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 Baphomet
Oil
Eliphas Levi, whose
drawing of Baphomet is shown here, intended this image to represent
"the god of primitive Gnostic schools," a version of Pan. We
can see, though, that this Pan is very different from that of the
Greeks. Baphomet is like Hermes--a
magical teacher who unites in themself male and female, but Baphomet
also unites the Four Elements and symbolizes the raw power or Prima
Materia of magic itself. Where Hermes is
typically connected to high, fast-vibrating smells like dill and
lavender, this is a slower, smoother scent, in keeping with Baphomet's
seated stance. It is much more subtle than any scent we might craft
for Pan.
At Alchemy Works, we tend to use lots of resinous scents in our oils, but
this one is dominated by a warm muskiness with a bit of zing. The scent
of lemongrass comes charging out at first and then settles down
and hums along with the other ingredients, which work together to
provide a slow, deep musk. You can smell sun-warmed fur (don't worry vegans, it is not made of animals), which
is combined with valerian, cumin and other musky herbs. This blend is smoothed out with some
nice (& ethically harvested) white sandalwood. It is a steadying scent that
yet allows awakening of the intellect--a good combination for magical
work. These fragrances are combined in a base of fractionated coconut oil and, as always, the blend is completely natural and free of any synthetics.
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Baphomet
Oil
1/4 oz. (2 drams/7.5 ml) $17.00
Uses
in Witchcraft & Magic:
Honoring Baphomet
Drawing up energy for magic
Acquisition of Magical Skills
Get some Baphomet Incense
Using Magic Oils
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