Love magick is among the oldest written magick in the world, from Egyptian papyri to medieval charms.
Origin & Traditional Use
Love Spell oil belongs to the family of named love formulas made for binding and bonding lovers. It is used to bring two people together and to keep them close. It is worked on candles, name papers, knot spells and charms.
Uses by Tradition
Witchcraft & Folk Magick
- Dress two red candles and tie them together with red thread before burning.
- Anoint a love charm bag of rose petals, lavender and a lodestone.
Hoodoo & Rootwork
- Anoint two name papers, place them face to face and tie them with red string.
- Add a drop to a honey jar with both names inside.
Ceremonial & Occult Magick
- Anoint a Venus talisman made on a Friday in the hour of Venus.
A Simple Working
- Write your name and the other person’s name on two squares of parchment.
- Anoint each paper with Love Spell oil.
- Place them face to face and tie them with red thread in three knots.
- Dress a red candle with the oil.
- Set it on the bundle and light it, speaking your wish for a bond between you.
- Let it burn out.
- Keep the bundle somewhere safe and private.
Pairs Well With
- Red thread, for binding two people together.
- Rose petals, for love.
- Honey, for sweetening work.
- Red chime candles for love and passion.
Lore & History
Love Spell oils belong to the same mail-order tradition as other named love formulas, sold through spiritual-supply catalogs to customers who wanted a general love oil for their own workings. The method of tying two names face to face is widespread in Southern conjure.
What You Receive
Love Spell oil, available in 2 dram, 1 oz and 16 oz bottles.
Did You Know?
The English word philter, for a love potion, comes from the Greek philtron, from philein, to love.



