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The Rite of Self-Blessing is probably the best way to apply any oil for Magical purposes. First ensure that you have a few undisturbed minutes and your prepared oil is to hand. Now centre yourself, put aside any intrusive thoughts from your daily life and think about what you intend to achieve. Close your eyes and visualize the Goddess or the God (whichever you feel is most appropriate for your working) with you. Now say the following:

‘Bless me, Mother [or “Father” in the case of the God], for I am your child.

Blessed be my feet that shall walk in your path.(Anoint each foot with a single drop of oil.)

Blessed be my knees that shall kneel at the Sacred Altar.(Anoint each knee with a single drop of oil.)

Blessed be my womb (“loins” for a man) which bringest forth the life of man.(Anoint your belly just above the pubic bone.)

Blessed be my breast, formed in strength and beauty.(Anoint your breasts.)

Blessed be my lips that shall utter thy names.(Anoint yourself with a single drop just above your top lip.)

Blessed be my nose that shall breathe the Sacred essence.(Anoint the bridge of your nose.)

Blessed be my eyes that shall see thy way.(Anoint each closed eyelid, keeping the oil well away from your eyes.)

Bless me, Mother, for I am thy child.’(Anoint your third eye.)

Now remain where you are for a few minutes and visualize the Goddess or God holding you in their arms in a loving blessing.

When you are ready, put your oil safely away and go about your intent.

Note that the oil you anoint yourself with should be more like a barely perceptible smear, not a rivulet. More oil is not more effective, but it will increase the chances of you getting some into your eyes or mouth, which could be quite uncomfortable.

A less formal way of performing this, should you be in non-sympathetic company, is to visualize yourself going through this Rite but simply anoint your third eye.