* THE LOVE POTION *EVELYN DE MORGAN
1855-1919
Evelyn's beautiful Victorian painting illustrates a beguiling witch with her enchanting black cat familiar.
Try some home brewed Bewitching Potions & Enchanting Brews to conjure up a little romance this coming Valentine's Day.
A little Witchcraft or Sorcery can put a spark of magick into your relationship. This ancient art utilizes the powers of nature & the mind to bring about a desired effect. Specific combinations of natural elements draw specific energies. One can tap these energies by stimulating the senses to induce altered states of consciousness that intensify moods & feelings.
* BEWITCHING LOVE POTION #9 * In a small pot, simmer:
HALF CUP OF JOJOBA OIL & moving your spoon clockwise, stir in 9 drops each of the following essential oils:
AMBERGRIS
CINNAMON
FRANKINCENSE
JASMINE
LAVENDER
MUSK
ORANGE BLOSSOM
ROSE
VIOLET
YLANG YLANG
Let cool & store in a dark glass container. Dab yourself with it as you would your favorite perfume before a night out, or a night in to drive your loved one wild with desire.
* ENCHANTING BREW *Pour one quart of RED WINE or GRAPE JUICE in a non-reactive pot & warm to a near simmer.
In a doubled piece of cheesecloth place one teaspoon each of:
ROSE PETALS
GINGER
CLOVES
ONE wedge of ORANGE PEEL
ONE piece of FRESH GINGER
TWO CINNAMON STICKS
Gather & tie the bundle tightly with butcher's string & place it in the liquid to steep. Taste the brew every few minutes until the flavors have been infused, but remove the bundle before they become overpowering. Chill if desired. Share a glass with your loved one & toast to an enchanting evening.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage.
LAO TZU
600 BC-200 BCChinese Philosopher/Founder Of Taoism
BLESSINGS FILLED WITH LOVE & MAGICK, LYNDY
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Lyndy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog post for the upcoming holiday! I will have to try making that Enchanting Brew, sounds delicious! "The Love Potion" is a beautiful painting. I am a huge fan of the Pre-Raphaelites. The Delaware Art Museum, about an hour away from me, has one of the biggest collections of PR paintings in the world. I love going there!
Enjoy today, Jennifer
Mmmmmm, that brew sounds enchanting indeed - I'll have to try it with some red wine!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing the Evelyn de Morgan painting - I absolutely LOVE pre-Raphaelite art, and her paintings are among my favorites. :)
~ Carolee
Lyndy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN post. The pictures are as yummy as the recipes sound to make!!
You GO GIRL!! '-)
XOXO
Chris
Hi Jennifer, I love the Pre-Raphaelites which was a group of English painters, poets & critics, founded in 1848.
ReplyDeleteI feel just like the leader of this group, because this is exactly what I'm trying to do with the 'Craft Halloween' artists VS. the 'Refined Halloween' artists.
Magickal Love & Blessings, Lyndy
Hi Carolee, the Pre-Raphaelites have been considered the first Avant-garde movement in art.
ReplyDeleteAmazing this is exactly what I'm trying to do with the 'Craft Halloween' artists VS the 'Refined Halloween' artists.
Magickal Love & Blessings, Lyndy
Hi Chris, this should be a month of positive LOVE & MAGICK!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your positive LOVE & MAGICKAL SPIRIT!!!
Magickal Love & Blessings, Lyndy
Lyndy! I continue to believe that your's is the most facinating blog! You could charge a membership fee... but please make artisits and musicians exempt from fees!
ReplyDeleteYour friend-
John
Hi Lyndy, great recipes and I should try the Love Potion one in one of my homemade lotions!
ReplyDeleteI love Pre-Raphaelite art and for the past couple of weeks have been working on one in pen & ink. This one you picture is so lovely...
HUgs,
Becky
Hi Lyndy...... Your captivating blog is a such a fun source of information and ideas!.... I'm liking the lovingly brewed recipes for Valentine's Day.... Thanks for sharing these potions with us :) I never know what interesting things I'll see or learn when I visit your page...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
~ johanna
Hi John, you always know how to make me smile. Thank you so much for stopping by & saying such sweet things.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY SWEETHEART, LYNDY
Hi Becky, glad you like the magick potions & brews... Bewitching Love Potion #9 works just ask my hubby!
ReplyDeleteI love Pre-Raphaelite art too, can't wait to see your latest one in pen & ink.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY SWEET SISTER, LYNDY
Hi Johanna, thank you for stopping by & letting me know you enjoy my blog. I love to write, photograph & also find fascinating PICs. I will always add more fun, captivating & interesting facts & delights.
ReplyDeleteI have fun with my Blog, LOL. It's a great way to enter a world of fantasy & escape the negative that's hiding in the shadows of everyday life. I think I'll stop watching the news for a while too...
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY SWEET KINDRED SPIRIT, LYNDY
Dear Lyndy,
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's day to you & yours!
Best Always,
Chris :)
XOXOXOXO
Happy Valentine's Day Lyndy! Hope you have a day full of hugs and Kisses!
ReplyDeleteKim
Happy Hearts Day Lyndy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hearts Day Lyndy!
ReplyDeleteHapy Valentine's Day Lyndy! Thank you for your kind words and thoughts- your Valentine message makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteJohn
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteRoses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
Just like you!
Have A Great Valentines, Lyndy
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteLife is a flower of which love is the honey.
Victor Hugo
Have A Naughty Valentine's Nite, Lyndy
Hi John,
ReplyDeleteLove is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Thanks for the key John!!!
Have An Enchanting Valentine's Night, Lyndy