch it to your brow.
- Close your eyes and picture a lotus opening on dark water.
- Breathe slowly and stay with the image for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Thank whatever powers you work with and snuff the candle.
Pairs Well With
- Frankincense, burned during meditation.
- Clear quartz or amethyst, for spiritual focus.
- White candles for devotion.
- A bowl of water on the altar, for lotus and lunar work.
Lore & History
In ancient Egypt the blue water lily was linked to the Sun and to Nefertem, a god who rises from a lotus. In India the lotus is the seat of Lakshmi and Brahma and a central image in Buddhist art. Lotus oil has been part of the occult supply trade for decades as a meditation and goddess oil.
What You Receive
Lotus oil, available in 2 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz bottles.
Did You Know?
Sacred lotus seeds found in a dry lakebed in China have been germinated after an estimated 1,300 years.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 dram, 1 oz, 16 oz |
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