Thyme, the Lucky Oil Spell

​Today, let’s talk about thyme! One of my favourite herbs. Not only does it smell delicious, but it’s magickal cleansing powers are perfect for increasing luck, courage and energy when preforming spell-work.

Magickally, thyme is aligned with the feminine energies, the Element of Water, and the planets Mercury and Venus. I love to burn thyme before rituals to cleanse the ritual space, but it can also be burned in spells for healing and for developing psychic powers, and carried to smell when courage and energy is needed.

One of the most delightful uses for herbs in magick is some good old-fashion kitchen witchery. Here, I’ve created a ‘Lucky Thyme Infused Oil’ with the intention for good money luck infused in olive oil that you can use on salads, and pasta, boosting your receptivity to unexpected fortune.

One note if caution: any moisture retained by the herb will eventually spoil an infused oil. Be sure the thyme is completely dry before working this spell. To get the most flavour out of this process, choose an olive oil made of a blend of olives, rather than from a single origin.

You will need:

• 3 - 5 sprigs of dried thyme
•  Canning jar or glass bottle with rubber stopper
• Mild olive oil

Instructions:
Gently “bruise” the thyme sprigs with your fingers to begin releasing their fragrance, but leave them whole — don’t crumble them.

Place them in the jar (or bottle) and then hold it between your palms.

Visualise your personal energy charging the jar with the delight and joy you feel whenever you receive a boon of abundance — whether it be money, gifts, or simply beautiful weather on a special occasion.

Send that feeling into the jar and see the same energy emanating from the thyme.

Fill the jar with olive oil, being sure to thoroughly cover the sprigs.

Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 7 days.

Taste the oil, and if it’s not infused strongly enough to your liking, leave for up to another 7 days.

When the oil is sufficiently infused with the thyme, use it to drizzle over salad, pasta, crusty bread, or anything else it goes well with.

If you won’t be using it up within a few days, strain out the thyme and pour the oil into a new jar or bottle.

Source: Wicca Book Of Herbal Spells