Wishing Powder Success

* Keep a notebook of all your wishing powder recipes with the success or failure if each powder. This allows you to keep track of your favorite blends as well as allowing you to refine those recipes that didn't seem quite right the first time around.

* Always limit your purpose to one intent per powder.

* If an ingredient is not available, try substituting it with another ingredient that shares similar properties � same magickal use, elemental ruler, deity correspondence, etc.

* Remember that the most powerful magickal tools you possess are your own mind and heart. Sure � there is magick in the herbs, but it takes YOU to make that magick work!

* Magick does not last forever! If you are casting an ongoing piece of magick � such as protection for your home � remember to �refresh� your spells and magickal powders every few months.

* Remember that it's not quantity that counts, but quality. If you can, always try to use real essential oils and the best herbs you can get your hands on. You don't need a lot of an herb for it to work � just a pinch will do if that's all you can afford.

* Try never to do more than three pieces of magick per day to avoid burning yourself out and scattering your energy. Better to space your spells out over time than try to do everything at once.

Herbs & Essential Oils

* When collecting herbs, only take what you really need, thank the plant for its sacrifice, and leave an offering of thanks.

* Never collect more than 25% of a living plant unless you're collecting roots � in which case, you should only collect one living plant.

* Never collect herbs while wet from dew or rain to avoid molding as they dry.

* Purchasing herbs and oils will give you access to far more plants than those that grow where you live.

* Check health food stores and metaphysical supply shops for herbs and oils. Most have a good selection and may even sell in bulk.

* There are generally three types of oils that may be sold as �essential� in the United States (regulations in other countries may vary) � single oils created from plants, blends created of two or more single oils, and synthetic oils made from chemicals.

* Use only true essential oils when possible. Synthetics may be used if scent is more important than magical energy, but to obtain the true magical vibrations of the plant, you need to have oils that were actually made from the plant and not in a lab somewhere.

* Always store herbs and essential oils in a cool dark place!